[{"id": 16151219, "authorName": "RedRon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redron/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I bought a new \u201987 in blue. It was a great bike, no complaints. Sold it in \u201990 for a Suzuki Katana 1100.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1731971664, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16151251, "authorName": "drweblord", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drweblord/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@redron That was my exact first motorcycle too! These things rip!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1731971970, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16151277, "authorName": "NSX483 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nsx483/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello all! Thanks for checking out my VFR; I\u2019m here to answer all questions to the best of my ability! This is my second VFR and I simply love these geared-timing bikes.\n\nA bit more information, this bike was \u201cProject 27\u201d and owned by Joe Nelson of V4Dreams.com. I recommend you check out its story beginning in March 2020 in the Shop Blog. You\u2019ll witness the rebuild of this bike and Joe\u2019s attention to detail. It was a huge reason why I purchased the bike.\n\nThanks!", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1731972192, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16151297, "authorName": "RedRon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redron/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@drweblord In blue, as well? Yeah, I was always a bit bummed it was a 700 and not a 750, but that was a mild complaint compared to having the bike! Wish I\u2019d never sold it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731972376, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16151317, "authorName": "Bazzaland", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bazzaland/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I see BaT finally allowed an auction for your bike. You'll do well on here...much better than FBMP, so congrats! Look forward to the auction results!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1731972537, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16151399, "authorName": "drweblord", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drweblord/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@redron Yes, blue and silver", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731973170, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16151552, "authorName": "geeseherder", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/geeseherder/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Had this one in white. I think I sold it with 31,000 miles on it. Always a pleasure for both touring and sport.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1731974333, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16151992, "authorName": "Motordad8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/motordad8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "One of the best bikes of the era! And so good looking in this color! This will be a very fine machine for one lucky new owner! Good luck with the auction!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1731978804, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16152035, "authorName": "Lagrassa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lagrassa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The 700 was the \"tariff buster\" being under the max 750cc intended to benefit Harley Davidson.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1731979178, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16152017, "authorName": "Lagrassa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lagrassa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Always loved these in the Pearl White with the gold accents.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1731979433, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16153164, "authorName": "Pchmotoho", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pchmotoho/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love these bikes. Still have my 86 VFR750F which I purchased in 91. Like Lagrassa said this was the tariff busting model just in case you were cross shopping this with a Shovelhead!\n\n A lot of people forget that the VFR was the superbike champion in 1986 and Honda also established a 24 hr endurance record with these bikes after Cycle World (think it was Cycle World) set it with the GSXR. Yes Honda had a slightly BIGGER budget than the magazine.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1732012446, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16153374, "authorName": "Greasegunner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/greasegunner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@NSX483 Beautiful bike! Do you know where the oil leak is coming from?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732020458, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16153521, "authorName": "NSX483 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nsx483/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pics 86 and 89 show the oil seepage, and from what I can trace it to its coming from the back of the rearward valve cover gasket.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1732023151, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16153611, "authorName": "clr1971", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/clr1971/", "bidAmount": 1000, "content": "$1,000 bid placed by clr1971", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732024284, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16153783, "authorName": "NSX483 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nsx483/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Greasegunner - Thanks for the comment! The seepage as I can trace it goes up to the back of the rear valve cover gasket.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732026139, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16153887, "authorName": "Knuckles-R-Busted", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/knuckles-r-busted/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice fridge! Don't see many around these days, especially in such good nick.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732027111, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16155118, "authorName": "NSX483 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nsx483/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Knuckles-R-Busted - I've never heard them called \"fridges\" before lol!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1732036959, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16155945, "authorName": "ronsant", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ronsant/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Cycle world called it the \u201cworld\u2019s fastest refrigerator \u201c in their review of this model year. \r\nGreat looking and riding bike.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1732040620, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16156940, "authorName": "Lagrassa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lagrassa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Boxy, white. References to a refrigerator I would imagine.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732044076, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16158584, "authorName": "v8freddy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/v8freddy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think my friends used to call my \u201887 version \u201cBattlestar Galactica\u201d for some odd reason . . .\r\n\r\nI purchased mine in \u201889 and rode it up and down the state. Even then it felt way more refined then anything I had up to that point. And the sound was so cool! I purchased a Yoshimura system for it to simply enhance the sound. I swear it had two cans and cost about 3 months of rent back then. Aw, the choices we made were so much easier to justify at 24 years old. \r\n\r\nI would love to have this in my garage but the R1150RT would NOT be so happy getting left out in the cold.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732049510, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16162473, "authorName": "JohnnyWinters", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnnywinters/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pchmtoho, yes vfr 750 Wanye Rainey battled Kevin, and the new gsxr. Both bikes inches apart at finish line,thru out 1987 season.\r\nBrans Hatch between those 2,was fairing banging whole race.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1732078284, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16165819, "authorName": "lkn4adl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lkn4adl/", "bidAmount": 1100, "content": "$1,100 bid placed by lkn4adl", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732128276, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16167258, "authorName": "NSX483 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nsx483/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "5 days left! As mentioned earlier, I'm here to answer any questions you may have. This a well-loved bike that's had a significant refurbish a few years ago and rides fantastic. It's always been maintained and parked in a heated garage. I've been to a few motorcycle shows with it and it always draws in the cognoscenti :)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732132506, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16171455, "authorName": "Joexray77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joexray77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To those interested, I've seen this bike in person as I bought a 1998 VFR750F from @NSX483 in 2023. The bike is great and as mentioned, came from Joe Nelson at V4 Dreams, who is the VFR Whisperer. @NSX483 is a total gearhead and a great custodian of some really nice vehicles. Bid with confidence.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1732147370, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16180302, "authorName": "l8apex1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/l8apex1/", "bidAmount": 1500, "content": "$1,500 bid placed by l8apex1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732227779, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16183714, "authorName": "shabbabear", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shabbabear/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hey fellow BAT'ers, as the owner of Project 42 from Joe Nelson at V4 Dreams, i too can attest to his build quality and attention to details. I totally concur with joexray77 on the quality of a V4 Dreams build. Hope that helps any potential bidders. Glad to contribute :)", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1732291319, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16183880, "authorName": "NSX483 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nsx483/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hey all - 3 days to go! Thanks to @Joexray77 and @shabbabear to vouch for the quality Joe puts into his bikes. Below are the links to his shop blogs that detail this bike. \r\n\r\nhttps://v4dreams.com/shop-blog/project-27-is-in-the-house\r\nhttps://v4dreams.com/shop-blog/project-27-goes-under-the-knife\r\nhttps://v4dreams.com/shop-blog/project-27-start-up\r\nhttps://v4dreams.com/shop-blog/project-27-is-for-sale\r\n\r\nIn case you don't read all the links, below is the Reader's Digest version of Joe's blog when he sold it and an abbreviated list off all the things completed on it. Obviously credit to Joe Nelson at V4Dreams.com:\r\n\r\n\"For sale is my 1986 Honda VFR700 F2 in original Pearl Crescent White with 31,241 miles. I found this example in rural central Illinois, February 2020, and began work immediately. Client projects intervened over the months but it's finally completed. This VFR has received a \"sympathetic restoration,\" as opposed to a full showroom restoration. I strip the bike to the engine/frame and proceed to bring it back to its best while keeping the originality intact as far as possible. All mechanical systems are addressed, beginning with compression and valve adjustment checks, carburetor rebuild and tuning, electrical, brakes, suspension, drivetrain\u2026then on to cosmetics. Some of the specifics completed on Project 27 are:\r\n\r\nFork rebuild\r\n15K-mile OEM shock\r\nStripped and polished swingarm\r\nCustom shortened OEM mufflers\r\nRebuild all brake calipers\r\nRebuild Ft. brake master\r\nStainless brake lines Ft. and Rr.\r\nEBC brake pads Ft. and Rr.\r\nRebuild clutch master and slave\r\nFuel petcock, OEM\r\nRecovered seat\r\nBattery\r\nFresh chain and sprockets\r\nBiltwelt hand grips\"", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1732292467, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16198287, "authorName": "Juliann", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/juliann/", "bidAmount": 1750, "content": "$1,750 bid placed by Juliann", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732418805, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16205800, "authorName": "jleonardcicero", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jleonardcicero/", "bidAmount": 1950, "content": "$1,950 bid placed by jleonardcicero", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732537705, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16206308, "authorName": "NSX483 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nsx483/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "LAST DAY! - Of course I'll be around for any final questions. The winner is going to get a truly wonderful example of an early VFR with a well-documented history. Good luck!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732546272, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16207756, "authorName": "NationalSuperbike", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nationalsuperbike/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have an 86 VFR750F as part of my personal collection and I have to say that of all the 80's sport bikes, the VFR's have aged the best. With modern tires and good maintenance, they still feel current and enjoyable to ride. (Compared with say a 900 Ninja or GSXR). The engines are bullet proof, too. I sold a 95 VFR to a customer back in 97 and she currently has 147,000 miles on it. Simply great bikes.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1732557699, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16210931, "authorName": "kruhs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kruhs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can you add photos of the dimples in the finish on the fuel tank? Are they dents of repaint issues?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732568194, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16211480, "authorName": "kruhs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kruhs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This bike originally included a blue two-up seat with a cowl. Is the extra seat that is included in this sale a peroid correct seat with black covering?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732569997, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16211520, "authorName": "GreggRLewis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/greggrlewis/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Rebuilt one same year shot up in drug deal. Used same graphics but w red. Great bikes. Nimble smooth reliable, great looking.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732570118, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16211533, "authorName": "CarNutMiami", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carnutmiami/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This model was my first was my very first motorcycle. Red White and Blue, sold it to get a1990 Kawasaki ZX6", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732570168, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16211629, "authorName": "NSX483 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nsx483/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@kruhs. From what myself and Joe discussed, it's not rust whatsoever nor a repaint. It simply is an anomaly. You gotta be REALLY looking for it. It doesn't pop up at all. I can't even get it photo well.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1732570483, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16211662, "authorName": "NSX483 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nsx483/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@kruhs - The original seat was recovered in black and is included in the sale.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1732570572, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16211708, "authorName": "kruhs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kruhs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "so then the original seat will have the female fixed nut to recieve the cowl bolt?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732570697, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16211818, "authorName": "NSX483 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nsx483/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@kruhs - I don't know if I'm answering your question, but here are the under side photos of the stock seat. I've had both seats on with no issues.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1732571029, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16211959, "authorName": "kruhs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kruhs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "photo #30. Is that touch up paint? \r\nphoto #46. Is that a scratch and a nick? \r\nphoto #48. What's the brown mark, has the paint come off?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732571453, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16212143, "authorName": "Rshadfer66", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rshadfer66/", "bidAmount": 2100, "content": "$2,100 bid placed by Rshadfer66", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732571870, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16212161, "authorName": "kruhs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kruhs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you for your answers. Photos 86 and 89 show the oil seepage. You stated that you believe it to be coming from the back of the rear valve cover gasket. Is there a reason you did not repair that leak?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732571933, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16212184, "authorName": "NSX483 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nsx483/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@kruhs - #30 - touchup\r\n#46 - it's a scratch. I've attached a photo; I think the flash over-sensitized it.\r\n#48 - That is a leaf - see the updated photo", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1732571975, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16212243, "authorName": "NSX483 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nsx483/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@kruhs - In all honesty I my intention was to repair it; I don't leave thing like that and I'm not that kind of owner. It's been on the docket but haven't had time yet to attack it. That's why I disclosed it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1732572132, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16212270, "authorName": "kruhs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kruhs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you very much", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1732572211, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16212373, "authorName": "jleonardcicero", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jleonardcicero/", "bidAmount": 2200, "content": "$2,200 bid placed by jleonardcicero", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732572552, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16212512, "authorName": "kruhs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kruhs/", "bidAmount": 2300, "content": "$2,300 bid placed by kruhs", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732573025, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16212642, "authorName": "jleonardcicero", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jleonardcicero/", "bidAmount": 2400, "content": "$2,400 bid placed by jleonardcicero", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732573508, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16212651, "authorName": "kruhs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kruhs/", "bidAmount": 2500, "content": "$2,500 bid placed by kruhs", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732573533, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16212668, "authorName": "jleonardcicero", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jleonardcicero/", "bidAmount": 2600, "content": "$2,600 bid placed by jleonardcicero", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732573611, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16212672, "authorName": "kruhs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kruhs/", "bidAmount": 2700, "content": "$2,700 bid placed by kruhs", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732573634, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16212697, "authorName": "jleonardcicero", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jleonardcicero/", "bidAmount": 2800, "content": "$2,800 bid placed by jleonardcicero", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732573700, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16212700, "authorName": "kruhs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kruhs/", "bidAmount": 2900, "content": "$2,900 bid placed by kruhs", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732573711, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16212707, "authorName": "jleonardcicero", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jleonardcicero/", "bidAmount": 3000, "content": "$3,000 bid placed by jleonardcicero", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732573731, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16212717, "authorName": "kruhs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kruhs/", "bidAmount": 3100, "content": "$3,100 bid placed by kruhs", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732573754, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16212733, "authorName": "KAlex", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kalex/", "bidAmount": 3200, "content": "$3,200 bid placed by KAlex", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732573820, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16212734, "authorName": "eskothomson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eskothomson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a steal at this price. Especially given the Project 27 pedigree. If I were in the market for a Viffer, this is one I'd strongly consider.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1732573823, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16212737, "authorName": "jleonardcicero", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jleonardcicero/", "bidAmount": 3500, "content": "$3,500 bid placed by jleonardcicero", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732573841, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16212743, "authorName": "Nickbarkdog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nickbarkdog/", "bidAmount": 3600, "content": "$3,600 bid placed by Nickbarkdog", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732573860, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16212746, "authorName": "kruhs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kruhs/", "bidAmount": 3700, "content": "$3,700 bid placed by kruhs", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732573873, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16212784, "authorName": "kruhs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kruhs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 11/25/24 for $3,700 to kruhs", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732573994, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 16212827, "authorName": "KAlex", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kalex/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats, looks like a great bike.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732574157, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16212925, "authorName": "kruhs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kruhs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "thx", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1732574507, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16213539, "authorName": "OilInBlood", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oilinblood/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow! Lucky you @kruhs!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1732577919, "type": "comment"}]