VFR owners' thread, for VFRPS members and prospective members

**del-solider** · 12th January 2011, 12:59

Originally Posted by ecko_nzed

I usually use either Motomart in Lower Hutt, or Dave Silver Spares. I typically look up the part number I need first though and give them the part number I'm after.

Yer thats what i do now easier just to tell them the part number than for them to try and find it. But yer 90% of the time i get my stuff from Dave silver Spare or from other places overseas waaaaay cheaper!

**vifferman** · 12th January 2011, 19:56

Originally Posted by del-solider

But yer 90% of the time i get my stuff from Dave silver Spare or from other places overseas waaaaay cheaper!

It's not just the 'waaaaay cheaper' bit - it's also waaaay quicker. Did I tell you about the 7 months I waited for some cush rubbers ($85 paid up front)? Finally got some in a few days from Mrka for $29.
And why the fark don't they have common parts -ANY common parts? Farkin' Blue Wing.

When I had the FahrtSturm, they had no brake cylinder seals in stock. WTF?!?!
Come to that, I can't remember when I last bought any Honda part from an UnZud dealer without a sizeable wait. The nearest I've come was when I had the forks overhauled, and Botany Honda had most of the seals, bushes etc in stock - there was only a couple of parts they had to order, and it didn't take too long at all. Pity they're so far from here....
Or mebbe not. If they were closer, I'd go and visit and be tempted to replace the VifFerraRi....

**gatch** · 14th January 2011, 16:30

Originally Posted by HenryDorsetCase

my least favourite job. Ive got two front caliper rebuild kits on the way from David Silver: they were 20 quid each (say $30NZ) But they have them. I couldnt be arsed even asking the Honda shop: you want what? for a what? what is that, a dirt bike? its how old? mate, you're dreeeeeeemin'

LOL

All you get is a blank stare and a shoulder shrug. Then when you leave they go out back to their buddies and go "this dickhead just came in asking for parts for a eMZee300, ZOMFG ROFLMAO" etc etc.

Some real mouth breathers out there man.

**ecko_nzed** · 15th January 2011, 18:13

does anyone know where i can get a peg spanner or socket to loosen the clutch nut on an RVF 400?

It's the same as a VFR 400 and many others I'm sure.

**HenryDorsetCase** · 15th January 2011, 19:42

Originally Posted by ecko_nzed

does anyone know where i can get a peg spanner or socket to loosen the clutch nut on an RVF 400?

It's the same as a VFR 400 and many others I'm sure.

I had a go at making one out of a 22mm socket. Dremel and a bit of faffing about.

After that failed miserably I purchased the Honda one at GREAT EXPENSE.

**koba** · 15th January 2011, 19:53

Originally Posted by ecko_nzed

does anyone know where i can get a peg spanner or socket to loosen the clutch nut on an RVF 400?

It's the same as a VFR 400 and many others I'm sure.

How is it different from an normal socket?

**PirateJafa** · 15th January 2011, 20:39

Originally Posted by ecko_nzed

does anyone know where i can get a peg spanner or socket to loosen the clutch nut on an RVF 400?

It's the same as a VFR 400 and many others I'm sure.

http://tyga-performance.com/site/pro...roducts_id=506

Hopefully by "great expense", HenryDorsetHeadcase means that he bought one for 8.24 USD.

**koba** · 15th January 2011, 20:41

Chain or clutch???

**PirateJafa** · 15th January 2011, 20:50

Originally Posted by koba

Chain or clutch???

Ah, ignore, I'm just going insaner than usual.

**koba** · 15th January 2011, 20:55

Originally Posted by PirateJafa

Ah, ignore, I'm just going insaner than usual.

I sympathise.

**HenryDorsetCase** · 15th January 2011, 20:56

From memory it was $170 or something. I said to the guys "get me this tool" which they did. Stupid me forgot to ask how much first.

I also bought one of those peg spanners but mine came from ebay. And its worth buying the genuine honda sparkplug removal tool because the plugs are such a pig to get at

**jono035** · 15th January 2011, 21:01

Hmmmm, I made myself a socket to fit the castle nuts on the VFR by buying a cheap one from repco of the appropriate size, marking out where I wanted to keep and then using a hacksaw + safe edge file to cut down the recesses.

Worked perfectly, took about half an hour though.

**HenryDorsetCase** · 15th January 2011, 21:02

http://tyga-performance.com/site/pro...roducts_id=935

is the castle nut tool. they're out of stock.

the honda one is the same, but double ended.

heres a pic, and the bag shows the part number.

**koba** · 15th January 2011, 22:08

Originally Posted by HenryDorsetCase

http://tyga-performance.com/site/pro...roducts_id=935

is the castle nut tool. they're out of stock.

the honda one is the same, but double ended.

heres a pic, and the bag shows the part number.

Those?
I used an old screwdriver and hammer on the NSR frame I have, no worries, just had to be a bit careful.
I'd get a bit worried about the potential of fuckup so made a tool. I've never really used it and just used the screwdriver...

has any of this got anything to do with a clutch?

**koba** · 15th January 2011, 22:09

Originally Posted by jono035

Hmmmm, I made myself a socket to fit the castle nuts on the VFR by buying a cheap one from repco of the appropriate size, marking out where I wanted to keep and then using a hacksaw + safe edge file to cut down the recesses.

Worked perfectly, took about half an hour though.

Good Man! so many people shy away from common sense these days...