My Honda vfr 750 qwestions

[actungbaby]

Hi i got it at home in my garage qwestion i cant seem work out how to get the seat of its stuck at the back
cant seem to find and levers or catchs to realease it , it lifts from the tank area okay just at tail section

I got most the fairings of to get to the forks one fork leg actually snaped right through theres 20 mm gap and can see the inside fork spring on the right inner tube

I tryed start the engine but i assume battery needs charge as lights just dim and the starter doesint try wind at all

[ducatilover]

You finally got it?

I can drop by and have a look mate.

[Ender EnZed]

The release for the seat is the same unit as the helmet lock, just turn the key the other way. (If it's the same for the RC36 as the older RC24)

[ducatilover]

RC36 has a little lever behind the seat/helmet lock, early ones had a hoop on them, later ones were a little lever with a foot/tag, turn the key and pull down on the lever.

I've got an owners manual for one on the computer too.

[actungbaby]

RC36 has a little lever behind the seat/helmet lock, early ones had a hoop on them, later ones were a little lever with a foot/tag, turn the key and pull down on the lever.

I've got an owners manual for one on the computer too.

Thanks guys yes the little book under the seat am sure tell me the same

Thanks was awsome help am bit to buggered to do much more got fairings of was going take front wheel of forks out
Just so chould turn the sterring at the moment locked sideways

Only extra downside i found the front rim has nasty ding near where tire bead so dont think it pass wof with that
And the left brake rotor has been bent out shape in the crash aghhh replacment time so may need new forks front rim and one brake disc will have to be replaced as well

[ducatilover]

I'll have a close look and see what's bent lol
Hopefully it can be saved.

[actungbaby]

I'll have a close look and see what's bent lol
Hopefully it can be saved.

yes hope so be bloody dispointed if cant be dam waste still looks great even damaged its been really looked after
By former owner credit to him thats for sure..

[jonbuoy]

Hard to believe the frames not been tweaked with that much damage to the fork.

[actungbaby]

Hard to believe the frames not been tweaked with that much damage to the fork.

Yes but the energy was sideways so that better than pushing the forks back and the fork leg snaping realeased some of it

Just case getting it mobile and feeling what handles like i guess if it all good i be happy if not i get measured and
see if can be tweaked back

[cheshirecat]

VFR parts are getting pretty cheap on Ebay these days but you probably know that. Good luck with it.

[actungbaby]

VFR parts are getting pretty cheap on Ebay these days but you probably know that. Good luck with it.
No thanks for that i didnt well i did look once didnt find anything other than small parts like fork seals
And mind need a tad more than seals . which ebay the usa one or just type in ebay.com

Been busy taking the old girl apart she older than my nephew by few years

I been out sence for over 20 years in new bikes so no worries if you think help ur most welcome to ... appreciated all help got already

i put the pics of the front rim as bit worried might not be safe or pass a warrent as got one dent by where beads onto the radial tire
and another on oppistie side where ground and quite sharpe edges which chould cut into bead left disc is rooted its bent to hell

Am not even sure how wheel disc got damaged hiting the car bike was on its right side and left disc damaged werid unless car ran over the wheel but then be reall munted and its not.

I just about got forks out undone all the bolts forks wont slide out any ideas i got clip on on right of those spring clips are neat design very hi tech

[cheshirecat]

No thanks for that i didnt well i did look once didnt find anything other than small parts like fork seals
And mind need a tad more than seals . which ebay the usa one or just type in ebay.com

Been busy taking the old girl apart she older than my nephew by few years

Ebay UK
just found these, quite often they will ship NZ if asked nicely
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/95-HONDA-VFR-750-FS-PAIR-FORK-LEGS-0130-/220905123234?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item336ef8ada2

[actungbaby]

Ebay UK
just found these, quite often they will ship NZ if asked nicely
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/95-HONDA-VFR-750-FS-PAIR-FORK-LEGS-0130-/220905123234?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item336ef8ada2

yes thanks mate thats brillent i made up ebay account but alas there buy know items i have to wait till next week to have money
Hopefully be other items on there again i saved the sellers found one other set as well

Thanks you made my week taking radiator tommrow to get reapired hopfully or 500 + for new core or 45.00 for repair

[actungbaby]

Ebay UK
just found these, quite often they will ship NZ if asked nicely
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/95-HONDA-VFR-750-FS-PAIR-FORK-LEGS-0130-/220905123234?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item336ef8ada2

Thanks mate i brought them i used pay by bank cheque option i ask the seller when emails me
to good deal to turn down means i got bike working aprat from the damaged left disc hmm wonder i chould just take it of
No brakes are linked opps

[crynsie]

Sorry to hear about the crash. had a similar experience a few years back, took me a while to find parts etc....

Try Bike busters, he had 95 vfr parts, although I did take a lot of them including the forks... sorry.

David Silver spares are cheap and have very good postage times (www.davidsilverspares.co.uk)

I also have a service manual (soft or hard copy) for the rc36 if you need it.

My bike had to have all new front end (brake calipers, forks, wheel) and all new plastics (some were able to be welded and some just thrown away) Thankfully the frame and tank were ok.

I have put some pics up in my gallery with the end result.

PM me if I can help in any way.


Si

[ducatilover]

The fork legs may be crimped against the clamps.
Take the top clamp off, undo the bottom clamp and take the whole lot off and go from there. :niceone:

[actungbaby]

The fork legs may be crimped against the clamps.
Take the top clamp off, undo the bottom clamp and take the whole lot off and go from there. :niceone:
Gee was just going ask again thanks for that

know big qwestion i include pics sp people can u give me some advice

Should i buy this frame as mine has as mine has few areas of concern to me the hadstock moves freely ,
feels right .but there is the fact that the fair stay is bent out shape to extent that instrument console is at least 30 mm to close on left side it causes the clutch assembly hot the speedo caseing , and where that is bolts see centre spline in the picture
looks a little suss not quite inline with headstock , and where 2 of the casting ridges between headstock and main spars have what apera to be slight creases am not sure meant ot be like that one on trademe appears to be the same , might be cast this way

any help apprciated
I know few bits pieces that are know to be bent forks whould it be advisable to get bottom triple calmp when a get my replacment forks or just take them of and inspect by eye whould be good engough or get checked at bike shop engineering
company etc

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=438788394

ps in the picture of the frame on trademe seems to have the same crimp on that surface on both sides where cast rib is welded to the farme

[ducatilover]

I'd have to look at the frame in person.
I would put money on the triples being buggered, I bet the stem is anyway.
That's some impressive damage!

[actungbaby]

I'd have to look at the frame in person.
I would put money on the triples being buggered, I bet the stem is anyway.
That's some impressive damage!

your most welcome too have look yes the right fork has been torn and sheared of so that alot brute force acting on
area with some strenth too it been front back force like in most impacts it whould bent the front wheel and pushed the forks
in diffrent area , and yet it was sideways but still pushed front wheel into the rad and the bent the headers flat

so your saying buy the spare frame in case ? i was going get forks in diable one disc brake as to damaged to leave in it grip the disc flick me of run one disc on front ride it see how it feels first what ya think ?

Oh right read it again yes the steering stem the bolt that inside the steering head i imagine it be bent but be see that visually so pay
to take it apart . the steering moves freely and feels smoth so imagine that the frame headstock must be level and strait at least was ,
what i was concerned about the bottom triple clamp whould be bent at the edges where crimp the forks the bolts where loose, i mean less than hand tight not sure weather owner undid them to acess damage or did to try get some sterring movent or they might been striped with the forces
The triple clamp under the stem must be okay as doesint bind at all .

my first thought was to bash fairing frame into line with a hammer bar but i cant with bike just sitting on mx5 rim
I taken it of and need to held in vice at diffrent points and maybe heated as well as its quite strong and many diffrent spars

Hope to get the right foot rest welded as where pin slots in is snaped of . whould be easy enough if foot rest didnt have to move up and down
Getting lug welded on might be bit to small area to work with plus i havent got missing piece either have to be made

ditto foot rest is gone too

[actungbaby]

I'd have to look at the frame in person.
I would put money on the triples being buggered, I bet the stem is anyway.
That's some impressive damage!

yes got feel for former owner nice guy i brought this bike from loved his bike so twit wreaked it with one moment
in atention to looking with his eyes aghhhhh trouble is the results last alot longer more the ,, emotinall and
fear leaves behind in back ones mind not pleasant experiece at all , he still pondering why brakes locked up on his
bike i think did well to brake from 70kph down to 50 in short split seconds u have to react myabe 5 or so 10 if you lucky
I hit car at 70 kph didnt even have time to gte my hand onto the brake it was like 123 bang felt impact through the bars was huge 123 i was getting up from the road surface bike was totaled forks so bent bike feel over when somone tryed but it on centre stand , am sure glad never got bike back though i whoudint want ride same bike again after that.

Got new bike week later and loved it rode it for hours great stuff fresh start , wont own silver motorbike or car
Know bad luck and think coulor not stand out one either

[actungbaby]

I'd have to look at the frame in person.
I would put money on the triples being buggered, I bet the stem is anyway.
That's some impressive damage!

Buying these forks this thursday

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300637608745&ssPageName=ADME:X:EAC:US:3160

approx 461.00 nz thats with shiping

nz 268.00 for the forks look to be good nick one needs fork seal main aprt is there not bent and in one piece

[ducatilover]

I did my upside down forks for less than that.
Might be worth looking at other options for that price :msn-wink:

I'm not sure about the frame yet

[actungbaby]

I did my upside down forks for less than that.
Might be worth looking at other options for that price :msn-wink:

I'm not sure about the frame yet

oh i see sounds good did they fall of a lorry then !

[ducatilover]

oh i see sounds good did they fall of a lorry then !
I paid $336 delivered for mine, I will be rebuilding them myself and the bearings are only $26 each.
I got mine from TradeMe too :niceone: I'll have a look around for decent forks, going with a flasher front end is always good fun.

[actungbaby]

I paid $336 delivered for mine, I will be rebuilding them myself and the bearings are only $26 each.
I got mine from TradeMe too :niceone: I'll have a look around for decent forks, going with a flasher front end is always good fun.

Your right but its case wanting to get this bike going asap so guess i pay the xtra bucks

I got the forks ordered from shop in the uk costing me 563.00 nz its the freight aghhhhh
Thats forks top yok bottom yoke 1995 vfr 750 i iamgine be the same as the fn my model 1992

Then got get front dics mudguard is 180.00 to get plastc welded that without getting painted which it need
as broken in 4 pieces not cheap so far looked at 1,500 with bike cost and say worth max 2,500 to seel it maybe just 2000
aghhhh hope its good runner if have last me few years at this rate

[vifferman]

Thats forks top yok bottom yoke 1995 vfr 750 i iamgine be the same as the fn my model 1992
Different model - there's 1990-1993 (3rd generation of VFR), and 94-97 (4th generation). I can't recall offhand, but I don't think there was any change in fork tube size/length/ However, seeing you're basically getting the whole fork, you'll probably be OK and it probably won't matter if there are any differences. Wheels are the same size.

[actungbaby]

Different model - there's 1990-1993 (3rd generation of VFR), and 94-97 (4th generation). I can't recall offhand, but I don't think there was any change in fork tube size/length/ However, seeing you're basically getting the whole fork, you'll probably be OK and it probably won't matter if there are any differences. Wheels are the same size.

Its all good dude i looked at the forks and i doubt theres any diffrence apprently i found web page says u
can fit vfr 100 forks also there slight diffrence 5mm in lengh but as vfr owners shorten there forks by this much it whoudint matter and u have to ajust the moutings for front guard also like spacers, cant wait to get it going
just need foot peg and another disc rotor am thinkign taking the orginall to get it in press to true it up as bent in one corner :wacko:

[actungbaby]

I paid $336 delivered for mine, I will be rebuilding them myself and the bearings are only $26 each.
I got mine from TradeMe too :niceone: I'll have a look around for decent forks, going with a flasher front end is always good fun.

i found these disc company on ebay based in china good prices
these are floating discs so i dont think i chould use them unless made my calibers fixed

p://www.ebay.com/itm/Round-Front-Brake-Disc-Rotor-HONDA-VFR-F-750-1994-1997-OEM-/250971413238?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item3a6f0fdaf6

[ducatilover]

Do research with the disks, they may fit a few other models.

Good to hear you got forks.

I'll have a look at the mudguard and I know of an excellent plastic welding guy who can do anything.

I will hopefully get out to look at the bike sometime soon haha

[actungbaby]

Do research with the disks, they may fit a few other models.

Good to hear you got forks.

I'll have a look at the mudguard and I know of an excellent plastic welding guy who can do anything.

I will hopefully get out to look at the bike sometime soon haha

not a problem you doing me the favour oh to be young again i lost touch with reapir places knew them well
In christchurch hehe i must be slowing down to much what need brakes for anyways .. bloody fuss

[vifferman]

Do research with the disks, they may fit a few other models.

Almost undoubtedly - it's one of the good things about Hondas. My VF500's disks were ferkt, and luckily I went to a clued-up wrecker (after the first eejit), who looked at them and went, "Hmmmm... I think I've got some from a 250 that'll probably fit." And so they did - same bolt spacings and diameter, but drilled instead of solid. Oh - and he didn't have a matching pair, so I fitted two LH ones. Worked perfectly well (just looked odd if you looked closely).
And the 800 has a VFR800 disk and summat else - probably off a CBR600. Totally different carriers and drilling pattern, and the RH one has less carbon in the steel, so it rusts when it rains, but they work fine.
So... take a disk into the wrecker and see what works, or ask a clued-up wrecker what he (or she?) has that will fit.

[ducatilover]

Almost undoubtedly - it's one of the good things about Hondas. My VF500's disks were ferkt, and luckily I went to a clued-up wrecker (after the first eejit), who looked at them and went, "Hmmmm... I think I've got some from a 250 that'll probably fit." And so they did - same bolt spacings and diameter, but drilled instead of solid. Oh - and he didn't have a matching pair, so I fitted two LH ones. Worked perfectly well (just looked odd if you looked closely).
And the 800 has a VFR800 disk and summat else - probably off a CBR600. Totally different carriers and drilling pattern, and the RH one has less carbon in the steel, so it rusts when it rains, but they work fine.
So... take a disk into the wrecker and see what works, or ask a clued-up wrecker what he (or she?) has that will fit.
My CB400 NC21 had uber common disks, which mad pricing nice. Thankfully, VTNZ can't measure them and my 3.4mm items passed and I sold it :innocent:
The ZZR600 I have has mismatched carriers on the front ones, also a fairly common disk, nearly any 300mm Kwaka from the 90's had that disk :laugh: