VFR owners' thread, for VFRPS members and prospective members

[Lateralus]

The new subframe that comes with it raises the seat height by 20mm, and so long as you got a hugger for the back wheel it would look sweet

Good point. I might have to get it while the exchange rate is good.

Il build the battery box, overflow kit and brake reservoir myself though, saving a couple pennies. $106 for a battery box is just taking the piss <_<

[motorbyclist]

do they make them any shorter?

[Lateralus]

do they make them any shorter?

I dont think so, they all seem to be about this length. I just bought the kit, il post pictures when i get it painted and on the bike. Speaking of which, does anyone know of any perfectionist painters in Hamilton? (/affordable) :laugh:

Oh and if anyones looking for NC30 parts - http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/parts-for-sale/other/auction-401288049.htm

[DrunkenMistake]

do they make them any shorter?

The subframe?
Yeah its alot shorter because there i no need for a pillion seat.




And @ that link, its _Tui_'s bike.

[motorbyclist]

it just looks really long on the bike... tbh i reckon that tyga kit is just a liiiitle "over the top" with the styling

[DrunkenMistake]

it just looks really long on the bike... tbh i reckon that tyga kit is just a liiiitle "over the top" with the styling

Uh, the Sub frame is shorter, but the tail sticks out still, not as far as the stock one though,

I am doing a Suzuka race rep on mine and im using tygas kits, I have brought the Suzuka cowl, uppers and belly pan, which should arrive soon this week I hope, and them im going to look at getting http://tyga-performance.com/site/product_info.php?cPath=72_83_148_512&products_id=1829 the two seat tail unit,
Excluding shipping it costs the same to get what im getting to get a fibre glass race set here in NZ and comes with indicators tail light etc.

[DrunkenMistake]

Ok, So I got my front cowl and belly pan today,
Pretty happy with the whole lot,
There are places where shipping damage has happened, its only rubbing damage so no problems,
Packaging was fantastic though
http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy305/Hayden_Wilson/310865_192614380805881_100001719629255_489268_5519 021_n.jpg
http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy305/Hayden_Wilson/308455_192614430805876_100001719629255_489269_4262 663_n.jpg
http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy305/Hayden_Wilson/305286_192614244139228_100001719629255_489265_4546 909_n.jpg
http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy305/Hayden_Wilson/293649_192614154139237_100001719629255_489262_1616 901_n.jpg

Some photos.

[Icemaestro]

any of that two seat rear?:-) you did end up getting that I'm hoping? btw, the fairings on your bike don't look half bad!:-P

[DrunkenMistake]

any of that two seat rear?:-) you did end up getting that I'm hoping? btw, the fairings on your bike don't look half bad!:-P

They arnt bad bad, the otherside is toast haha,
and not yet, Im waiting for my backpay from work to get it, then ill paint it all after a first test fitting.

[sil3nt]

Looks like my reg/rec has died :(

Anyone got a good solution? The R6 ones seem popular on 400GB.

Will have to go talk to Ham Honda tomorrow see what they suggest.

[Devy]

i use a cbr900 fireblade rec the mid 90s model. its been preety solid. i even run brighter bulbs and its fine.

[Icemaestro]

Anyone have any recommendations on removing the rear exhaust header bits? I believe I have an exhaust leak from either an old or missing gasket from the exhaust header coming from the right rear cylinder... I've heard soak it in crc for a few days, any suggestions as to getting to it etc? looks hard...

[Devy]

if your talking about the flange where the header meets the rest of the exhaust.. the top to were quite easy after i soaked it. i was a bit unlucky with the bottom 1, it sliped and it was abit of a bitch to get out after that. but my bolts were preety rusted.

soo if yours are rusted too take extra care.

if your talking about the gasket where the header meets the engine. the only way to get that out is by removing the engine.

[Icemaestro]

Excellent, the Bit where the header meets the rest of the exhaust...hmm, so, next question, what are the exhauy gaskets made of? Would it be do-able to just get some gasket paper and cut it to size?

[racefactory]

it just looks really long on the bike... tbh i reckon that tyga kit is just a liiiitle "over the top" with the styling

It looks like bollocks. 1990's styling all the way...

[DrunkenMistake]

Excellent, the Bit where the header meets the rest of the exhaust...hmm, so, next question, what are the exhauy gaskets made of? Would it be do-able to just get some gasket paper and cut it to size?

Copper rings,
the idea is they crush when tightened, you could maybe get away with gasket glue stuff

[Devy]

i used exhaust gasket glue. but i was abit crunched on cash n time soo i couldnt go hunting for the right size copper gasket. it works somewhat fine. i can definitely feel a small leak when its cold but once the exhaust warms up it seals up.. lol my slopy work.

i would definitely recommend the copper gasket or something similar if you could find it. cork might do too.. dont go with paper because it goes through quite abit of elemental wear and personally i dont think the paper would hold up.

[DrunkenMistake]

got home earlier from the BSA Poker Run here in Dunedin,
Tapped the bike out at its top speed, wouldn't have a clue what it was, the needle was long gone at 185 indicated and it was still pulling away in 5th and up to 11,000 in 6th But I did notice my rev counter had a bit of delay from 4th onwards, would get to 12 and it would sit on 12, Id open up the hammer and it wouldn't budge then it would leap to 13, didnt sruge or anything, was still smooth, anyone had this problem before?



and all that was done on closed roads... :shifty:

[gatch]

Looks like my reg/rec has died :(

Anyone got a good solution? The R6 ones seem popular on 400GB.

Will have to go talk to Ham Honda tomorrow see what they suggest.

I bought this for my vfr.

http://www.electrexworld.co.uk/rr58-regulator-rectifier-779-0.html

It has considerably larger surface area than the stock reg/rec. I mounted it a few mm off the frame to get some air circulating behind it too.

Also here is a pic of a slightly damaged alternator.

245737

Got a shiny new one from here (same place as reg/rec).

http://www.electrexworld.co.uk/g72-generator-1053-0.html

Hope this helps.

[Cam_Valk]

Hey Guys.
Thought i would keep you updated on what im doing to my NC35.
Needed to keep myself off my bike until my knee fully heals up to allow me to ride comfortably.
So to take away the temptation, i decided to buy a new full set of Chinese fairings, new exhaust can, levers, and a few other bits and bobs.

Got a bit bored, so i started taking bits off the bit for a spot of cleaning, and well i kinda got a little carried away.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b388/Cameron37/Honda%20RVF400R/IMAG0297.jpg

That was about 2 days ago, it has now shed a few more parts.
Half the bike is outside, and the rest is in my room.

Progress has halted a bit, as i need to get a torx set to remove the ignition barrel from the triple clamp, and i need a hex key larger than 6mm to take off the rearsets.

This dismantling process has become a little addictive, and i honestly hope that when i do finally put it all back together it starts up first time.

Cam

[gatch]

Hey Guys.
Thought i would keep you updated on what im doing to my NC35.
Needed to keep myself off my bike until my knee fully heals up to allow me to ride comfortably.
So to take away the temptation, i decided to buy a new full set of Chinese fairings, new exhaust can, levers, and a few other bits and bobs.

Got a bit bored, so i started taking bits off the bit for a spot of cleaning, and well i kinda got a little carried away.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b388/Cameron37/Honda%20RVF400R/IMAG0297.jpg

That was about 2 days ago, it has now shed a few more parts.
Half the bike is outside, and the rest is in my room.

Progress has halted a bit, as i need to get a torx set to remove the ignition barrel from the triple clamp, and i need a hex key larger than 6mm to take off the rearsets.

This dismantling process has become a little addictive, and i honestly hope that when i do finally put it all back together it starts up first time.

Cam

Have you done anything like this before ?

[Cam_Valk]

Haha.
Nope i have never taken a bike apart this far.
But never fear, i have 4 plastic compartments with all the nuts and bolts labelled.
Though it doesnt take away the paranoia of messing it up.

[gatch]

Yes a roll of masking tape and a vivid can go a long way man.

If you intend on pulling assemblies down to individual component level, then I suggest laying cardboard out and putting the bits down in order that they came off, even tape stuff down so it can't move.

Can't go wrong really if you don't take short cuts.

[gatch]

Having the right tools and asking for help when you are unsure is also worthwhile.

[Cam_Valk]

Here's a question: what should I use to clean gunk and grease from the frame?

[gatch]

Most degreasers will do it. Scrape off the built up crud first, but use care as to not scratch up the aluminium. If there is plastic/rubber parts around, you should spray the degreaser onto a rag and wipe the frame. If there isn't anything solvent sensitive, just blast away.

[Cam_Valk]

Would kerosene allow the metal to rust? Cause it the one thing I'm worrying about.

[gatch]

Nah kero won't make anything rust. It's good for cleaning chains and stuff too as it won't attack any o rings that are in the chain. It leaves an oily film though so if you use it on your frame you will still have to use a degreaser to get it off properly.

[ecko_nzed]

Progress has halted a bit, as i need to get a torx set to remove the ignition barrel from the triple clamp, and i need a hex key larger than 6mm to take off the rearsets.

Hey Cam, should be able to help you with those, I'm off to Raro for 6 days though, so will need to tee up getting them to you pretty quickly.

[Cam_Valk]

Got a hold of a torx driver, but the ignition barrel would budge.
Had the same issue with the 8mm hex key for the rearsets, ended up cutting myself.
What do you guys use to loosen stubborn bolts?

Is it possible to get hex and torx attachments for a socket set?

Cam

[crazy man]

here is a pic of my nc30 race bike a bit different should been fun getting it to go faster
http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/19/185335119_full.jpg

[imdying]

Got a hold of a torx driver, but the ignition barrel would budge.
Had the same issue with the 8mm hex key for the rearsets, ended up cutting myself.
What do you guys use to loosen stubborn bolts?

Is it possible to get hex and torx attachments for a socket set?

Cam

Yes, that and a dirty big breaker bar should sort you out.

Get a drift and give the offending bolts a bloody hard smack from a hammer, that'll help jar the threads/old Loctite loose.

[gatch]

here is a pic of my nc30 race bike a bit different should been fun getting it to go faster
http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/19/185335119_full.jpg

Bit different alright. Tube frame ? RS wheels ?

Need more details.

[crazy man]

Bit different alright. Tube frame ? RS wheels ?

Need more details.your on to it rs forks 105kg's with oil no petrol. quite fast for a stock engine based on a rs125 with thr v4

[DrunkenMistake]

your on to it rs forks 105kg's with oil no petrol. quite fast for a stock engine based on a rs125 with thr v4

Jesus im surprised it hasnt rattled the frame to pieces lol

[crazy man]

Jesus im surprised it hasnt rattled the frame to pieces lolno its such a smooth motor that why l went for it and not to wide

[DrunkenMistake]

no its such a smooth motor that why l went for it and not to wide

Looks pretty sweet,
Could be a bucket racer Ringer? haha

[gatch]

your on to it rs forks 105kg's with oil no petrol. quite fast for a stock engine based on a rs125 with thr v4

So about 60kg lighter than a stocker.. Nice..

Got any other pics ? Can I have a ride ?

[crazy man]

So about 60kg lighter than a stocker.. Nice..

Got any other pics ? Can I have a ride ?were do you live maybe able to get ya a ride if l can kick the bro off lol will get some more pic's if you want

[gatch]

were do you live maybe able to get ya a ride if l can kick the bro off lol will get some more pic's if you want

I live in palmy :D

[motorbyclist]

if your talking about the gasket where the header meets the engine. the only way to get that out is by removing the engine.

jack up the bike and remove the rear wheel and shock


Excellent, the Bit where the header meets the rest of the exhaust...hmm, so, next question, what are the exhauy gaskets made of? Would it be do-able to just get some gasket paper and cut it to size?

copper.

don't use stuff that can burn


Copper rings,
the idea is they crush when tightened, you could maybe get away with gasket glue stuff

that stuff is crap and won't carry heat like copper or a aluminium/graphite gasket will


Haha.
Nope i have never taken a bike apart this far.
But never fear, i have 4 plastic compartments with all the nuts and bolts labelled.
Though it doesnt take away the paranoia of messing it up.

put them back in the holes wherever possible, and take photos as you go.

makes a cool timelapse of component disassembly too ;)



Here's a question: what should I use to clean gunk and grease from the frame?

WD40 and some rags

buy a big 4L container with a spray bottle and go nuts

the only things to avoid are tyres and brake components....

and after wiping it down it should put a temporary halt to aluminium corrosion and steel rust

CRC556 is NOT the same as WD40 and is NOT a substitute

[gatch]

So I got the nice new x ring chain and sprockets on tonight. Minus one tooth on the front.. It makes me laugh so much, in the service manual "use endless type chain, to fit chain, you must remove swingarm and rear wheel". Bollocks to that...

Tomorrow is rear pads, front brake switch and oil change.

Chur.

[Icemaestro]

jack up the bike and remove the rear wheel and shock
WD40 and some rags
the only things to avoid are tyres and brake components....

and after wiping it down it should put a temporary halt to aluminium corrosion and steel rust

CRC556 is NOT the same as WD40 and is NOT a substitute
Thanks for that, I thought paper round an exhaust might not be a good idea:-p. Where would I get a copper gasket for it?

With the wd40, do you need to avoid the chain as well? That's the bit I worry about when trying to degrease frame etc. Ie will wd40 displace kero or chain lube? I have heard of some people using only wd40 on their chains so should be All good right!

[Cam_Valk]

Progress Report:

Took off the Carbs, going to overhaul them.
Managed to remove the radiators, got coolant everywhere.
Cleaned and scrubbed the exhaust pipes, looking quite reasonable now.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b388/Cameron37/Honda%20RVF400R/P1030533.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b388/Cameron37/Honda%20RVF400R/P1030532.jpg

Cam

[DrunkenMistake]

I installed a gear shift indicator today, took a bit of time,
Photos are of part way through installing it, I am now at the stage of just tiding up the wiring,
I havnt bothered with the Neutral indicator I will worry about that another time, I still have the standard green light indicator so it will be sweet, setting the sensors up was real prick with that linkage rod in the way, tried turning it upside down so it sat lower but it just made it worse. I also added a toggle switch under the seat, Was going to wire it into the headlight loom, but decided to have it on its own,
There is a small magnet on the gear shift lever that runs past the sensor changing it up or down on the indicator, at the moment everything is araldited in place haha I have sellotape holding it in place while it dries
Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JisBP5CPdRc
Dash view
http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/231/20110901180547.jpg/
Toggle switch
http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/684/20110901180630.jpg/
Sensor
http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/594/20110901180616.jpg/
Lower Magnet and sensor
http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/148/20110901180606.jpg/
Final positioning (taped in)
http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/692/20110901183620.jpg/


Before someone asks, NO I can not keep track of what gear I am in.. haha

[crazy man]

I installed a gear shift indicator today, took a bit of time,
Photos are of part way through installing it, I am now at the stage of just tiding up the wiring,
I havnt bothered with the Neutral indicator I will worry about that another time, I still have the standard green light indicator so it will be sweet, setting the sensors up was real prick with that linkage rod in the way, tried turning it upside down so it sat lower but it just made it worse. I also added a toggle switch under the seat, Was going to wire it into the headlight loom, but decided to have it on its own,
There is a small magnet on the gear shift lever that runs past the sensor changing it up or down on the indicator, at the moment everything is araldited in place haha I have sellotape holding it in place while it dries
Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JisBP5CPdRc
Dash view
http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images...901180547.jpg/
Toggle switch
http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images...901180630.jpg/
Sensor
http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images...901180616.jpg/
Lower Magnet and sensor
http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images...901180606.jpg/
Final positioning (taped in)
http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images...901183620.jpg/


Before someone asks, NO I can not keep track of what gear I am in.. hahacant get your links to work?

[crazy man]

I live in palmy :Ddo you go to the racing or race a bike?

[DrunkenMistake]

do you go to the racing or race a bike?

Huh.. wtf is up with that, watch that space ill do it again

[DrunkenMistake]

now?

Works for me

[crazy man]

now?

Works for meall good now

[gatch]

do you go to the racing or race a bike?

Yes to both. Been to a few race meets on a 57 dominator (not mine), in with the nzcmrr guys. Had my first win at pukekohe in february :D

246021

Have built a bucket out of a spada chassis with a gl145 motor too.

246023

[DrunkenMistake]

Needing a replacement shock for my bike as its stuffed,

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/parts-for-sale/suspension/auction-404321569.htm would this do the trick? looking for a low cost option, wouldnt mind the RS250 or whatever that mod is that raises the back by 20mm
but its all $$

[Icemaestro]

Is that the shock of the nc30 he is selling? either it is, then should be all right, it looks like mine, stock with preload and damping adjustment, otherwise if it isn't (he said it might be off an 18 or 21?) then ask for the one that was on his bike that he's splitting for parts. :-)

[DrunkenMistake]

Is that the shock of the nc30 he is selling? either it is, then should be all right, it looks like mine, stock with preload and damping adjustment, otherwise if it isn't (he said it might be off an 18 or 21?) then ask for the one that was on his bike that he's splitting for parts. :-)

I think he mentioned he had already sold it to a KB member

[Icemaestro]

Bugger! Otherwise, email/call AJ at motohaus in kingsland. He has two parts bikes that still have shocks in them, and he's pretty reasonable when you need parts (he spent 2h of his time swapping my rs250 one for a stock one, regreased all the links etc as well all for free (well, he got the rs250 shock, but still, that’s like 180$ of labour there))

Whatever you do, don't get one off the UK ebay site. have heard getting shocks etc from there tend to be really corroded, rusted etc from the salt/grit they put on the roads in winter

[Cam_Valk]

I read somewhere that a cbr600rr would straight fit the NC30/35.
Might help to explore that option.
Cam.

[tigertim20]

DM.
that cbr shock I got from hayd3n will not work for what I wanted it for, maybe give that a go?

[DrunkenMistake]

I read somewhere that a cbr600rr would straight fit the NC30/35.
Might help to explore that option.
Cam.


DM.
that cbr shock I got from hayd3n will not work for what I wanted it for, maybe give that a go?

In both cases they will fit with a little bit of machining, But the res is forced to go through the tail fairing which makes it look like ass
Unless I can find one with a remote res.. then I would need to change the spring for the correct spring rate.
246060
Doing the RS250 shock mod would be the easiest solution and it jacks the back end up 20mm, I could probably deal with an extra 20mm even with a new standard shock it would probably raise it another 10mm just due to how saggy it is

http://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/63902 nom nom nom
http://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/62428 NOM NOM NOM!

[motorbyclist]

WD40 displace the kero on your chain?

you mean the kero you used to wash the lube off your chain?

I'm confused....


just use chain lube...



Before someone asks, NO I can not keep track of what gear I am in.. haha

so does that indicator know what gear you're in or does it just guess by the gear stick movement?

(and does it matter what gear you're in? it's what feels right! 1st is easy enough to find for the lights....)

[DrunkenMistake]

so does that indicator know what gear you're in or does it just guess by the gear stick movement?

(and does it matter what gear you're in? it's what feels right! 1st is easy enough to find for the lights....)

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

[Icemaestro]

Nah, was asking if wd40 would rake out all the chain goodness ie like a degreaser does.

Dm: your bike got taken???

[tigertim20]

yes his bike was stolen overnight.It was found this morning. Its completely fucked and will be a total loss sadly. alot of time and effort has gone into that bike.

[Icemaestro]

parts bike?:-P had a nice exhaust didn't it?

[tigertim20]

parts bike?:-P had a nice exhaust didn't it?

if you want parts that were submerged in seawater overnight after being thrown down a rocky bank, be my guest . . . But I wouldnt recommend it.

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.

[crazy man]

if you want parts that were submerged in seawater overnight after being thrown down a rocky bank, be my guest . . . But I wouldnt recommend it.

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.what type of bike was stolen?

[HenryDorsetCase]

yes his bike was stolen overnight.It was found this morning. Its completely fucked and will be a total loss sadly. alot of time and effort has gone into that bike.

sorry to hear it.

[tigertim20]

1991 vfr400 nc30

[Lateralus]

My bike got flogged last night:angry:

Fuuuck that! :gob: .Im sure it wont be a total loss though, id gladly buy some parts if you wanted to split it up. Sucks that the new fairings couldn't be fitted, It would have looked stunning.

[DrunkenMistake]

Fuuuck that! :gob: .Im sure it wont be a total loss though, id gladly buy some parts if you wanted to split it up. Sucks that the new fairings couldn't be fitted, It would have looked stunning.

Bike was tossed down a rocky bank into the harbor, I have just been to look at the damage in person,
The subframe looks twisted and one of the bolt mounts has torn through it, both seats are broken/torn, all the fairings are ragged, the headlights are full of sea water, one of the front discs is slightly bent,

It doesnt look worth the buy back to be honest, considering everything is rendered useless once the sea water hits it

[Scuba_Steve]

Bike was tossed down a rocky bank into the harbor, I have just been to look at the damage in person,
The subframe looks twisted and one of the bolt mounts has torn through it, both seats are broken/torn, all the fairings are ragged, the headlights are full of sea water, one of the front discs is slightly bent,

It doesnt look worth the buy back to be honest, considering everything is rendered useless once the sea water hits it

Do they know/catch who dunnit??? sounds like you might know of a "rocky bank" they could be tossed down :innocent:

[DrunkenMistake]

Do they know/catch who dunnit??? sounds like you might know of a "rocky bank" they could be tossed down :innocent:

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












After I write them off.

[crazy man]

l want the engine

[DrunkenMistake]

l want the engine

Id say its pretty roasted considering its been in salt water,

Plus TT has first shot at the bike as I already told him he can have it if the buy back is cheap enough, so long as he pays it upfront, otherwise im not gonna bother with the buy back, ill try get the Rego out of the pricks though, 9 months rego still on it, thats like $300 Lmao

[DrunkenMistake]

Kk,
Ill wait for my insurance company to give me the info and whats what,
But I wanna know if anyone here would ne interested in the fairings I have sitting here,
its the Tyga Suzuka styled front cowl and uppers, and a one piece belly pan,
unpainted fibreglass, for the NC30, I believe the belly pan will fit a RVF the front cowl also comes with the Suzuka spot light and mounting bits.

All up its around the $500 mark including the shipping I had to pay for, so im looking for a similar offer, please let me know if you are keen, I will get back to you as soon as my shit clears as these arnt associated with the bike, and I will be needing the coin.

[jono035]

Kk,
Ill wait for my insurance company to give me the info and whats what,
But I wanna know if anyone here would ne interested in the fairings I have sitting here,
its the Tyga Suzuka styled front cowl and uppers, and a one piece belly pan,
unpainted fibreglass, for the NC30, I believe the belly pan will fit a RVF the front cowl also comes with the Suzuka spot light and mounting bits.

All up its around the $500 mark including the shipping I had to pay for, so im looking for a similar offer, please let me know if you are keen, I will get back to you as soon as my shit clears as these arnt associated with the bike, and I will be needing the coin.

Gutted mate, really sorry to hear that. Hopefully you'll find someone here willing to pick that stuff up though, save you a bit of waste.

[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.

[tigertim20]

if the guy gets caught, we are going to get about 25 bikers to turn up at court in full bike gear, and all sit there and stare at him throughout the whole thing:yes:

[crazy man]

Yes to both. Been to a few race meets on a 57 dominator (not mine), in with the nzcmrr guys. Had my first win at pukekohe in february :D

246021

Have built a bucket out of a spada chassis with a gl145 motor too.

246023looks like your fere pushing that norton along. your bucket should go not to bad to. its been years since l rode a bucket but should make somthing up for fun

[crazy man]

if the guy gets caught, we are going to get about 25 bikers to turn up at court in full bike gear, and all sit there and stare at him throughout the whole thing:yes:good one get some kiwi biker patches on to lol

[DrunkenMistake]

good one get some kiwi biker patches on to lol

I think between me and TT, it would be a race to beat someone to an inch of life haha

[gatch]

looks like your fere pushing that norton along. your bucket should go not to bad to. its been years since l rode a bucket but should make somthing up for fun

Yeah, bout 150kph or so there, going "up the hill" at puke. Love those avons man, you can cane the shit out of them and they hold on like poos on a blanket.

[crazy man]

oh yer "FXRs suck balls. FXRs suck balls."

[DrunkenMistake]

okay guys, im about to put these fairings up on TM for a little more than states here to cover the TM charges,
I will still sell to KB members for the price I mentioned here earlier if you are keen, but must be PM'd to me on Kiwibiker.
I also have some other gear im selling to raise some extra funds for a new bike, I will also be selling my rear stand for about $50 if someone is interested, was a good stand I had to machine down the part that slides into the hub as it was a little too big and wasnt straight.

If I can find them I have a set of OEM levers here too, and maybe all 4 oem indicators
I also have the full stock exhaust system including headers and flange.
If this doesnt sell it will be scrapped for pocket money.
These are parts laying around that wernt on the bike, I wont be buying the bike back and parting it out, its wrecked.
I also have a chain adjusting tool for the back hub
and im sure I have some other shit laying about.
Please PM me if your interested, probably do everything cheap.
I

[crazy man]

okay guys, im about to put these fairings up on TM for a little more than states here to cover the TM charges,
I will still sell to KB members for the price I mentioned here earlier if you are keen, but must be PM'd to me on Kiwibiker.
I also have some other gear im selling to raise some extra funds for a new bike, I will also be selling my rear stand for about $50 if someone is interested, was a good stand I had to machine down the part that slides into the hub as it was a little too big and wasnt straight.

If I can find them I have a set of OEM levers here too, and maybe all 4 oem indicators
I also have the full stock exhaust system including headers and flange.
If this doesnt sell it will be scrapped for pocket money.
These are parts laying around that wernt on the bike, I wont be buying the bike back and parting it out, its wrecked.
I also have a chain adjusting tool for the back hub
and im sure I have some other shit laying about.
Please PM me if your interested, probably do everything cheap.
Ihi how much do you want for the exhaust ? dont need the muffer

[Icemaestro]

I'd love the chain adjusting tool!:-P

[DrunkenMistake]

hi how much do you want for the exhaust ? dont need the muffer


I'd love the chain adjusting tool!:-P

At the moment someone else has registered their interest in both of these items,
Just waiting for them to get back to me.

at the moment I have listed a couple of things http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Listings.aspx?searchtype=SELLER&member=2606591
Ill have a dig around in the garage for some other stuff, if the person who had the interest changes their mind I will PM you both.

[DrunkenMistake]

Rear stand and adjusting tool SOLD.

PM sent about Exhaust

[DrunkenMistake]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=405640208&ed=true

Hey guys I have this for sale, im not sure if I have over priced it or not, its in good condition and in full working order.
Could someone let me know if its over priced?

[crazy man]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=405640208&ed=true

Hey guys I have this for sale, im not sure if I have over priced it or not, its in good condition and in full working order.
Could someone let me know if its over priced?its mine now ;-)

[DrunkenMistake]

its mine now ;-)

Congratulations,
I have sent you an email :)

[crazy man]

help its died in here

[DrunkenMistake]

help its died in here

Was thinking the same,

Btw I have sent the item and have sent you an email.

[PirateJafa]

I'll be down in Christchurch from Tuesday through to Friday, if any VFRPS members want to catch up for some pies and lies, just give me a bell on 021 173 7496 or 027 695 5141. :woohoo:

[Lateralus]

help its died in here :yes:

Im in need of some help. I chucked the bike up on its stand today, spun the back wheel and found that it abruptly stops spinning at intervals. Checked the rear disk and seems to slow/stop at a certain position on the disk. Warped disk metinks

How do you get to the disk to be able to remove it? Take the wheel off, disassemble the rear hub or.... :confused:

[sil3nt]

:yes:

Im in need of some help. I chucked the bike up on its stand today, spun the back wheel and found that it abruptly stops spinning at intervals. Checked the rear disk and seems to slow/stop at a certain position on the disk. Warped disk metinks

How do you get to the disk to be able to remove it? Take the wheel off, disassemble the rear hub or.... :confused:From my Haynes Manual:
"Remove the rear wheel and hub assembly"

The next part is about marking the position of the disc against the hub to get it in the same position next time but if you need a new disc....


IF you want i can bring the manual around but there is not much more written about it :yes:

[sil3nt]

$215 for aftermarket reg/rec from the Honda dealer. In stock now which is a bonus.

Or

$100 Yamaha R6 reg/rec from ebay.

What to do.... :confused:

[DrunkenMistake]

$215 for aftermarket reg/rec from the Honda dealer. In stock now which is a bonus.

Or

$100 Yamaha R6 reg/rec from ebay.

What to do.... :confused:

I might have an R6 one here..


Watch this space.

[sil3nt]

I might have an R6 one here..


Watch this space.Would love you long time if you did!

[DrunkenMistake]

Would love you long time if you did!

I had a good dig around, I dont have one, Could have sworn I did though

[sil3nt]

I had a good dig around, I dont have one, Could have sworn I did thoughAll good thanks for looking :yes:

[Theflash]

These must be sought after bikes :-P

Some dirty thievingmongrels stole my bike 243658 last night (28-07-11), taken from Hunua/ Ararimu area. Cut Padlock on gate, bike was steering locked in garage.

VFR400 NC21 1986 Full Faring model
Matt Black Body work incl faring, black wheel rims (only one i've seen), no decals on bike apart from TRAC (on front mud guard) and VFR (on Frame).
Shinko rear tyre, metzeller front tyre.
Bike is very loud, has an exhaust leak in mixer box 4-1.
REGO: A7AEH (if still on it)

If anyone spots it, please call or text me me on 021 2720272 or theflash@vodafone.co.nz

Cheers
Gordon.

PS: sitting at home drinking speights, holding helmet, tears in eyes.

The Police found my motorbike :-)

Had a call earlier tonight from the police, they found my motorbike when they raided a guys house in Pokeno ( http://www.odt.co.nz/news/national/1...b-found-garage )
So I have to go pick it up from the towing yard Papakura tomorrow, police said it was looking fine, wearing a different numberplate.

Just in time for daylight savings, YEAH BABY.

[HenryDorsetCase]

The Police found my motorbike :-)

Had a call earlier tonight from the police, they found my motorbike when they raided a guys house in Pokeno ( http://www.odt.co.nz/news/national/1...b-found-garage )
So I have to go pick it up from the towing yard Papakura tomorrow, police said it was looking fine, wearing a different numberplate.

Just in time for daylight savings, YEAH BABY.

good news!

[DrunkenMistake]

I still have my Tyga Suzuka fairings here if anyone is interested,
I have them listed for $300 on Trademe but the reserve is $500, buy now $550,
If someone is interested I will consider all offers.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=409899005

[crazy man]

l nealy won my first race in 10 years on my zxr750 in clubgirls but lost it in the last corner bugger it so took the sec place. had to start poring down with rain in the first lap and my slicks hated it not like the old type sticks witch did not mind it as much. lucky for the other guy that took the gamble and had full wets on witch payed of for him but im happy

[FzerozeroT]

Just got an RC36 streetfighter, second ride and it started to feel a bit snatchy in the transmission, then it felt like the rear brake was siezing on, yup, shattered roller bearing (closest to the disc)
The hardening has come off of the axle somewhat, I will have my engineer mate look at it to see if I can still use it but I'd rather replace it.

I've tried econohonda but the best they can do is all the other bearings. Does anyone know of a spare stub axle and hub that someone wants to part with? Otherwise I'll get hold of Bikebusters in the next few days and see what Wayne wants to charge me :violin:

[Cam_Valk]

*Sigh*

Deep Breath.

Some fucker broke into my car last night and stole my NC35 Speedo and bracket (Which i just got back from the powder coaters).
My bike is almost fully rebuilt, and some shit had to go and do this...

So, what i need at the moment is a RVF400 Speedo and bracket, so if anyone knows someone who is wrecking an RVF at the moment, let me know.

Thanks
Cam

[Mystic13]

I have a few bits that I'm going to list in trader but thought I'd give you guys a heads up first.

- VFR fibreglass race fairing - 2 piece, NEW, I think it's a Just Fairings one, black, a few marks from being moved around a bit but nothing major. Has the headlight holes so can be used road or race.

- set of new Bridgestone BT014's, 150/60/18 and 120/60/17.

- VFR400 NC24, former race bike, not road rego'd and unlikely to get there without more work than it's worth. Good for parts. No fairing. Would prefer someone takes the whole bike. The prior owner could drop petrol in the carb and have it run. I was forced to take it when I bought another bike off him. A package that he wouldn't split.

- set of two more tires, used, reasonable life left and didn't write the brand down. Should be the same sizes as above.

Here's a link to pics of the bike and fairings on photo bucket;

http://s423.photobucket.com/albums/pp320/Desamo/VFR%20bits/

Pick up would be Auckland or payment and we sort delivery.

Make me an offer I can't refuse.

021 538 029

[HenryDorsetCase]

can someone take a shot of a stock VFR400 NC30 petrol tap, and post it up? The left side of the bike where you change it from on, to reserve and to off?

on mine, I noticed on sunday that it goes well when the wee arrow part is horizontal, pointing to the rear of the bike, with the word "OFF" in the up position. I can turn it counterclockwise 90 degress from there so the arrow points up, or the other way so it points down. I wonder if someone has had the tap apart, and put the thing on upside down? dunno: but I would like to compare it to a stock one.

mines had the HRC mod to it as well so I need really to make sure off is actually off, rather than on...

Oh, and $24.95 and a couple hours labour spent repacking Mr muffler has made a massive difference to the obnoxiousness of the bike. Worst part of the job was chasing all the threads with a tap and die before reassembly.

sorry, I posted this in Mr IceMaestro's for sale thread, but it should be here.

Doh.

[HenryDorsetCase]

- VFR fibreglass race fairing - 2 piece, NEW, I think it's a Just Fairings one, black, a few marks from being moved around a bit but nothing major. Has the headlight holes so can be used road or race.


I'd just about buy those fairings if I had any way to get them from Orkers to Chur chur

[koba]

on mine, I noticed on sunday that it goes well when the wee arrow part is horizontal, pointing to the rear of the bike, with the word "OFF" in the up position. I can turn it counterclockwise 90 degress from there so the arrow points up, or the other way so it points down.

I've always thought of the Honda fuel tap way as 'backwards'.

[Icemaestro]

Henry, did you read my reply tO your question in the other thread? It is easy to get the internals messed up..., would have been put back together wrong with the mod..

[vifferman]

I've always thought of the Honda fuel tap way as 'backwards'.
My Honda fuel tap is the least confusing I've ever had: nonexistent. Haven't had to use reserve yet, and haven't run out of gas either. (Unlike my previous Honda, and the one before that, and the one two or three bikes before that...)

[crazy man]

I still have my Tyga Suzuka fairings here if anyone is interested,
I have them listed for $300 on Trademe but the reserve is $500, buy now $550,
If someone is interested I will consider all offers.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=409899005

hope your looking after my exhaust

[DrunkenMistake]

hope your looking after my exhaust

Lol I pm'ed you about that agessssss ago and you never got back to me

[crazy man]

Lol I pm'ed you about that agessssss ago and you never got back to megood things take time. l just seem to never have money now days

[sil3nt]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=415160405

Only 10 grand:blink:

[HenryDorsetCase]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=415160405

Only 10 grand:blink:

want. it. now.

[ecko_nzed]

want. it. now.

queue starts to the left.

Damn thats a fine looking bike!

Why did it have to be advertised now, when I have my motor in pieces!!!! those spare HRC pistons would look great in my motor.

[imdying]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=415160405

Only 10 grand:blink:

BOINK! :love:

[gatch]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=415160405

Only 10 grand:blink:

I won't lie to you fellas. I want to have sex with every bit of it.

[crazy man]

if its a Genuine HRC race bike why does is still have
vacuum carbs on it? but yes a nice bike

[crazy man]

has anyone here tryed the hrc cam grind in there nc30? was it any good?

[PirateJafa]

want. it. now.

I'm more interested in the spears that come with it.

[koba]

That looks like the one 'our' Japanese guest was last riding at the cemetery circuit.

[crazy man]

That looks like the one 'our' Japanese guest was last riding at the cemetery circuit.l thought that was a RVF? but yes it looks like it

[koba]

l thought that was a RVF? but yes it looks like it

Ahh, yeah, may have been.

[ecko_nzed]

Stripping the motor and need a alternator rotor puller. Anyone know where I can get one, or happen to know the size and thread req'd to fabricate one?

[crazy man]

Stripping the motor and need a alternator rotor puller. Anyone know where I can get one, or happen to know the size and thread req'd to fabricate one?l would of made one but mine fell off when l undone the bolt lucky me

[ecko_nzed]

Stripping the motor and need a alternator rotor puller. Anyone know where I can get one, or happen to know the size and thread req'd to fabricate one?

I've managed to find the size, M20 x 1.5, and available from Rick Oliver in the UK for 5 pound. Does anyone here have one I could borrow, as I can't be arsed waiting for it to arrive. Will pay freight obviously?

[crazy man]

has anyone got a twin muffer nc30 or rvf400 were 2 pipes come out the back and 2 out the front. what is the out-let size of one of the muffers? ta

[crazy man]

I've managed to find the size, M20 x 1.5, and available from Rick Oliver in the UK for 5 pound. Does anyone here have one I could borrow, as I can't be arsed waiting for it to arrive. Will pay freight obviously?have you had any luck cause lm going to have to make one for my self got 4 motors to hot up

[Lateralus]

Has anyone fitted crash bungs to an NC30?

I'v been looking at These (http://www.rg-racing.com/browseType/Crash_Protectors/Honda/VFR400_(NC30)/CP0078.aspx) R&G crash bungs, but they seem a bit too expensive for my student budget. They are meant to be pretty effective however.

Any other brands i could look for?

[DrunkenMistake]

Has anyone fitted crash bungs to an NC30?

I'v been looking at These (http://www.rg-racing.com/browseType/Crash_Protectors/Honda/VFR400_(NC30)/CP0078.aspx) R&G crash bungs, but they seem a bit too expensive for my student budget. They are meant to be pretty effective however.

Any other brands i could look for?

They are expensive cause they have an alloy rod that goes through the center of the bike between two mounts, making them no drill and pretty sturdy.
All crash bungs are effective, however, in the wrong place you risk twisting a mount or what have you.

[Icemaestro]

complete side note. Saw your bike for sale on turners auctions today DM. Unless theres another vfr with water damage and a tyga exhaust in dunedin...anyone know how much it sold for?

[DrunkenMistake]

complete side note. Saw your bike for sale on turners auctions today DM. Unless theres another vfr with water damage and a tyga exhaust in dunedin...anyone know how much it sold for?

Oh really? when was that I didnt even know!

[gatch]

Has anyone fitted crash bungs to an NC30?

I'v been looking at These (http://www.rg-racing.com/browseType/Crash_Protectors/Honda/VFR400_(NC30)/CP0078.aspx) R&G crash bungs, but they seem a bit too expensive for my student budget. They are meant to be pretty effective however.

Any other brands i could look for?

If you can take measurements and provide me with a good drawing I can make them cheaper than you can buy them. 99 pounds plus shipping sounds like a rip to me.

[gatch]

If you can take measurements and provide me with a good drawing I can make them cheaper than you can buy them. 99 pounds plus shipping sounds like a rip to me.

248993

I made all the crash bungs on this here bucket. Uses 10mm 4140 as the engine mount studs, I left the threads on the ends of the studs 20mm longer so I can just screw crash bungs straight on the end. Simple as and looks pucka.

[tigertim20]

I'm more interested in the spears that come with it.

would you use them to ward off would-be bike stealers?:shutup:

[Icemaestro]

Oh really? when was that I didnt even know!


today :-)
10 char

[gatch]

have you had any luck cause lm going to have to make one for my self got 4 motors to hot up

Shoot me a drawing of what you want and I'll turn something up.

For free even.

[tigertim20]

today :-)
10 char
Id be keen to know if it sold/how much it sold for

[DrunkenMistake]

today :-)
10 char

Dang.. I wish I had known. Who the hell wants to buy a salt water damaged bike anyways.

I wonder who brought it and for how much

[sil3nt]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YhCw-nbgoc

[crazy man]

oh well got my hrc grinds put on by cams today machined the heads to get just over the 12-1 com... so no turning back for that engine

[HenryDorsetCase]

oh well got my hrc grinds put on by cams today machined the heads to get just over the 12-1 com... so no turning back for that engine

let us know what else you did/are doing and how much grunt it ends up with: you going to put it on a dyno after?

Big bore kit? intake and exhaust?

[crazy man]

let us know what else you did/are doing and how much grunt it ends up with: you going to put it on a dyno after?

Big bore kit? intake and exhaust?l have 3 stock engines going to get the first one dyno'ed stock the sec engine is now higher com 11.3 to now 12.1 ported heads HRC race cam grind home made exhaust 3rd one will have all that + going to go 2mm over size let you know how it dyno's up at when l get it on it

[HenryDorsetCase]

ooooh. keep me posted. +2mm takes it to what, 434cc? do you have to get the crank machined or anything?

[crazy man]

ooooh. keep me posted. +2mm takes it to what, 434cc? do you have to get the crank machined or anything?l,v been told as long as you keep the piston at the same weight or less it should be fine but l would like to lighten the crank on one moter. l also have a rvf 400 motor. just want to work out what works good before l touch that

[koba]

248993

I made all the crash bungs on this here bucket. Uses 10mm 4140 as the engine mount studs, I left the threads on the ends of the studs 20mm longer so I can just screw crash bungs straight on the end. Simple as and looks pucka.

I know you are miles away but come and race the thing again, the competition is pretty fantastic at the moment. Quite a spectacle.

[ecko_nzed]

have you had any luck cause lm going to have to make one for my self got 4 motors to hot up

Ended up taking the motor down the friendly folk at Motomart in Lower Hutt, they popped it off in about 30 seconds, offered advice about replacing various bearings while it was apart and didn't charge me :2thumbsup

Will have to buy them a beer when I see them at the pub next :drinknsin

[gatch]

I know you are miles away but come and race the thing again, the competition is pretty fantastic at the moment. Quite a spectacle.

Dude I have been keen as a bean for whatever meetings are going down, but the man who is currently baby sitting my bike has a bad habit of voicing good intentions about heading out, then changing his mind without telling me until I get to welly..

And the worst thing is I don't have anything 4 wheel based to move the thing around though I may look into that next year..

I'm so keen to get on it and hone out some B grade ass.

[gatch]

Also I am looking at racerizing my vfr a little.

Giving the front brakes a complete make over currently. Also if any of you cunts have a spare nc30 rim floating about I want it. And I'll even pay you for it.

Looking into upgrading the suspendery parts too, so it feels less waterbedish.

Some crash bungs to make soon I think. Cause no doubt I'll bin it. No doubt at all.

[koba]

Unless you are going to run it in posties (only valid if it is a particularly old one anyway)...

Just graft a whole modern 600 front end onto it.
Relativity cheap to get the bits off eBay or whatever, relatively easy engineering and probably quite easy to get certified for road use if such things worry you.

[HenryDorsetCase]

Also I am looking at racerizing my vfr a little.

Giving the front brakes a complete make over currently. Also if any of you cunts have a spare nc30 rim floating about I want it. And I'll even pay you for it.

Looking into upgrading the suspendery parts too, so it feels less waterbedish.

Some crash bungs to make soon I think. Cause no doubt I'll bin it. No doubt at all.

front or rear?

[HenryDorsetCase]

we've all seen this, right?

WANT.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-419016783.htm

[gatch]

front or rear?

Front please.

I got a spare rear rim for $91 including freight.. W00t.

[gatch]

Unless you are going to run it in posties (only valid if it is a particularly old one anyway)...

Just graft a whole modern 600 front end onto it.
Relativity cheap to get the bits off eBay or whatever, relatively easy engineering and probably quite easy to get certified for road use if such things worry you.

I'm not aiming for the top of podium position so I will be keeping the stock front end, though doing some funny business with the innards. As it's an 89 it is eligible for posties and f3. Also for the AB (asian bike) class in the pacific club meetings.

Mean bro.

[koba]

I'm not aiming for the top of podium position so I will be keeping the stock front end, though doing some funny business with the innards. As it's an 89 it is eligible for posties and f3. Also for the AB (asian bike) class in the pacific club meetings.

Mean bro.

Mean as!





10char

[gatch]

Man as!

10char

Here's bungs for crashing I made today. Yes I know my bike is dirty. Suck my balls.

They stick out 100mm from the frame (the crash bungs, not my balls, those are bigger). They don't foul up my legs or boot either. Only stink bit is I took a holesaw to the glass fairing to get them in. It's either that or smash them completely when I inevitably bin it.

249792249793249794

Any of you nc30 riding cunts want some, I can make them for cheaper than you can buy them. Different colours cost more. And I may draw dicks on them before I send them to you.

But they will still protect your rare as rocking horse poo engine cases...

Mean bro.

[HenryDorsetCase]

what are they attached to? (sorry Im not very bright...)

[gatch]

There is some fine pitch m10 bolts that screw into the motor mounts bushes in the frame. A shorter one on the left and a longer one on the right. I removed those.

I turned up some studs that screw in those holes. On the other end of those studs I turned another thread for the bungs to screw onto. I think it looks tidier if there is no hole in them..

The bungs are recessed all the way down to the bushes in the frame, so the bushes can't rattle loose without their retaining bolts.

Savvy ?

[HenryDorsetCase]

Heres what happens when you have OCD. a ton of money. and an NC30.

unbelievable

http://www.bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=190526&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0

[Cam_Valk]

Heres what happens when you have OCD. a ton of money. and an NC30.

unbelievable

http://www.bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=190526&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0

Ah i remember reading/trawling that thread.
Lost an hour, but spent a good deal of that time with a huge smile, at the time and effort someone put into a NC30.

[imdying]

Odd that he would go to all that trouble and expense without doing the things that make a difference outside their weight class, like removing the casting marks etc. Lovely none the less :drool:

[gatch]

Nice, spare rear rim showed up yesterday, new brake disks at the courier depo today, also got a shiny new gpra12 put on the back this afternoon.

Tomorrow is all about fitting new disks, oil change, rear pad change and finish welding up the paddock stand.

The stand should be cool too, I haven't seen one like this ever.. Will post a pic when finished.

250017

[Lateralus]

Got my Tyga tail from the paint shop today. Looks insane, the colours match perfectly, but there are a few defects. Guess you get what you pay for ($280) The blue colour in the tail photo is a bit lighter that what it really appears.



Got into taking the subframe off tonight, before i got caught up in an OCD fit to clean my subframe. Should be all done tomorrow

Iv been looking at my heat shield and wondering if i should take it off. Has anyone done this? Any problems found afterwards?

[crazy man]

Got my Tyga tail from the paint shop today. Looks insane, the colours match perfectly, but there are a few defects. Guess you get what you pay for ($280) The blue colour in the tail photo is a bit lighter that what it really appears.



Got into taking the subframe off tonight, before i got caught up in an OCD fit to clean my subframe. Should be all done tomorrow

Iv been looking at my heat shield and wondering if i should take it off. Has anyone done this? Any problems found afterwards?this better be turned into a race bike

[Devy]

nice looks good. I've got a tyga kit too just havnt got around to putting it on.. this summer hopefully :) but yeah I've removed the heatshield on my.

the only issue I had was rerouting the hoses and wires away from the exhaust pipes and try n secure them so they don't have direct vision with the pipes.

after that I havnt had any issues and it looks sick :P

[Lateralus]

Couldnt resist. Had to try it on before i had made the battery box and new coolant overflow bottle

Fitting the tail is an absolute bitch. Some how it has warped, and is flared out to one side :facepalm: Not a happy chap about that.

[Devy]

can you set it straight? my tail had a warp too right side sat lower than the left side. added some washers and alittle padding managed to get it to sit straight.

its not really that noticable from the photos :)

[Lateralus]

I should manage to set it straight, could be a problem though. Every time i try to correct it it flexes to a point where it could crack (already has a little)

If you look on the second photo, where the fairing is connected to the bottom of the subframe, you can see the fairing sticking out quite a bit. Everything else sits perfect though haha

Which Tyga kit did you get? Any photos?

[Devy]

yeah i can kinda see what you mean.. that sucks.

i havnt put my kit on, the warping was from a fiberglassed stock tail that i had to get after i crashed my vfr.

[gatch]

Today I gave it an oil/filter change. Put the new disks on the front, gave a few bits and pieces a buff and a quick jab of paint. Discovered there is still white paint under all the grime on the wheels ha. Also put in the new fuel tap. Hopefully this one doesn't fuckin leak.

Disks are a bit of a bastard though, they are thicker than the stock items and I don't know if the pistons are at the bottom of their stroke or just won't return far enough cause there is some rubbing.

Will look at that more closely tomorrow.

[koba]

Today I gave it an oil/filter change. Put the new disks on the front, gave a few bits and pieces a buff and a quick jab of paint. Discovered there is still white paint under all the grime on the wheels ha. Also put in the new fuel tap. Hopefully this one doesn't fuckin leak.

Disks are a bit of a bastard though, they are thicker than the stock items and I don't know if the pistons are at the bottom of their stroke or just won't return far enough cause there is some rubbing.

Will look at that more closely tomorrow.

It is a good idea to pop the pistons out and give the whole system a bit of a refresh anyway...

[gatch]

It is a good idea to pop the pistons out and give the whole system a bit of a refresh anyway...

Ideally I'd like to strip the whole bike and replace every seal.. But it's my daily driver..

[crazy man]

Ideally I'd like to strip the whole bike and replace every seal.. But it's my daily driver..race race race

[gatch]

race race race

I plan too ha. Going to the classics meeting 19-20 of this month at manfield. Entering the vfr in the posties race..

[crazy man]

I plan too ha. Going to the classics meeting 19-20 of this month at manfield. Entering the vfr in the posties race..good one! findery got the rsv400 to stear real good

[gatch]

good one! findery got the rsv400 to stear real good

Primo. :niceone: I'm looking at getting the the forks tweaked a bit and getting an ohlin made for the rear. End of this year perhaps..

[gatch]

Got a quote today for some plastic welding on my beat up fairings. $161 for 2 seat mounting tabs, a crack and a patch to be made. Seemed steep to start with. More I think about it the better it seems.

Also I may have found a cbr250 rim for sale in aus which is about the right price. Should fit the front end of the vfr.

Seems mad I need to go overseas for wheels. I found one vfr front rim for sale here. Dude wants $300 plus freight for it ! Then has a waa when I say I can get one delivered from England for cheaper, that's even paying extortionate prices for shipping. Something about sending money to overseas businesses. I told him he shouldn't try and jew too much out of his countrymen then.

Can't wait to get the spare rims powder coated black and get some fresh rubber on.

I seem to be spending more and more money on bikes. And more. Jesus if I ever get a girlfriend I will probably never eat again ha.

[gatch]

Going to pull the carburetorizers off the vfr this weekend. Do the old drill diaphragm to 2.5mm, upsize the jets and shim the needles out 0.5mm.

Also going to attempt a carb sync. With a few meters of plastic tube and a can-do attitude...

Bikes going to be going better than ever on monday.

That or I'll be walking to work for a while..

Have a good weekend (:

[gatch]

Going to pull the carburetorizers off the vfr this weekend.

Ahh like fuck. Ended up catching up with a friend and drinking heaps of piss instead.

Motorcycle maintenance fail.

Do'h.

[crazy man]

Ahh like fuck. Ended up catching up with a friend and drinking heaps of piss instead.

Motorcycle maintenance fail.

Do'h.you should try my home brew then you will never work again

[gatch]

you should try my home brew then you will never work again

I'm trying to sell of my own still for the very same reason ha.

[HenryDorsetCase]

bloody hell. Starts fine. runs fine, but misses at 9500 to 10500 under load, then revs to redline. FUCK.

stock airbox with foam filter. jets are 115/118, and I put some extra baffling in the zorst.

the two changes are the baffling and I put the stock filter snorkel on it.

thoughts?

fuel quality or quantity, plugs. take off the snorkel? (debaffling really isnt an option... its still pretty loud)

[crazy man]

bloody hell. Starts fine. runs fine, but misses at 9500 to 10500 under load, then revs to redline. FUCK.

stock airbox with foam filter. jets are 115/118, and I put some extra baffling in the zorst.

the two changes are the baffling and I put the stock filter snorkel on it.

thoughts?

fuel quality or quantity, plugs. take off the snorkel? (debaffling really isnt an option... its still pretty loud)put some 1mm washes beween the air box lid and plastic base that fixed my bike

[crazy man]

I'm trying to sell of my own still for the very same reason ha.l see you out there racing today going well . could not find where you were pited:Police:

[DrunkenMistake]

Hey guys I still have those Tyga Suzuka fairings here,
Im almost prepared to take silly offers..
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=425270111

[gatch]

l see you out there racing today going well . could not find where you were pited:Police:

Having heaps of fun too man. I love riding that thing eh. Some of the fast guys are doing 1.21 around there !

I took my vfr for a burn on saturday during practice. Booy oh boy the suspension is so bad. Totally not up for the job. Until you can compare with another bike, which is relatively well set up back to back, you don't realize just how shit stock suspension is. Forks are bottoming under hard brakes, the rear bottoms out coming through splash, wheels are bouncing and skipping around while cornering haha. ahhhhhhh

[crazy man]

Having heaps of fun too man. I love riding that thing eh. Some of the fast guys are doing 1.21 around there !

I took my vfr for a burn on saturday during practice. Booy oh boy the suspension is so bad. Totally not up for the job. Until you can compare with another bike, which is relatively well set up back to back, you don't realize just how shit stock suspension is. Forks are bottoming under hard brakes, the rear bottoms out coming through splash, wheels are bouncing and skipping around while cornering haha. ahhhhhhhcome on stock suspension is all l know and its good (-; my dad was the flag marhal at the end of the front strate thats where l watch gave you a wave but it was to go for you.

[HenryDorsetCase]

Hey guys I still have those Tyga Suzuka fairings here,
Im almost prepared to take silly offers..
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=425270111

how silly?

[tigertim20]

make him an offer and find out.
He needs money to fix his hyosung :killingme:killingme:killingme

[DrunkenMistake]

how silly?
As silly as buying a Hyo.

make him an offer and find out.
He needs money to fix his hyosung :killingme:killingme:killingme

As above.

[sil3nt]

I will start bidding with $100.

What is wrong with the Hyo?

[DrunkenMistake]

I will start bidding with $100.

What is wrong with the Hyo?

Tad more and ill be interested,
the entire charging system has porky pied.

[gatch]

come on stock suspension is all l know and its good (-; my dad was the flag marhal at the end of the front strate thats where l watch gave you a wave but it was to go for you.

Oh shit I had no idea it was you there. In yesterdays scratch race I nearly went off the end as the brakes had faded so much man.. Scary lack of stopping power.

[crazy man]

Oh shit I had no idea it was you there. In yesterdays scratch race I nearly went off the end as the brakes had faded so much man.. Scary lack of stopping power.l new l should not of eaten kfc and driped the oil on the track:sunny:

[Icemaestro]

Tad more and ill be interested,
the entire charging system has porky pied.

Bugger. Hence why I'd rather a 20 year old jappa! Don't make em like they used to! Want a bros 650?;-)

Henry - wouldn't recommend the washers under the airbox, could let crap In the engine Bipassing the airbox. isn't the bogging at 10000 the stock limitation? So should be fixed by going to 118/120 jets? ESP since I'm guessing the exhaust is modified? I was running stock setup airbox etc but with pod filter on back running 118 and 122's, hrc cdi with no bogging at all

[DrunkenMistake]

Hey guys I still have those Tyga Suzuka fairings here,
Im almost prepared to take silly offers..
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=425270111

I got a quote for shipping today, Courier post told me they wouldnt do it as its 'over sized' by fuck all,
but main-freight quoted as $187 from Dunedin To Auckland including insurance, $167 without insurance,

So if you are interested make an offer, its coming close to been a $1 reserve.

[DrunkenMistake]

No Reserve Auction,
Go for gold.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/parts-for-sale/fairing/auction-425270111.htm

[ecko_nzed]

Has anybody replaced crankshaft bearings in an RVF before and been able to decipher which replacement parts to order as there are different sizes and a chart etc? I'm having a hard time working it out :brick:

[motorbyclist]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=424721323

[crazy man]

Has anybody replaced crankshaft bearings in an RVF before and been able to decipher which replacement parts to order as there are different sizes and a chart etc? I'm having a hard time working it out :brick:they should be colour coded going of other bikes i'v worked on

[gatch]

Soo I've done a couple of track days on my vfr at manfield now. Got the lap time down to 1.27-1.28. Which isn't great but isn't totally shit either. The only "mods" I've done are good tires (dunlop sportmax a12h), replaced the front discs and braided lines. And mostly importantly some crash bungs.. I know I should be able to go quicker than this, fairly easily.. But there is still apprehension at attempting to do so, as this is my only vehicle.. It's my daily commuter, my touring bike, my weekend weapon and now my trackday toy. If I bin it and render it inoperable I'm fucked...

I can see why good suspension is so crucial. Anything short of a constant throttle roll on through a turn produces more shaking and scary moments than a cheap strip club. Even with reasonable throttle control it is a barrel of monkeys. Any mid turn bump causes all kinds of bad juju. Boy I can't wait to put some decent suspenders on and see how it goes.

[crazy man]

Soo I've done a couple of track days on my vfr at manfield now. Got the lap time down to 1.27-1.28. Which isn't great but isn't totally shit either. The only "mods" I've done are good tires (dunlop sportmax a12h), replaced the front discs and braided lines. And mostly importantly some crash bungs.. I know I should be able to go quicker than this, fairly easily.. But there is still apprehension at attempting to do so, as this is my only vehicle.. It's my daily commuter, my touring bike, my weekend weapon and now my trackday toy. If I bin it and render it inoperable I'm fucked...

I can see why good suspension is so crucial. Anything short of a constant throttle roll on through a turn produces more shaking and scary moments than a cheap strip club. Even with reasonable throttle control it is a barrel of monkeys. Any mid turn bump causes all kinds of bad juju. Boy I can't wait to put some decent suspenders on and see how it goes.heck there is life in here lol go out in the f3 at the vic rounds next year and we can play back markers lol stock suspenders is the only way to go (-; like mine. hope l have my new rsv400 going my then

[gatch]

heck there is life in here lol go out in the f3 at the vic rounds next year and we can play back markers lol stock suspenders is the only way to go (-; like mine. hope l have my new rsv400 going my then

I'm keen to get it into some races yeah. I think posties will be the target, with f3 just being there for more track time..

I won't be at the back for long if I can help it..

[ecko_nzed]

they should be colour coded going of other bikes i'v worked on

yes it's amazing how much clearer things become when you A.) re-read the manual when you're not tired, B.) realise that the example in the fuckin manual is wrong. :Oops:

now just finding the dosh to pay for all the parts :wait:

Dear Santa,...........:innocent:

[crazy man]

yes it's amazing how much clearer things become when you A.) re-read the manual when you're not tired, B.) realise that the example in the fuckin manual is wrong. :Oops:

now just finding the dosh to pay for all the parts :wait:

Dear Santa,...........:innocent:l know what your saying shells are a rip and book get it wrong all the time

[crazy man]

I'm keen to get it into some races yeah. I think posties will be the target, with f3 just being there for more track time..

I won't be at the back for long if I can help it..that new pre injection class starts next year l think think that what l will do

[gatch]

that new pre injection class starts next year l think think that what l will do

Cool man, that's on your kwaka ?

There's plenty of SRAD gsxr's around that would go alright in that class I reckon.

[koba]

Soo I've done a couple of track days on my vfr at manfield now. Got the lap time down to 1.27-1.28. Which isn't great but isn't totally shit either. The only "mods" I've done are good tires (dunlop sportmax a12h), replaced the front discs and braided lines. And mostly importantly some crash bungs.. I know I should be able to go quicker than this, fairly easily.. But there is still apprehension at attempting to do so, as this is my only vehicle.. It's my daily commuter, my touring bike, my weekend weapon and now my trackday toy. If I bin it and render it inoperable I'm fucked...

I can see why good suspension is so crucial. Anything short of a constant throttle roll on through a turn produces more shaking and scary moments than a cheap strip club. Even with reasonable throttle control it is a barrel of monkeys. Any mid turn bump causes all kinds of bad juju. Boy I can't wait to put some decent suspenders on and see how it goes.

Maybe the stock boingers are fucked.


I managed 1:24 on my hagged out old '21.

My daily commuter and all that too.

It was on a real good day. I'm not sure I could have got a whole lot faster but definitely a wee bit.

I know you aren't that slow so something ain't right there.

[koba]

I I think posties will be the target

Get your bloody bucket out some more first.

[crazy man]

Cool man, that's on your kwaka ?

There's plenty of SRAD gsxr's around that would go alright in that class I reckon.my kwaka would eat the SRAD. but l think l will ride my zxr400
the bet time i did on my nc24 was a 1 20 flat . stock shocks but a harder rear sping. the good thing with a 30 you can get a 17inch rim . most 30's need a stonger rear sping there so dam soft

[broken]

Hey guys,

Just getting my bike ready for a tour around the south island early next year.
New tires (dunlop Q2 on the front and gpr200 on the rear) and just ordered brake pads, service kit etc from www.davidsilverspares.co.uk (over a month wait for parts :O late arriving christmas present for myself)

Just wondering if anyone here has/wants to get rid of/ knows where to go for
- packrack
- steering damper

Also, is there anything simple (that a semi-mechanically minded person) could/should do to the bike for safety/reliability/performance on such a trip?

any help would be appreciated fellas!
Cheers,
Adam

[motorbyclist]

Also, is there anything simple (that a semi-mechanically minded person) could/should do to the bike for safety/reliability/performance on such a trip?


check:
chain tension and lube
tyre pressure and tread
brake fluid and pads
coolant, oil, lightbulbs all ok
and then give it a decent wash - you never know what's about to rattle off

If taking a pillion or a fairly heavy pacl, make sure the rear spring preload is set appropriately

252801

[gatch]

My boingers need some attention yes. I think they are full of water. Or dust. NO rebound damping, compression damping is minimal at best. The rear is the same story.

I'm thinking about KSS (the artists formerly known as ckt) doing their thing with the forks. Oh and a shiny winning colour shock, with a swedish name.

Carbsurashionizers could do with some poking too. It hiccups when I open the throttle abruptly, also it hunts at idle. And it's slower in a straight than Rachs vfr. Though that could be the weight difference..

As for the buckets bro, I need my own tin top before I can race it. Mine and Bens schedules never seem to work out, so I doubt I'll be there agian any time soon :(

[gatch]

Hey guys,

Just getting my bike ready for a tour around the south island early next year.
New tires (dunlop Q2 on the front and gpr200 on the rear) and just ordered brake pads, service kit etc from www.davidsilverspares.co.uk (over a month wait for parts :O late arriving christmas present for myself)

Just wondering if anyone here has/wants to get rid of/ knows where to go for
- packrack
- steering damper

Also, is there anything simple (that a semi-mechanically minded person) could/should do to the bike for safety/reliability/performance on such a trip?

any help would be appreciated fellas!
Cheers,
Adam

Long distance essentials. Clean socks/undies. Fuel. Pies.

Now run forrest run !!!

[broken]

haha cheers Gatch! Always forget the undies..

Motorbyclist, where can I get a universal packrack like the one in the image? Havnt seen one like that in my window shopping. My preload is actually set too high for my weight at the moment so I think it will be fine with weight on the back. Good tip with the washing, I have already found holes with no bolts and bolts with no holes...

Anyone got a steering damper??

Adam

[motorbyclist]

there's no packrack - they clip together under/over the pillion seat

try googling soft luggage saddlebags

http://www.cycletreads.co.nz/products/315-soft_luggage_on_the_bike.aspx

[DrunkenMistake]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/parts-for-sale/wheels/auction-436781536.htm

Just so your aware this bike is salt water damaged and some parts may be completely unusable.

[gatch]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/parts-for-sale/wheels/auction-436781536.htm

Do not buy parts from this seller from that bike,
This is my old bike and it was fully submerged in salt water, everything is fucked, all the bolts have been removed as they rusted out before it left the towies yard for auction.

I think a lot of the parts would still be usable.

[motorbyclist]

I think a lot of the parts would still be usable.

but a lot of parts will have had their life severely reduced - borderline criminal selling a motorcycle/parts without disclaiming such an incident if that's what happened

[gatch]

Agreed. Taking off the fairings and providing some close up pics, along with details of the situation would be a better start.

[lukemillar]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/parts-for-sale/wheels/auction-436781536.htm

Just so your aware this bike is salt water damaged and some parts may be completely unusable.

Wow - epic VFR thread. Cheers for the heads up- I was looking for a couple of bits and have been contacting this seller.

[crazy man]

who would pay this kind of crazy money
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=436784904

[DrunkenMistake]

who would pay this kind of crazy money
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=436784904

Gatch by the looks of things! lmao

[HenryDorsetCase]

who would pay this kind of crazy money
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=436784904

That is cheap!

[HenryDorsetCase]

That is cheap!

The forks are a bit dear IMO. Sure, for Robert to do that work would be around $1000, and he is asking $800, (plus in effect giving the forks away).

I'm sorely tempted for the VFR rolling chassis I have. But my NY resolution was to clear the credit card before doing any more bike related spending.....

[crazy man]

would not thought you could give it away if Robert has touched it

[HenryDorsetCase]

would not thought you could give it away if Robert has touched it

are you serious?

[ecko_nzed]

would not thought you could give it away if Robert has touched it

I had no problems with the forks KSS did for my RVF, best money I've spent on it, so far....

[gatch]

who would pay this kind of crazy money
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=436784904

Yeah boiii. Not quite as good as an ohlin built to suit, but certainly 8 million times better than the current gear.

[gatch]

For those of you in the area ? Anyone ??

There is a track day at manfield this sunday, I'm going.

W00t.

[crazy man]

For those of you in the area ? Anyone ??

There is a track day at manfield this sunday, I'm going.

W00t.race race race lol lm to tired to go but getting the bro out on the rsv400 on race day. my zxr has had the fork removed for parts for the nats for GW

[gatch]

That's generous of you. He'd better win ha.

Yeah man I've got a taste for racing now, haha ! I just want to get out there and battle..

[Icemaestro]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/parts-for-sale/wheels/auction-436781536.htm

Just so your aware this bike is salt water damaged and some parts may be completely unusable.

That particular wrecker I feel is a bit of a retard...asked for a cbr600 1991-1998 left handlebar switch and he sent me one from an 04-08, when I contacted him he was like "oh I've got the other one here, honda often switches plugs and wiring between years". Retard. Honda tries to use as many parts again as possible! (as do most manufacturers...gpx250 anyone?)

[crazy man]

That's generous of you. He'd better win ha.

Yeah man I've got a taste for racing now, haha ! I just want to get out there and battle..he better win l built than one for him xmas pezzy for ever lol you can have a blast on mine when l finsh it some time this year

[gatch]

he better win l built than one for him xmas pezzy for ever lol you can have a blast on mine when l finsh it some time this year

:eek: Mean.

[gatch]

I've been reviewing the weather and I have concluded it is not worth going to manfield tomorrow.

Next weekend then..

[sil3nt]

Anyone know what steering head bearings i should use for an NC30?

There are these ones http://www.bits4bikes.co.nz/parts/honda/635.aspx $86.77
or these http://www.pyramidparts.co.nz/products/honda-vfr400-nc30-steering-head-bearings-seals $52.50
but i read that SSK-907 is what i want which would be this http://www.pyramidparts.co.nz/products/steering-head-bearings-kit-22-1031-ssk-907 $46.50

Help please :wacko:

[gatch]

Anyone know what steering head bearings i should use for an NC30?

There are these ones http://www.bits4bikes.co.nz/parts/honda/635.aspx $86.77
or these http://www.pyramidparts.co.nz/products/honda-vfr400-nc30-steering-head-bearings-seals $52.50
but i read that SSK-907 is what i want which would be this http://www.pyramidparts.co.nz/products/steering-head-bearings-kit-22-1031-ssk-907 $46.50

Help please :wacko:

Without measuring them up I wouldn't have a clue from part number alone. The ssk-907 says they are for cr125 models..

$52 for a pair of bearing + seals isn't so bad. And unless you murder them on installation they will function as well as higher price units.

[gatch]

Yeah boiii. Not quite as good as an ohlin built to suit, but certainly 8 million times better than the current gear.

Mine :ar15:

[HenryDorsetCase]

Mine :ar15:

good score I reckon. offer him a cheeky five hundy for the forks (he is probably heavier or lighter than you so you know, you'll have to get new springs and oil.......)

[gatch]

I'll be making offers on most of his goodies.

I'll try buy his other vfr parts too ;)

[Cam_Valk]

Ask him how much for his 17inch rear rim.
I'll be keen to restore a 17inch to my rvf.

[gatch]

Ask him how much for his 17inch rear rim.
I'll be keen to restore a 17inch to my rvf.

No, my wheel.

[gatch]

For those of you with 18" rear wheels that want to have stickiest of the sticky tires for the track, you can actually get slicks in 18". I'm waiting on some prices from a few places. If it's not ludicrous, I'll buy some :sunny:

[PirateJafa]

AJ at Motohaus also stocks Bridgestone wets for both the front and rears for the VFRs too. :)

[gatch]

AJ at Motohaus also stocks Bridgestone wets for both the front and rears for the VFRs too. :)

Primo :niceone:

I have sent of an enquiry to the man too.

Cheers Pirate.

[crazy man]

For those of you with 18" rear wheels that want to have stickiest of the sticky tires for the track, you can actually get slicks in 18". I'm waiting on some prices from a few places. If it's not ludicrous, I'll buy some :sunny:last 18" l bought for my nc24 was $250 12 years ago