Coatzin Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 Hello everyone ! First post here apart from the presentation one ! A friend of mine showed me some pictures of a 6th gen red VFR800 with a CBR1000 wheel, like the attached one. I really liked the look it gave to the bike but wondered if there are any compatibility issue. Has someone already tried it? What do you think of it? Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer KevCarver Posted June 1, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted June 1, 2017 Fits exactly as is with no issues. Minor correction: it's a CB1000R rear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getter Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 I've always liked the rear wheel on the cb1000r. That would set it apart from the other VFRs. Is it lighter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer KevCarver Posted June 1, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted June 1, 2017 CB1000R 15 lbs, 10 ozVFR800 5 spoke (1998-2009) 13 lbs, 4.6 ozVFR750 8 spoke ('90-'93? something like that) 12 lbs, 11.8 ozI once had all three wheels and weighed them at my local post office on the same scale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Lorne Posted June 1, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted June 1, 2017 Kel, I'm surprised that the CB1000R rear is so much heavier than the VFR's. Fwiw, your measurements for the 8-spoke and 5th & 6th 5-spoke are close to mine at 12 pounds each, without tires, wheel weights, or valve stems. Of course, I used a bathroom scale so accuracy isn't assured. Btw, my 5th genes front weighed 9 pounds, again sans tire, wheel weights, or valve stem, but including wheel bearings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Switchblade Posted June 1, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted June 1, 2017 35 minutes ago, Lorne said: Kel, I'm surprised that the CB1000R rear is so much heavier than the VFR's. Fwiw, your measurements for the 8-spoke and 5th & 6th 5-spoke are close to mine at 12 pounds each, without tires, wheel weights, or valve stems. Of course, I used a bathroom scale so accuracy isn't assured. Btw, my 5th genes front weighed 9 pounds, again sans tire, wheel weights, or valve stem, but including wheel bearings. I am not surprised I own one . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer RC36Rider Posted June 1, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted June 1, 2017 1 hour ago, KevCarver said: CB1000R 15 lbs, 10 oz So, on top of being uglier than sin, it's also made of lead ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhenley17 Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 My wife saw the CB1000 when I went to pick up the VFR and wanted me to get it. Other than just wanting something completely different from the 599, that rear wheel just wasn't happening for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer RC36Rider Posted June 1, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted June 1, 2017 9 minutes ago, jhenley17 said: [...] that rear wheel just wasn't happening for me. Good man ! It looks like a great ride but it has a bland IL4 and the wheels are really overstyled and podgy, IMO. Now, where's that VFR1000 again, Mr. Honda ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer VFROZ Posted June 2, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted June 2, 2017 11 hours ago, RC36Rider said: So, on top of being uglier than sin, it's also made of lead ? Hear, hear. Another way to stand out would be to install ape hangers and foot boards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coatzin Posted June 2, 2017 Author Share Posted June 2, 2017 1 hour ago, VFROZ said: Hear, hear. Another way to stand out would be to install ape hangers and foot boards Hey hey don't give me too many ideas, I may use them 15 hours ago, KevCarver said: Fits exactly as is with no issues. Minor correction: it's a CB1000R rear. Thx for the info !! I think I will keep an eye out for used one on auction sites since I really like the design. BTW, do you know if the front wheel fits as well? might as well get both Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhenley17 Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 Good man ! It looks like a great ride but it has a bland IL4 and the wheels are really overstyled and podgy, IMO. Now, where's that VFR1000 again, Mr. Honda ? I4s are a lot of fun without such a linear powerband and stratospheric redlines, but the V4 and that sexy rear wheel were calling me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer KevCarver Posted June 4, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted June 4, 2017 On 6/2/2017 at 5:47 AM, Coatzin said: BTW, do you know if the front wheel fits as well? might as well get both Nope, not as stock. I was trying to get some numbers but no one had any info at the time. Eventually other stuff happened and I gave up and sold my CB1000R rear wheel. At one time they were really affordable new from Honda. That's how I got mine. Prices came up a bit now, but I think they are still less than VFR rear wheels new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coatzin Posted June 5, 2017 Author Share Posted June 5, 2017 On 4/6/2017 at 2:17 AM, KevCarver said: Nope, not as stock. I was trying to get some numbers but no one had any info at the time. Eventually other stuff happened and I gave up and sold my CB1000R rear wheel. At one time they were really affordable new from Honda. That's how I got mine. Prices came up a bit now, but I think they are still less than VFR rear wheels new. Ok, thx for the info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChefDav Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 Just seen this http://www.hondacb1000r.com/forums/modification/3965-swapping-rear-wheel-interchangeable-vfr-2.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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