In a Bit of Turmoil.

[Tinkicker]

Often said that I loved my brand new 1997 VFR750  back in the day and wished I never sold it.  Now I have a fully restored, to as factory fresh replacement.

 

I knew the original was still around, but never knew where.  

 

I strongly suspect I have tracked it down.  What to do?

I have 3 bikes already and have nowhere to keep number 4.  I have considered stripping both bikes and putting all the new and fully rebuilt parts onto my old bike and all of the serviceable parts from the old bike, onto my present one,  then selling it on as a very tidy but cheaper one than it is currently valued at.

My present one has a fair bit higher mileage than the old one.

Clearly I have no use for two VFRs.  However I would hate to disrespect my present bike thus.  It does not deserve such treatment.  As said, it is fully restored.  I think I first need to ascertain if it is indeed my old bike, most of the evidence points to it.

 

Restored to as factory fresh at great expense.  Could I bring myself to break the poor thing down, and more importantly, should I?

 

 

Edited August 31, 2024 by Tinkicker

[Ian Frog]

I hope you don`t mind me chipping in my opinion?

I would leave the restored bike exactly as it is ! After all you have spent a lot of time and done a fantastic job so why risk damage by disassembling a perfectly good machine.

If the one you have tracked down is your original why not examine it and treat it to a usable light restoration and use it keeping your current machine for best.

If space is a major issue personally I would part with one of the others to finance and provide necessary space/funds.

Or do what most of us would ! Buy it and worry about space and funds afterwards.

Either way good luck.

By the way I currently have 7 and supposedly 2 are for sale but doesn`t stop me looking at ebay regularly lol.

 

Cheers 

Ian 

[Tinkicker]

Thanks Ian.  I have fired off an email asking if part of the registration number matches a fairly famous aircraft.  Of course, being an aviation nut, I picked that very registration from a choice of several.

 

Colour is correct.

General part of the country is correct.

Some rarely seen carbon fibre accessories on VFRs that I fitted back in the day are correct.  I have watched every VFR for those accessories for years without result.

And the approximate date of registration is correct.  It was a birthday present from the missus when we lived in far wealthier, but more stress laden times.

Of course, other things are different.  When I sold it, it was in showroom condition.  It has had the " usual" modifications.

 

Missus says if it is our old one, we will have it. We toured the country on it.  It is expensive though.  I will not be offering the asking price.

 

Remains to be seen if I get a good answer.

Edited August 31, 2024 by Tinkicker

[Simon Davey]

If it is your original, you'll forever regret not buying it back, and you'll lose any liking you have for your current restored beauty. 

Personally, it's a no brainier. 

I had a Z1300 that I often look for, but I'd never be able to afford it anyway. 

[RideWithStyles]

Problem with horders!

 

id do what Ian suggested. Depends on what the others are? But then your still left with two of the same which unless you want to be a collector and ultra geek of a very specific model, I don’t overly see the point. 
 

you could transfer your pristine parts to the old bike but im sure your still gonna have to go over it all properly anyway was ull see what the old and new parts difference in condition when all together and look off or out of place, if you want to be humoured it will be a like a trigger’s broom.

 

if this one your hunting for is really “the one” and in somewhat decent state?
just sell this fixed one after you have bought “your first back” and let somebody else get to see/own/enjoy a great model as it was back in the day but in great condition!

That money and attention can then be lavished on the “true one”, makes for another great thread too. Attention and lessons learned from rebuilding before will speed and less money up this one.

Just don’t expect it to be exactly as you remembered it last or suprised to have bits removed/added over the course of time.

Use one of the other bikes in the meantime while you tlc it.

simples

Edited September 3, 2024 by RideWithStyles
Simples

[Tinkicker]

Phoned the guy this afternoon.  It is not THE ONE.  Everything added up, correct colour, model, month and year of registration, general location and carbon fibre rear hugger.  The registration number says otherwise.  Thanks for the help Harry...

 

I was gutted.  A reaction I was not really expecting.  I had already planned a space for it.  My baby is still out there.  R757KUG Where art thou?

 

Everything correct,  bar the reg number and of course the hideous gold painted bits.

 

Edited September 3, 2024 by Tinkicker

[bud]

That's a shame. I know lots of us would love to have an old favourite bike back.

[Hairsy]

I’m gutted. This would have been a great and passionate resto. Really hope you find The One.