lovevfr Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Hi all, I have been a long time lurker and i can't recall if i have ever posted. I'm way down under in Melbourne Australia and I'm keen to swap my 3rd gen vfr750's front forks to a vtr1000. I am doing this to get better braking and will upgrade the inner components to get better suspension performance. if i can do this i will swap my rear shock. I have started searching for second hand forks without muck luck. Can anyone recommend an American wrecker (it's what we call it) who may send to Australia? Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovevfr Posted January 29, 2017 Author Share Posted January 29, 2017 oops just realised my bike is a 4th gen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted January 29, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted January 29, 2017 Check the classifieds for your Firestorm fork (or 4th Gen for that matter) internals to be upgraded... I once fitted CBR600 forks (it had rebound valves) but can't say I noticed much, so if the Firestorm allows better brake calipers, then that may be worth the hassle. I always felt my 4th gen brakes were adequate..... that is until I used the brakes on my SP2...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted January 29, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted January 29, 2017 Found some on a Dutch site that has "breakers" https://www.motorparts-online.com/en/honda/vtr-1000-f/1997-2006/front-pipes/201236094 https://www.motorparts-online.com/en/honda/vtr-1000-f/1997-2006/front-pipes-complete/201115366 Shipping might be silly expensive to ship them assembled..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted January 29, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted January 29, 2017 Or Dutch "Ebay" This is the asking price, one can always offer less http://www.marktplaats.nl/a/motoren/onderdelen-honda/m1131328269-voorvork-kroonplaat-clip-ons-vtr1000f-firestorm.html?c=8c285449651fa109c354bbabe740c1b&previousPage=lr&pos=1 Shipping; max size using Dutch postal is 100x50x50cm If the seller will drain the oil and take the springs out (so the lot "collapses") abd put them separate it might just fit Rates are W/o tracking with tracking Registered and insured up to 500 euro Registered and insured up to 5,500 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keef Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Hills wreckers in Sydney has a set for $600. (02) 9674 3844. might be able to talk David down a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovevfr Posted February 19, 2017 Author Share Posted February 19, 2017 thanks for the help fellows. Only just realised there were replies. I found a pair with callipers, master cylinder and fender for $700aus delivered. My winter project is set. Can't wait to have better brakes and suspension. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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