Honda VFR400R 1995 - V4 Restoration Project "Pocket Rocket" Part 2

Continuation of the VFR resurrection story

Gradually started cleaning the parts.
The swingarm turned out to have a significant wear mark due to a makeshift footpeg bracket.

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The shock absorber seems to be from the first series of NC30, it doesn't have a remote reservoir.
I haven't serviced it yet. Once the bike is moved to the garage, I'll carry out the procedure there.

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There aren't any major flaws on the frame, just the mounting sleeve for the spider spins and there's a drilled hole for an unknown reason.

Started assembling the chassis a bit.

Washed the chain guard.

The brake master cylinder, seemingly "BREMBO," is most likely a cheap knockoff.

Cleaned the front calipers.

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The front brake pads are still quite thick, as they say, they'll last a while longer. The rear ones already need replacing.

Condition of the rear caliper:

Tomorrow is part two