SEBSPEED Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 This guy got under 400lb, someone may have the link to his build thread. Am I mistaken, or are we teasing someone to finish their project. You are mistaken. vfroem finished his project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer apexandy Posted December 13, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted December 13, 2013 I did a 525 chain conversion & 1 tooth smaller front sprocket. 520 is fine for solo use, but takes a beating on alloy rear sprockets with 2 up or long haul use. Not sure if you are saying you can only get 520 sprockets in aluminum, but I got a steel 520 rear sprocket for mine. Best I have measured my 4th gen lost 71lbs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer paladinreed Posted December 13, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted December 13, 2013 I did a 525 chain conversion & 1 tooth smaller front sprocket. 520 is fine for solo use, but takes a beating on alloy rear sprockets with 2 up or long haul use. Not sure if you are saying you can only get 520 sprockets in aluminum, but I got a steel 520 rear sprocket for mine. Best I have measured my 4th gen lost 71lbs That's pretty impressive. Im hoping to lost somewhere around that amount although I think the 848/1098 tail stuff is heavier than I imagined. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer vfrcapn Posted December 14, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted December 14, 2013 You are mistaken. vfroem finished his project. Youtube link: http://www.youtube.com/user/vfroem Website, in Dutch: http://zeshonderd.nl/public_html/ Did we loose his build thread? I never saw the finished bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer gig Posted December 14, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted December 14, 2013 Full system, pair valve removal, rear pegs and center-stand removal easily reattached as needed, light battery, 520 conversion = 40lbs, 1/4 tank of gas when able, w/ suspension upgrades and custom mapped power commander = handling and HP. Would delink and subframe if significant savings, rims if not the price of a used 5th gen would be nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Member Contributer BusyLittleShop Posted December 14, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted December 14, 2013 If you wish to enjoy a light weight sport touring VFR you're going to have go it alone because sport touring riders don't complain loud enough about weight gains for Honda to reverse the weight gain trend you see in today's market... its a crying shame too because a lighter motorcycle will generally perform better due to a superior power to weight ratio and because, all else being equal, a lighter motorcycle will generally handle better than a heavier one. In high-performance motorcycles, lighter weight is associated with advanced technology, good design, and more expensive and exotic materials, while a motorcycle whose weight is greater than expected can be perceived as lacking these good qualities. I've removed 33 pounds on Mr.RC45 since 98 with about 25K in tasty items such magnesium wheels, titanium exhaust, CMC rotors, magnesium triple clamps, Carbon Fiber fairings, Shorai battery, etc etc etc.... 1 BLS magnesium Triple Clamps with 35mm offset... $1,200 2 Ohlins FG310 Superbike Forks... $1,500 3 BLS tank bag platform... $50 4 Ferodo Ceramic Matrix Composite Front Disc... $2,300 5 Brembo billet radial Front Calipers... $1,500 6 BLS Magnesium radial caliper mounts... $1,000 7 Marchesini Magnesium 3.5x17 Front Rim that was owned by Wayne Rainey when he sponsored Jimmy Felice YZ250R... $500 8 BLS 7075 T6 aluminum Front Axle... $350 9 BLS 7075 T6 Bar Risers... $450 10 Brembo radial Front Brake master cylinder $275 11 Brembo billet radial clutch master cylinder $375 12 Lockhart Phillips Quick Throttle Delrin throttle barrel $150 13 Taper Steering Head Bearings... Koyo 39207JR-2 15.75 ea 14 Lockhart Turn Signals... $50 15 QB Carbon Front fender...$150 16 BLS K&N Air Cleaner... $60 17 BLS modifed LED Tail lights... $150 18 BLS Carbon Fiber Mirror covers... $100 19 Zero Gravity Dubble Bubble Wind Screen... $150 20 BLS Aluminum tank bracket... $100 21 BLS T47 Temper Foam Seat and black canvas cover... $85 22 BLS Ball bearing Rear Sets with Mil Spec rod ends... $550 23 Ohlins Rear Shock... $680 24 BLS 7075 T6 aluminum Ride height adjusted with nut... $150 25 BLS 4130 chromoly NL5 Rear Axle Mod with nut... $500 26 BLS 7075 T6 aluminum kick stand...$500 27 BLS modified steel 525 ZX7R sprocket... $250 28 BLS Carbon Fiber Exhaust Can... $350 29 BLS 7075 T6 aluminum end cap with 90 dba stamp... $250 30 3 spoke Marchesini magnesium 6x17 Rear Rim from Freddie Spencer's RC30...$600 31 QB Carbon Fiber Tail Cowl with BLS access panel... $450 32 Titanium exhaust hand crafted out of Akrapovic parts by Rob Lindeman (RC45 owner)...$2,500 33 BLS Billet aluminum rear caliper mount... $500 34 Brembo billet 4 pot Gp rear caliper... $500 35 Speigler billet rear master cylinder... $350 36 HRC swingarm upgrade with BLS home made machine parts... $5000 37 Speedcell 1 lb 6 oz battery replaced 7 lb stock battery $250 38 QB Carbon all carbon fiber fairings $1,200 39 Sicom Ceramic Matrix Composite disc only weights 7oz... $500 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikesmini080877 Posted December 14, 2013 Author Share Posted December 14, 2013 That is officially the best rc45 I've ever seen. I think I wet my pants looking at the pics. If you can afford it then I say why not. Nothing exceeds like excess and I want it but would have to sell the house, wife and child to get it I think. Awesome bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veefer800Canuck Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 He doesn't just work on it all the time either, he rides the crap out of it, street and track, and occasionally even tests it's ability to lay down. Don't believe him on the swingarm cost though. He poached that thing off Ebay without the seller being aware of what it was. Thought it was just an ordinary VFR swingarm, not the real HRC team race piece that it was. Excellent find Larry. I'd have hit the "Buy It Now" button just as fast as you did, if I had an RC45. LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Mohawk Posted December 14, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted December 14, 2013 Larry, I love your work ;) Now if only I had a workshop like yours & pockets as deep ;) Keep up the good work on Mr RC45. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Switchblade Posted December 14, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted December 14, 2013 And how much does Larry weight ? And does he have all his fingers and toes ? This guy cheats . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer MBrane Posted December 14, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted December 14, 2013 Wheels are probably the biggest expense, but they will make the most difference in how the bike feels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer MaxSwell Posted December 14, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted December 14, 2013 Wow Larry! What a fabulous assortment of bits and pieces. Easily the coolest mc I've ever (not) seen. Now if we could just convince you to bring it to T-Mac I could remove the "(not)" from the previous statement. Perhaps I could see it if you brought it to Hog Tie this year. You are a master craftsman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer BusyLittleShop Posted December 16, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted December 16, 2013 And how much does Larry weight ? And does he have all his fingers and toes ? This guy cheats . 175 but I'd shave my legs if I thought it would lighten Mr.RC45's burden... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmythecop Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 wait a sec......... 600 bones for Freddie Spencer's magnesium rear wheel, but only 500 US Dollars for an ally kickstand? please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Cogswell Posted December 16, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted December 16, 2013 If I parked that bike overnight anyplace, it would only be with an armed guard and a Rottweiler standing next to it. That is absolutely beautiful work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veefer800Canuck Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 wait a sec......... 600 bones for Freddie Spencer's magnesium rear wheel, but only 500 US Dollars for an ally kickstand? please. I think Larry is including his time/effort to carve the sidestand out of a solid block. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer BusyLittleShop Posted December 16, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted December 16, 2013 If I parked that bike overnight anyplace, it would only be with an armed guard and a Rottweiler standing next to it. That is absolutely beautiful work. Thou Shat Not leave Me Bike unattended... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer BusyLittleShop Posted December 16, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted December 16, 2013 wait a sec......... 600 bones for Freddie Spencer's magnesium rear wheel, but only 500 US Dollars for an ally kickstand? please. Lucky for me I've only had one taker for my $500 hand machined ally kickstand... he is a retired USAF machinist who understood the time and effort... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer YoshiHNS Posted December 16, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted December 16, 2013 One piece kickstand? If so, I could see $500, but then I don't see why you wouldn't weld the foot on and save some annoying setups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Switchblade Posted December 16, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted December 16, 2013 And how much does Larry weight ? And does he have all his fingers and toes ? This guy cheats . 175 but I'd shave my legs if I thought it would lighten Mr.RC45's burden... Laughed my a$$ off !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CandyRedRC46 Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 I did a 525 chain conversion & 1 tooth smaller front sprocket. 520 is fine for solo use, but takes a beating on alloy rear sprockets with 2 up or long haul use. I'm sure you'll post up the R1 front end job, you will be amazed at the extra braking you were missing ;) yeah the R1 front end swap is awesome. plus there is about 10 pounds of extra brake delink shit you get to pull off of the bike!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer mello dude Posted December 17, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted December 17, 2013 ^^^^ Nice job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CandyRedRC46 Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 i still need to dial in the suspension settings, get the clipons positioned better and decide what to do about the coloring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikesmini080877 Posted December 17, 2013 Author Share Posted December 17, 2013 Good job, fixing what honda should have done in the first place. I'm looking forward to my brake delink and upgrade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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