rctwentyfour

Anybody ever used babbittsonline.com?

I, for one, had never seen that one before. I just checked-it-out. It has some nice features: nice, clear drawings, the ability to zoom in for a closer look. For the VFRs, however, it jumps over the '88 FJ and the '89 FK models. But, hey, another resource. Thanks.

http://www.babbittsonline.com/

rctwentyfour

Hello:

Oh, now I get it. (Duh?) Very good idea.

Okay, here are some more:

Windscreens:

http://www.cyclepages.com/ProductDetails.a...oductID=4005355

http://www.1tail.com/sa/cart/app_model.htm...mp;pc=1&c=9

Motad exhaust (for the '88 FJ and '89 FK):

http://www.motad.co.uk/category.php?cat=Mo...&manu=Honda

After-market Titanium fasteners:

http://www.racebolts.com/

Sprockets/Chains:

http://www.jtsprockets.com/48.0.html?&L=0

http://www.drivesystemsusa.com/

Gearing calculator:

http://www.gearingcommander.com/

Carburetor jet kits:

http://www.dynojet.com/jetkits/motorcycle/honda.aspx

Carburetor tuning:

http://www.carbtune.com/

If I find more stuff, I'll post it here for you. Great idea!

edit/update - More:

Charging/Ignition systems (including regulator/rectifiers):

http://regulatorrectifier.com/

http://www.ricksmotorsportelectrics.com/

Suspension Geometry Calculator:

http://www.papkegroup.com/superbikeengco/s...inematics1.html

Fork Stabilizer (good for those 37mm forks):

http://www.superbrace.com/

And another

Steering stem (head race) bearings:

This company, CBR Bearings, has a TAPERED bearing kit for the '86 thru '89 VFRs (this kit MAY fit other models too, but I do not know for sure). It is their kit part number CBR903RK. This is a very nice set of bearings (complete with dust seals), made in Japan. http://www.cbrbearing.com/

rctwentyfour

Hello:

There is a web site in The Netherlands, CMS, which has the on-line parts-fiche listed for most, but not all, VFRs (including U.S. models):

http://www.cmsnl.com/

CMS has a particularly nice feature. If you already have a part number from another source, or, if you acquire a part number from a parts-fiche on CMS, you have the option to click on the underlined part number, and this handy little cross reference window opens up, which is entitled, "Suited for models." So, that "Suited for models" cross reference will show you EVERY Honda, which ever used that part. This, therefore, often can answer those frequently-asked questions such as, "Will a widget from an '86 fit the '87?"

Ron Ayres also has a "Reverse Part Number Lookup." This too is a nice feature. If you already have a part number, load the part number into that field, and the system pulls-up a list of the bikes using that part AND the parts-fiche parts list, drawing (click on "view" to see the drawing). Very cool:

http://fiche.ronayers.com/Index.cfm

Not ALL VFRs are listed on CMS; not ALL VFRs are listed on Ron Ayres, but between the two resouces, you can usually get the information you want.

rctwentyfour

I can't upload files to the download section so here is a zip that contains two torrent files. One for the (86-87) service manual and one for the parts catalogue.

Whoever downloads the files, would you be so kind to upload them to the VFRD download section so these files remain available to others as well, thanks.

I have a parts list print-out. A UK Honda parts guy took pity on me, printed-out the entire parts list for the FK, and snail-mailed it to me. (Actually, I was driving him crazy on e-mail, attempting to identify parts, so I also think he did this for his own sanity.) So, I have a parts list for the UK model. (My bike was manufactured for the German market, and, oddly, there are subtle differences between the UK FJ/K and the European FJ/K - I discovered some of them recently when I was tracing-out some wiring.)

The 1988 VFR750FJ (RC24) and the 1989 VFR750FK (RC24) are identical bikes. I'd love to get my hands on the FJ/FK OEM Honda Shop Manual, but I've never, ever seen one available anywhere.

I have a Haynes, and I just purchased a Clymer. Between the three items, I do okay.

By the way, there are rather significant differences between the U.S. '86/'87 750s (FG/FH) as compared to the '88/'89 750s (FJ/FK).

rctwentyfour

http://thepit.shacknet.nu/honda/

Darn. My bike is NEVER on these things. It is the downside of owning a "Gray Market" bike.

rctwentyfour

Wow! And I thought I get carried away. "Not-so-OEM" is an understatement.

Great project. Keep us informed.

rctwentyfour

Hello, All:

I just thought I'd "weigh-in" on this topic a bit. The "how to" aside, keep in mind that what is REALLY happening with this modification is that you are changing the trail within the steering geometry. There are a couple of ways to change the trail; increase the offset with in the triple trees (no easy task, but it is a sure-fire way to reduce the trail), or reduce the fork length by dropping the forks within the triple trees (which is being discussed herein).

Wanna see what is REALLY happening when you do this mod? Okay, use this calculator, then you will have accurate information:

http://www.papkegroup.com/superbikeengco/s...inematics1.html

By the way, here is a front end stand, which fits into/lifts the front end from the steering stem. This particular stand would make this modification less hazardous. It takes the weight off the forks, suspending the bike by the steering stem:

http://www.moto911.com/product_info.php?cP...products_id=414

I hope this is helpful to this discussion.

rctwentyfour