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Honda quality
« on: July 07, 2008, 04:06:09 PM »
Not a SOHC but too nice not to share


That bike is still my ultimate dream, seen one offered for 25K lately......

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Re: Honda quality
« Reply #1 on: July 07, 2008, 05:55:57 PM »
That's really cool Thanks for sharing that.  The VERY last bit of sound they paly sounds so much like an A-10 coming in for a landing!

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Re: Honda quality
« Reply #2 on: July 07, 2008, 06:50:47 PM »
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Re: Honda quality
« Reply #3 on: July 07, 2008, 07:13:07 PM »
that was quite beautiful. kinda had an artful approach with the waltzy music, the construction of the bike, and sorta like a dance at the end with the two bikes. nice post indeed

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Re: Honda quality
« Reply #4 on: July 08, 2008, 04:00:16 AM »
hei Sam

MCN lists one with 2500 miles (!) for sale in inverness, scotland at 16.5K pounds.....

your chance to own a piece of history

I am too far, both in distance and money!

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Re: Honda quality
« Reply #5 on: July 08, 2008, 04:29:47 AM »
bike runs real good
i could never do that bike the justice it needs
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Re: Honda quality
« Reply #6 on: July 08, 2008, 05:59:43 AM »
Most excellent video.

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Re: Honda quality
« Reply #7 on: July 08, 2008, 02:41:41 PM »
Yep Sam, a VFR400 would be also a cool thing to run

Even if in that movie the assembly process was a bit dramatized, I still think that the VFR was maybe the only honda sold to the public that was really built by hand, one by one

amazing

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Re: Honda quality
« Reply #8 on: July 08, 2008, 03:12:10 PM »
Yes, all the 750s and the 400s that came into the UK were hand built in the HRC race shop. That's why the UK 400s cost what they did. Wish I still had mine.

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Re: Honda quality
« Reply #9 on: July 08, 2008, 04:56:50 PM »
Well that vid sent shivers down my spine. But then again I am a V4 Enthusiast as well as a CB Enthusiast. Each varient of the V4 has their own distinct sound...the Geardriven cam bikes tend to sound like a small block when they are run with no mufflers or certian mufflers. While the early chaindriven cam bikes have their own sound as well.
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Re: Honda quality
« Reply #10 on: August 15, 2008, 06:02:49 AM »
Yep Sam, a VFR400 would be also a cool thing to run

Even if in that movie the assembly process was a bit dramatized, I still think that the VFR was maybe the only honda sold to the public that was really built by hand, one by one

amazing

TG

What about the NR?  Not as race derived, but amazing nonetheless.  This bike really pushed the envelope, and I don't mean just the oval pistons.

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« Reply #11 on: August 15, 2008, 07:26:07 AM »
Jeez, the last time I wore a white shirt was at my wedding, and even THEN I couldn't keep it as clean as those mechanics' shirts.

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Re: Honda quality
« Reply #12 on: August 16, 2008, 01:26:14 AM »
One of the few youtube videos longer than 4 min that I watch start-to-finish. Thanks for the link turboguzzi.

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Re: Honda quality
« Reply #13 on: August 16, 2008, 04:48:25 AM »
nice video.

I remember my HOnda V4 as being very fast and way to quiet. Almost got me a speeding ticket once or twice. ;D
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Re: Honda quality
« Reply #14 on: August 16, 2008, 08:46:29 AM »

I will tease you with a pic... they make rc30 bodywork for 91-93 VFRs ;D

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Re: Honda quality
« Reply #15 on: August 18, 2008, 08:55:21 PM »
Early 90's VFR is on my wish list, the RC30 bodywork may be the clincher ;D
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Re: Honda quality
« Reply #16 on: August 19, 2008, 12:38:11 AM »
Great bikes for sure...!! I have a 1988 model that I am restoring, one day it might be finished.!!.

On another note if anybody would like to buy a RC30 or RC45 please let me know. I am trying to sell my buddys collection of around 12 bikes all low milage....plus a container load of very rare HRC, OEM, brembo, Ohlins, alloy,mag and carbon wheels and much more many NOS parts. If anybody is interested in the whole lot or knows of someone that might be interested, give me a call. this is the find of the centuary...!!! Shipped anywere in the world.

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« Reply #17 on: August 19, 2008, 01:35:00 AM »
Great bikes for sure...!! I have a 1988 model that I am restoring, one day it might be finished.!!.

On another note if anybody would like to buy a RC30 or RC45 please let me know. I am trying to sell my buddys collection of around 12 bikes all low milage....plus a container load of very rare HRC, OEM, brembo, Ohlins, alloy,mag and carbon wheels and much more many NOS parts. If anybody is interested in the whole lot or knows of someone that might be interested, give me a call. this is the find of the centuary...!!! Shipped anywere in the world.

Kevin

Can we see some pics of what you got?

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Re: Honda quality
« Reply #18 on: August 19, 2008, 03:56:32 AM »
At the moment I am busy pulling them all out of storage and going through each one and putting all the bodywork back on this was all removed and placed in storage....this collection has been amassed over 20 years.
I would suggest anybody interested should fly out here and check it out. If a deal is done then we will cover the costs of flights accomadation etc. plus we will crate each bike and pack all into a container and ship at our cost. this only applies if the whole collection is sold to one buyer at our asking price.

Here is a list of the bikes:

10 RC30’s were imported into South Africa in 1988. These were mainly for racing at the time; only 2 or 3 of them were actually raced. These 10 motorcycles differ slightly from the std RC30 in that they all had micron exhaust systems fitted and were supplied like this from Honda SA and maybe even came from Japan in this configuration. 

Japanese spec RC30 not perfect has some minor accident damage but bike is complete with all the correct parts. Km’s, will check this. But low mileage. 

Original from the 10 RC30’s imported into South Africa in 1988, perfect condition; km’s 2150 this has a micron exhaust system. Never raced.

Original from the 10 RC30’s imported into South Africa in 1988, perfect condition, km’s 2191. Fitted with original tyres. Micron exhaust system. Never raced.  Never registered, still has plastic on frame rails. Pristine.

Original from the 10 RC30’s imported into South Africa in 1988, perfect condition; km’s 5960 this has a micron exhaust system. Never raced.

Original from the 10 RC30’s imported into South Africa in 1988, perfect condition; km’s 4679 this has a micron exhaust system. This is a HRC race kitted RC30, cams, pistons, Radiators, HRC race Mag wheels 5.5” x 17” rear. The bodywork is all 100% original RC30. Never raced.

Original from the 10 imported into SA in 1988. This is an ex race RC30, unsure of mileage, has all the original parts to be fitted back. Unsure of the condition of the bodywork. To be confirmed.  This bike is un-assembled.

1993/94 RC45 100% original perfect and complete condition. UK spec machine with 1898 miles on the clock.

 RC45 100% original perfect and complete condition. UK spec machine with 4063 miles on the clock. I am not sure of exact year yet, will confirm.

RC45 This machine has a Tony Scott full house motor and was imported from the UK. It was featured in a UK magazine can’t remember the name but we have the magazine. The bike was built by a well-known UK company.
It is also fitted with Marvic race wheels.  Mileage 2736. In the photo’s the lights are not fitted, these we have and will be supplied with the bike. I will find out more info on the builder etc of this RC45 later. NOTE: This one might not be for sale!!!!!

RC45 virtually complete, estimate 80-90% will be confirmed.  The motor has an estimate of 5-8000 km’s on it.
This RC45 is totally unassembled. But all the parts bodywork etc is as new.

Full WSB spec RC45, this machine actually competed in the World superbike series up until about 1997. It is a bit tatty and would need to undergo a full restoration. It is fitted with all the trick and HRC parts of the era, 170hp full HRC spec motor with twin injector system, Race HRC rods, pistons radiators etc.  Marvic wheels with the HRC race rear axle. The full Ohlins WSB forks and rear shock kit is fitted. Full brembo monobloc callipers are fitted.
This very rare RC45 comes with a full HRC spare 170hp motor.  Plus lots of spares included.


Ducati 955
Back some time ago, the year escapes me right now. Ducati homologated 50 955 motorcycles for the AMA series in the United States. These were numbered 1-50 on the top triple tree. As far as I have been told.
So what we have here is number 3 in 100% original and in perfect condition with only 1549 km’s on the clock.

Kawasaki ZXR750RR (not sure of the year)
Mileage: 4638 km’s
100% perfect condition.
This is I would say quite a rare bike as it was ordered and supplied direct from the factory with the following special parts fitted.
CR flat side carbs.
Single race seat unit. (Plus a NOS spare in box)
Race Nissan callipers and discs, front and rear.
Marchesini 3 spoke wheels.

I am busy putting together a complete portfolio with photos etc of this collection.

Kevin

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Re: Honda quality
« Reply #19 on: August 19, 2008, 10:33:17 AM »
Good God man!!!! :o :o :o  I'd just be satisified to see those bikes all in the same place!!

[Edit] Is your RC30 one of the 10 SA bikes?  Because you just listed half of them ;D
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Re: Honda quality
« Reply #20 on: August 19, 2008, 11:08:32 AM »
As soon as I'm done sorting them all out I will take a big group pic for all too see...!!

Geez........you should see the list of the parts, enthusiasts out there are going to do there head in with this lot.

Yes mine is also one of the 10...that leaves 4.........we know where they are.!

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« Reply #21 on: August 22, 2008, 02:39:25 PM »
impressive list of bikes.......but i see no cb's..?????

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« Reply #22 on: August 22, 2008, 05:32:12 PM »
Really nice vid. I've often want to find a RC 51

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Now I was really hoping to trade on a 71 K 1 but none turned up. Anyway, looks like I'll have the track bike in a 916 so I can't complain.  ;D ;D

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Re: Honda quality
« Reply #23 on: August 23, 2008, 01:46:26 AM »
What are you trading for the duc?

Pity there was no HRC VF750F  parts in that lot there TTR400 because i would def be interested in seeing what was there..
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Re: Honda quality
« Reply #24 on: August 23, 2008, 04:03:06 AM »
What are you trading for the duc?

Pity there was no HRC VF750F  parts in that lot there TTR400 because i would def be interested in seeing what was there..

I have a Cagiva Elefant 650 which is considered a Dual Sport nowadays. I'm not really into dual sports.