Ghostrider Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 I'm having trouble locating a good quality replacement for my 97 FV. Ebay throws up rads barely better than my one and OEM is stupid money. Are there any rads from other (preferably Honda) models that would fit. Currently looking at CBR6 rads of a similar era to see if they will. Any help/suggestions gratefully received. Many thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
douglasthecook Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 You might want to see if a radiator shop in your town can either repair your existing radiator, or fabricate you a new one. I know there are shops that specialize in making custom radiators, something to consider. But as far as any existing rads fitting the VFR, I really can't say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostrider Posted October 18, 2016 Author Share Posted October 18, 2016 It looks like it might have to be this way but I'm out in the stix so no easy (convenient) solution. The current one isn't dreadful so may just give that a deep clean and some paint... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
douglasthecook Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 What is wrong with your current radiator? If it doesn't leak, keep it installed until you find what you want. Something is bound to turn up eventually! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer magpie114 Posted October 18, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted October 18, 2016 I took the plunge and bought a new Chinese radiator on eBay for £110. It looks reasonably well made but the brackets for the fan were a slightly out and it took a little work to make it fit. Also the vent on the filler neck is facing the rear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostrider Posted October 18, 2016 Author Share Posted October 18, 2016 TBH magpie, that looks just the ticket. You wouldn't happen to have a link would you? I've done the usual searches through google but nothing has come up... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer magpie114 Posted October 18, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted October 18, 2016 Theres 2 identical radiators on eBay from the same seller at different prices! - this is the cheapest http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Aluminum-radiator-for-HONDA-VFR750F-1994-1995-1996-1997-/111947314087 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostrider Posted October 18, 2016 Author Share Posted October 18, 2016 I have no idea how I have missed these! I must've searched a dozen times. Many thanks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Cogswell Posted October 19, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted October 19, 2016 6 hours ago, magpie114 said: I took the plunge and bought a new Chinese radiator on eBay for £110. It looks reasonably well made but the brackets for the fan were a slightly out and it took a little work to make it fit. Also the vent on the filler neck is facing the rear. Not trying to derail the OP"s topic - but that is a very clean looking 4th gen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostrider Posted October 19, 2016 Author Share Posted October 19, 2016 No worries - I thought the same thing myself... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer magpie114 Posted October 19, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted October 19, 2016 Its my current build project I started to give me something to do on my retirement. I started a thread on it some time ago and will have to update it. I originally intended to take it fairly slowly but as it starts to resemble a motorcycle I'm getting more impatient! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostrider Posted October 19, 2016 Author Share Posted October 19, 2016 Just searched your build thread. What a great thing to do, to build from scratch. Is the project finished or still ongoing? Must confess; I've been thinking of doing a SF build myself but I'm just a regular spannerman - never dropped an engine before... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer magpie114 Posted October 19, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted October 19, 2016 Its still ongoing - I'm aiming to finish it for next spring. I'm learning a lot (number 1 - triple check used wiring harnesses!) and its satisfying seeing it take shape. I'll be updating the thread in the next few days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veeferbkk Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 I've had a side business making aftermarket motorcycle radiators in Thailand for several years, mostly for cult/niche bikes. Because we do only small volume runs they're not as cheap as the Chinese competition however in terms of fit they're at least as good if not better as I do the QA myself and most are test-mounted before shipping. If there's sufficient interest I'm happy to do a run of replacement rads for the RC36. It would be simple. I've attached some pictures of some of our work. SP-1/2 front-mount radiator and oil cooler kit: RC31 Bros/Hawk oversize radiator with tabs for OEM fan: NC35 race radiators: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Phantom Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 Wow! You're just the man I've been looking for. I want a radiator for a 4th Gen that will look good because I want to run it as both streetfighter and enclosed bodywork. Your gear is exactly what I've had in mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer JZH Posted October 20, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted October 20, 2016 +1 Yes, those are very nice rads. Where/how do you sell them? Ciao, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veeferbkk Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 2 hours ago, JZH said: +1 Yes, those are very nice rads. Where/how do you sell them? Ciao, I've been selling mainly through FB and the forums. I work hard at customer satisfaction because in the small worlds of cult bikes your reputation and the the recommendation of your peers goes a long, long way. I haven't bothered with a radiator for the VFR to date (partly because mine's still holding up OK) but I'll pull the one from my bike and do some drawings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
douglasthecook Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 Will the NC35 Race Rads fit the 4th Gen VFR? They look similar, but they may be narrower, not sure, just a guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veeferbkk Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 24 minutes ago, douglasthecook said: Will the NC35 Race Rads fit the 4th Gen VFR? They look similar, but they may be narrower, not sure, just a guess. No. For the 4th gen it would be a big advantage if the stock rad shroud could be re-used with a replacement radiator as it incorporates the oil line stays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer JZH Posted October 20, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted October 20, 2016 Sorry for the thread hijack, but this is too important! Your rads just look so much nicer than the Chinese versions. I've been thinking about adding a lower radiator to my FP... Is it the case that your NC35 race rads do not allow the use of a fan (on the RVF, I mean)? Also, would your NC35 rads fit an NC30? Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted October 20, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted October 20, 2016 Did you HAVE to post that sexy SP2 picture? :-) Very very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer SamW Posted October 20, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted October 20, 2016 Any work with curved radiators? (ie RC30) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veeferbkk Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 1 hour ago, JZH said: Sorry for the thread hijack, but this is too important! Your rads just look so much nicer than the Chinese versions. I've been thinking about adding a lower radiator to my FP... Is it the case that your NC35 race rads do not allow the use of a fan (on the RVF, I mean)? Also, would your NC35 rads fit an NC30? Cheers, I was producing a 24 mm core street version of the NC30 and NC35 rads but stopped because the Chinese rads are prolific and ridiculously cheap. My 32 mm race rads do not have tabs for fan mounting as there is very little room behind them for one. If you specifically want a 32 mm NC30/35 lower radiator with fan mounts contact Rick Oliver in the UK, his rads are excellent quality if a little pricy. He is an absolute pleasure to deal with, his email is: ricknc30@gmail.com The NC30 and NC35 OEM lower rads are identical, the dimensions of the upper rads are identical but the mounts are slightly different, one of the shortcomings with some of the Chinese rads is not bothering with these (or some other) details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veeferbkk Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 24 minutes ago, SamW said: Any work with curved radiators? (ie RC30) No, we tried curving some radiators but there is an unacceptably high attrition rate unfortunately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veeferbkk Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 39 minutes ago, Dutchy said: Did you HAVE to post that sexy SP2 picture? :-) Very very nice! Since the thread's already half off track here's another with the fairings on: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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