Jas would you do me a huge favor? I see the swing arm look very nice. Mono shock by the looks of it.... I am wondering if it would be possible for you to measure it? Could be a nice set up if I go with a mono shock
What part of the swing arm do you want me to measure? The NC30 swing arm and frame are completely different than the NC21. Are you thinking of swapping to a single sided swing arm? The NC21 is already a monoshock (but conventional two sided swing arm).
A good place to ask what parts interchange between the various versions of the VFR400R would be
http://www.400greybike.com/forum/. If it can be done, it is possible someone has already tried it. Also try:
http://vfrworld.com/forums/content.php.
I have been looking at the pictures magnified since the files were rather large. Here is what I can see.
Rear sprocket badly worn.
Rear rotor really worn. (see pic above)
Front rotors about the same.
Exhaust is probably aftermarket.
Rust around the chromed rearsets, rear footpeg brackets.
Cloudy windscreen.
Missing chain guard.
Repainted.
I'll give him a call after supper and discuss the items listed above. Take it from there.
tt
As you know, just like with the SOHC4's, all this stuff adds up in a hurry. Since these were sold in the UK, you can get parts from
http://www.cmsnl.com/ or david silver spare's UK site. I'd check prices there.
My bike is far from perfect, and has various scrapes on the body work from having been dropped on both sides. The windshield is also cracked. I paid $5k for it. A perfect one can be $8-$10k, with nicer ones somewhere around $6,500-$7,000. I would assume that the NC21 is likely in the same price range. These bikes are, as you know, very rare, especially with titles in this country. Prices reflect that.
As far as the repaint -- that in and of itself isn't a bad thing if it was well done, and in the correct colors. If the color scheme is different, that might detract a little, but if well done, and you're more concerned with having a nice rider than with collectable resale, then it is not a bad thing.
In my experience, sport bike brake rotors are not cheap, and neither are sprockets -- again, check price.
OK, all questions answered satisfactorily. Everything is good.
Possible buyer on Saturday. If not he will call me. Right now he said $4550 delivered to my door.
Will see.
Thanks all.
tt
Sounds great -- please keep us posted.
