RF 900 vs RF 900 R - difference?

[nzspokes]

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So the 190mph/300kph one is the one to get?

Any common problems to look for above the normal condition thing?

[Akzle]

the R is the seaman edition,
the RR is the pirate edition.

Your welcome.

[Drew]

Thread dredge...

So the 190mph/300kph one is the one to get?

Any common problems to look for above the normal condition thing?

They have a bad habit of wearing the drive dogs on second gear.

One that's had good chain upkeep won't do it normally.

Fairly big job to fix. Cases need split, and I had my dogs spark eroded instead of ground. Grinding will effect hardening.

So on a test ride, be very aware of how the shift into second feels. If it jumps out at all it needs fixed. I charge $400 for the spanner work, plus the $200ish for spark erosion.

[nzspokes]

They have a bad habit of wearing the drive dogs on second gear.

One that's had good chain upkeep won't do it normally.

Fairly big job to fix. Cases need split, and I had my dogs spark eroded instead of ground. Grinding will effect hardening.

So on a test ride, be very aware of how the shift into second feels. If it jumps out at all it needs fixed. I charge $400 for the spanner work, plus the $200ish for spark erosion.

But there ok apart from that? I believe you have punted one along a bit.....

[Drew]

But there ok apart from that? I believe you have punted one along a bit.....

Yip, I haven't heard a recurring problem from anyone on any other issue. The gearbox problem is not overly common, but it's heard of enough to be worth note.

I raced it in formula 1 at a Vic club round once. Was entertaining to watch I'm told. Had 92,000k's on the clock at the time, and the suspension reflected as much.

[fridayflash]

cheap fun roadbike, i found mine uncomfortable as im a bit lanky, in my case f1 engineering lower rear sets wouldve helped a lot..you lookin at buying one?

[nzspokes]

cheap fun roadbike, i found mine uncomfortable as im a bit lanky, in my case f1 engineering lower rear sets wouldve helped a lot..you lookin at buying one?

Thinking about it if the right offer comes along for my bike.

[fridayflash]

you sellin the hornet? gotta say the rf was a likeable bike and my only gripe was the comfort which is often a personal setups issue

[FROSTY:Me]

Ive owned a few RF's. The "best" one had the correct tyre size rear (170) was geared down 2 teeth on the rear and had a set of F1 engineering handlebars that raised the bars 20-25mm

[fridayflash]

im with you on the 170 rear, i replaced my worn 180 with the specified 170 and the bike was more lively in its handling/steering

[nzspokes]

you sellin the hornet? gotta say the rf was a likeable bike and my only gripe was the comfort which is often a personal setups issue

Set up is something I can muck about with.

[Drew]

Ive owned a few RF's. The "best" one had the correct tyre size rear (170) was geared down 2 teeth on the rear and had a set of F1 engineering handlebars that raised the bars 20-25mm

Interesting. Mine is fitted with a 190/55 on the rear, and a Gixxer thou shock to lift it even further.

Now it turns and handles MINT.

[nzspokes]

Interesting. Mine is fitted with a 190/55 on the rear, and a Gixxer thou shock to lift it even further.

Now it turns and handles MINT.

Have read a Busa shock fits to. Thats what my Bandit had.

[FROSTY:Me]

Interesting. Mine is fitted with a 190/55 on the rear, and a Gixxer thou shock to lift it even further.

Now it turns and handles MINT.

so did you lift the rear and drop the front? I always found with a big rear tyre they were a pig to get to turn

[Drew]

so did you lift the rear and drop the front? I always found with a big rear tyre they were a pig to get to turn

Geometrically speaking, both of those things have the same effect. Reducing the steering angle and making it turn faster.

Anyhoo, I found the cornering clearance was the biggest gain from putting the wider hoop on the back. The raised rear ride height from the shock was where the steering got quick.