New bike.. What to do with it?

[Dthomp87]

Hey everybody, new member here. just picked up a 1998 vtr1000f for 1950usd$ (which I think is a deal although a bit curious if it really is) noticed mostly europeans on this forum I see the word "mate" thrown around a lot lol. the bike runs great just had a 2002 engine put in it. Love the sound. So much more powerful than my last bike (gsf400) I love it. Love the v twin. I think its running rich it's backfiring a bit, not sure how it's jetted, also doesn't have much power below 3.3k.. Looks like it used to be a track bike. I like the colors but the paint needs to be re-done completely but at least Ill get to choose the colors.

I'm also considering striping it naked.(just the front fairings off) and go for a street fighter look. But that's just a thought.. I really like the naked look with those radiators. What would that do for the resale price? Not sure how long I'll be keeping it yet. but for now I love the bike.

For paint I'm just going to take my time with some quality metallic rattle cans then take it to get a professional clear coat. Anyone done anything like this?

[tony.mon]

Interesting cutouts on the fairings, and what front end is fitted?
Looks like usd's, and I think it's a late model with 19l tank?

Anyway, for part numbers have a look at the microfiches in the sticky (top) threads in Workshop.
And hi...

[Dthomp87]

not sure about the front end
Muffler is Harding rt-one, haven't checked out the filter or the gearing yet

Want to get the seat done, it looks too plain for my taste, I like stitching. And it feels like the steering tube er steering bearings not sure what it's called (headset on a bicycle) is a little lose is this a pain in the butt to fix? Maybe I should put a more comfortable handle bar on there while I'm at it, but I figure I'll just try these bars out for s bit and see how I like them.

and for the cut outs I presume you mean graphics? I'm not diggin them, why I want to paint the bike, also whoever did the clear coat didnt do it right it's chipping off.

[agentpineapple]

hi there MATE
it looks like a cbr954/sp1 front end, going by the mudguard and five spoke wheels, although the yoke looks like its been polished.
as for colour i was thinking of respraying my bike orange as well, but with black stripes and number boards.............
you got a nice cheap bike there me old china plate..............
welcome to the forum

[Kev L]

Two nations seperated by a common language, and then Marty chucks a bit of ryhming slang in to confuse the poor old septic. Outrageous.

[Dthomp87]

Well shine a light! ha, to be honest I've never even heard of rhyming slang before(consider that I live in Austin tx), but I think it's my new favorite thing. I'll keep my cockney slang translator handy.