VFR owners' thread, for VFRPS members and prospective members

[ecko_nzed]

Edit: Just having a bit more of a play with it, it seems to ignore the side-stand cut off switch. There was a box in the software that said 'inputs for neutral side and stand' but checking it just made the bike never start, no matter what clutch/shifter/side stand position it was in... Anyone else using one of these and trying to keep the cut-out?

I've just brought one for my RVF, once it's back together I'll let you know about the side stand cut out.

[HenryDorsetCase]

I am gathering bits for my VFR rolling chassis. It will need a new engine. I had a brilliant idea of using a new Bonneville motor in it for shits and giggles. Except the new Bonnies have the output sprocket on the right, eht VFR motor has it on the left. Short of turning the swingarm upside down (MAJOR hassle $$$ and time and engineering) I am thinking of other motor options.

My favourite one was an RD500 motor but the exhaust plumbing in particular is daunting, and again BIG $$. I could always pick up another motor for not much money, but the idea of MOAR power is intriguing. I have searched but I wonder if anyone has shoehorned a VFR750 motor into one of these frames?

ideas/suggestions anyone?

[sil3nt]

750 works

http://www.400greybike.com/forum/vie...p?f=22&t=18988


Could get a 450cc big bore kit if you find an NC30 engine.

[crazy man]

I am gathering bits for my VFR rolling chassis. It will need a new engine. I had a brilliant idea of using a new Bonneville motor in it for shits and giggles. Except the new Bonnies have the output sprocket on the right, eht VFR motor has it on the left. Short of turning the swingarm upside down (MAJOR hassle $$$ and time and engineering) I am thinking of other motor options.

My favourite one was an RD500 motor but the exhaust plumbing in particular is daunting, and again BIG $$. I could always pick up another motor for not much money, but the idea of MOAR power is intriguing. I have searched but I wonder if anyone has shoehorned a VFR750 motor into one of these frames?

ideas/suggestions anyone?

l spoke to a guy a month or 2 back saying hes putting a sv650 motor into one for a f3 bike. if it fits prombly not a bad bike

[HenryDorsetCase]

Theres an RC-51 SP2 motor on tardme for $3600 which has potential. issues would likely be front wheel clearance and snapping the frame in half like a twiglet the first time it was opened up. That 89 hp NC30 sounds like fun though, right? (with the 750 motor).

Its all bullshit at present really but I do have to do something with this roller (plus it has rego on hold......)

[DrunkenMistake]

l spoke to a guy a month or 2 back saying hes putting a sv650 motor into one for a f3 bike. if it fits prombly not a bad bike

Should be able to shoehorn a twin without much hassle, and the plumbing would be easy to sort out

[sil3nt]

Theres an RC-51 SP2 motor on tardme for $3600 which has potential. issues would likely be front wheel clearance and snapping the frame in half like a twiglet the first time it was opened up. That 89 hp NC30 sounds like fun though, right? (with the 750 motor).

Its all bullshit at present really but I do have to do something with this roller (plus it has rego on hold......)

If you have the money they got the same hp out of the 450 motor. http://mngforce.typepad.com/nc450vde...11-engine.html

[HenryDorsetCase]

If you have the money they got the same hp out of the 450 motor. http://mngforce.typepad.com/nc450vde...11-engine.html

did you see the "cost to build" at $20000 USD?

gulp.

given you could buy a whole RC30 for that he is well into the tail part of the graph of diminishing returns.....

[gatch]

I am gathering bits for my VFR rolling chassis. It will need a new engine. I had a brilliant idea of using a new Bonneville motor in it for shits and giggles. Except the new Bonnies have the output sprocket on the right, eht VFR motor has it on the left. Short of turning the swingarm upside down (MAJOR hassle $$$ and time and engineering) I am thinking of other motor options.

My favourite one was an RD500 motor but the exhaust plumbing in particular is daunting, and again BIG $$. I could always pick up another motor for not much money, but the idea of MOAR power is intriguing. I have searched but I wonder if anyone has shoehorned a VFR750 motor into one of these frames?

ideas/suggestions anyone?

Any new motor in one of those frames is going to take fairly serious coin. Fabrication, machining and welding etc. Unless you want to be real rude and make steel adapter plates to hold up the motor.

My idea for the motor.. 750 or 900ss vtwin duc. Aircooled 2 valve with big fuck off THUNDEROUS megaphones. It would sound bad as fuck and would certainly turn some heads.

[PirateJafa]

Should be able to shoehorn a twin without much hassle, and the plumbing would be easy to sort out

With a decent bit of trouble (though not insurmountable), I think you will find.

[Scuba_Steve]

For those keeping up with me stumbling through the diag of me viffer.
I've gone through tonight & cleaned/checked for loose connections (no loose ones, all tight, & no broken)
gingin I found that 3rd pickup you mentioned, that too is reading in range.
So far still no spark, but I've depleted my batt so thats now on charge for the night. I'm gonna check the kill switch again thoroughly make sure thats not the prob, but other than that It'll have to wait till Fri before I can continue further (got paintball tomorrow). I'm hoping to at-least diag the problem by end of weekend so I'll report back with either my findings or failure

[HenryDorsetCase]

Any new motor in one of those frames is going to take fairly serious coin. Fabrication, machining and welding etc. Unless you want to be real rude and make steel adapter plates to hold up the motor.

My idea for the motor.. 750 or 900ss vtwin duc. Aircooled 2 valve with big fuck off THUNDEROUS megaphones. It would sound bad as fuck and would certainly turn some heads.

Norton Commando engine maybe?

Dunno, just thinking aloud really. Going to reassemble the rolling chassis soon.

[Icemaestro]

Sure I remembered an article in an old bike mag about someone putting a 750 engine in the nc30...and it being pretty straightforward...they put the 900 engine in the cbr600 all the time...just often have to put some mounting plates off the original front mounts

[HenryDorsetCase]

Sure I remembered an article in an old bike mag about someone putting a 750 engine in the nc30...and it being pretty straightforward...they put the 900 engine in the cbr600 all the time...just often have to put some mounting plates off the original front mounts

to be honest that would be my first preference assuming I go that route. The link above (VFR750 into NC30) was excellent.

[ecko_nzed]

to be honest that would be my first preference assuming I go that route. The link above (VFR750 into NC30) was excellent.

what about a VTR750 firestorm motor, wouldn't have the problem of the RC-51 as I don't think they make that much power, plus there are a few wrecks on trademe?