joecbr Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 The 2014 standard VFR 800 does not have any shields for the fork seals. I just added the wrap-around neoprene sleeve protectors. Kind of hard to believe Honda did not provide the ubiquitous plastic shields that protect the 3 inches of exposed fork tube just above the seals? At any rate, I was helping my neighbor change the oil in his 2008 VFR and noticed his bike has the plastic fork seal protectors. Really annoyed Honda would eliminate such a useful and inexpensive part on the 'premium' VFR? It's like asking for problems..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuelx Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 If it makes you feel any better, AFAIK the deluxe version doesn't come with them either... (either that or they were missing from mine when I got it used...) I added a pair of Triumph fork protectors, IIRC, these are the ones (not home right now to double check the exact part number, but I THINK these are it) http://www.shoptriumphparts.com/products/Triumph/Kit-fork-protector/9931055/A9641005.html Had to trim a little off the top, they were just a tad too tall... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joecbr Posted July 23, 2017 Author Share Posted July 23, 2017 Thanks much for the info Samuel. I'll be ordering a pair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatshoutybloke Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 I went the neoprene route too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katie Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 1 hour ago, fatshoutybloke said: I went the neoprene route too... A good idea but a bit Nora Batty for me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Thumbs Posted July 24, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted July 24, 2017 Like these? They're currently on eBay for £9.95 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Motorcycle-Fork-Seal-and-Fork-Stantion-Protectors-Black-FKP01/331351352769?_trksid=p2481888.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160908105057%26meid%3D5c01d8ddf4954203b8a213db3fd13c6d%26pid%3D100675%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D15%26sd%3D331351352769&_trkparms=pageci%3Aa9b951ab-7092-11e7-ac15-74dbd18016d0%7Cparentrq%3A7591f9c815d0aa13c47e7ef6fff4a9bc%7Ciid%3A1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer fink Posted July 25, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted July 25, 2017 https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/74265 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatshoutybloke Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 Katie - A good idea but a bit Nora Batty for me... You just want to have to explain that to our across-the-pond brethren, don't you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katie Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 5 minutes ago, fatshoutybloke said: Katie - A good idea but a bit Nora Batty for me... You just want to have to explain that to our across-the-pond brethren, don't you? A picture speaks a thousand words... and explains nothing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeswe Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 Nora has some kind of crash protection on the head... I'm gonna try the Triumph protectors (part A9641010), updating here when (if) it works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mint Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 My mate has a 3D printer, and when showing me how it worked he came across this already made model for VFR protectors on the site he uses, he was keen to make something so why not these.....work a treat. :) I don't proclaim to know much about 3D printers , but according to him they only cost a few cents in materials...so if you know anyone with a 3D printer, be their friend...ha ha ha :) Fork protector for Honda VFR800 RC79 (2014-)https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1566696 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuelx Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 Hey All, updating to reflect the correct part number that I ordered and installed was A9641010 (like Mikeswe posted) http://www.shoptriumphparts.com/products/Kit-fork-protector/9930830/A9641010.html sorry for any inconvenience! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer fink Posted July 28, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted July 28, 2017 7 hours ago, Samuelx said: Hey All, updating to reflect the correct part number that I ordered and installed was A9641010 (like Mikeswe posted) http://www.shoptriumphparts.com/products/Kit-fork-protector/9930830/A9641010.html sorry for any inconvenience! Just did a price check over here. http://www.worldoftriumph.com/triumph_part_number_lookup?partdes=A9641010 EEK However http://www.worldoftriumph.com/triumph_part_number_lookup?partdes=+A9641000 Same size? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohlias Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 On 26/07/2017 at 10:42 AM, Mint said: My mate has a 3D printer, and when showing me how it worked he came across this already made model for VFR protectors on the site he uses, he was keen to make something so why not these.....work a treat. :) I don't proclaim to know much about 3D printers , but according to him they only cost a few cents in materials...so if you know anyone with a 3D printer, be their friend...ha ha ha :) Fork protector for Honda VFR800 RC79 (2014-)https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1566696 Thanks! I'm going to try this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuelx Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 10 hours ago, fink said: Just did a price check over here. http://www.worldoftriumph.com/triumph_part_number_lookup?partdes=A9641010 EEK However http://www.worldoftriumph.com/triumph_part_number_lookup?partdes=+A9641000 Same size? Man, that makes no sense at all! Why would they be cheaper here in the US??!! Maybe try contacting Bike Bandit and asking if and how much they would charge to ship to you? http://www.bikebandit.com/oem-parts/detail/triumph/a9641010/b1381791?gclid=Cj0KCQjwwevLBRCGARIsAKnAJvc2YPoOmuoafxiqc4avZM6MQKgBFt8fpdGzlojFBfsuYAMuKChZpKEaApWMEALw_wcB Should fit in a small padded envelope... ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatshoutybloke Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 Is this more like it? http://www.worldoftriumph.com/triumph-fork-protector-kit.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuelx Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 Now that makes more sense! :) Should also come with 2 bolts and 2 nuts... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katie Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 Just fitted these: http://www.wemoto.com/parts/picture/pw-701-001/ Came to £7.80 including postage (in UK) and they look fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer GatorGreg Posted August 6, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted August 6, 2017 On 7/23/2017 at 6:22 AM, joecbr said: Really annoyed Honda would eliminate such a useful and inexpensive part on the 'premium' VFR? It's like asking for problems..... What kind of problems? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer fink Posted August 6, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted August 6, 2017 7 hours ago, GatorGreg said: What kind of problems? Damaged chrome from FOD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer GatorGreg Posted August 6, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted August 6, 2017 4 hours ago, fink said: Damaged chrome from FOD Thanks - reminds me of an old song Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeswe Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 On 2017-07-25 at 4:03 PM, mikeswe said: I'm gonna try the Triumph protectors (part A9641010), updating here when (if) it works. They were pretty useless because they hit the upper cooler. The protector needs to be closer to the forks by at least 10mm. Too bad because the clamp part is very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuelx Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 I trimmed about 1/2" or so (I can't find the pieces right now to measure exactly how much) off the tops so they would clear the upper cooler... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeswe Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 30 minutes ago, Samuelx said: I trimmed about 1/2" or so (I can't find the pieces right now to measure exactly how much) off the tops so they would clear the upper cooler... How can that clear when the forks compress? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuelx Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 Maybe I trimmed closer to 3/4"? I dunno, maybe I've just been lucky so far... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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