jeremyr62 29 Report post Posted March 7, 2017 My 86 VF500 is converted to 17 inch wheels. I will admit yours looks a lot better on the 16/18 inch wheels. With the 17 inch wheels you do get a better choice of rubber but on the whole, I think the OE wheels and tyres you can get are fine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keny 201 Report post Posted March 7, 2017 Good the old girl got some turn! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dutchy 2725 Report post Posted March 9, 2017 Ok, dual headlights on redslut didnot prevent the Lithuanian driver from not seeing me, but nothing ventured nothing gained... OEM is 1 headlight mirror "normal" and 1 shaped "hi-beam", both use regular H7. Connected the hibeam through a control unit that allows me to adjust the strength down so it matches the normal beam/stops ongoing traffic from getting annoyed. Full power Hi beam/flash function remains. And yes, there are different light bulbs (one yellowish) in the "running lights".. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dutchy 2725 Report post Posted March 10, 2017 "The creation of Adam SP2" By Michelangelo.. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain 80s 147 Report post Posted March 11, 2017 On 3/6/2017 at 9:31 AM, Dutchy said: It was so nice to ride her again... You fuckers and your F2s. Fuckin Honda. Looking good! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dutchy 2725 Report post Posted March 11, 2017 Come over to the Netherlands and I will let you ride her.... :-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain 80s 147 Report post Posted March 11, 2017 Oh, I know how they ride. Am I coming home with your fairings and gauges? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheDutchy 38 Report post Posted March 11, 2017 Barely 12V at idle ??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dutchy 2725 Report post Posted March 11, 2017 Must be the angle of the camera, will check tomorrow! Continued replacing some of the (visible) grotty nuts and bolts on the SP (the VF's sprocket nuts are due too...) New slider pins are on their way, they are a bit marred from the pads.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dutchy 2725 Report post Posted March 15, 2017 Sacrilege??? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sweeper 763 Report post Posted March 15, 2017 What, no top case? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeremyr62 29 Report post Posted March 15, 2017 Us oldsters need somewhere to carry the defibrillator..... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dutchy 2725 Report post Posted March 15, 2017 2 hours ago, Sweeper said: What, no top case? Patience grasshopper, patience... :-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dutchy 2725 Report post Posted March 18, 2017 After 6,000km's the Vf was due some TLC. fresh MOTUL 5100 Fresh coolant (had this milky hue.. mmmhh lets hope this was just "old") Freshly galvanized nuts on a still grotty looking sprocket and last but not least got schooled on setting the clearance myself (with the proper tools of corise) Cheers to The Dutchy from Dutchy! 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeremyr62 29 Report post Posted March 19, 2017 Coolant looks OK to me. Doing the clearances is one job you just cannot rush. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dutchy 2725 Report post Posted March 19, 2017 Cheers! Finalised "cleaning up" the front with some bits from Pro-Bolt Slainte!! 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheDutchy 38 Report post Posted March 19, 2017 Now put on some safetywire on those bolts to get the real performance look.. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dutchy 2725 Report post Posted March 19, 2017 Yeah, but will do that by hand, a special pair of pliars for 4 sets of 2 bolts a bit too expensive... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
douglasthecook 34 Report post Posted March 20, 2017 When I teach my students how to safety wire, they MUST do it by hand first and be competent with that, then I show them how to do it with the pliers. To me, safety wire, well it's important, but it is also art. You can tell alot about a mechanic by the way they safety wire!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duc2V4 985 Report post Posted March 20, 2017 18 hours ago, Dutchy said: Yeah, but will do that by hand, a special pair of pliars for 4 sets of 2 bolts a bit too expensive... They sell these at Harbor Freight for less than $20. Although as the reviews will point out, not professional grade but they do work. http://t.harborfreight.com/catalogsearch/result?q=Safety+wire+pliers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dutchy 2725 Report post Posted March 20, 2017 3 hours ago, douglasthecook said: When I teach my students how to safety wire, they MUST do it by hand first and be competent with that, then I show them how to do it with the pliers. To me, safety wire, well it's important, but it is also art. You can tell alot about a mechanic by the way they safety wire!!! Come autumn, I hope you get to inspect my handiwork then in person!! A fellow SP rider has some spare wire (and pliers) so I will see in the coming weeks that I hook up with him. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dutchy 2725 Report post Posted March 20, 2017 BT and FM radio on a RX-7V/CORSAIR.... Ok in the eyes of purists? :-) 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
douglasthecook 34 Report post Posted March 20, 2017 1 hour ago, Dutchy said: Come autumn, I hope you get to inspect my handiwork then in person!! A fellow SP rider has some spare wire (and pliers) so I will see in the coming weeks that I hook up with him. When safety wiring, remember if one bolt loosens, it should tighten/put tension on the other one. The best way to think about it is a reverse or mirrored "S". http://navyaviation.tpub.com/14014/css/Safety-Wiring-Methods-116.htm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheDutchy 38 Report post Posted March 20, 2017 On 19-3-2017 at 10:18 PM, Dutchy said: Yeah, but will do that by hand, a special pair of pliars for 4 sets of 2 bolts a bit too expensive... I have two of those, and SS wire.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JZH 618 Report post Posted March 20, 2017 On 3/19/2017 at 5:42 PM, Dutchy said: Slainte!! I'm glad you can still afford the good stuff...after splashing out on all that Titanium! It's a good thing you haven't discovered what you can get from Titan Classics. Oops... Ciao, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
