I've recently been considering converting an '89 RC24 into an RC30 replica next winter, and started to do some research before committing. I've found quite a lot of useful information however there's a few things I haven't been able to find aswell as a few questions on parts and was hoping someone here might be able to help.
I'd be going for as close of a replica as possible but a few things I've had no luck finding what might be able to be used for the replica. Primarily the headlight and dash units aswell as the swing-arm and wheels.
I originally looked into the VFR400 swing-arm as it looks very similar but I did some research and after seeing the 125mm wheelbase difference (only 4mm of that being trail) I'm no longer sure that this would be a fit as simple as first hoped. If anyone has any information regarding swing arm lengths and widths that would be greatly helpful. If not I'd look to find the original parts from an rc30 thats sadly been crashed or being broken for parts.
The dash appears to be a much simpler swap based on appearance from the 400, with a fresh set of speed readings of course and likely some wiring modifications.
In regards to the fuel tank I once again look towards the nc30 and pray, again if anyone by chance has any information it'd be appreciated.
Finally my concern comes to the headlights. I'm essentially certain the nc30 headlights are simply the wrong size and therefore looked towards something the likes of the cbr900rr and would plan to fabricate a bracket to replace the rc24 headlight and dash mounting bracket using part diagrams as inspiration for the design.
My plan for the front wheel and forks would be to, if possible, once again source original RC30 parts if possible and pay the hefty tag that would likely come with these, but alternatively I would be very interested to know if anyone is aware of a bike that has forks that would be able to fit, possibly with small adjustments that hold a similar appearance. The front wheel would as far as I can tell be an OEM find or potentially part of an aftermarket carbon/magnesium wheel kit designed to fit the RC30.
Before the comments come, I know this is likely to be a very expensive project and will almost certainly net a loss, however it's just something I feel like it would be fun to do as a project and ultimately I know I'll likely never afford a genuine RC30 any time soon, so there's no need to comment on the fact I'll be spending heaps of cash for little benefit.
If anyone has any information that might help, or knows of a potential source of information I would be greatly appreciative, thanks in advance.
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I've recently been considering converting an '89 RC24 into an RC30 replica next winter, and started to do some research before committing. I've found quite a lot of useful information however there's a few things I haven't been able to find aswell as a few questions on parts and was hoping someone here might be able to help.
I'd be going for as close of a replica as possible but a few things I've had no luck finding what might be able to be used for the replica. Primarily the headlight and dash units aswell as the swing-arm and wheels.
I originally looked into the VFR400 swing-arm as it looks very similar but I did some research and after seeing the 125mm wheelbase difference (only 4mm of that being trail) I'm no longer sure that this would be a fit as simple as first hoped. If anyone has any information regarding swing arm lengths and widths that would be greatly helpful. If not I'd look to find the original parts from an rc30 thats sadly been crashed or being broken for parts.
The dash appears to be a much simpler swap based on appearance from the 400, with a fresh set of speed readings of course and likely some wiring modifications.
In regards to the fuel tank I once again look towards the nc30 and pray, again if anyone by chance has any information it'd be appreciated.
Finally my concern comes to the headlights. I'm essentially certain the nc30 headlights are simply the wrong size and therefore looked towards something the likes of the cbr900rr and would plan to fabricate a bracket to replace the rc24 headlight and dash mounting bracket using part diagrams as inspiration for the design.
My plan for the front wheel and forks would be to, if possible, once again source original RC30 parts if possible and pay the hefty tag that would likely come with these, but alternatively I would be very interested to know if anyone is aware of a bike that has forks that would be able to fit, possibly with small adjustments that hold a similar appearance. The front wheel would as far as I can tell be an OEM find or potentially part of an aftermarket carbon/magnesium wheel kit designed to fit the RC30.
Before the comments come, I know this is likely to be a very expensive project and will almost certainly net a loss, however it's just something I feel like it would be fun to do as a project and ultimately I know I'll likely never afford a genuine RC30 any time soon, so there's no need to comment on the fact I'll be spending heaps of cash for little benefit.
If anyone has any information that might help, or knows of a potential source of information I would be greatly appreciative, thanks in advance.
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