VFR owners' thread, for VFRPS members and prospective members

**sil3nt** · 28th April 2016, 21:04

Thanks for that. Unfortunately I will have to pass on those as the pistons do not look much good at all

I am going to head to a brake specialist tomorrow and see what they suggest. Not sure if pistons can be revived from the dead or if they can make new ones easily.

**Icemaestro** · 28th April 2016, 21:46

Keen to find out what they say. Have tou tried aj at motohaus? He's bound to have a few second hand?

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**Autech** · 28th April 2016, 21:58

Originally Posted by sil3nt

Thanks for that. Unfortunately I will have to pass on those as the pistons do not look much good at all

I am going to head to a brake specialist tomorrow and see what they suggest. Not sure if pistons can be revived from the dead or if they can make new ones easily.

No problems mate I had never looked at em closely. Yeah I think they may have been left outside a bit which is shit! Isn't there a place in Hamilton which refinishes fork stanchions? I wonder if they might be able to do the same for brake pistons.

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**bogan** · 28th April 2016, 22:26

I've had some luck buffing some light pitting from pistons in the past, just around the dust seal mind you.

They can also be machined of course, but material choice and coating options is a big can of worms there.

**sil3nt** · 29th April 2016, 08:24

Originally Posted by Icemaestro

Keen to find out what they say. Have tou tried aj at motohaus? He's bound to have a few second hand?

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Just flicked him an email. Will let you know what I find out from the brake guys. Got two I can visit today.

**sil3nt** · 29th April 2016, 11:04

Only visited one of the brake places.

Pretty much said the pistons with pitting are toast. Figured that anyway. They can resleeve (i believe that is the word he used) them for $65. Asked about getting new ones made and he didnt give me a price but said resleeving is more cost effective. New pistons from ebay are around the same price. These prices are not that attractive at the moment.

Hopefully AJ will get back to me otherwise I will look at getting some calipers in from Japan as they seem to sell for less than $100. Obviously a risk with the condition of the pistons but would like to avoid the ebay pistons if possible.

**Icemaestro** · 29th April 2016, 11:46

What about wemoto or Rick Oliver? Similar price I think but I don't think you'd win on yahoo auctions ones...more problem with more sitting and salt on the roads. Piston kit from Rick o including the seals is 16 pounds per piston, so 32 pounds per caliper, but with new seals as well I guess. Call aj rather than email - he can vary on replying when he is busy :-)

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**sil3nt** · 29th April 2016, 12:04

Originally Posted by Icemaestro

What about wemoto or Rick Oliver? Similar price I think but I don't think you'd win on yahoo auctions ones...more problem with more sitting and salt on the roads. Piston kit from Rick o including the seals is 16 pounds per piston, so 32 pounds per caliper, but with new seals as well I guess. Call aj rather than email - he can vary on replying when he is busy :-)

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Bah I hate phones haha. Will call him soon.

Agree that the yahoo calipers are going to be risky.

Never had any lucky getting a response from RO. He does the large piston and seals for around $30 each. I already have the seals though.

These pistons are similar price to RO but without the seals.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/90-HONDA-VFR...p=mtr#shpCntId

Thankfully the smaller pistons are in good condition and it is only two of the larger ones that are no good. Finding the smaller pistons is harder but not impossible. Can get them for about 26 euro from CMSNL.

I think the best option right now is to spend the $100 on the two new pistons shipped from ebay. Little bit more expensive than other options but easier to get.

Will think about it.

Do you need some as well Icemaestro?

**sil3nt** · 29th April 2016, 16:57

No luck getting hold of AJ.

Went to Honda Hamilton. $42 from Honda. 1 in nz. Ordered that with another coming from Japan.

Honda spares in Te Aroha have second hand for around $30. Decided to go new for the extra few $.

These are for the large caliper pistons. As far as I can tell the small ones are NLA (couldnt order them from Honda) but you can possibly order from a place like CMSNL.

Just realised I gave them the wrong part # for the smaller piston so they may still be able to stock it.

**Icemaestro** · 29th April 2016, 18:24

I've thought about it, but mine aren't too bad.... Yea Rick o seems difficult to contact often..

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**actungbaby** · 30th April 2016, 12:51

hi sorry to but in i cleaned up set of carbs for my second vfr 750 trouble is i lost one of the sealing washers

where the float pin sits into and also the 4 float pins . i looked on the intenet at uasuall web sites can only find a kit for

like 40.00 bucks dont really have the money or the need for just one washer

**HenryDorsetCase** · 30th April 2016, 20:08

Originally Posted by Icemaestro

What about wemoto or Rick Oliver? Similar price I think but I don't think you'd win on yahoo auctions ones...more problem with more sitting and salt on the roads. Piston kit from Rick o including the seals is 16 pounds per piston, so 32 pounds per caliper, but with new seals as well I guess. Call aj rather than email - he can vary on replying when he is busy :-)

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I've just had some bits from Rick Oliver - I can't rate him highly enough. Quick, super efficient and HM Post had the bits here in under a week.

Also OP could try econohonda.co.nz

**HenryDorsetCase** · 7th June 2016, 13:37

OK so I have a kitset VFR400R NC30* for sale. It is disassembled. It is NOT COMPLETE: no motor, exhaust and I can't find the clocks, No fuel tank

What I do have:

Main frame with VIN number and number plate. Rego on hold.
subframe.
Front triple trees.
Two sets of forks (one with good stanchions, one with really good lowers. One looks to have been drilled for emulators but not sure.
stock rear shock.
complete swingarm: including sprocket, disc and master cylinder.
complete set of front brakes m/cyl
a non stock front fairing complete
a replica stock tail unit (I was keeping it for my racebike but no point. It is single seat and has a stock seat pad and tail light to fit.
front rim (good cond) no tyre
one front brake disc - I got this as a spare but it seems OK.
one complete loom.
one incomplete wiring loom One ECU (which has "fucked?" written on it. It is a question not a statement. the issue I was chasing at the time did not improve or get worse by swapping the ECU - it was a carb problem.
some other bits and bobs.

I am keen for all this stuff to begone from my garage. Prefer pickup. Much prefer a single sale.

I have photos but they are on the home PC - will post a few tonight.

I am as yet undecided what to do with my VFR trackbike which is now running well.

Thought I would give you chaps first crack, then put a thread up on KB, tardme is a last resort.