Elchuso Posted June 17, 2021 Posted June 17, 2021 Hey there. I'm the happy owner of two RC30's and have another to rebuild. But I have a big problem. Need some parts as headlights. Oil pump, and the most difficult thing is to find a crankshaft or being able to rebuild the slightly damaged one that I already have. Have been told that there is not possible to rebuild and there is no way to find a new one. Honda will start the heritage program to release new spare parts, but nobody knows nothing about when and how they will be available. Thanks in advance for any help. If you ever come to Spain (Málaga) there are quite a few bikes to see. Quote
Member Contributer JZH Posted June 19, 2021 Member Contributer Posted June 19, 2021 The best source for RC30 knowledge is what used to be known as the Yahoo RC30 Group: HRCV4@groups.io It is a very low-key place, but if you have two RC30s and are keen to rescue them, you will be welcomed there. Good luck. Ciao, JZH Quote
Member Contributer BusyLittleShop Posted June 19, 2021 Member Contributer Posted June 19, 2021 Greetings rider from Spain... I'm happy to find another RC30 / RC45 owner... Force V4 is the site to multiply your pleasure and divide your grief of owning Honda's race bred V4s... I hope to get to know better and I have a question... May I record your VIN (in a private message) for my World Wide Registry??? It's a personal quest to track all the 500 RC45 in the world... so far 86 are known... My true RC45 story... https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8728/17257358129_ed08516cb1_o.jpg https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8784/16821079034_c45d15939c_o.jpg Quote
Member Contributer vfrcapn Posted June 21, 2021 Member Contributer Posted June 21, 2021 Good luck Elchuso. I can't help with the parts but plan to be in Alicante next spring, hopefully timed to see a Spanish GP race, would love to visit the shop. Quote
Elchuso Posted June 24, 2021 Author Posted June 24, 2021 On 6/19/2021 at 2:16 PM, JZH said: The best source for RC30 knowledge is what used to be known as the Yahoo RC30 Group: HRCV4@groups.io It is a very low-key place, but if you have two RC30s and are keen to rescue them, you will be welcomed there. Good luck. Ciao, Many thanks for the info. I will enter the group and see what's going on. Quote
Elchuso Posted June 24, 2021 Author Posted June 24, 2021 On 6/21/2021 at 6:01 AM, vfrcapn said: Good luck Elchuso. I can't help with the parts but plan to be in Alicante next spring, hopefully timed to see a Spanish GP race, would love to visit the shop. Thanks!!! Of course you are invited to have a look at my temple 🙂 Quote
Elchuso Posted June 24, 2021 Author Posted June 24, 2021 On 6/19/2021 at 9:57 PM, BusyLittleShop said: Greetings rider from Spain... I'm happy to find another RC30 / RC45 owner... Force V4 is the site to multiply your pleasure and divide your grief of owning Honda's race bred V4s... I hope to get to know better and I have a question... May I record your VIN (in a private message) for my World Wide Registry??? It's a personal quest to track all the 500 RC45 in the world... so far 86 are known... My true RC45 story... https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8728/17257358129_ed08516cb1_o.jpg https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8784/16821079034_c45d15939c_o.jpg Of course. Send me a PM and I Will share the VIN with you. Thanks for the info. Chuso. Quote
trmoyer Posted June 24, 2021 Posted June 24, 2021 Here in the states iconicmotorbikeauctions in California works with a lot of RC bikes along with a lot of other rare sport bikes. They are always buying selling & swapping for parts and bike. Check them out on Instagram. Might be worth a try. Quote
Member Contributer BusyLittleShop Posted June 25, 2021 Member Contributer Posted June 25, 2021 15 hours ago, Elchuso said: Of course. Send me a PM and I Will share the VIN with you. Thanks for the info. Chuso. You're welcome Chuso... PM sent... Quote
Member Contributer evl_twn Posted June 25, 2021 Member Contributer Posted June 25, 2021 GT Performance Engineering in the UK has new cranks available, and in two different weights. One for Titanium rods, and one for steel. https://www.facebook.com/GT.Performance.Engineering/photos/a.589482114484231/3935072409925168 Quote
Elchuso Posted June 25, 2021 Author Posted June 25, 2021 7 hours ago, BusyLittleShop said: You're welcome Chuso... PM sent... SENT!!! Quote
Elchuso Posted June 25, 2021 Author Posted June 25, 2021 6 hours ago, evl_twn said: GT Performance Engineering in the UK has new cranks available, and in two different weights. One for Titanium rods, and one for steel. https://www.facebook.com/GT.Performance.Engineering/photos/a.589482114484231/3935072409925168 Thanks for the info. I know. But they are insanely expensive. First I will try to find another one. If not. Then I will go for them. Quote
Elchuso Posted June 25, 2021 Author Posted June 25, 2021 13 hours ago, trmoyer said: Here in the states iconicmotorbikeauctions in California works with a lot of RC bikes along with a lot of other rare sport bikes. They are always buying selling & swapping for parts and bike. Check them out on Instagram. Might be worth a try. I will. Thanks for the info. 🙂 Quote
Elchuso Posted July 3, 2021 Author Posted July 3, 2021 Two new for the collection and another on the way to be finished. Happy!!! 💪💪💪💪 2 1 Quote
Member Contributer Mohawk Posted July 3, 2021 Member Contributer Posted July 3, 2021 Whats wrong with the existing crank ? Theres not much that a weld up & regrind can't fix ! Just need to find the right engineering shop ! Quote
Elchuso Posted July 5, 2021 Author Posted July 5, 2021 On 7/3/2021 at 7:05 PM, Mohawk said: Whats wrong with the existing crank ? Theres not much that a weld up & regrind can't fix ! Just need to find the right engineering shop ! Well. That seems easy. But not in Spain. The cranks show very slight damage. But can't find anybody to regrind properly with guarantee that the work is properly done. If you have any suggestion. Please tell me. Many thanks!!!! Quote
Member Contributer ducnut Posted July 5, 2021 Member Contributer Posted July 5, 2021 Isn't it the rods that cause the damage to the crank? I have a friend with two of them and both had damaged cranks. He sent his cranks USA > UK to have them properly repaired. IIRC, he told me you have to buy the GTPE rods, which are designed to prevent future damage. Also, he said Honda fixed the issue on the RC45. Quote
Elchuso Posted July 5, 2021 Author Posted July 5, 2021 38 minutes ago, ducnut said: Isn't it the rods that cause the damage to the crank? I have a friend with two of them and both had damaged cranks. He sent his cranks USA > UK to have them properly repaired. IIRC, he told me you have to buy the GTPE rods, which are designed to prevent future damage. Also, he said Honda fixed the issue on the RC45. Thanks for the info. Could you ask your friend which UK company he sent the crank? Regarding the rods. I usually buy the CARILLO steel ones. They work as a charm. No more damaged cranks. The one I have damaged is from an RC30 I bought and is being rebuilt. Quote
Member Contributer ducnut Posted July 5, 2021 Member Contributer Posted July 5, 2021 4 hours ago, Elchuso said: Thanks for the info. Could you ask your friend which UK company he sent the crank? Regarding the rods. I usually buy the CARILLO steel ones. They work as a charm. No more damaged cranks. The one I have damaged is from an RC30 I bought and is being rebuilt. GTPE handled everything. Quote
Elchuso Posted July 8, 2021 Author Posted July 8, 2021 On 7/5/2021 at 11:01 PM, ducnut said: GTPE handled everything. Thanks!!! 1 Quote
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