I've only just seen this thread, and must say: that's the best VFR400 I've ever seen!
Actually it's virtually unrecognisable as a VFR400 because of the bodykit (which normally would be a bad thing), but it makes it look like the bike that Honda WOULD have turned it into if they'd kept producing and developing it.
The colour scheme looks even better than your original artist's impression - the black bits make the fairing almost disappear, so it looks really minimalist.
The twin exhausts set it off too, and well done with the work done on the brakes and the choice of tyres. It's always good to have as much as possible to help to get you out of the trouble that 400s can get you into!
Some handlebar-end weights will add a little stability and finish off the looks. Oh and don't underestimate the value of mirrors, even if you do end up flapping your elbows like a chicken trying to use them! The first time you spot a cop car in them, they'll pay for themselves, and meanwhile it'll reduce the number of cricked necks from all the "lifesavers".
I still have my old GSXR400 in my garage, although it's many years since I got it back after it was stolen and recovered, and it needs the same sort of TLC that you've given your new baby. It may not be the best bike I ever owned, but it's the one I loved the most, and I thought it was perfect for British roads.
I did about 50,000 miles on that bike in the time that I had it, including trips to the South of France, trackdays, Sunday blasts and the drudgery of commuting. It was the first bike that I got my knee down on (as well as my shoulder a few times!
), and the bike I passed my IAM test on.
In fact I'd highly advise getting in touch with your local IAM group, as what they can teach you about hazard awareness and bike control will save you loads of money and possibly even your life. Couple that with a few trackdays to find out what a bike is really capable of in the right environment and you can discover a totally new way of life. God I miss it!
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