VFR owners' thread, for VFRPS members and prospective members

[lukemillar]

looking nice ,did you get some over size pistons for it? or still stock?

Still stock - Don't want to kick myself out of the new posties F3 class! I did get NC35 pistons though which are a different design and slightly lighter than the NC30 ones. Some people say they are slightly higher comp the the 30's as well, but I don't think there is much in it

[gatch]

Still stock - Don't want to kick myself out of the new posties F3 class! I did get NC35 pistons though which are a different design and slightly lighter than the NC30 ones. Some people say they are slightly higher comp the the 30's as well, but I don't think there is much in it

Out of interest what are you running for suspension on your machine ?

[lukemillar]

Out of interest what are you running for suspension on your machine ?

I have early K model forks, so just springs and emulators up front, but replaced the rear shock with an Ohlins

[gatch]

I have early K model forks, so just springs and emulators up front, but replaced the rear shock with an Ohlins

And the pcra people are all good with that ?

I only ask cause I have this shock and am wondering if people will waah about it.. As I am more than likely going to win every race I enter..

[lukemillar]

And the pcra people are all good with that ?

I only ask cause I have this shock and am wondering if people will waah about it.. As I am more than likely going to win every race I enter..

yeah - forks have to remain period which means you must have K model damping rod forks, not the cartridge one from 90+. Shock is open, so that is no issue

[gatch]

yeah - forks have to remain period which means you must have K model damping rod forks, not the cartridge one from 90+. Shock is open, so that is no issue

Sweet, mine is 89 model anyway.. Just need to get some forks sorted and I'm in I think.

[ecko_nzed]

I have early K model forks, so just springs and emulators up front, but replaced the rear shock with an Ohlins

you got any pics of your shock. where did you get it from?

[lukemillar]

you got any pics of your shock. where did you get it from?

Bought it from CKT(now KSS) about a year ago:

[crazy man]

Bought it from CKT(now KSS) about a year ago:

looks like your going all out

[lukemillar]

looks like your going all out

Haha - I have had the shock since I bought the bike a year ago. Doesn't look as shiny as that anymore though

[ecko_nzed]

Haha - I have had the shock since I bought the bike a year ago. Doesn't look as shiny as that anymore though

still be it makes a huge difference. I'm saving for one at the momment. I didn't realise how fcuked my rear shock was till i rode a gixer 600 and wasn't getting thrown out of my seat on bumps

[lukemillar]

still be it makes a huge difference. I'm saving for one at the momment. I didn't realise how fcuked my rear shock was till i rode a gixer 600 and was getting thrown out of my seat on bumps

Yep - I only really rode it on the road withe the stock suspension, but it's pushing 23 years old- that oil is way past it's best.

[gatch]

Yep - I only really rode it on the road withe the stock suspension, but it's pushing 23 years old- that oil is way past it's best.

It sure as hell doesn't get better on the track. Anything short of progressively winding on the gas through a turn will have you doing all kinds of odd things, bottoming out mid turn and under brakes, massive understeer rear wheel spinning if you hit a bump etc.

[HenryDorsetCase]

It sure as hell doesn't get better on the track. Anything short of progressively winding on the gas through a turn will have you doing all kinds of odd things, bottoming out mid turn and under brakes, massive understeer rear wheel spinning if you hit a bump etc.

the worst thing abuot mine with the stock shock was it dragged its arse on the ground really badly. I thought it was OK, till I put the new shock in it and all of a sudden I wasnt dragging bits on the ground, going quicker, and still had little bits of chicken strips (instead of squirmy squirelly balling right to the edge....) I actually dropped the footpeg height so it was more comfy on my knees after that cos the pegs werent decking out. Street shift pattern too

[gatch]

the worst thing abuot mine with the stock shock was it dragged its arse on the ground really badly. I thought it was OK, till I put the new shock in it and all of a sudden I wasnt dragging bits on the ground, going quicker, and still had little bits of chicken strips (instead of squirmy squirelly balling right to the edge....) I actually dropped the footpeg height so it was more comfy on my knees after that cos the pegs werent decking out. Street shift pattern too

Mean. I can't wait to put the shock I bought in. I need to get some goodies for the forks first though.