VFR owners' thread, for VFRPS members and prospective members

[crazy man]

l aways have used SP stock rear suspension and stock front never had had a promblem with it on my zxr

[lukemillar]

l aways have used SP stock rear suspension and stock front never had had a promblem with it on my zxr

You got a bigger version of your avatar? or any other F3 pics from way back when?

[gatch]

l aways have used SP stock rear suspension and stock front never had had a promblem with it on my zxr

nc30 stock boingers are terrible..

[gatch]

Out of interest. What tires are you cats running on your vfr's and what sort of milage do you get out of them ? I've got dunlop a12's. I think they are up to around 3.5k, though 2 or 3 track days this month will see the end of them. Crappy stock suspension is working them hard and they just chew up..

[PirateJafa]

Out of interest. What tires are you cats running on your vfr's and what sort of milage do you get out of them ? I've got dunlop a12's. I think they are up to around 3.5k, though 2 or 3 track days this month will see the end of them. Crappy stock suspension is working them hard and they just chew up..

Have had five(?) trackdays out of my BT090's over this summer, and they're not even at half tread yet.

That said, three of the five were wet days, so didn't chew them up anywhere near as badly.

[ecko_nzed]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=456754159

aside the camel colours, DROOOOOOOOL :drool:

[sil3nt]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=456754159

aside the camel colours, DROOOOOOOOL :drool:I love the camel colours. Hate the tyga rear end though.

[ecko_nzed]

I love the camel colours. Hate the tyga rear end though.

c'mon tell this isn't one of the sexiest RVF's you've ever seen

[HenryDorsetCase]

There is a two page special on the G Force NC450 out of the USA in the latest Cycle World (it has a yellow Aprilia Tuono on the cover). Nice bike.


I am thinking of selling my NC30 and all my spares.

[sil3nt]

c'mon tell this isn't one of the sexiest RVF's you've ever seenI hate how the tail points so high towards the sky.

This is my current wallpaper and favourite look. http://tyga-performance.com/site/chrispics/nc30-sidemodrs-d90f2a3b.jpg

[ecko_nzed]

I hate how the tail points so high towards the sky.

This is my current wallpaper and favourite look. http://tyga-performance.com/site/chrispics/nc30-sidemodrs-d90f2a3b.jpg

yeah I suppose it does, but I like that it looks different from most other rear ends. T10 looks pretty cool too, lot more practical with the double seat.


There is a two page special on the G Force NC450 out of the USA in the latest Cycle World (it has a yellow Aprilia Tuono on the cover). Nice bike.


I am thinking of selling my NC30 and all my spares.

to pay for a NC450 from the states right?

[lukemillar]

See, call me a purist, but I just don't like the Tyga fairings.

You want sexy RVF's - check this out...:

http://www.speedzilla.com/forums/street-track/61123-my-good-friends-moriwaki-vx-7-a.html

[crazy man]

See, call me a purist, but I just don't like the Tyga fairings.

You want sexy RVF's - check this out...:

http://www.speedzilla.com/forums/street-track/61123-my-good-friends-moriwaki-vx-7-a.htmlthat bike is cool even the carbs are something differnt again! the pic on my thingy is when l just bought my zxr 400 in 1998 sec ride on it at the first nats event . the spring in the rear was way to soft but been young did not know what was good or bad. will see if l can find some old pic's and post here

[gatch]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=456754159

aside the camel colours, DROOOOOOOOL :drool:

Maybe I'm a hater, but I'm not sure why you would list so many parts as "race" parts on a road bike. I doubt the owner intended to take it to the track..


See, call me a purist, but I just don't like the Tyga fairings.

You want sexy RVF's - check this out...:

http://www.speedzilla.com/forums/street-track/61123-my-good-friends-moriwaki-vx-7-a.html

I concur, that thing is gorgeous.

[ecko_nzed]

Maybe I'm a hater, but I'm not sure why you would list so many parts as "race" parts on a road bike. I doubt the owner intended to take it to the track..

Hater :Pokey: He only lists the suspension as "race", which technically it may be. looks like he got a exta set of fairings for track days, but never got there.


See, call me a purist, but I just don't like the Tyga fairings.

You want sexy RVF's - check this out...:

http://www.speedzilla.com/forums/street-track/61123-my-good-friends-moriwaki-vx-7-a.html

Purist.... but not a very good one, the frame isn't even real RVF (fcukin cool, but not pure)

[lukemillar]

Purist.... but not a very good one, the frame isn't even real RVF (fcukin cool, but not pure)

Erm, it's a Moriwaki frame, built for racing and very much of the period. Silhouette is still the original as apposed to some MotoGP style fairing stuck on a 20 year old bike :facepalm:

[sil3nt]

Decided to fill up with 98 today to see if my mileage changes at all.

[gatch]

Erm, it's a Moriwaki frame, built for racing and very much of the period. Silhouette is still the original as apposed to some MotoGP style fairing stuck on a 20 year old bike :facepalm:

I thought it was one of the OG looking f3 race frames. Saw one like that on 400greybike. Sexy. Scarlett Johansen kind of sexy.

[ecko_nzed]

Erm, it's a Moriwaki frame, built for racing and very much of the period. Silhouette is still the original as apposed to some MotoGP style fairing stuck on a 20 year old bike :facepalm:

Purist!!!!

[lukemillar]

Purist!!!!

:bleh:....... ;)

[gatch]

I hope to see at least one of you cunts at taupo on friday.

Look for the grubby vfr with the crash knobs hanging out of the frame and the even grubbier dude in black/white/grey leathers.

C YOOZ THUR

[Scuba_Steve]

Decided to fill up with 98 today to see if my mileage changes at all.

any news on the mileage???

[sil3nt]

any news on the mileage???Nope. Probably ruined it a bit as I took it out for a quick blast yesterday.

A tank of 91 will do 180-200ks commuting only.

Was planning on only commuting with this tank to try and get a fair comparison.

Only done about 70ks so far and my commute is only 60ks a week.

[koba]

Nope. Probably ruined it a bit as I took it out for a quick blast yesterday.

A tank of 91 will do 180-200ks commuting only.

Was planning on only commuting with this tank to try and get a fair comparison.

Only done about 70ks so far and my commute is only 60ks a week.

Wouldn't a pushbike be better?

[sil3nt]

Wouldn't a pushbike be better?Yep. Too much of a pussy to cycle 10ks at 5am though :baby:

[gatch]

Nope. Probably ruined it a bit as I took it out for a quick blast yesterday.

A tank of 91 will do 180-200ks commuting only.

Was planning on only commuting with this tank to try and get a fair comparison.

Only done about 70ks so far and my commute is only 60ks a week.

180-190k was aout all I have ever had.


Wouldn't a pushbike be better?

NO ! NO ! NOOOO !


Yep. Too much of a pussy to cycle 10ks at 5am though :baby:

Been there done that, got the crooked nose and hatred of early mornings to show it.

[lukemillar]

I hope to see at least one of you cunts at taupo on friday.

I'll next be out at the final PMCC round at Manfeild in April.

You gonna enter that?

[gatch]

I'll next be out at the final PMCC round at Manfeild in April.

You gonna enter that?

Might have to eh.. All this practice and no competition seems kind of pointless.

Taupo today was fun. Scratching around in the "fast" group. The only bike under 600cc and certainly not the slowest. Crappy suspension is chewing up the tires something shocking.. Sliding around a bit, scraping footpegs down here and there, departed company with the track twice. Stayed upright though. A good day all round I feel.

[PirateJafa]

Even despite keeping it upright, leaving the track twice... might want to work on the consistency a little bit more. :)

Wish I'd been there though!

[gatch]

Even despite keeping it upright, leaving the track twice... might want to work on the consistency a little bit more. :)

Wish I'd been there though!

It is in the interest of consistency. I know exactly how hard I can go on certain parts before I go flying off the track.. :facepalm:

[PirateJafa]

Good fun at any rate. I need to hunt through the interwebz soon and find out when the best chance is to get the viffer to a race meet in the near future.

[lukemillar]

Might have to eh.. All this practice and no competition seems kind of pointless.

Taupo today was fun. Scratching around in the "fast" group. The only bike under 600cc and certainly not the slowest. Crappy suspension is chewing up the tires something shocking.. Sliding around a bit, scraping footpegs down here and there, departed company with the track twice. Stayed upright though. A good day all round I feel.

Which track were they running? Did you get any laptimes?

[gatch]

Which track were they running? Did you get any laptimes?

#2. They are running #1 today, with no go fast bits and speed limiter still in place I'd get a little bored on the long back straight.. No lap times either, though it was certainly the fastest I've been around there.

[crazy man]

259938best l could find was some old lap times . f3 had open twins two valve back them

[gatch]

Me at taupo on friday.

260053260054

[sil3nt]

Nice eyes :love:

Not much ground clearance in that first pic.

[gatch]

Nice eyes :love:

Not much ground clearance in that first pic.

I know, touched the foot pegs down a few times there. NEED better suspension now.

[lukemillar]

259938best l could find was some old lap times . f3 had open twins two valve back them

15.8 round Manfeild on a 400 is very respectable! Kind of encouraging seeing the other times though. Best I have managed is a mid 20, with a stock engine. Hoping to break into the sub 20s next round :woohoo:

[gatch]

15.8 round Manfeild on a 400 is very respectable! Kind of encouraging seeing the other times though. Best I have managed is a mid 20, with a stock engine. Hoping to break into the sub 20s next round :woohoo:

I do mid 20 with stock everything :yeah:

[montsta56]

Me at taupo on friday.

260053260054

cool bike are you going to start racing at all???

[gatch]

cool bike are you going to start racing at all???

For sure. I'd like to get some forks sorted first though.

[sil3nt]

For sure. I'd like to get some forks sorted first though.You don't want the forks from the guy you got the shock from?

[gatch]

You don't want the forks from the guy you got the shock from?

Yes I do. I just need to stop sending my coin on stuff I don't need..

[montsta56]

Yes I do. I just need to stop sending my coin on stuff I don't need..

Cool try an get some normal discs as well the you can race in posties. :Punk:

[lukemillar]

I do mid 20 with stock everything :yeah: a mid 20 or mid 20s... :laugh:

[gatch]

Cool try an get some normal discs as well the you can race in posties. :Punk:

Pooz I didn't even think of that. I've still got my old ones, they may need a bit of a grind to be usable again..

[gatch]

a mid 20 or mid 20s... :laugh:

Fairly consistent 1.26

This is only on stopwatch though, not a transponder, so it may be a little bit either way..

[lukemillar]

Fairly consistent 1.26

This is only on stopwatch though, not a transponder, so it may be a little bit either way..

You should totally enter posties next month. Be a fair few people to mix it up with. To be honest, if you just ran those discs, I doubt anyone would mind.

[gatch]

You should totally enter posties next month. Be a fair few people to mix it up with. To be honest, if you just ran those discs, I doubt anyone would mind.

I'll try it on, but I won't hold my breath, I've heard some people get upset over shit like this. I only bought these particular ones cause they were cheap. They do work better than the oem ones, but only cause they aren't heinously warped..

Stuff I would like on my bike. The forks (I have a shock), ali radiators, brake master cylinder rebuild kit.

Stuff I'm likely to get before race meeting - fuel, pies.

[gatch]

You should totally enter posties next month. Be a fair few people to mix it up with. To be honest, if you just ran those discs, I doubt anyone would mind.

Actually when is this posties meeting ?

At taupo the same weekend as the classics ? If so I'll be there with the dominator as well w000t.

[Mystic13]

Just a brief note for you guys looking for fairings. there's a guy on Trademe at the moment with a few sets of fairings for VFR's including a couple of fiberglass sets.

Here's one of his auctions here. I'm sure with your investigative skills you can find his other listings.

[sil3nt]

The only fairings i see have been on there for months and are either rubbish, expensive or both.

[lukemillar]

Actually when is this posties meeting ?

At taupo the same weekend as the classics ? If so I'll be there with the dominator as well w000t.

Nah Manfeild - 21st/22nd April

[gatch]

Nah Manfeild - 21st/22nd April

OH NO that means I'll have to go to two race meetings in two weekends.

Fuck my life ;)

[Mystic13]

The only fairings i see have been on there for months and are either rubbish, expensive or both.

I meant to post the auction numbers so you could find them and the others but it seems you may have already.

458301317

458024257

I recently sold my VFR race fairings and don't need another set.

[gatch]

So I just bought the forks with gold valves/ohlins springs etc for $700. Stoked.

Hopefully I'll have them here and in the bike before next friday, as I'm planning on heading to a test day at manfield on the 30th. Wooot

[sil3nt]

So I just bought the forks with gold valves/ohlins springs etc for $700. Stoked.

Hopefully I'll have them here and in the bike before next friday, as I'm planning on heading to a test day at manfield on the 30th. Wooot:2thumbsup

HRC engine next :bleh:

[gatch]

:2thumbsup

HRC engine next :bleh:

Actually I was wondering what it would cost to get a "clubmans" spec motor from gforce in the states. About 80hp I think..

[crazy man]

Actually I was wondering what it would cost to get a "clubmans" spec motor from gforce in the states. About 80hp I think..think they are getting 92 hp now (-: you need to do 1.18 before you worry about that

[lukemillar]

Actually I was wondering what it would cost to get a "clubmans" spec motor from gforce in the states. About 80hp I think..

Around 7.5k US for the motor + shipping and tax! :eek5: and that is still 77hp.
http://mngforce.typepad.com/nc450vdev/costs.html

Sooo - what do you wanna do with your old forks?

[HenryDorsetCase]

Around 7.5k US for the motor + shipping and tax! :eek5: and that is still 77hp.
http://mngforce.typepad.com/nc450vdev/costs.html

Sooo - what do you wanna do with your old forks?

that set with the CKT internals is down to $700 starting bid.

The internals and work cost nearly a grand on mine so you are getting that at a discount plus a free set of forks (see that dreamer wanting $380 for a set of stockers on TM?!) Sure its heaps of money but that and the shock will make a huge difference to your bike.

[lukemillar]

that set with the CKT internals is down to $700 starting bid.

The internals and work cost nearly a grand on mine so you are getting that at a discount plus a free set of forks (see that dreamer wanting $380 for a set of stockers on TM?!) Sure its heaps of money but that and the shock will make a huge difference to your bike.

I bought the emulators and springs from ckt and did the work myself which worked out cheaper, but $700 is a pretty damn good price!

[gatch]

think they are getting 92 hp now (-: you need to do 1.18 before you worry about that

I was reading a while back they were chasing 100hp !


Around 7.5k US for the motor + shipping and tax! :eek5: and that is still 77hp.
http://mngforce.typepad.com/nc450vdev/costs.html

Sooo - what do you wanna do with your old forks?

The 428 and 450 would mean it would then be a "f2 posty" ? I think 70hp would be enough to not come last. As for the forks I'm not sure. I wonder if I could completely re machine the guts of them so one leg is compression and the other is rebound.. But then maybe I'm just talking a load of shit hahah.


that set with the CKT internals is down to $700 starting bid.

The internals and work cost nearly a grand on mine so you are getting that at a discount plus a free set of forks (see that dreamer wanting $380 for a set of stockers on TM?!) Sure its heaps of money but that and the shock will make a huge difference to your bike.

Mine ! For $700. Thanks to Abby. The thing I was concerned about is this bike is currently my road bike. So to do all the machining necessary and get the forks back into the bike in one day or over a weekend would be a bit of a stretch. This makes things easy. 30 minutes in out thank you time for a beer.


I bought the emulators and springs from ckt and did the work myself which worked out cheaper, but $700 is a pretty damn good price!

I'd thought about doing the same, but didn't for the above reason.

Now there is a test day at manfield next friday, I am very excited to see how much better this gear will be.

[lukemillar]

The 428 and 450 would mean it would then be a "f2 posty" ? I think 70hp would be enough to not come last.

I did last season on a heady 58hp and didn't come last, so you'll be fine! If you're doing 25s, you won't come last by a long way!

The G-force supersport (i.e no re-bore) can easily be done yourself. Be way cheaper to look out for a 2nd hand motor on trade me and just work on it as a project. 70hp is really not that unattainable from a 400.

[gatch]

I did last season on a heady 58hp and didn't come last, so you'll be fine! If you're doing 25s, you won't come last by a long way!

The G-force supersport (i.e no re-bore) can easily be done yourself. Be way cheaper to look out for a 2nd hand motor on trade me and just work on it as a project. 70hp is really not that unattainable from a 400.

That's exactly what I'd like to do. I think I could get 70hp without tearing the block down. Exhaust, carbs, cams and a better ignition would nearly see it I think.

[HenryDorsetCase]

That's exactly what I'd like to do. I think I could get 70hp without tearing the block down. Exhaust, carbs, cams and a better ignition would nearly see it I think.

I think thats a fair call. Sure you could just set fire to a pile of 20's and do the VFR750 thing, or buy one of his G Force super duper you beauty motors for $20k US, but the point of severely diminishing returns is reached pretty quickly.

I am going to get some dyno time for mine for a carb/exhaust setup. I also may invest in an ignitech box: my bike has a stuttery misfire at around 13k rpm that is totally wack. Step 1 is get some baseline.

How would I know if i have a deresetricted ignition box? can you tell from looking at it?

the other things I have done likely fucked it up too: repacked the exhaust for more quieter-er and reinstalled the air intake snorkel. Fairly obviously that is more restriction at both ends but it did have the stutter before I did any of that.

fun with old shitters, huh? I could just sell it and buy a 675 track bike but wheres the fun in that? (and the question "what would you buy it with? would need to be asked)

[gatch]

I think thats a fair call. Sure you could just set fire to a pile of 20's and do the VFR750 thing, or buy one of his G Force super duper you beauty motors for $20k US, but the point of severely diminishing returns is reached pretty quickly.

I am going to get some dyno time for mine for a carb/exhaust setup. I also may invest in an ignitech box: my bike has a stuttery misfire at around 13k rpm that is totally wack. Step 1 is get some baseline.

How would I know if i have a deresetricted ignition box? can you tell from looking at it?

the other things I have done likely fucked it up too: repacked the exhaust for more quieter-er and reinstalled the air intake snorkel. Fairly obviously that is more restriction at both ends but it did have the stutter before I did any of that.

fun with old shitters, huh? I could just sell it and buy a 675 track bike but wheres the fun in that? (and the question "what would you buy it with? would need to be asked)

I don't know about the ignition. Does it misfire in all gears or just top ? Mine is definitely still restricted, more than a few times now, on the errr track of course, it will hit around 13k in top and cut out. Can't do the 750 route as this will mean it won't be an "f3 postie" anymore. Won't get it in f3 either..

Lol these aren't old shitters. Look up some of the classics racing, to see the crustiest of old men and their silly old bikes. Some of those things are making well over DOUBLE the hp they had when they were new. The norton I ride makes around 50ish hp on methanol. It was quoted as 28 I think when it was new.. I'd be a fat kid in a candy shop if I could make that kind of improvement on the honda....

[jono035]

Do you mean the speed limiter type restriction or something else? I don't think there is any limitation on these bikes other than the speed limiter, in which case:

For the CDI, anything aftermarket probably isn't restricted, while anything stock probably is. I only know the Ignitech boxes and the stock CDIs, but I think both UK and JP models had the restriction.

If you're worried about it, unplug the speedo cable that runs to the drive sprocket and cable tie it out of the way then see if it still does it. If it does, then you can either just buy a programmable CDI as the expensive fix, buy one of the plug in 'derestricters' as the cheap fix. If you've got no problem modifying the harness or speedo, then you can either remove the little metal flag inside the speedo (what I did) or cut and splice a cable in the wiring harness.

Is it having issues in every gear at 13k? Does it pull through it in the lower gears? If it isn't getting through this range then it could be that you're hitting the limiter and there's something making your rev counter read wrong. As I understand it, most of the VFRs read at least a few hundred rpm low. The Ignitech CDIs have a setting to allow you to adjust for misreading in the rev counter, I think mine was reading about 9500rpm when the Ignitech box was telling me it was at 10k.

[gatch]

So I found out today that my vfr is actually a vtwin. Well that's what this dude reckons anyway.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=459139134

[lukemillar]

I am going to get some dyno time for mine for a carb/exhaust setup. I also may invest in an ignitech box: my bike has a stuttery misfire at around 13k rpm that is totally wack. Step 1 is get some baseline.

How would I know if i have a deresetricted ignition box? can you tell from looking at it?


I have a little 2k resistor that plugs into the speedo and derestricts the bike. Don't need it since I bought a ignitech, so if anyone wants it, then holla and I'll chuck it in the post (gratis) Actually, I'm not sure where it plugs because I have never used it (fashioned my own before it arrived!)

With carb setup on the OE carbs - there isn't much to gain unless you go down the HRC route. You need to modify the emulsion tubes, different needles and bigger jets and remove the air box (replacing it with a fiberglass tray). Also shorter velocity stacks, but again you can cut down the originals and restrict the air gets for similar effect. They also run slightly different slides (same as NC24) but I think if you don't have them, it doesn't really matter. With full exhaust systems, I found they really just save weight on the NC rather than gain power. A little maybe, but nothing crazy.

[sil3nt]

So I found out today that my vfr is actually a vtwin. Well that's what this dude reckons anyway.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=459139134"my cat knows" :laugh:

[jono035]

I have a little 2k resistor that plugs into the speedo and derestricts the bike. Don't need it since I bought a ignitech, so if anyone wants it, then holla and I'll chuck it in the post (gratis) Actually, I'm not sure where it plugs because I have never used it (fashioned my own before it arrived!)

With carb setup on the OE carbs - there isn't much to gain unless you go down the HRC route. You need to modify the emulsion tubes, different needles and bigger jets and remove the air box (replacing it with a fiberglass tray). Also shorter velocity stacks, but again you can cut down the originals and restrict the air gets for similar effect. They also run slightly different slides (same as NC24) but I think if you don't have them, it doesn't really matter. With full exhaust systems, I found they really just save weight on the NC rather than gain power. A little maybe, but nothing crazy.

If the resistor is tucked into part of a wiring loom with connectors on each end, then it just acts as an extension between speedo and the loom. If not, then it needs to be spliced into the loom manually, either by pulling a pin out of the back shell or cutting one of the wires.

Pulling the odo off and clipping off the metal flag seemed like the easiest thing, to me, although the ignitech CDI made such a huge difference to the rideability of the bike, at least around town, that I'm surprised more people don't have them.

[jono035]

"my cat knows" :laugh:

I actually lol'd at that comment. Loved the bit about 'I actually ride it rather than sitting on the net'... What's wrong with doing both??

[motorbyclist]

If you're worried about it, unplug the speedo cable that runs to the drive sprocket and cable tie it out of the way then see if it still does it. If it does, then you can either just buy a programmable CDI as the expensive fix, buy one of the plug in 'derestricters' as the cheap fix.

if the "limiter" is still in action without the speedo plugged in then it probably isn't the limiter..... just sayin' :P


I actually lol'd at that comment. Loved the bit about 'I actually ride it rather than sitting on the net'... What's wrong with doing both??

must be a bit of a novice to mistake a V4 for a Vtwin.....

[motorbyclist]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=456754159

aside the camel colours, DROOOOOOOOL :drool:

I don't like how the TYGA front fairing doesn't look like it fits the headlights... and I don't like the look of those headlights... :yuck:

And what happened to the air intakes?


If my nc35 hits the road this is the plan:
http://tyga-performance.com/rvfbefore/nc35rightfront1.jpg
http://tyga-performance.com/site/chrispics/nc35-sidemodtn-55d36178.jpg

[gatch]

I don't like how the TYGA front fairing doesn't look like it fits the headlights... and I don't like the look of those headlights... :yuck:

And what happened to the air intakes?


If my nc35 hits the road this is the plan:
http://tyga-performance.com/rvfbefore/nc35rightfront1.jpg
http://tyga-performance.com/site/chrispics/nc35-sidemodtn-55d36178.jpg

17x5.5 rear rim ?

[sil3nt]

I don't like how the TYGA front fairing doesn't look like it fits the headlights... and I don't like the look of those headlights... :yuck:

And what happened to the air intakes?


If my nc35 hits the road this is the plan:
http://tyga-performance.com/rvfbefore/nc35rightfront1.jpg
http://tyga-performance.com/site/chrispics/nc35-sidemodtn-55d36178.jpgfuck yes! Nothing beats the original 'boxy' stylin.

[gatch]

fuck yes! Nothing beats the original 'boxy' stylin.

Jacking up the rear is a must though. With stock suspenders the tail just looks too low. Maybe that's just my bike haha

[HenryDorsetCase]

you know those wee jobs that turn epic?

I thought i better run the VFR today cos I hadnt for a while. Fuel in, took it for a strop to get it warmed up, and it pulls fairly cleanly through the rev range. it has a bit of a cough and splutter at around 8krpm then revs up. I think maybe needle position, rather than jet size: will probably pay for some dyno time to set it up.

But I got home and thought, right, I'll just sort that wiring out. 4 hours later, the whole loom is off the bike in pieces and I am going to either totally rewire or junk the stock loom and get one custom made. I must have taken at least a roll of that filthy fucking electrical tape off it, there are what look like random splices all over the show, there are plugs that dont plug into anything and plugs with three wires used out of 8. All it needs is the start button, kill switch, charging and starting circuit and the electronic ignition. I am not that happy about it but it is a job I have been putting off for a while.

also to do: make an undertail tidy and put on my HRC rear brake reservoir, and ditch the front one for a smaller one I have, and make or alter a bracket for that. After that I might ditch the big battery (get one of those Shorai ones) so I can put the remote reservoir for the shock inside the subframe. But if I do that I will have to make up a battery box. Id like to ditch the subframe all together or alter it but I am not that confident of my metalworking skills.

good fun.

[gatch]

you know those wee jobs that turn epic?

I thought i better run the VFR today cos I hadnt for a while. Fuel in, took it for a strop to get it warmed up, and it pulls fairly cleanly through the rev range. it has a bit of a cough and splutter at around 8krpm then revs up. I think maybe needle position, rather than jet size: will probably pay for some dyno time to set it up.

But I got home and thought, right, I'll just sort that wiring out. 4 hours later, the whole loom is off the bike in pieces and I am going to either totally rewire or junk the stock loom and get one custom made. I must have taken at least a roll of that filthy fucking electrical tape off it, there are what look like random splices all over the show, there are plugs that dont plug into anything and plugs with three wires used out of 8. All it needs is the start button, kill switch, charging and starting circuit and the electronic ignition. I am not that happy about it but it is a job I have been putting off for a while.

also to do: make an undertail tidy and put on my HRC rear brake reservoir, and ditch the front one for a smaller one I have, and make or alter a bracket for that. After that I might ditch the big battery (get one of those Shorai ones) so I can put the remote reservoir for the shock inside the subframe. But if I do that I will have to make up a battery box. Id like to ditch the subframe all together or alter it but I am not that confident of my metalworking skills.

good fun.

Yours is track only spec ?? I'm gonna make another chromoly subframe for mine when I take it off the road proper. 3/4" x .035" tube. Will save about 40kg over stock :p If you wanna stick with the stocker, cut off all the nasty brackets and tags, then get to work with the drill. The loom shouldn't be too hard, so long as you have isolated the wires necessary for the bike to run. An afternoon with strippers and a soldering iron will see you right. Pics when you crack into it.

[montsta56]

That's exactly what I'd like to do. I think I could get 70hp without tearing the block down. Exhaust, carbs, cams and a better ignition would nearly see it I think.

Yeah Thats not goin to happen :no:

[gatch]

Yeah Thats not goin to happen :no:

How much pwar is yours making ? And what has gone into the development. I want to know everything about these motors.

[montsta56]

you need to get the compression up so need to skim heads or hrc rods pistons an also get a ram air style box open carbs are shit an also a port job by someone who knows these engines . Need to be total loss as well. even then you'll struggle to hit 70

[gatch]

you need to get the compression up so need to skim heads or hrc rods pistons an also get a ram air style box open carbs are shit an also a port job by someone who knows these engines . Need to be total loss as well. even then you'll struggle to hit 70

NO ! You were meant to say, turn this screw 3/8 of a turn and it unleashes 20 more hp.

[montsta56]

NO ! You were meant to say, turn this screw 3/8 of a turn and it unleashes 20 more hp.

methanol is legal in posties that would be the cheapest option :Punk:

[gatch]

methanol is legal in posties that would be the cheapest option :Punk:

I did not know that. We run methanol in the norton..

Still would have to up the compression, do all the other stuff. Would NEED a programmable ignition then for the proper advance.. Running alcohol would just be the icing on the cake.

[montsta56]

Running alcohol would just be the icing on the cake.

Thats normally saved for after the racing :drinkup:

[gatch]

Thats normally saved for after the racing :drinkup:

One for the bike, one for me, one for the bike...

[HenryDorsetCase]

One for the bike, one for me, one for the bike...

Protip: don't drink methanol it will blind you then kill you. You need ETHANOL, my friend, thats the good shit.

[motorbyclist]

17x5.5 rear rim ?

somehow i doubt i can afford a carbon rim..... the second pic is somewhat more stock kit

[motorbyclist]

Yours is track only spec ?? I'm gonna make another chromoly subframe for mine when I take it off the road proper. 3/4" x .035" tube. Will save about 40kg over stock :p .

lol what?

I'm pretty sure my stock subframe doesn't even weigh 4 kg, let alone 40!

[jono035]

if the "limiter" is still in action without the speedo plugged in then it probably isn't the limiter..... just sayin' :P



must be a bit of a novice to mistake a V4 for a Vtwin.....


More proof reading required, I guess! If you squint and look at it from perfectly side on, it looks exactly like a Vtwin! :laugh:

How much of a programmable ignition do you need for methanol? Would an Ignitech do the job?

[gatch]

Protip: don't drink methanol it will blind you then kill you. You need ETHANOL, my friend, thats the good shit.

Taking the piss maaan. C2H5OH as opposed to CH3OH..

lol what?

I'm pretty sure my stock subframe doesn't even weigh 4 kg, let alone 40!

What, no way. The subframe is at least 1/4 of the bikes weight..


somehow i doubt i can afford a carbon rim..... the second pic is somewhat more stock kit

I think you can get 17x5.5 off a vfr750, so long as you modify the hub it can be made to suit.

[gatch]

More proof reading required, I guess! If you squint and look at it from perfectly side on, it looks exactly like a Vtwin! :laugh:

How much of a programmable ignition do you need for methanol? Would an Ignitech do the job?

Need to add something like 6deg advance ? Though don't quote me on that. 31deg BTDC or there abouts I think.

[gatch]

Forks arrived this morning. I met the courier at the front steps.. I tried to hug him..

Forks are now in the bike. Went up and down the driveway to see if I could feel the difference.

It's weird, like a new bike. Front end doesn't just bottom out and shoot back. There is actually some resistance to diving. And they don't bounce straight back at me like a ill placed squash shot. Will get the shock in tomorrow or thursday night.

Can't wait to get this mofo to the track.

[crazy man]

Forks arrived this morning. I met the courier at the front steps.. I tried to hug him..

Forks are now in the bike. Went up and down the driveway to see if I could feel the difference.

It's weird, like a new bike. Front end doesn't just bottom out and shoot back. There is actually some resistance to diving. And they don't bounce straight back at me like a ill placed squash shot. Will get the shock in tomorrow or thursday night.

Can't wait to get this mofo to the track.you should be able to do 1.15s easy now ! need to come out to the track and see that

[gatch]

you should be able to do 1.15s easy now ! need to come out to the track and see that

Oh man I thought the idea was to go as slow as you could.

[crazy man]

you should say did! ha ha only a 24 is all you need now days

[gatch]

I don't think I'd be far off 1.24s.

If I didn't have to ride my bike to work and I had some spares, I could go 100%

[HenryDorsetCase]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-462765825.htm

3 grand for a well sorted track NC30 seems like good buying to me.

[gatch]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-462765825.htm

3 grand for a well sorted track NC30 seems like good buying to me.

The tail piece is not period. And it looks gay. While most would turn a blind eye, it does say in the rules -

"25.2.6 Fairing
Fairing and streamlining is permitted if they are of the type and style in keeping with the period of competition."

Otherwise it probably would be a good buy. I'd totally take it if I had 3 grand.

[HenryDorsetCase]

all it needs is a Just fairings glass single seat repro (I've got one sitting in the shed). but yeah, take your point. My 17 inch rear, sorted forks and Ohlins shock would make it really fucking fly.

[gatch]

all it needs is a Just fairings glass single seat repro (I've got one sitting in the shed). but yeah, take your point. My 17 inch rear, sorted forks and Ohlins shock would make it really fucking fly.

There is a few other NC30 on trade me, but they are 90 and 92 I think. So they will have cartridge forks lol. That would be the only thing stopping them from being postie bikes.

[PirateJafa]

I didn't think you could run a 17 rear in pre-89 as the riffers didn't come out til the nineties?

[gatch]

I didn't think you could run a 17 rear in pre-89 as the riffers didn't come out til the nineties?

25.2.1 Eligibility
The eligibility and dating of post classic motorcycles shall be considered in terms of the major components. The group into which a post classic machine is classed will be determined by the age of the newest component.

25.2.2 Major Components
Major components are: Frame (including Swingarm), Engine and Gearbox castings, carburetors, Brakes (excluding front and rear master cylinders which are open) and forks. These are to be manufactured between Jan 1st 1963 and December 31st 1989.

25.5.2 Wheels
Front wheel shall have a maximum width of 3.5” and minimum diameter of 16”.
Rear wheel shall have a maximum width of 5.5” and minimum diameter of 16”.
Wheels can be cast or spoke type.
Magnesium wheels are permitted. Carbon fibre wheels are banned.

From my understanding, wheels aren't counted as a "major component" and as such, so long as they aren't carbon fibre they are ok.

[PirateJafa]

Ah, fair enough then, I'd thought they were considered a major component.

Need to hurry up and replace my viffer's clutch so I can get out on the track this winter. :)

[HenryDorsetCase]

There is a few other NC30 on trade me, but they are 90 and 92 I think. So they will have cartridge forks lol. That would be the only thing stopping them from being postie bikes.

interesting because the forks in mine are the original damper rod forks with modification with a valve: a cartridge EMULATOR. so its extra bits, not different bits? to be honest, if I took the racetech stickers off the forks it would take a tear down to verify it. I dont race, its just a trackday bike so no issue anyway.

[gatch]

interesting because the forks in mine are the original damper rod forks with modification with a valve: a cartridge EMULATOR. so its extra bits, not different bits? to be honest, if I took the racetech stickers off the forks it would take a tear down to verify it. I dont race, its just a trackday bike so no issue anyway.

25.5.4 Forks
Upside down forks are prohibited unless originally fitted to the bike model in the period. Forks must be period items. Internal spring and valving modifications are permitted.

Ok so you use '89 forks. How far could you stretch "Internal spring and valving modifications" I wonder. Get the biggest diameter forks available in 89 and see what you can do to fit cartridges inside ha.

[HenryDorsetCase]

25.5.4 Forks
Upside down forks are prohibited unless originally fitted to the bike model in the period. Forks must be period items. Internal spring and valving modifications are permitted.

Ok so you use '89 forks. How far could you stretch "Internal spring and valving modifications" I wonder. Get the biggest diameter forks available in 89 and see what you can do to fit cartridges inside ha.

NIX25 Ohlins complete internal replacement..... I know where there is a set from a Daytona race bike..... if they arent too long......

[lukemillar]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-462765825.htm

3 grand for a well sorted track NC30 seems like good buying to me.

I'd like that tank

[lukemillar]

From my understanding, wheels aren't counted as a "major component" and as such, so long as they aren't carbon fibre they are ok.

Yip - that's pretty much it! Though anything else other than a RVF rear costs serious $$. I think Dymag have started making 3 spoke NC30 wheels again or PVM will make you a set for something crazy like 2k euro :eek5:

[gatch]

OH NOES

Another manfield track day today ! Oh how totally unbearable ;)

[crazy man]

OH NOES

Another manfield track day today ! Oh how totally unbearable ;)1.15 today

[Cam_Valk]

Hey Gatch, how'd you do today?

(I was the guy with the rvf early in the day)

[crazy man]

Hey Gatch, l laped you 4 times in a 5 lap play around race were you stuck in first gear?

(I was the guy with the rvf early in the day)must be that new suspension of his! told him it was set up no good!

[Scuba_Steve]

Front intake cam finally arrived :woohoo:
Now I can spend tomorrow hopefully stumbling blindly through the replacement of it :sweatdrop then with any luck I'll have the beast up n running again :drinknsin

[crazy man]

Front intake cam finally arrived :woohoo:
Now I can spend tomorrow hopefully stumbling blindly through the replacement of it :sweatdrop then with any luck I'll have the beast up n running again :drinknsinwhat happen to your cam? very very easy to set up

[Scuba_Steve]

what happen to your cam? very very easy to set up

I gots the '86 with the cam sensor, the bit that swings past it to tell the bike to fire, somehow broke off & got chewed up in the bike.
Posted some pics awhile back you'll find the chewed up parts here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/48618-VFR-owners-thread-for-VFRPS-members-and-prospective-members?p=1130256418#post1130256418)
And pics of the boken cam where they originated here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/48618-VFR-owners-thread-for-VFRPS-members-and-prospective-members?p=1130256725#post1130256725)

[Gingin]

Front intake cam finally arrived :woohoo:
Now I can spend tomorrow hopefully stumbling blindly through the replacement of it :sweatdrop then with any luck I'll have the beast up n running again :drinknsin

Hey Steve, where did you get the parts from. I still need tp organise a pulse generator assy to replace my home made jobbie that in mine at the mo to check the rest of motor. Found one exhaust was loose where it bolted to the head this morning. Tried to tighten without removing motor and finished up with a broken stud. So motor comes out tomorrow.
Hopefully you will find no more suprises after the cam is fitted ;)

[jono035]

Front intake cam finally arrived :woohoo:
Now I can spend tomorrow hopefully stumbling blindly through the replacement of it :sweatdrop then with any luck I'll have the beast up n running again :drinknsin

Nice, good stuff! I was wondering the other day what state the bike was in.

Did you end up pulling the sump off or anything?

[Scuba_Steve]

Hey Steve, where did you get the parts from. I still need tp organise a pulse generator assy to replace my home made jobbie that in mine at the mo to check the rest of motor. Found one exhaust was loose where it bolted to the head this morning. Tried to tighten without removing motor and finished up with a broken stud. So motor comes out tomorrow.
Hopefully you will find no more suprises after the cam is fitted ;)

did alot of wreckers contacting & Googleing, ended up on ebay (Google search) & part coming from the US. Only other place I could find them was some wreckers in Oz but his price for cam alone was more than the US cam delivered to my door.

Got it off "art and motorcycles2" (dnparker1) he was good to deal with, gave him an offer rather than buy now next day he accepted I paid & from then the part just had to spend 2 weeks getting through shipping & customs. Part showed up as depicted in good cond.

Had tried "Mikes motorcycle parts" (yz12910rv) but after 2 weeks of trying to get a price shipped to NZ (closest he advertised was Oz) Gave up, checked his feedback seems he's in the habit of not replying (or sending) lately, So I wouldn't recommend going near him.


Nice, good stuff! I was wondering the other day what state the bike was in.

Did you end up pulling the sump off or anything?

Na left sump on, but drained oil. Can't see anything in it, it seems to be a pretty clean break but I have taped some neodymium magnets to the oil filter just incase. This should hopefully keep anything from floating round in there if there is anything.

Hopefully I can get the beast back up by end of day, but given my mechanic skill & knowledge, lets just say I hope Haynes is a good teacher :sweatdrop

[gatch]

1.15 today

1.25-1.24 maybe ? Certainly going faster than ever, hitting speed limiter down the back straight.


Hey Gatch, how'd you do today?

(I was the guy with the rvf early in the day)

Was good man, had a few slides here and there, but nothing too major. My rear tire is damn near buggered now. It might last me through Taupo motoTT next weekend, but certainly no more..

How did you go ? I see you were in the medium group by the end of it ?

[Cam_Valk]

1.25-1.24 maybe ? Certainly going faster than ever, hitting speed limiter down the back straight.



Was good man, had a few slides here and there, but nothing too major. My rear tire is damn near buggered now. It might last me through Taupo motoTT next weekend, but certainly no more..

How did you go ? I see you were in the medium group by the end of it ?

First session in novice was good, but 2nd lap in and caught up with lead rider, and got a bit bored.
Jumped into intermediate, and just felt too crowded.
Oh well, might just have to wait for the next trackday in May.

[Scuba_Steve]

for a few minutes anyways, till I found her bleeding :crybaby:

Got the cam changed over & clearances remeasured yesterday. Which seemed easier than expected... a little to easy infact. Turns out I was right nothings that easy, so I fix one problem fill her up, she roars into life (love that sound :love:) only to discover a few min later she's bleeding from the floats? (I think that what they are, under the carbs). So in pieces she goes again :brick: I've just spent the morning ripping her apart & hopefully fixing the problem, but Honda don't make their bikes easy to get into I'm sure Nuns are easier to get into then these bikes.

Oh well have lunch & see if I have succeeded. At-least the Cams fixed thats something :yes:

[crazy man]

good one ! lm shore it wont take you much to stop her bleeding

[Scuba_Steve]

good one ! lm shore it wont take you much to stop her bleeding

well my attempted fix made one slightly better the other much worse :facepalm:
I think I just need to replace the float seals... at-least I'm hoping thats all it is :sweatdrop

[HenryDorsetCase]

good one ! lm shore it wont take you much to stop her bleeding

some tampax, some tissues, some chocolate and afternoon TV, and about a week?

[ecko_nzed]

some tampax, some tissues, some chocolate and afternoon TV, and about a week?

at her age menopause will be along soon. that will sort the bleeding, but she may be prone to hot flushes

[gatch]

I won't get to ride my bike at all this weekend :(

[ecko_nzed]

I won't get to ride my bike at all this weekend :(

because? :wait:

[ecko_nzed]

Gearbox input and output shaft back together.
selector drum and forks back in.
external gearchange mechanism on.
New crank bearings in.
Engine case halves back together.
Pistons and conrods assembled.
pistons installed, new bearings.
oil pump back together and installed.
oil sump on.
Water pump back together and installed.
Starter motor installed.
coil pickup installed.
getting there...

[crazy man]

Gearbox input and output shaft back together.
selector drum and forks back in.
external gearchange mechanism on.
New crank bearings in.
Engine case halves back together.
Pistons and conrods assembled.
pistons installed, new bearings.
oil pump back together and installed.
oil sump on.
Water pump back together and installed.
Starter motor installed.
coil pickup installed.
getting there...fun times a lol need to get mine together with some 2 mm oversize pistons in it

[ecko_nzed]

fun times a lol need to get mine together with some 2 mm oversize pistons in it

I thought about boring it out and porting the heads, but spent waaaaay too much coin on it as is. Maybe when the bank balance has recovered I'll build another trick motor from the 2 spares I've got :rockon:

[ecko_nzed]

Clutch in ,although still have to torque up the clutch nut, as I don't have 3 hands!
Starter clutch in.
Heads on.
Cams in
just have to check the clearance on the shims and the valve covers can go back on.
getting there....

[jono035]

Nice, love the coated casings. Didn't do the heads for technical reasons or simply because they're mostly hidden?

[HenryDorsetCase]

any body know what this is? it was covered in tape and stuffed up behind where the headlight would be. Could it be part of the speedo that is the speed restrictor or something?

[PirateJafa]

Looks like the board from the inside of the speedo that keeps the bike thinking the speedo is connected. If you remove the speedo entirely without keeping that board connected, the bike goes into limp-mode IIRC.

I could be wrong though, I'm feeling too lazy to walk down to the track bike and check what the board in mine looks like, currectly safely encased in tupperware.

[ecko_nzed]

Nice, love the coated casings. Didn't do the heads for technical reasons or simply because they're mostly hidden?

Only got them back from the engine reconditioner on Friday and couldn't wait to get them on.

[lukemillar]

Only got them back from the engine reconditioner on Friday and couldn't wait to get them on.

What did you have done? Also, who did you use?

[gatch]

because? :wait:

Worked all weekend in a far away land. Motorsickle is locked up in the workshop still..

[ecko_nzed]

What did you have done? Also, who did you use?

Nothing special, stripped, good soak and everything measured. Valves lapped and heads reassembled using new stem seals. They had to shave the heads to remove a small dent. Work was done by Hutt City Engine Reconditioning. Nice guys and not too expensive, but it did take them a while as they were busy as.

[ecko_nzed]

Worked all weekend in a far away land. Motorsickle is locked up in the workshop still..

Well if it makes you feel any better I haven't ridden mine for nearly a year!

I am abso-fuckin-lutely gagging to get back on the road. It sux when work gets in the way

[gatch]

Well if it makes you feel any better I haven't ridden mine for nearly a year!

I am abso-fuckin-lutely gagging to get back on the road. It sux when work gets in the way

I did that once. Went without a bike for a year.

I'll never do it again.

Ever.

[jono035]

any body know what this is? it was covered in tape and stuffed up behind where the headlight would be. Could it be part of the speedo that is the speed restrictor or something?

100% what Jafa said, it's the photointerruptor that acts as a speed limiter. If you put a piece of plastic or something in that slot, it'll cut spark to one of the banks! :D

[crazy man]

l got a steel plate ,surfaced ground it and bolted the heads to it and also ground them. then set up in the mill and machined a ring grove around the the chamber for copper rings . made some small press tools for pressing the chims out for going under the cam pedastools? also

[HenryDorsetCase]

100% what Jafa said, it's the photointerruptor that acts as a speed limiter. If you put a piece of plastic or something in that slot, it'll cut spark to one of the banks! :D

cheers. I will definitely keep it then. It looks as if I am going to re-do the entire loom anyway. I think that will end up on the wee plate I am making that will house all the electrics. at this stage all that stuff is going to go under the seat and between the rails: crash protected. I ordered a Shorai battery yesterday which is considerably smaller than the Yuasa that was in there, and instead of weighing 3200g, weighs 540g !!!

[Scuba_Steve]

:argh:, this bikes beginning to annoy me... Now I needs a fuel joint :brick:
I just wants to ride my bike :crybaby:

[jono035]

:argh:, this bikes beginning to annoy me... Now I needs a fuel joint :brick:
I just wants to ride my bike :crybaby:

Keep hanging in there, man. Sometimes it seems like there's always something else, but if you keep at it you get there!

HDC - Don't know if you care, but that piece can be replaced by a single resistor if you wanted to make it a bit easier to tuck away, too.

[gatch]

Sooo something has come up that has forced me to put the kaibosh on building up my vfr into a track bike.

It's a shame but that is how it goes. I may still get to the odd track day, but for a while, I'm broke.

Wah wohhhh

[jasonzc]

Hey guys!

Been recommended to check this forum out.

I am looking to trade my cruiser for a VFR800 vtec. Sort of cant decide on paying extra around $11000 for a post 06 model with lower Ks. Or trade for a 02 version (which im leaning towards) which has done over 50,000ks for much cheaper.

Do the older ones have more probs than the post 06 versions? Or is 50,000k nothing for that type of engine?

Also thinking about resell value, by the time im done, it will prob be around 90,000K when i sell it next.. should be okay i guess.

I know nothing much about these semi sports bike, have only really ridden cruisers haha *hides in shame*

Opinions?

[PirateJafa]

One of the Auckland NC30's has ticked over into the 100,000+km zone about a year ago with no major engine work needed yet - not sure about the 800's though.

[jono035]

Yep, that's my NC30 that's over the 100k hump.

Had the heads off at about 95k I think, looked damn near new in there apart from a water pump impeller that had rusted to disintegration (abuse by a previous owner, plain water for coolant, I'd guess) and distributed itself evenly around the engine.

[vifferman]

Hey guys!

Been recommended to check this forum out.

I am looking to trade my cruiser for a VFR800 vtec. Sort of cant decide on paying extra around $11000 for a post 06 model with lower Ks. Or trade for a 02 version (which im leaning towards) which has done over 50,000ks for much cheaper.

Do the older ones have more probs than the post 06 versions? Or is 50,000k nothing for that type of engine?

Also thinking about resell value, by the time im done, it will prob be around 90,000K when i sell it next.. should be okay i guess.

I know nothing much about these semi sports bike, have only really ridden cruisers haha *hides in shame*

Opinions?

FWIW, my VFR800 has over 100,000 km on it, but it's the 2001 (5th Gen) model, so doesn't have those pesky camchains and even peskier camchain tensioners. (This was quite deliberate: I test-rode and '02 model and the '01, but decided the Vtec sucked).
I've done quite a bit to it, but all in the name of improvement - no mechanical or other problems. Haven't even checked the valve clearances in the last 7 years or so, and the only maintenance (apart from the aforementioned improvements) has been the usual (plugs, fluids, tyres, chain/sprockets, filters, etc.)

There's been lots of VFRs with HUGE mileages - a courier in the UK got over 850,000 miles from one). But even the Vtec ones are OK, and should give many years and many thousands of km of trouble-free motoring. The main issues (apart from camchain tensioners getting tired) are electrical - a few of them had issues with connectors in the wiring and with dodgy earthing of the wiring harnesses.
The later models should be better in that the Vtec engagement is remapped, and less annoying.

[gatch]

So I have decided that everything else can fuck off until I am done with racing bikes. And now I am entered in the Vic club winter series on my vfr. Looking at borrowing some stands and warmers off a friend so I have grip right off the line.

I can't wait for this weekend !

[lukemillar]

So I have decided that everything else can fuck off until I am done with racing bikes. And now I am entered in the Vic club winter series on my vfr. Looking at borrowing some stands and warmers off a friend so I have grip right off the line.

I can't wait for this weekend !

Ooooooo - should be good weekend! You racing posties? Few other NC's out there!

[gatch]

Ooooooo - should be good weekend! You racing posties? Few other NC's out there!

Yeah man f3 posties. 4 nc30s there. 10 I think in the class. I'll just take off the indicators and mirror and go hard. My buddy has loaned me the use of his stands and warmers, should be mint man.

[lukemillar]

Are you doing practice tomorrow?

[gatch]

Are you doing practice tomorrow?

Not a chance mate. My foreman nearly cried as it was when I said I won't be working this weekend..

[crazy man]

Not a chance mate. My foreman nearly cried as it was when I said I won't be working this weekend..hi there one lap wonder

[gatch]

hi there one lap wonder

LOL

Hi. Yeap, riding my push bike to work tomorrow..

[PirateJafa]

LOL

Hi. Yeap, riding my push bike to work tomorrow..

Oh dear. Hopefully mechanical, and not a racing mishap?

[gatch]

Oh dear. Hopefully mechanical, and not a racing mishap?

Little bit of column A, little bit of column B..

Radiator, fairings/windscreen, twisted forks, foot pegs, my pride, usual stuff.

[PirateJafa]

Little bit of column A, little bit of column B..

Radiator, fairings/windscreen, twisted forks, foot pegs, my pride, usual stuff.

If you're missing any spares of the above, just let me know and I'll have a hunt through my NC30 boxes in the attic.

I suggest a gin'n tonic to repair your pride.

[gatch]

If you're missing any spares of the above, just let me know and I'll have a hunt through my NC30 boxes in the attic.

I suggest a gin'n tonic to repair your pride.

Primo, very good of you.

The forks might be ok, if I undo the triple clamps and align them.. I tried gluing my pride back together with a bottle of rum. All of the glue seems to have been too much and came back up this morning..

As for the rest, top radiator, fairings and footpegs, I am in the hunt for some.. Any leads would be fantasmagorical.

[lukemillar]

Primo, very good of you.

The forks might be ok, if I undo the triple clamps and align them.. I tried gluing my pride back together with a bottle of rum. All of the glue seems to have been too much and came back up this morning..

As for the rest, top radiator, fairings and footpegs, I am in the hunt for some.. Any leads would be fantasmagorical.

I can sort you out with front fairings and OE footpegs

[gatch]

Thanks for the offers of parts team.

I've decided to manufacture my own footpegs.. Bike won't be going back on the road so I'm after glass fairings instead of poxy ol plastic..

[PirateJafa]

Thanks for the offers of parts team.

I've decided to manufacture my own footpegs.. Bike won't be going back on the road so I'm after glass fairings instead of poxy ol plastic..

I have a front/side/lower set of fibreglass fairings you could take off me for a quite reasonable price I'm sure.

Already painted straight gloss black, and I've never used them since I bought 'em.

[gatch]

I have a front/side/lower set of fibreglass fairings you could take off me for a quite reasonable price I'm sure.

Already painted straight gloss black, and I've never used them since I bought 'em.

Beautiful. PM'd.

[gatch]

Famous !

Nearly..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dU1_abBXUas&feature=youtu.be

[PirateJafa]

"Well, I have to ride my bike to work on Monday..." ;)

[jono035]

Famous !

Nearly..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dU1_abBXUas&feature=youtu.be

Hahaha, nice interview. Gutted for the 'hoping not to crash' comment, that sucks!

[sil3nt]

Fkn crack up. Most awkward interviewee ever i reckon haha.

I think you jinxed yourself talking about riding it to work :facepalm:

Was actually hoping to see the crash :shifty:

[broken]

Hey guys, I have a spare (brand new) nc30 accelerator cable that i dont need if anybody is after one. Came all the way from England

text Adam
0210610594.

On another note, is there an upcoming trackday for the Auckland KBs? Hampton? Want to try my hand on a smoother surface

[Scuba_Steve]

My parts finally arrived from the US, so I spend most of today putting her back together followed by riding the old girl for the rest of it :wings:
The misses won't be none too happy I spent the day caring for then riding the mistress, instead of doing work round the place like I was supposed to. But fuck it my sexy black mistress is back & fucked if I was gonna miss the opportunity on this decent day to ride her. It's been soo long :ride:

[actungbaby]

Little bit of column A, little bit of column B..

Radiator, fairings/windscreen, twisted forks, foot pegs, my pride, usual stuff.

Sounds like my vfr 750 all fixed know except fitting the new headlight i cant work it out aghh

[sil3nt]

My speedo just stopped working :mad:

Was riding home from the Honda dealer. About 1km from home I notice it not working. It could have happened on the way there so I could order a new cable. I hope its only the cable that has snapped...

[jono035]

My speedo just stopped working :mad:

Was riding home from the Honda dealer. About 1km from home I notice it not working. It could have happened on the way there so I could order a new cable. I hope its only the cable that has snapped...

Could pull it off at the rear sprocket then drive it with a bolt chucked into a battery drill to see where it stops....

[ecko_nzed]

My speedo just stopped working :mad:

Was riding home from the Honda dealer. About 1km from home I notice it not working. It could have happened on the way there so I could order a new cable. I hope its only the cable that has snapped...

it's probably the cheap plastic drive adaptor that's flogged out

[sil3nt]

Yeah I have heard that tends to go on these. Does this mean I only need to source the drive adapter and not a new cable? Or do they come with the cable?

Haven't done anything about it yet :rolleyes:

[ecko_nzed]

Yeah I have heard that tends to go on these. Does this mean I only need to source the drive adapter and not a new cable? Or do they come with the cable?

Haven't done anything about it yet :rolleyes:

OEM number: 44808-MR7-013, Joint,spdmt Vfr400r3 think they go for under $20 dollars

They fit over the nut on your front sprocket and slot into the speedo drive that bolts to the sprocket cover.

grab a drill and uncrew the speedo cable at the bottom tighten the drill chuck around it and spin it up, if the speedo moves it's not the cable.

[crazy man]

what are you homos up to (-:" and gatch get your:niceone: bucket ready now you live close to the track

[Cam_Valk]

Well, i picked up a NC30 Frame, swingarm, rear shock and subframe.
So i need everything else :D

Anyone have spare NC30 parts lying around for cheap?

[imdying]

All it needs is the start button, kill switch, charging and starting circuit and the electronic ignition. I am not that happy about it but it is a job I have been putting off for a while.Strip the old tape off, and as you go, retape each side of every junction point. From there it's easy to strip out the dead weight, and then you can reassess. Sing out if you get stuck.

[jono035]

Well, i picked up a NC30 Frame, swingarm, rear shock and subframe.
So i need everything else :D

Anyone have spare NC30 parts lying around for cheap?

Bloody hell. That's doing it the hard way...

[gatch]

what are you homos up to (-:" and gatch get your:niceone: bucket ready now you live close to the track

Nar mate, still living in palmy..


Well, i picked up a NC30 Frame, swingarm, rear shock and subframe.
So i need everything else :D

Anyone have spare NC30 parts lying around for cheap?

You can buy mine and my spares for $2500 if you want.

[crazy man]

thats not sounding to good ! are you working in welly at the moment or still here

[ecko_nzed]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-484475578.htm

[sil3nt]

Was going to ask on here who trashed their VFR. '94 was the last year of production right?

Would make a cheap track bike.

[Icemaestro]

Yup, maybe it was imported in 95/96? That cour scheme is 1993 though. Looks too good to be a track bike!

[gatch]

thats not sounding to good ! are you working in welly at the moment or still here

Nar still here. Selling because of the costs involved. Planning on some traveling next year. I won't get out of the airport if I keep spending money on a bike I'm likely to crash repeatedly..

[gatch]

Was going to ask on here who trashed their VFR. '94 was the last year of production right?

Would make a cheap track bike.

You could enter it in the vic clubs new post 90s carb f3 class. You may win as I don't think there are too many entrants yet.

[Icemaestro]

completely off topic and off bike but some of you may know - have a cbr600f2/f3 (mostly f3 now but f2 frame carbs and airbox), have just had the suspension re-gassed and oil replaced, been offered a ohlins rear shock for 475USD, barely used, is it worth it??

[gatch]

completely off topic and off bike but some of you may know - have a cbr600f2/f3 (mostly f3 now but f2 frame carbs and airbox), have just had the suspension re-gassed and oil replaced, been offered a ohlins rear shock for 475USD, barely used, is it worth it??

What is the condition of the shock ? Barely used doesn't mean buggery if it's 20 years old.

Is it set up for your height/weight/riding style ? US dollars ? How much is shipping going to cost ? How much will it cost to get it set up to suit you here ?

Transformers, more than meets the eye.

[Icemaestro]

This is it here: (http://www.fireblades.org/forums/for-sale/98990-ohlins-shock-f3.html#post1082036) Though I think he may have just sold it to someone else (despite emailing a shipping quote yesterday!!) the f3 bike came out between 1995 and 1998, this was on an ex race bike, its set up for 150-185lb, I'm 65kg, so not too far off, 475 was including shipping, I put the shock into my current bike, should just be a matter of sorting out the preload to suit my weight yeah?

Cheers

[gatch]

This is it here: (http://www.fireblades.org/forums/for-sale/98990-ohlins-shock-f3.html#post1082036) Though I think he may have just sold it to someone else (despite emailing a shipping quote yesterday!!) the f3 bike came out between 1995 and 1998, this was on an ex race bike, its set up for 150-185lb, I'm 65kg, so not too far off, 475 was including shipping, I put the shock into my current bike, should just be a matter of sorting out the preload to suit my weight yeah?

Cheers

It MIGHT not be far off. Depends on what the damping valving is set up for ? If you intend it to be a road bike, it's probably too hard in the spring department.

However I am no expert. It's almost voodoo and dancing around fires to me.

[gatch]

Hello there internet.

Does anyone out there have a R/H foot peg bracket AND foot peg. I have the brake switch/springs/brake cylinder etc. I just need the bracket and the footpeg. I am measuring the broken one up to make a new bracket. Damned sneaky japs ! Fabricating one will be such a shit. Mounting surfaces all on different planes/angles etc.

A standard item would be the tits. Cash/beer/belly rubs off for grabs...

[Cam_Valk]

Hello there internet.

Does anyone out there have a R/H foot peg bracket AND foot peg. I have the brake switch/springs/brake cylinder etc. I just need the bracket and the footpeg. I am measuring the broken one up to make a new bracket. Damned sneaky japs ! Fabricating one will be such a shit. Mounting surfaces all on different planes/angles etc.

A standard item would be the tits. Cash/beer/belly rubs off for grabs...

Have a look on bucketnbits.co.nz, maybe other models of VFR/RVF/CBR may fit yours.
Hope that helps.

[Lateralus]

Im thinking of freeing the NC30 by getting a new muffler or new exhaust system.

Question is, should I save up for an entire race system or just a new muffler? Do The pipes contribute a lot to a power increase?

[lukemillar]

Do The pipes contribute a lot to a power increase?

Not really! I think the main advantage of a full system is the weight saving rather than the power increase on the NC30, and a lot of that is in the muffler

[motorbyclist]

I think my one is faulty, but I don't want to buy a new one without being sure. Anyone out there with an RVF cdi unit I could borrow?

(reg/rec went last week, been having ignition issues ever since with both left side cylinders 1 & 2 not working. Coils seem ok even after swapping with known working units.)

[ecko_nzed]

I think my one is faulty, but I don't want to buy a new one without being sure. Anyone out there with an RVF cdi unit I could borrow?

(reg/rec went last week, been having ignition issues ever since with both left side cylinders 1 & 2 not working. Coils seem ok even after swapping with known working units.)

I got my original one spare at the moment, where you based?

[motorbyclist]

I got my original one spare at the moment, where you based?

Auckland of course!

[ecko_nzed]

Auckland of course!

PM me an address that a courier can get a signature at and I'll send it up. I'll need it back by the 2nd week of September as I'm taking my to the dyno and want to try std and ignitech ignitions on it.

[motorbyclist]

PM me an address that a courier can get a signature at and I'll send it up. I'll need it back by the 2nd week of September as I'm taking my to the dyno and want to try std and ignitech ignitions on it.

PM sent

If your bike is working it makes more sense to send you my one - if you lose both left hand cylinders (or similar) we know it's stuffed.

[Madness]

It knows by shifter movement.. doesnt matter too much atm, My bike got flogged last night:angry:

Man, that must really suck.

[Katman]

If I figure it out before the police do, Ill hand them over to the police,












After I write them off.

Lol.

:shutup:

[imdying]

Make sure you post their name in the name and shame thread if they're caught. Better still, snap some photos off at the court room and post them too. I'll post them if you don't want to.

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10830149

lol what?

[Katman]

DM is trying to see the sunny side of all things, and is setting his attention to what he might get with the insurance payout.

More than he bargained for by the looks of it.

[gatch]

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10830149

lol what?

haaa haaa haaa haaa haaa haaa haaa haaa haaaa haaa haaaaaa ahhhahahahhahaha ahhahaahahahhaqhaha

[sil3nt]

Was wondering why people were quoting old posts.

What a waste of a good bike. Fucking dumbass.

Anyone made a thread for KB to see?

[Madness]

Was wondering why people were quoting old posts.

What a waste of a good bike. Fucking dumbass.

But, but, but he bought a Hyosung with the payout :shutup:

[Lateralus]

Anybody got a nice aftermarket muffler/exhaust that they might consider selling?

[motorbyclist]

yes, but it's a bit big for the little v4... and the nc30 one is welded on :/

[VFRHondaman]

Had my VFR800 2000 model for about 6 months , hell of a bike, does everything i want.

[gatch]

So my vfr goes again. After 5 months of inattention and push biking to work.

On the near horizon is a set of glass fairings, powder coated wheels, new battery and some aftermarket led indicators. That's just to make it LOOK more legit. Then I can fix up a few more bits that are not quite optimal anymore..

[lukemillar]

So back out for round 5? :first:

[gatch]

So back out for round 5? :first:

So very tempting..

[miper]

So very tempting..

So do it. You know you want to........:first:

[willytheekid]

My little Infidel is coming along nicely now.

Got most of the alloy cleaned and polished up to its former glory, and the dog even likes it now (He's fussy!)

...I don't suppose anyone has a nice full stainless exhaust system just "lying round" they want to get rid of :confused:

Seriously gotta replace the headers and collector...rust is starting to win the fight down there :laugh:

Anyone tried a Delkevic system?

looking at these presently:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Honda-VFR750-1994-1997-Stainless-Exhaust-Header-Downpipes-94-95-96-97-/190699395979?forcev4exp=true&forceRpt=true

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Honda-VFR750-FL-FV-1990-1997-Front-Down-Tubes-Exhaust-Header-Down-Pipes-/180921788086?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2a1fc766b6&vxp=mtr#ht_2481wt_1328

Was thinking of getting a mate to pick them up when he goes over to the states at Xmas...worth it?...over kill?...or any other brands etc I should look at (or just go standard mild "I rust easy" steel)

[HenryDorsetCase]

looking good!

is it beyond getting stripped and HPC coated?

http://www.hpcoatings.co.nz/

[willytheekid]

looking good!

is it beyond getting stripped and HPC coated?

http://www.hpcoatings.co.nz/

Sadly yeah...past that point mate
At the very least I could just replace the collector (Its held together with rust lol)...but the whole system is pritty rough to be honest.(Hay, its 16yrs old and mild steel...its done well to last that long)
So Im thinking a nice full stainless system may have to be the go (cost is damn scary tho)...or just go cheap and get a second hand orginal system.

[crazy man]

So very tempting..and get your bucket racer out to the track:niceone:

[HenryDorsetCase]

Sadly yeah...past that point mate
At the very least I could just replace the collector (Its held together with rust lol)...but the whole system is pritty rough to be honest.(Hay, its 16yrs old and mild steel...its done well to last that long)
So Im thinking a nice full stainless system may have to be the go (cost is damn scary tho)...or just go cheap and get a second hand orginal system.

I think you need to ring Racefit, and get a full titanium system.

http://racefit.myshopify.com/

Or get Bull Dock in Japan to build you one: check out the pipes on this bad boy:

http://www.bikeexif.com/1974-kawasaki-z1


but back in the real world, all of those solutions would be way more than you have in that bike!

[willytheekid]

I think you need to ring Racefit, and get a full titanium system.

http://racefit.myshopify.com/

Or get Bull Dock in Japan to build you one: check out the pipes on this bad boy:

http://www.bikeexif.com/1974-kawasaki-z1


but back in the real world, all of those solutions would be way more than you have in that bike!

:drool:
...you teasing bugger!:laugh: (damn the finish on the Z1 pipes is just amazing!...but yeah, just a "tad" to costly for me lol)
Ive got a mate going to the states in a few months...he just may end up posting me something shiny & stainless back :eek: (funds must be cleared by the missus first...wish me luck! :laugh:)

[Muppet]

Had my VFR800 2000 model for about 6 months , hell of a bike, does everything i want.

I'm going to Nelson to buy one on Monday, glad to hear it's a good bike. I'm just glad to be getting a bike with a large tank, decent mileage, a centre stand and the battery under the seat!

[actungbaby]

My little Infidel is coming along nicely now.

Got most of the alloy cleaned and polished up to its former glory, and the dog even likes it now (He's fussy!)

...I don't suppose anyone has a nice full stainless exhaust system just "lying round" they want to get rid of :confused:

Seriously gotta replace the headers and collector...rust is starting to win the fight down there :laugh:

Anyone tried a Delkevic system?

looking at these presently:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Honda-VFR750-1994-1997-Stainless-Exhaust-Header-Downpipes-94-95-96-97-/190699395979?forcev4exp=true&forceRpt=true

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Honda-VFR750-FL-FV-1990-1997-Front-Down-Tubes-Exhaust-Header-Down-Pipes-/180921788086?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2a1fc766b6&vxp=mtr#ht_2481wt_1328

Was thinking of getting a mate to pick them up when he goes over to the states at Xmas...worth it?...over kill?...or any other brands etc I should look at (or just go standard mild "I rust easy" steel)
Dude i got a exhust the rear headers and the middle section i brought from the uk second hand
I only needed the front headers you can have the rest just sitting in the garage

its for 92 model i think it fit your bike just got light surface rust not bad

[willytheekid]

Dude i got a exhust the rear headers and the middle section i brought from the uk second hand
I only needed the front headers you can have the rest just sitting in the garage

its for 92 model i think it fit your bike just got light surface rust not bad

:eek: OMG!!...thank you SOOO much for the offer mate :niceone:

....but I think they are not actually compatable (with out modifying the whole system and possibly lossing the centre stand)

90-94 - (has a massive "collector box" and different muffler fitting
http://i.ebayimg.com/t/1990-91-92-HONDA-VFR-750-VFR750F-EXHAUST-CHAMBER-MUFFLER-OEM-/00/s/MTIwMFgxNjAw/$(KGrHqRHJCcE63YFIJu2BO0mQuYTog~~60_12.JPG

94-97 - (no collector box to allow for centre stand & Ball socket muffler fitting)
http://i.ebayimg.com/t/1997-HONDA-VFR-750-EXHAUST-PIPES-OEM-/00/s/NzY4WDEwMjQ=/$(KGrHqJHJCEE63(UQ(EEBO2P5m)jMQ~~60_57.JPG

Is the one in your garage as pictured above? (with the collector box)
Thanks again for the offer mate, but it looks like it may cost more in modifications alone than getting a second hand replacement system. (I only need the collector, the headers etc only have surface rust that can be cleaned up)

[actungbaby]

[QUOTE=willytheekid;1130408643]:eek: OMG!!...thank you SOOO much for the offer mate :niceone:

....but I think they are not actually compatable (with out modifying the whole system and possibly lossing the centre stand)

I take a picture of it tonight just got go out do a job for my mum

I think might been 94 i brought it from the usa not the uk i forgot i get my camera battery charged

And put photos on tonight , it was diffrent to mine athough i thought that was beacuse i got

Two brothers carbon bike came with my bike , and i didnt want try take of the rar headers looks like

nightmare job aghhh

Not a problem dude i mean no use it sitting rusting in my garage

[willytheekid]

[QUOTE=willytheekid;1130408643]:eek: OMG!!...thank you SOOO much for the offer mate :niceone:

....but I think they are not actually compatable (with out modifying the whole system and possibly lossing the centre stand)

I take a picture of it tonight just got go out do a job for my mum

I think might been 94 i brought it from the usa not the uk i forgot i get my camera battery charged

And put photos on tonight , it was diffrent to mine athough i thought that was beacuse i got

Two brothers carbon bike came with my bike , and i didnt want try take of the rar headers looks like

nightmare job aghhh

Not a problem dude i mean no use it sitting rusting in my garage

:eek: A 94!!...that would fit :yes:
Thanks again, I would be very keen if its the 94-97 collector :niceone: (mmmm Two brothers carbon can :drool:...bet that sounds nice!)

I will check the photos out tonight :niceone:...if its the 94 collector I will flick you some $$ for it & pay postage:msn-wink:

Thanks for the offer and effort mate :love:

[actungbaby]

[QUOTE=actungbaby;1130408805]

:eek: A 94!!...that would fit :yes:
Thanks again, I would be very keen if its the 94-97 collector :niceone: (mmmm Two brothers carbon can :drool:...bet that sounds nice!)

I will check the photos out tonight :niceone:...if its the 94 collector I will flick you some $$ for it & pay postage:msn-wink:

Thanks for the offer and effort mate :love:

No problems mate says 95 on it well wreaker wrote it in felt pen

I say its what you need had look mine and totally diffrent mine has that collector box (the one on my bike 92)

just private message me your address and i go in get qoute for postage from new zeland post

dont worry about any money for the part as i got great help from 2 guys in auckland to get my bike picked up

or i suspect it still be up there , so just help somone esle and that be great when you can

[HenryDorsetCase]

[and i didnt want try take of the rar headers looks like

nightmare job

it is. especially with the engine in place. (on a VFR400 anyway. )

[PirateJafa]

it is. especially with the engine in place. (on a VFR400 anyway. )

We found the easiest way to do it if you don't want to remove the engine is to hacksaw the frame.

[ecko_nzed]

We found the easiest way to do it if you don't want to remove the engine is to hacksaw the frame.

I'm trying to train my 2 year old to thread a nut. I reckon with some grease on her wrists she'll be able to just about get the nuts back on for me

[koba]

It's a pain on a '21.
Taking the rear shock and heat shield out seems to be the most efficient way.
Even then I had to modify tools to make it easier.

[Muppet]

Here's m'bird!

271500271501

[actungbaby]

it is. especially with the engine in place. (on a VFR400 anyway. )

yes i took one glance at it and thought yeah that one looks mint ;-) as turns out wrong

System anyways for a gen 4 so thats alright i only needed the front headers

Blimey mr honda must have had small hands nice bikes the vfr 400 i like to own one

I just about did twice this year maybe next year

[Wingnut]

Howdy Campers....

Just bought one of these VFR's the other day. An 800. Needed a bike that would be reliable and semi comfortable to do some kms on. Though I feel like an old man riding it though :facepalm:

All the best.

Wingnut.

[darkwolf]

Hey all, I've got a 2002 (pre-vtec) 800 with a Givi touring screen. Great for long distance but a pain the face when pushing it as it's smashed me in the visor a number of times. Wondering if anyone with a standard screen would be willing to part with it or even do a little swaparoo?

I'm sure I'd miss it on the longer trips I've got planned but I just move around too much on the bike.

[insane1]

Hey all, I've got a 2002 (pre-vtec) 800 with a Givi touring screen. Great for long distance but a pain the face when pushing it as it's smashed me in the visor a number of times. Wondering if anyone with a standard screen would be willing to part with it or even do a little swaparoo?

I'm sure I'd miss it on the longer trips I've got planned but I just move around too much on the bike.need to pick all the guys brains here ,am looking at a vfr 1200 from botany honda but am coming from a an 650 burger ,had a few bikes sv650.gsr600 ,and a few others am i biting off more than i can handle?sorry if this post is in the wrong forum.

[HenryDorsetCase]

DO IT!!!!!! seriously.

[flipper]

I have 3 mostly whole NC35's and many many parts and it's time I reclaimed the space. Is there much interest in these still? I'd have to spend a fair bit of time sorting it all out and am wondering if its worth the effort.

[Icemaestro]

Yup would love one!

[Cam_Valk]

I have 3 mostly whole NC35's and many many parts and it's time I reclaimed the space. Is there much interest in these still? I'd have to spend a fair bit of time sorting it all out and am wondering if its worth the effort.

Haha, Hello Lindsay, its Cam :yes:

[insane1]

pulled the triger on a 2010 vfr 1200 getting it on the 7th jan see how she goes.

[actungbaby]

need to pick all the guys brains here ,am looking at a vfr 1200 from botany honda but am coming from a an 650 burger ,had a few bikes sv650.gsr600 ,and a few others am i biting off more than i can handle?sorry if this post is in the wrong forum.

No do it dude your be fine the v4 engine makes the bike very easy to handle

I thought much b4 getting the 750 previously i had 400s 600 single

From what i read the vfr1200 great bike are you looking at the dual clutch model ?

[insane1]

No do it dude your be fine the v4 engine makes the bike very easy to handle

I thought much b4 getting the 750 previously i had 400s 600 single

From what i read the vfr1200 great bike are you looking at the dual clutch model ?nope theres only one dct in the country at $35,000 to bloody much will be a big change for sure.

[actungbaby]

nope theres only one dct in the country at $35,000 to bloody much will be a big change for sure.

Thats cool your be fine yeah well big change is good esp when your changing bikes

your going love it , i was always nervous driving a manuall car and was easy as after riding bikes

ditto with your exp with the suszuki its a big bike too

[insane1]

am really looking forward to this ,will be neat to see how good she goes once im used to it ,though that might take a while.

[HenryDorsetCase]

I have 3 mostly whole NC35's and many many parts and it's time I reclaimed the space. Is there much interest in these still? I'd have to spend a fair bit of time sorting it all out and am wondering if its worth the effort.

I would be interested in a set of forks or a whole front end depending on price.

[actungbaby]

am really looking forward to this ,will be neat to see how good she goes once im used to it ,though that might take a while.

Thats great dude the things that take time are things that are much more appriecated enjoy....