Shed cafe racer build

[the_catalan]

Hello,

well I'll try to explain and write down my build as good as I can.

The base is a Honda VF400F from '84 known as well as Interceptor.

When I bought her, the original fairings were in a bad shape. The engine good besides a little problem with the carbs, there must be a air-leak, as she revs up directly to 16.000 RPM

Some cool facts about that bike :

- Inboard brake system (front and rear)
- Hydraulic clutch
- Front and rear suspension can be adjusted by pumping air in or out
- The cooling system runs through the frame

Ok enough of the bla bla :

Some pics and comments :

Welcome home

Striptease

Naked to the bone and heartless

Wardrobe

Her beautiful heart

Modelling

Polishing

Polishing too

Polished

Exhaust before

Exhaust after

Quality check: Approved

More pics to come...

Actually I am working on the frame to fit the cafe seat and to build a pan for the electrics underneath the seat.

 

[nrcb125]

Looking good! I love me some Honda V4's.

 

[rundown]

Wow, I really like these Cafes on a more modern theme. Not that I don't like the old Brit and Jap stuff, but the newer technology is pretty cool. Water cooled v-twin, now that is something to see.

 

[the_catalan]

Cafe seat has finally arrived (from Hungary)

Foot pegs modified. Shorter and polished

Brake-lines from the UK ( http://www.wezmoto.co.uk/ )

This week I will weld and prepare the frame and Tank for painting.
Colour of the frame will be Ducati red, tank and seat will be flat black and chromed.

 

[Hoosier Daddy]

Your exhaust is for Pussy's...

 

[Floegstad]

I`m not sure about the 400`s but it`s bigger sisters tend to have an oilpump issue and the heads get blown.
Maybe something to look into.
Good luck with the build,looks nice! 8)