Restoration Of A Ruined Legend - Honda VFR 400 NC30 - Part 8
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- Well my friends here we are at the last episode of the Honda VFR400 NC30 restoration series and now that we are here I can honestly say its my best restoration to date but on the other hand I never want to work on an NC30 again! Why is that you may ask? well its just the fact that this project has been such an adventure what with the rarity of parts, the cost of restoration, waiting times, the complexity of some of the parts so one VFR restoration is more than enough for me lol. So in this episode I tackle the job I've been putting off the most and that's tackling the bodywork its in such bad condition getting it back to a state where the repairs could be done was a challenging in its self but once it was all painted and stickered up it looked a million dollars. Also in this episode I got the exhaust all cleaned up and fitted along with all of the other mechanical parts and that's about it I think.
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I stand corrected. After a few comments and a bit or research it now seems much more likely that at some point the bike the bike was sporting a Mick Doohan Repsol replica paint job. Cheers Guys for pointing that out :)
I saw Mick Doohans last race in Sydney, Eastern Creek in 1993 :)
Good to know.
Our favorite Scot is back! It sure is a treat watching you do your magic, my friend. It looks like that poor paint stripper worked some major overtime getting those poor panels deglazed of all that paint. It’s hard to believe it took you such a long time to get them back to bare plastic. This project sure was a handful, but I’m glad you got it all completed to perfection. She sure is a beauty, and no corners were cut, as always. Your skills are otherworldly, keep up the great work. Thank you for always giving us your very best, my friend. Take care of yourself, and we’ll see you on the next one.
Thank you so much my friend for that extreme kind comment, It means a lot to me :)
Third favourite!
I think what is so impressive is not only your skills, but the range of skills. There doesn't seem to be anything you can't do to an incredible standard (apart from the seat upholstery, but I bet you could if you wanted to!). Absolutely marvellous and to bring this bike back to showroom - or better - condition is a treat to watch.
you're too kind :)
The stupid algorithm asks creator to post continuously useless stuff, but valuable content takes time to make. Thank you sir
Exactly my friend and i just refuse to post useless content and clickbait as I have much more respect for you my viewers than that, even if it does make the algorithm punish me.
What a waste of time on that old SLOW tiny banger! Cheers.@@RRCRestoration
@@ansett-airlines ?
I blame Al Gore for this rhythm
PERFECT late night video! My newborn just woke up and I’m currently feeding her. This one entertains me, and the noises are soothing her back to sleep.
Man it’s been awhile but I’m so happy this beauty is finally back together better than new!!!!! Enjoy the heck out of her!!!
The wait for these videos is torture but worth it. Amazing craftsmanship with such a soothing voiceover! More please!
Thank you, I apologise for the wait but some episodes are alot more labor intensive than others im afraid :( really happy to hear that you enjoy the videos though :)
@RRCRestoration I must admit I was extra interested in this one as I had an NC24 almost 30 years ago in these same colours. Can't wait to see you ride this one (and hear it, the whirring sound brings back so many memories!)
I know it's been a long slog, but that bike is absolutely beautiful, a credit to your skills and fortitude, you should be proud, thanks.
Thanks for watching and leaving a kind comment :)
If I ever win the lottery, you're gonna be a busy man.. absolutely outstanding build. Loved every second of it. Thankyou..
My thoughts exactly, I've got a 96 Honda CBR f3 i would happily send for a full nut and bolt rebuild from this guy 👌
Yeah, excellent craftsmanship in everything he does.
One of my favourite channels on TH-cam ❤
You're too kind :)
Yep me too.🔧
My wife and me always ask each other "what good happened today?" For the past few years I've been telling her "my favourite TH-camr added a new video" as your work really makes my day better. Thank you for all the amazing content!
Love it thank you so much and all the best to you and your wife :)
I had no idea that people were stealing other's works and posting as their own until recently. I have noticed a number of channels doing the same as you. Such a shame. Your work is absolutely without equal! Thanks for sharing your time and talent with all of us!
Yeah, that shit is rampant on here. TH-cam doesn’t give a shit since they get paid either way.
@@st3althyoneYou are so right!
Solid restoration! The closest we will get to a time machine watching these old builds like new again.
Pristine restoration ... Outstanding !!! Cheers, man, extremely good job !!👍👍👏👏👏
Thank you very much buddy :)
I always give your vids a thumbs up as I hit play. I know it's gonna be great. Cheers mate!
Yup, we're quite clairvoyant in this regard ;-)
Same
Me too!
Thank you so much that vote of confidence means a lot :)
It's a given.
I just started the episode but wanted to say thank you for taking the time to share your talent. I always appreciate your videos- the time/patience/attention to detail is always appreciated.
A work of art. Off the scale attention to detail. Mesmerising to watch. Awesome work 😊👍
Thank you so much 😀, really glad you enjoyed it buddy.
It's great to see a gem like this return to its glory days! 👏👏👏 Be sure to show her on the road when winter is over!
Thank you I'm glad you enjoyed it. Not to worry as soon as the sun is out the bike will be too ;)
Take a bow sir, tremendous turn around, skills!
Thank you so much :)
👏 bravo maestro! It’s beautiful! Thanks for letting us join you in your restoration!!! Hope your “ride” was fun!
With a fistful of dollars from an insurance payout, I saw one of these in a bike showroom window, same colour scheme, had to have it. It was a great wee bike, and I probably looked like an orangutan on a tricycle riding it, but I remember that bike very fondly. Thank you for the trip down memory lane.
Купил свой первый мотоцикл. Honda CBR600F2 1992 года. Как ярому фанату Honda мне очень приятно смотреть на восстановление этих прекрасных мотоциклов. Сам занимаюсь восстановлением своего мотоцикла, и понимаю какая это работа. Автор, смотрю вас на протяжении нескольких лет и благодарю вас за ваши видео! Удачи, сил и терпения в вашем труду с техникой!
Amazing. Who wouldn't want to purchase this beautiful thing that comes with a complete video documentation of its restoration.
The VFR looked stunning in the 90’s when I ride sports bikes (as everyone did) and it still looks great now. Design hadn’t dated at all. Superb restoration and attention to detail is second to none as always.
I love the fact you do everything right down to paint , see a lot of people do some stuff then ship other bits out . skills !
Thank you, glad you enjoy my work :)
You’ve given me so much motivation during the years! I’m now on my 8th restoration, learning on the way and by watching your videos. I’m now working on a Yamaha RD350 Lc 1982.
Nice one, Im on the look out for and RD350 to restore at some point too but getting unrestored ones is quite tricky these days well it is here anyway lol
@@RRCRestoration Same in Sweden.. I just got really really lucky. An old neighbour, in both ways, he is 85y old. He had three motorcycles and had decided to let them go. This RD had been standing outside for 6-7y.. swedish weather isn’t the best way to preserve a motorcycle haha.
@@RRCRestoration If I'd known you were looking! I just gave a 1974 RD250A to a friend of mine who was looking for a project. I've replaced that with a 1975 DT250B that I bought at the weekend. I'm currently in Texas and it cost about 600 quid to get the bike to him in England. I can let you know if I stumble across anything like that in the future.
@@fizzyridertoo, who did you use? I am in the US and I have at least one bike in the UK I want to get across. (K3 GSXR1000)
With all the tools and such how do you do it? Just buy the things you need as you go?
What a beautiful bike, you restored it better than new. Great job.
Thank you so much :)
A complete triumph. Its the tools that I realise i havent got that gets me. The attention to detail was fabulous and the bike is truly concourse now. Well done and thanks so much for sharing.
The absolute GOAT of bike restoration bar none, end of story
"Desolving the panels" 😱 I love your dry humour. It looks fantastic to this Honda fan.
Haha glad you liked my little joke :)
Wow! Usually I admire your restoration work but here, I admit that you amazed me. This is a motorcycle dear to my heart and I couldn't wait to see this superb machine running again. In addition, I have learned a lot since I followed your channel and the fairing repair stage is a lesson for me because I have often had small problems on the road and now I know how to fix them. Well done and thank you .... Bonjour de la france et bonne continuation
merci beaucoup, for leaving that very kind comment and im really happy to have shared some of my knowledge with you. :)
Give this guy a complete shop, a few employees and he'd restore anything!❤❤❤
I think his attention to detail and sheer quality of work comes from the fact that he works alone, a true perfectionist 👌
Turned out beautiful as the day it rolled off the show room.
What a wonderful transformation, excellent job.
Thank you so much! :)
I am speechless!!! What an incredible restoration. Your attention to detail and true master craftsmanship is truly amazing. That motorcycle is going to be a head turner for sure. I have watched the last episode three times already. You really have outdone yourself this time. Truly a gorgeous motorcycle. Cheers my friend and a massive thank you for creating such incredible content for all of us to marvel at. Cheers for a job well done 🥃
Cheers my friend always a pleasure to hear from you and I'm so glad you've enjoyed this final episode. 🥃
A true artisan in every respect 😊
Thank you so much for restoring this fine bike. When finished it genuinely make me smile as I watched. Thank you for sharing this with us 🙂
Glad you enjoyed it! :)
Second non-125cc bike I ever owned, I feel lucky to have had such a classic. Fabulous video series, thanks for sharing the experience. Greetings from Leith 🏴
thank you so much RRC for sharing this with us, I got so much enjoyment from watching.
Thank you so much, really glad you enjoyed it :)
What a difference a few coats of paint make.... and several dozen hours of prep and sanding. Great work as always!
Haha yup, the painting is the easy bit its the prep that takes the time.
What paint striper have u used on th3 plastics?
Absolutely brilliant down to every last nut, bolt, clip and panel. Bravo sir!
Absolutely spectacular! Another beauty saved from oblivion! Thank you, I’ve watched every single minute!
"Magic exhaust cleaner"... please elaborate :D
Phenomenal restoration. You took it from trash to treasure. Now take it for a ride then have a pint.
Looks like Harpic Power Plus 10 ?
Ah now if i tell everyone what it is it will lose its magic-ness ;) lol. Really glad you enjoyed the restoration.
@@ro63rtoyep I also thought toilet cleaner
As an English man, i dont want to big up a scotsman (joke), you are by far the best skilled motorcycle restorer on youtube, you're attention to detail is amazing, look forward to your next projects .
Thank you so much my friend, I know that must've hurt ;) haha Cheers for the comment ,glad you enjoyed the series :)
Absolutely amazing a proper restoration, a standard we all should aim for if we want to call our projects restorations, not just a clean it and spray it job we see so often here on TH-cam. Congratulations and best regards from Ireland.
Bottom line, Very, very nice job. The time it takes to accomplish this is some people would never get it. Keep up the good work.
WOW, what a fantastic job. Someone is going to be very lucky to own that 👏👏👏
Thank you :)
Don't ever let it be said that you aren't a master at all you do. You have amazing skills and knowledge.
you're too kind :)
Wow, such amazing work. I especially love how you went through the trouble of sourcing all the warning stickers and such. They really sell the originality.
Bike must be worth a small fortune now.
Fantastic work!!! Thank you for sharing.
From old to better than new ! I wish I could have your talent. Congrats is far below what you deserve. You're amazing
Thank you so much 😀
Great way to start my morning! Found this new episode, grabbed a coffee and cracked on watching
Nice one, Hope it was worth the wait.
@@RRCRestoration 100% can wait to see it rip down the road. As always amazing restoration 🫵👊
I am in awe. In my opinion your work is second to none.👍
That there sir is a thing of beauty. Tip my hat to a most excellent restoration of this bike... I want one of those as well to tinker with.
Much awaited! Almost everyday I go to your page to check! ❤
Thank you my friend :)
That's an absolute work of art, and it's good to see you used good original parts in your other videos. That's as close to factory fresh as your gonna see...Good job
The TT, quite a virtual test drive you gave to that VFR, magnificent restoration as always! I have a VFR 750 1991 and want a restoration on that level, but nobody in my country dares to take on such project.
That pretend ride is hilarious and great! You can be proud of the series. I'm sure I do. The bike turned out magnificent. Can't wait for another epic restoration! Congratulations!
This is how all Facebook ads claim to have restored there bikes 🤣 this is how it’s done no cutting corners, everything back to spec. Restored and not replaced all in house! Amazing I can’t imagine the amount of hours you spent sanding 🤯 hats off to you
Thank you so much my friend :)
Outstanding. This is ‘the’ motorbike restoration channel on TH-cam.
Love these nut and bolt restorations.
Time for another Ducati one? Maybe a 749 or 999 nut and bolt? ❤
Really enjoyed this project ….takes me back to me and my mates when we first passed are tests.thanks for the videos
It's hard to believe it's the same bike to what it was like when you started out. Just a fantastic watch to when you started out on your journey to what the bike should have looked like. 😮😊
Without a doubt one of the best channels on the internet. You make it feel like I've (and all your other subscribers I guess) been a part of the project or even helped in some way!!! Great work!!
What a staggering result. This bike was in pretty desperate need of some love and attention and boy did you deliver. You're range of skills to do this entire restoration is impressive. Makes me very keen to show my MC22 some love also. Congrats on the now completed build mate, it looks incredible.
Thoroughly enjoyed this one, as it is one of the bikes I drooled over as a teen. Masterful work, im learning from you too. Thank you!
An absolutely stunning bike! What a transformation and restoration! Thanks for sharing ! I would love a run down on man hours and cost at the end of these wonderful restorations!
From one Scotsman to another, I have to say the quality and consistency of your work is really inspiring. Truly great work my friend, from start to finish. I have a 1981 Yamaha 350LC which needs me to get on with it. Thanks for the inspiration. Kenny
Amazing transformation...very clever man. 👏 great that the bike has been resurrected and preserved.
Awesome! What a great choice of bike to restore. A wonderful era, when manufacturers particularly Honda had a real focus on quality. I had one as a track bike, the engine is sublime 👌
Incredible work. Hard to believe it is the same bike. Inspirational!
Turned out stunning especially when you see he before and after pictures, also loved the pretend ride at the end.
Absolute belting job mate. Thoroughly enjoyed watching this one come back to life.
Fantastic job Sir, great watch and a great bike! Thank you..
Glad you enjoyed it! :)
I have a 2002 VFR
It was very helpful for maintenance, thank you
Amazing video series! I concur with your choices for the fender, the windshield, the colours. Thank you very much for the videos, and I am very much looking forward to your next.
Gorgeous, I love little 400 pocket rockets. I had a track tuned GSXR400 from 1989, and that thing was FUN!!!
Too small for me now though, with my knackered knees and back.😢
A fine job sir. A lovely looking motorcycle. The standard of your work is most impressive.
Wow what a beautiful job!!! Glad you got rid of the blue windshield 😊
Man that is such a beautiful bike. A work of art and a testament to your superb skill and ability. Many thanks indeed.
I was hanging out for this last ep- 100% on the job, 90% on the paint/ decals execution.
Still the best resto channel 👍👍👍👍.........in the WORLD 😎
Another masterclass, my friend .
As someone else commented, it takes time to complete perfection .
This build series is so worth the wait .
Your talents are there for everyone to see and appreciate.
This bike is certainly an iconic example from the 80's / 90's .
Personally, it is my favourite era for Japanese production bikes.
I'm looking forward to the next bike project !
It's great to see the channel thriving .
Love it !! funny thing is I started watching this as my friend who sadly passed away 15 years ago now, who I passed my test with used to own one well over 20 years ago but a smoking Joe’s (Replica) strangely half way through this series his mum contracted me and gave me his old bike so I’m now a proud owner of one ready to rebuild (fancy doing another 😂)
What an impressive amount of skills, knowledge and work. Plus filming and editing everything for these videos...I'm really impressed, and the result is just amazing. Well done!
No words for a job like that, it's just awesome all the competencies you gained and you shared with us, thanks again.
I'd absolutely love to see it out on the road once the weather improves. You deserve to show it off in it's natural habitat
Not to worry once, summer arrives there will be cameras strapped to it and off out for a ride ;)
You gotta be one of the best restorer's in the UK.
I would love to sit in with you during one of your restorations 🤞
OMG your amazing mate that bike looks sweeter then when it came out off the factory keep up the good work we will keep watching and supporting you
I am currently restoring a car and every time i think something like " oh it doesn't matter , nobody will see this bit" i always stop myself and do it properly as i you're looking over my shoulder. Thank you for the hard work and great content. P.s this is the perfect colour scheme.
That's a work of art... Oh if i could only turn back the clock I'd know what I would be doing with my time. Great series. Beautiful bike...
After all that work it deserves to be in a bike museum as it’s stunning…. Still think it should have had the 916 front mud guard 😂😂
Absolutely stunning dude! You're a joy to watch and amazingly talented. We need to see this beauty next to the CR.
This is turning out amazing. Beautiful work!!!
But man, I have to admit, having done a restoration myself without all these amazing tools, makes me more than a bit jealous. Makes it look easy.
Awesome skill of course.
But having a pro paint booth, blasters, ceracoat, powdercoat, plating, plastic welder (and a lot more) all at home must be a dream.
Thank you, really glad you enjoyed it. Having all the tools does make one heck of a difference but if you look at my early videos its been a gradual progression of upgrading I really did start at the bottom and work my way up.
Thanks a bunch - really glad to see this thing brought back into such great shape. These bikes were wonderful and deserve preservation and enjoyment.
Japanese here. I grew up idolizing this very motorbike and you did such a beautiful job resurrecting this Honda classic. Much respect to you sir!
Thank you very much! :)
Absolutely amazing, your craftsmanship and attention to detail are unexcelled! And what a superb machine to work your magic on!
You're down right inspirational mate. And you make it look so damn quick, easy and effortless. I know its down to editing, and theres ALOT of work that goes down, but I mean the feel of it.
Just incredible work. Thank you for sharing your journey with this one.
This is by far my favourite restoration vid. Hats off to you. Kept it nice and simple, perfect. I miss my VFR400. Wish I kept it.
Another amazing restoration. The best on TH-cam.😎👌
That VFR should be worth a small fortune now that they're all skyrocketing in value. 👍🏼
Simply stunning. For me originality is key and you've hit the nail square on the head. Awesome work my friend 🙏
You my good sir are an artist. I started watching you with the 748 but now I am hooked. And as per your point, yes I think the 748 was childs play compared to the NC30, though it pains me to say so. A great combination of just work noise, a bit of dialogue, speeding through bits that need to be touched on (but not dwelled on), dwelling on that which needs it, good editing and a great choice of subjects. Very well done my good man.
The boys at HRC should see this. YOU inspire me to work on my 1988zx10