When it was released, the VF1000R was a bit of a revelation: it was Honda’s flagship, designed to showcase what the Japanese firm was capable of. It was also a huge tease to US riders, because it was initially only released in Europe only – America got the VF1000F instead, which was designed to be more of a touring bike.
The R was Honda’s first road bike to benefit from gear-driven cams and came decked out in fully faired, racer replica bodywork with rearset footpegs and adjustable clip-on handlebars for a more racer-ready riding position.
Manufactured in March 1985, this example is VIN: JH2SC1606FM001935.
The odometer shows 36,748 miles.
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us perform a safety inspection, our service department notes the following on their condition report:
Gas Tank Internal Condition: N/A
Engine Oil Level: Overfilled
Engine Oil Quality: Age Unknown
2T Oil Level: N/A
Coolant Level: None
Coolant Quality: No coolant in bike
Front Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Front Hydraulic Fluid Quality: Fail, >3% Moisture
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Quality: Fail, >3% Moisture
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Quality: Fail, >3% Moisture
Final Drive Condition: Fail
Headlight High Beam: Not working
Headlight Low Beam: Not working
Passing Light: Not working
Parking Light: Not working
Turn Signals: None installed
Tail Light: Not working
Brake Light (Front Switch): Not working
Brake Light (Rear Switch): Not working
Plate Light: Not working
Horn: Not working
Kill Switch: Unknown
Brake Pad % Remaining Front: 80%
Brake Pad % Remaining Rear: 90%
Forks: Ok
Shock/s: Ok
Tire Date Code Front: 39/03
Tire Date Code Rear: 09/03
Tire % Remaining Front: 30%
Tire % Remaining Rear: 10%
Tire Press. Front: 36 PSI
Tire Press. Rear: 38 PSI
Battery Standing Voltage: 5.65V
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: N/A
Running Condition: No crank, no start
Test Ride Completed: None taken
Test Ride Distance: N/A
Notes:
Engine turns freely by hand.
-Bike has parts missing:
-No bodywork
-No seat pad
-No fuel tank
-No turn signals
-No carb rubbers
Modifications:
Kerker exhaust.
Wheels painted red.
It is riding on Metzeler tires which have aged out with date codes of 0903 and 0906.
The sale includes two ignition keys.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album in the “Photos” tab for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Panorama City, CA, this Honda is offered on a clean California title, and is believed to have been on Planned Non-Operation registration status since 2018.
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