VTR1000 Project Bike

[Monty_goldwing]

Hi All

Just bought a yellow VTR as a project bike to rebuild - I've always liked the looks of the VTR as one of Honda's unsung classics

I've just finished a VFR800 FI which I love to ride - hoping for the same when this bike is finished

Are there common issues to look out for - my bike is a little rough and has covered approx 30k

I want to replace the frame as its not in good condition, looked on Ebay but all are either high mileage or insurance damaged

Is there a good place to go for parts - I'm sure I'm going to need quite a few

I know the bikes aren't worth a great deal but I build these as a hobby and will spend more than the bike will be worth when finished

Cheers

[MacV2]

Got loads of parts & two frames with logs books...

[Monty_goldwing]

With what mileage and HPI status ?

Thanks

[MacV2]

With what mileage and HPI status ?

Thanks

Never done a HPI on them milage would have to check I know one is north of 100k...

[tony.mon]

It's a frame. What does the mileage matter? They don't wear out.
What's wrong with your old frame?

[sirch345]

It's a frame. What does the mileage matter? They don't wear out.
What's wrong with your old frame?

I'm guessing it's all to do with the numberplate and tied in frame number, with that being linked to big brother at the mot depot, which records the mileage at mot time

Chris.

[MacV2]

It's a frame. What does the mileage matter? They don't wear out.
What's wrong with your old frame?

I'm guessing it's all to do with the numberplate and tied in frame number, with that being linked to big brother at the mot depot, which records the mileage at mot time

Chris.

Yeah but you can change the engine with clocks to match the mileage the next MOT just shows that. Only an issue if you sell it & have to explain it to the potential new owner. If their not happy they won't buy it. But if its a lower milage what's the problem?

[sirch345]

It's a frame. What does the mileage matter? They don't wear out.
What's wrong with your old frame?

I'm guessing it's all to do with the numberplate and tied in frame number, with that being linked to big brother at the mot depot, which records the mileage at mot time

Chris.

Yeah but you can change the engine with clocks to match the mileage the next MOT just shows that. Only an issue if you sell it & have to explain it to the potential new owner. If their not happy they won't buy it. But if its a lower milage what's the problem?

A good point about the clocks going with an engine

Chris.

[Monty_goldwing]

MOT mileage history is readily available on the net - I'm building the bike so dont want a huge discrepancy on mileage irrespective of what the clocks say.

My existing frame is linked to an insurance write off and in poor condition hence I'm looking for a good replacement

Cheers

[MacV2]

MOT mileage history is readily available on the net - I'm building the bike so dont want a huge discrepancy on mileage irrespective of what the clocks say.

My existing frame is linked to an insurance write off and in poor condition hence I'm looking for a good replacement

Cheers

I have 2 one is north of 100 k the other is 80k your choice both would be free if you come and get it...

[Monty_goldwing]

Thanks for the offer