jasper999 Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 Hi all I have just bought a 414 vf and I'm planning on restoring it as it's in a very sorry state. I've stripped it all down, and plan to restore it back to original as much as is possible, by restoring the parts I have rather than buying aftermarket stuff. I believe it's a 79/80 (Frame and Engine no's 66M02532) and would appreciate anyone's knowledge or info you are willing to share with me regarding these bikes. My main concern at the moment is the colour of the frame. It currently looks orange, but on closer inspection and a light rub down on the frame, it could originally have been red?? I've done a search on the internet, and don't seem able to find a difinitive answer - some are red, some orange. I really want to do it properly, and would hate to get it all done - only for someone to say "the frame should have been....." So any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monty_jon Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 (edited) Hi all I have just bought a 414 vf and I'm planning on restoring it as it's in a very sorry state. I've stripped it all down, and plan to restore it back to original as much as is possible, by restoring the parts I have rather than buying aftermarket stuff. I believe it's a 79/80 (Frame and Engine no's 66M02532) and would appreciate anyone's knowledge or info you are willing to share with me regarding these bikes. My main concern at the moment is the colour of the frame. It currently looks orange, but on closer inspection and a light rub down on the frame, it could originally have been red?? I've done a search on the internet, and don't seem able to find a difinitive answer - some are red, some orange. I really want to do it properly, and would hate to get it all done - only for someone to say "the frame should have been....." So any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Probably not the best forum for a VF motocross model as most people here are trials riders If I remember correctly though it should have a red frame I have a VR250, but the parts are like gold dust for the Cappra MX models! Edited May 16, 2011 by Monty_Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
for artie Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 (edited) contact Jared Bates at Southwest Montesa Edited May 16, 2011 by for artie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toofasttim Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 Jasper, if you have a look at: OzVMX, there's a quite a few guys who have 414's who'll be able to help. Even some from South Africa! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasper999 Posted May 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 Thank you for your help lads I will keep you posted to how i get on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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