Otaylor38 Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 Hey everybody (: I keep seeing this design wheel on the viffer. I really like it and think it looks soo much better than the stock 5 spoke. Whats it off? Are they easy to get hold of? Cheers! Ps. The picks off a vfr facebook page. Nice eh? (: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer mello dude Posted December 2, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted December 2, 2014 Its off a 3rd gen - 1990 - 1993. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer festertruck Posted December 2, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted December 2, 2014 That's a 3rd gen 8 spoke off a 90-93 vfr. Can be found used, but often command a hefty price. I got mine off of eBay a while back for around $250 and I think I got luckier than some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otaylor38 Posted December 2, 2014 Author Share Posted December 2, 2014 Cheers guys! Thats as old as me that wheel! Haha. I take it its a direct fit? The nuts are all the right distance? I really want one. Can only seem to find a vfr400 wheel, which looks a completely different fitment and i assume is a different (narrower?) wheel? No shortage of front wheels, no backs though :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer 2FAST4U Posted December 2, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted December 2, 2014 It's a direct bolt-on. The lug pattern, offset, etc. is the same as a stock 6th gen. ('02-'09) wheel. Keep in mind you'll probably want to get it powder coated (get he wheel checked out first, though). A few years ago this guy took an 8-spoke wheel to the powder coater only to find out (when he had new tire put on) that the wheel wasn't straight and couldn't be fixed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otaylor38 Posted December 2, 2014 Author Share Posted December 2, 2014 It's a direct bolt-on. The lug pattern, offset, etc. is the same as a stock 6th gen. ('02-'09) wheel. Keep in mind you'll probably want to get it powder coated (get he wheel checked out first, though). A few years ago this guy took an 8-spoke wheel to the powder coater only to find out (when he had new tire put on) that the wheel wasn't straight and couldn't be fixed. Cheers for the heads up I wouldnt be too happy if that happened. Poor guy! I've set a notification on ebay to tell me when at 'vfr wheel' is listed. So fingers crossed, one day... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer deltaboxii Posted December 2, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted December 2, 2014 I would check Craigslist often as well. Do a "search all of craigslist" and you can search CL ads easily. I found one last week for $120. It will need to be powdercoated but it was straight and cheap. Sometimes you get lucky. Look for salvage VFRs of that year, sometimes people are parting them out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Duc2V4 Posted December 3, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted December 3, 2014 I would check Craigslist often as well. Do a "search all of craigslist" and you can search CL ads easily. I found one last week for $120. It will need to be powdercoated but it was straight and cheap. Sometimes you get lucky. Look for salvage VFRs of that year, sometimes people are parting them out. I'd say that you got lucky! Nice find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Phantom Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 I really want one. Can only seem to find a vfr400 wheel, which looks a completely different fitment and i assume is a different (narrower?) wheel? No shortage of front wheels, no backs though :( Yep the VFR400 wheel is a single nut fitment (like Ducs and Triumphs) and is only 4.5" wide. Your VFRs current rear rim is 5.5" wide, so is the 8-spoker. Good luck with your search! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Cogswell Posted December 3, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted December 3, 2014 There was one in the classifieds within the past month that ended up on ebay. It went for $400. Some are really nice like this one was, but others are sometimes in rough shape. Ask questions or for more photos if you're unsure about condition. Good luck with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otaylor38 Posted December 3, 2014 Author Share Posted December 3, 2014 Cheers! Well im in the UK, which probably knocks my chances down of finding one a lot more. Dont really want to be paying the shipping from America. Thatd cost me a fortune id imagine. Will just have to keep lookin about I'm not fussed about the paint condition, like you say, id get it refurbished anyway. Got a mate that does that for a living so thats no prob. I'll just have to hope i get lucky i guess ;). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouldergeek2 Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 I wanted to add one to my 2004 VFR. When I was looking, all I could find was $400 minimum. So, I swapped wheels with my 1993, and had the white 8-spoker painted gloss black. I sold my pearl white 1993 with a Gen 6 5-spoker in white. Looked weird, but I got what I wanted for the bike i decided to keep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted December 15, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted December 15, 2014 I wanted to add one to my 2004 VFR. When I was looking, all I could find was $400 minimum. So, I swapped wheels with my 1993, and had the white 8-spoker painted gloss black. I sold my pearl white 1993 with a Gen 6 5-spoker in white. Looked weird, but I got what I wanted for the bike i decided to keep. Picture or it never happened!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auspanglish Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 I paid 80€ for an immaculate White one a year ago (check my avatar)... keep your fingers crossed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Duc2V4 Posted December 15, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted December 15, 2014 Here I thought all VFR owners knew where the 8 Spoke wheel was from, but even yesterday a guy riding a silver 6 Gen asked us if the wheels on our 6 Gens (Mine and Rogue's) was stock. I said yes and no, it is stock but not for our generation but for the 3rd Gens. Then I gave him the bad news...good luck trying to find one, at least for less than $300! Also told him to join the forum and keep an eye on the classified section. We'll see if he does Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duccmann Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Trader Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otaylor38 Posted December 16, 2014 Author Share Posted December 16, 2014 Here I thought all VFR owners knew where the 8 Spoke wheel was from, but even yesterday a guy riding a silver 6 Gen asked us if the wheels on our 6 Gens (Mine and Rogue's) was stock. I said yes and no, it is stock but not for our generation but for the 3rd Gens. Then I gave him the bad news...good luck trying to find one, at least for less than $300! Also told him to join the forum and keep an eye on the classified section. We'll see if he does I've not had the viffer long, so thats my excuse ;) haha. Im still learning :). Noo dont tell him that. Dont want him buying em haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Duc2V4 Posted December 16, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted December 16, 2014 Here I thought all VFR owners knew where the 8 Spoke wheel was from, but even yesterday a guy riding a silver 6 Gen asked us if the wheels on our 6 Gens (Mine and Rogue's) was stock. I said yes and no, it is stock but not for our generation but for the 3rd Gens. Then I gave him the bad news...good luck trying to find one, at least for less than $300! Also told him to join the forum and keep an eye on the classified section. We'll see if he does I've not had the viffer long, so thats my excuse ;) haha. Im still learning :). Noo dont tell him that. Dont want him buying em haha. To be honest, the look on his face said it all, he was out once I said the cost and difficulty in obtaining one! Whether he joins up or not, we'll see. Trader And Duccmann, the word is "traitor" but see above comment. You have no worries. Still keeping an eye out for you bro! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duccmann Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 This spell correct is really getting old, thats what I typed....just screwing with ya...thanks D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rc4six Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 My "RC46" with a modified 3rd gen wheel fitted with RC30 center lock hardware, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer deltaboxii Posted January 2, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted January 2, 2015 My "RC46" with a modified 3rd gen wheel fitted with RC30 center lock hardware, Good looking 6th gen! If thats your Hawk GT I have seen it on the Hawk forum and for sale on CL. Also gorgeous. My Hawk is jealous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rc4six Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 That's me. I had both for sale at one point. The Hawk is a show bike/garage queen (also with a center-lock modified 3rd gen VFR rear wheel). I can't get myself to sell the VFR. It's such a great all around bike. My ride today confirmed it once again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otaylor38 Posted January 2, 2015 Author Share Posted January 2, 2015 Both brilliantly looking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFR4Lee Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 It appears you can still get a brand new one. Any color you like, as long as it's white. For about $600! http://www.servicehonda.com/parts/lookup#/Honda/VFR750F_AC_%2893%29_MOTORCYCLE%2c_JPN%2c_VIN%23_JH2RC361-PM300001_TO_JH2RC361-PM300217/REAR_WHEEL_90-93/VFR750F-93-JPN-AC/2Y14MT4LMT44F1400C And the whole bike is worth how much? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer gll429 Posted January 5, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted January 5, 2015 It appears you can still get a brand new one. Any color you like, as long as it's white. For about $600! And the whole bike is worth how much? the joy its brings can not be calculated!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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