VFR owners' thread, for VFRPS members and prospective members

**motorbyclist** · 13th October 2009, 03:28

well then, it all depends on where you draw the line between power and handling - the cbr150 is terrific if you have the chance of riding one - and I find the borderline where power matches traction is a good one.

on an nz road, i'd pick a 400 over a 125; a go-kart track is a different story but we're not talking buckets

and that cb125 chassis, if anything like my h100, is a bit prone to flexing and the drum brakes aren't very effective at all

**koba** · 13th October 2009, 06:35

Originally Posted by motorbyclist

and that cb125 chassis, if anything like my h100, is a bit prone to flexing and the drum brakes aren't very effective at all

Its nothing like an H100, it is toooight like a tiger.

Graft a decent front end on that H and you will see it ain't the frame as much as the front forks in standard trim.

Would looove to get my hands on a CBR150 but It's outa my price range at the moment any no-one has one locally.

VFR400 is a great bike for NZ roads, they handle very well.

**BladeBoy** · 14th October 2009, 21:08

sweet thanks for your input. yea i didnt expect mush more from the vfr fan club, but you have all put it into perspective. ringing out a 400 through the twisties sounds like heaps more fun than trying to control a monster and lossing speed at the same time. you guys could be bike salesmen. im sold and will put a forsale sticker on my cbr very soon i think.

**motorbyclist** · 14th October 2009, 23:53

Thought for the week: if the new bike rego laws go through all our vfr400s are suddenly going to be a whole lot more valuable - and much more expensive to aquire/replace

**koba** · 15th October 2009, 05:53

Originally Posted by motorbyclist

Thought for the week: if the new bike rego laws go through all our vfr400s are suddenly going to be a whole lot more valuable - and much more expensive to aquire/replace

True, and our 100's!!!

**motorbyclist** · 15th October 2009, 13:13

Originally Posted by koba

True, and our 100's!!!

yes, but unfortunately I can't afford to pay for two bikes under the current rego scheme, let alone the the new one!

**Morcs** · 27th October 2009, 15:02

With great pleasure, I announce that I, captain Force V4, have returned!

with another NC35. Not on the road yet. Waiting on all the goodies to arrive

**Rayray401** · 27th October 2009, 15:50

Originally Posted by Morcs

With great pleasure, I announce that I, captain Force V4, have returned!

with another NC35. Not on the road yet. Waiting on all the goodies to arrive

what pipe do u have on there?

**Morcs** · 27th October 2009, 17:07

Originally Posted by Rayray401

what pipe do u have on there?

Its a Vega sports. No idea where it came from, cant find anything on the net, but its sounds awesome and failed a wof.

**Rayray401** · 27th October 2009, 17:56

Originally Posted by Morcs

Its a Vega sports. No idea where it came from, cant find anything on the net, but its sounds awesome and failed a wof.

Ahh i see, well my remus is too big, and i need a half system...need to find the system before i can saw the remus ><

**Theflash** · 28th October 2009, 22:29

It all started with buying the NC21 off trademe for $300.
Was rotting on the guys back yard. no fairings on bike.
Stripped rear frame, rust killed and painted.
Welded and bogged tank, new tyre, fixed petrol tap, bought fairing set + moulds for $200 TM again (for NC24, anyone want the under/split seat fairing?) new front tyre, new rear disc, plus a lot more work. But I have a problem with it revving up, bogs out at around 6K, farting...., there is a hose that was disconnected (mabye) on the carb, in the manual it calles it a "bent pipe" can someone tell me where it connects to? I think that may be the problem.
also after a sprocket kit and chain.
PS: If someones in AK, I would like to come see one to figure out where the "around engine" fairings mounts go. and mabye figure out if a vaccum hose is missing/ off
e-mail me theflash@vodafone.co.nz

Cheers
Gordon.
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**PirateJafa** · 28th October 2009, 22:32

Is it the vacuum line?

On my NC30's, there is a vacuum line running from there to the fuel tap. Runs quite rough without it on there.

**fizzafulla** · 28th October 2009, 23:27

ah why did I sell my nc30. Memories.

**koba** · 29th October 2009, 06:03

Originally Posted by Theflash

It all started with buying the NC21 off trademe for $300.
Was rotting on the guys back yard. no fairings on bike.
Stripped rear frame, rust killed and painted.
Welded and bogged tank, new tyre, fixed petrol tap, bought fairing set + moulds for $200 TM again (for NC24, anyone want the under/split seat fairing?) new front tyre, new rear disc, plus a lot more work. But I have a problem with it revving up, bogs out at around 6K, farting...., there is a hose that was disconnected (mabye) on the carb, in the manual it calles it a "bent pipe" can someone tell me where it connects to? I think that may be the problem.
also after a sprocket kit and chain.
PS: If someones in AK, I would like to come see one to figure out where the "around engine" fairings mounts go. and mabye figure out if a vaccum hose is missing/ off
e-mail me theflash@vodafone.co.nz

Cheers
Gordon.
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/im...ilies/wink.gif

Pull the fuel tap apart carefully and inspect the diaphgams in it, The may be fooked if its been sitting around for a long time.

From memory the fuel tap's the only bit that has a vacuum take off.
Make sure the little screws that allow vaccum readings from the intakes are all done up and sealed.
I will have a looksie when I next have my carbs off, I have to drop my needles by a bit but thats low on my list right now.