Topic: Okay, I've Heard Lots Of Talk About The V-4s, Let's Hear The Skinny On Them

[bill440cars]

Hi there.

I'm contemplating buying a 1992 NC30 these days, I find them awesome to look at even though I have never seen one up close... My biggest worry is that I am in no way skilled in the art of fiddling with any form of engines (changed the alternator on my 90' Mazda 626 once  ) and that the NC30 perhaps not is a good place to start (any thoughts).

This is what I'm looking to buy atm:



Asking price is 38000,- Norwegian kroner (about $5,500)

Might be a little high.  But it looks clean.  In the UK, they are cheaper, but usually ragged out.  If you're not mechanically inclined, I would be wary, but of course, if you have a good mechanic, it's not as bad.  I work on everything I own, so I don't have to worry about it.

I LOVE those colors.  That looks like a clean machine.

Thanks for the heads up, mate. I think it's a bit pricey too, but this is just how it is here in Norway, it's ridiculous! Been looking for a CB550 for a while and people will demand £3-4000 for a run down total rescue object...

Sorry for the hijack btw 

       No problem here, with a hi-jack. I started this and while I
m getting a pretty good education, I think that I'm gonna stick with the GPZ1100 Kawasaki for the time being

                           


        And, if a deal turns up on a V4, maybe I'll be able to add it to the stable, who knows?  Thanks to all though,, Bill

[Really?]

I would happily own and ride that Kawi!

[bill440cars]

I would happily own and ride that Kawi!

          "Thank You VERY Much!" (in my best Elvis imitation, which isn't very good, I might add!)  I AM pretty pleased with my purchase though, I have to say! Never thought I'd own something with bars like that, though it doesn't feel half  bad.

[Operator]

The VFR has similar bars and I initially thought it would be uncomfortable leaning forward. I found later that on the highway, once you are up to speed, the wind on your chest actually takes the weight off of your arms... funny, but it works

[DavePhipps]

my 2 cents

I had an 84 v45 interceptor. I didn't find it that hard to work on, and would buy another in a heartbeat if I had the funds. Stock the bike was smooth as heck. Mine was missing second gear but it had some much torque I never noticed.

[bill440cars]

my 2 cents

I had an 84 v45 interceptor. I didn't find it that hard to work on, and would buy another in a heartbeat if I had the funds. Stock the bike was smooth as heck. Mine was missing second gear but it had some much torque I never noticed.

          I've never ridden a Honda V4 but this GPZ1100 sure has a lot of torque as well and "begs" to be opened up when I get it out. If I'm not care ful, this sucker's gonna get me in BIG trouble!


                                                                                                                  Later on, Bill