VFR owners' thread, for VFRPS members and prospective members

[crazy man]

I doubt you would fit the finning in between the frame spars. A 920 NRE motor would be sick as fuck though. Would probably melt the frame from it's sheer awesomeness though. And melt your face.

how meany times did the old guy lap you?


http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoser...10386_full.jpg

[PirateJafa]

Easiest way to tell what bike he has is to look on his profile

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/al...hmentid=256964

Was trying to simplify Motorbyclist's picture-spam rather than help him out in particular.

[gatch]

1991 = NC30, so gear driven cams, infrequent (but expensive valve adjustments) maintenance. The motors in stock form are renowned for reliability: key is oil and filter changes. They can be a bit hard on spark plugs I find and spark plugs are VERY expensive. Check the air filter too, just the normal maintenance stuff you'd do on any bike. The known issues with them revolve around the regulator/rectifier (check its charging properly), and the restricted top speed at 180kph: easy to fix.

If it has stock suspension it will need a rebuild at least probably, or cartidge emulators in the forks and maybe a respring, and a shock rebuild or replacement. the rear tyre size is 18 inch which might cause some issues getting sticky rubber for but it is available. The hot ticket is an RVF400 17 inch rear wheel, but if you do that you will need the new shock to get back the rear ride height you've lost.

Great bikes, truly. Enjoy.

17" wheel is sort of moot now. You can get some good tires for the road, also can purchase bridgestone slicks (dry and wet for the 18" rear. No need for stupidly expensive wheels

If you can find an RVF400 rim then it is a straight swap. I have been running a 160 rear with no hassles of clearance. Only thing I did was increase my ride height for the decrease in wheel diameter, but that can also be done with the RVF linkage as well. Only problem I get is slight exhaust/swingaram interference.

My main motivation for doing it was range of tyres available rather than handling.

Did the rvf linkage make any noticeable to the suspension action ?

Well just got home from paintball, went and had another proper look (with more light this time). found where they came from
On the other side (right-hand when facing the bike) of the 2 big middle cogs are something? the top cogs one is broken this is where the 2 chewed pieces of metal & the 4 small springs have come from.
So pictured is the whole front showing the 2 cogs, the complete bottom cog, & the broken top cog

The metal things are gears. Sprockets are for chains to run on. Cogs are made of wood..

how meany times did the old guy lap you?


http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoser...10386_full.jpg

I smoked the dude. He ended up flat on his back after he tried to take me out haha.

[jono035]

Rick Oliver http://www.rvf.dk/rickoliver/

Same here. Brilliant guy to deal with.

[lukemillar]

17" wheel is sort of moot now. You can get some good tires for the road, also can purchase bridgestone slicks (dry and wet for the 18" rear. No need for stupidly expensive wheels

Maybe, but it depends on how long the 18's will stick around for! I bought 2 sets of RVF rims from the UK for only slightly more money than people were asking for a second set of NC30 rims (I think I paid about $500 landed per set). Prices seem to have gone up big time here (and there) now though as though people have realized that they are in demand.

Did the rvf linkage make any noticeable to the suspension action ?

I'm still on the 30 linkage. I adjusted my ride height with shock length. I have though modified the NC30 rear linkage though to remove the solid bushing for the lower shock mount - The 35 has a needle bearing here, and you can order/ fit the parts easily/cheaply enough. How much of a difference it makes, I couldn't say, but anything that reduces friction on moving parts can only be a good thing!

[motordrummer]

Easiest way to tell what bike he has is to look on his profile

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/al...hmentid=256964

yeah cool, thanks for all the pics/info. looks like i have a NC21 aye. When i looked at the bike on trade me it was advertised as a 1988/91 but the rego says 1991(1st registered in NZ i'm guessing) pretty straight for an old bike, original fairings etc...goes well. Seems to rev forever and haven't seen top gear yet! 2 more weeks and i get my licence back, will take it for a proper run then...he he. Going to get a shop to look it over as well, just to be sure. It is a little small for me tho, reckon a slightly bigger bike would suit. These bikes have a good resale value?

[sil3nt]

yeah cool, thanks for all the pics/info. looks like i have a NC21 aye. When i looked at the bike on trade me it was advertised as a 1988/91 but the rego says 1991(1st registered in NZ i'm guessing) pretty straight for an old bike, original fairings etc...goes well. Seems to rev forever and haven't seen top gear yet! 2 more weeks and i get my licence back, will take it for a proper run then...he he. Going to get a shop to look it over as well, just to be sure. It is a little small for me tho, reckon a slightly bigger bike would suit. These bikes have a good resale value?

Is this the bike? http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-434773535.htm

$2500 seems ok. I wouldn't imagine you would have too much trouble selling it.

[motordrummer]

Is this the bike? http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-434773535.htm

$2500 seems ok. I wouldn't imagine you would have too much trouble selling it.

yeah that's the one- i even stole the trade me pic for my album ha ha...sweet as, if i decide to pass it on i'll advertise it here i think, cheers

[gatch]

Maybe, but it depends on how long the 18's will stick around for! I bought 2 sets of RVF rims from the UK for only slightly more money than people were asking for a second set of NC30 rims (I think I paid about $500 landed per set). Prices seem to have gone up big time here (and there) now though as though people have realized that they are in demand.



I'm still on the 30 linkage. I adjusted my ride height with shock length. I have though modified the NC30 rear linkage though to remove the solid bushing for the lower shock mount - The 35 has a needle bearing here, and you can order/ fit the parts easily/cheaply enough. How much of a difference it makes, I couldn't say, but anything that reduces friction on moving parts can only be a good thing!

There is/was a 17" on trade me for $500 by itself..

I got a spare 18 for $80.. 2 fronts for around $100 each. I hope the slicks are available for a while. There must be a demand for them, I imagine rvf wheel supplies are dwindling..

[actungbaby]

Maybe, but it depends on how long the 18's will stick around for! I bought 2 sets of RVF rims from the UK for only slightly more money than people were asking for a second set of NC30 rims (I think I paid about $500 landed per set). Prices seem to have gone up big time here (and there) now though as though people have realized that they are in demand.



I'm still on the 30 linkage. I adjusted my ride height with shock length. I have though modified the NC30 rear linkage though to remove the solid bushing for the lower shock mount - The 35 has a needle bearing here, and you can order/ fit the parts easily/cheaply enough. How much of a difference it makes, I couldn't say, but anything that reduces friction on moving parts can only be a good thing!

can you get needle roller bearings from local bearing place to fit not use honda ones i need to replace
ones in my xr 200rf prolink leakages there where stuffed rusted and fell to peice thought where rat dropings hehe

[gatch]

can you get needle roller bearings from local bearing place to fit not use honda ones i need to replace
ones in my xr 200rf prolink leakages there where stuffed rusted and fell to peice thought where rat dropings hehe

You will have to measure the shaft and hole where the bearings are situated. Then take your measurements to skf or saeco and see if they can help.

[actungbaby]

You will have to measure the shaft and hole where the bearings are situated. Then take your measurements to skf or saeco and see if they can help.

Thanks for your hlep and info yes skf was the place i was thinking of

[Harvd]

Hey guys, I've just noticed that my RHS footpeg mount has got two cracks that are growing around the bolt holes... I think they started when the bike fell in the June earthquakes here in chch.

Has anyone got a stock RVF footpeg mount you wouldn't mind parting with for some $$?

number 2 on this link

Parts fiche

[actungbaby]

Hey guys, I've just noticed that my RHS footpeg mount has got two cracks that are growing around the bolt holes... I think they started when the bike fell in the June earthquakes here in chch.

Has anyone got a stock RVF footpeg mount you wouldn't mind parting with for some $$?

number 2 on this link

Parts fiche

I got one from vfr 750 just needs weld around where foot peg pin slots through as half of it is missing

Am getting replacemnt from england not sure vfr is totally diffrent most probley but offer is there mate

[Harvd]

I got one from vfr 750 just needs weld around where foot peg pin slots through as half of it is missing

Am getting replacemnt from england not sure vfr is totally diffrent most probley but offer is there mate

Cheers for the offer but Yeah they are different, different to even the Vfr400 which i was hoping would be the same. If i get desperate i could always get the two cracks welded and hope?