SEBSPEED Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Do this: Always kinda liked that one. :wheel: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEBSPEED Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 (those are Ninja 636 forks on that bike, but I don't know anything about the install) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baileyrock Posted March 31, 2009 Author Share Posted March 31, 2009 Good idea BR! I have seen several mentions about the Ebay VFR fairing packages which look awesome and on the track, you'll look like you have full sponsorship. I have had this picture as a screen saver from time to time so this may give you some ideas. Good luck, JD 6a00e3981df7fc883300e54f345a3b8834-800wi.jpg Wow, That's a beauty! Would love to build something like that, but my budget is closer to this: :lurk: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer magicman Posted March 31, 2009 Member Contributer Share Posted March 31, 2009 I'd say build a naked bike first, then skin it if you have to (or can afford it). I was also wondering about the side rads with no ducting... Would they still be very efficient? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer CornerCarver Posted March 31, 2009 Member Contributer Share Posted March 31, 2009 How about some RC-51 plastic? http://www.airtech-streamlining.com/hondaz...000rc510004.htm you may have to fab some brackets to re-orient yuor rads but they at least they would be inside body work designed for side moutned rads. and pay no attention to the top pic on that link, has absolutely nothing to do with any track days I have participated in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer dude Posted March 31, 2009 Member Contributer Share Posted March 31, 2009 Well Kev if your going for lightest possible naked is the way to go. The bike NOT you :lurk: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baileyrock Posted March 31, 2009 Author Share Posted March 31, 2009 How about some RC-51 plastic? http://www.airtech-streamlining.com/hondaz...000rc510004.htm Screw airtech and their $900 bodywork! :cool: Unless that stuff repairs and re-paints itself, it isn't worth a hoot at those prices! See post #16. :lurk: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer CornerCarver Posted March 31, 2009 Member Contributer Share Posted March 31, 2009 that ebay link didnt work for me the first time...looks good. i would go that direction if you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechdziner714 Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Seb, Are there details on that bike? specifically the sub frame & seat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auspanglish Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 (edited) I say part that thing out and buy an old 929 or 954 in decent nick... but then again, I did rebuild my '03, for 1500 smackeroonies, all stock except for a K&N air filter...and will be going to the following track on it on May 3rd... CLICK ME Edited March 31, 2009 by Auspañol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEBSPEED Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Seb,Are there details on that bike? specifically the sub frame & seat As far as I know, the guy used the VTEC subframe and seat. He just chopped them up a little to make'em look different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer VF1000R Posted March 31, 2009 Member Contributer Share Posted March 31, 2009 Do this: Always kinda liked that one. :blush: I know the guy who built that one. Dirk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baileyrock Posted March 31, 2009 Author Share Posted March 31, 2009 Do this:Always kinda liked that one. :blush: I know the guy who built that one. Dirk I realize it is a 6th gen now that I look at it! :blush: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer KevCarver Posted March 31, 2009 Member Contributer Share Posted March 31, 2009 BR, I'll take a look at the bodywork maybe Thursday. I wanted to try the 636 front end on my 5th Gen. Still might one of these days. I do have some parts to try it, but they're bent a little;) Mainly wondering if the RC steering stem will fit into the 636 bottom clamps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Phantom Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 If anyone has the 636 triples - see if they'll bolt straight into the VFR steeringhead... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer KevCarver Posted April 1, 2009 Member Contributer Share Posted April 1, 2009 They don't fit the Fifth Gen. In the US we had two versions of 636. I think I tried both and forget exactly which did what in the Fifth Gen neck. I want to say both were too thick as far as diameter and Second Gen was too short. I couldn't find a RC steering stem that was affordable to see if the RC stem would press fit into the 636 clamps. Of course with the new Big Piston Forks on the new ZX-6R, perhaps finding some of those would be fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turtlecreek Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Still no thoughts from anyone whether it should be of conventional full fairing tuck type configuration or an semi naked upright? :blush: Go with something different and ride it naked. +1 :cool: the bike or BR? :biggrin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baileyrock Posted April 1, 2009 Author Share Posted April 1, 2009 If anyone has the 636 triples - see if they'll bolt straight into the VFR steeringhead... I'm still working on it, but it looks like the 07 GSXR trees might bolt right up to the Vtec steering head! :biggrin: Stem is actually longer than the VFR, but the bearing spacing seems almost identical and the lower bearing seems to be the same size too! I think finding a top bearing with the right ID/OD is the only drawback I see so far(other than offset 38 vs 30mm on GSXR) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer KevCarver Posted April 1, 2009 Member Contributer Share Posted April 1, 2009 Are the 5th and 6th Gens close enough to get anything useful from me fitting my RC51 bodywork to it? I'm guessing the rads are the main concern and are close enough to make it worth trying. Maybe you could get the intake snorkel from a F3 and route up some ducting for the airbox from the RC51 front intake? Not really ram air, but some cooler air under the tank for the airbox to pick up. Since you got the parts, go ahead and start bolting stuff up! See what the Gixxer front end looks like in there! :biggrin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baileyrock Posted April 1, 2009 Author Share Posted April 1, 2009 Are the 5th and 6th Gens close enough to get anything useful from me fitting my RC51 bodywork to it? I'm guessing the rads are the main concern and are close enough to make it worth trying. Maybe you could get the intake snorkel from a F3 and route up some ducting for the airbox from the RC51 front intake? Not really ram air, but some cooler air under the tank for the airbox to pick up.Since you got the parts, go ahead and start bolting stuff up! See what the Gixxer front end looks like in there! :biggrin: Yes, the 5th & 6th are very close for this purpose, do it! I may mod a fuel tank enough to get a ram air tube or two to the airbox, this could be a fun project all by itself. :cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer KevCarver Posted April 2, 2009 Member Contributer Share Posted April 2, 2009 On my fifth gen the rads are lower, they are more steeply angled downward, and shorter top to bottom. The RC rads are more square, nearly horizontal, and taller. Cockpit area is pretty ok with the RC glass but doesn't quite match the lines of the VFR fairing stay. The side venting doesn't line up well with the rads becuase of the above issues. The lower is more than an inch away from meeting the sides and covers much of the rads. I'd say you'd be better off finding broken crap online and fixing what you need. Either that or nekkid with maybe a little flyscreen type wind deflector. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baileyrock Posted April 2, 2009 Author Share Posted April 2, 2009 On my fifth gen the rads are lower, they are more steeply angled downward, and shorter top to bottom. The RC rads are more square, nearly horizontal, and taller. Cockpit area is pretty ok with the RC glass but doesn't quite match the lines of the VFR fairing stay. The side venting doesn't line up well with the rads becuase of the above issues. The lower is more than an inch away from meeting the sides and covers much of the rads. I'd say you'd be better off finding broken crap online and fixing what you need. Either that or nekkid with maybe a little flyscreen type wind deflector. Thanks Kev, I have no problem making up new mount locations to make it work and the upper may need to ride lower anyway for clip-on room. Hell F4i track bodywork might work, just have to line on up and see if the side ducting is anywhere close to the rads! :biggrin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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