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Probably just a part number, Chuck. Long as it fits your output shaft you should be good to go.

I have this plus one tooth down in the front, I LOVE it.

I would, but its already topped out.. LOL.

I know exactly what you are talking about, I've been working on repositioning my radiator as well because my forks are dropped so far my radiator wore a hole through my fender from contact on hard braking. I know, I'm an idiot for letting it happen, I almost didn't want to tell anyone.. But hey, shit happens. I was more concerned with testing how much faster I could get around tight bends. I'm just gonna bob the backside of the fender and round it off again, its a ratty old thing anyway. I'll get it nice one of these days though.

I'm right there with you, Seb. The aesthetics of my naked bike do not cope well with 4 individual remote coils. Then again, I don't want to compromise reliability either, so I wait for someone to come up with something solid too.

Just a reference for you guys concerned with the heat range on your plugs, its called a 'heat range' for a reason, this number does not correlate to spark energy or discharge in any way, shape, or form.

You failed at the internet... Take your pick. http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=vfr+lockset&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0&_nkw=vfr+key+lock&_sacat=0

Your engine braking is harder at lower RPM than higher? Are you kidding me? This thread is starting to make my face hurt.

Pretty sure the Hawk had clip ons and not handlebars..? Not 100%

I've used ALL BALLS wheel bearings for years, have changed out lots of sets, they are great bearings, nothing to worry about, make your purchase with confidence.

You might as well upgrade the standard shock, and then get a better spring, tailored to your weight. Just getting the XX shock will do little, but it might be a small step up from the standard VFR shock. The CBR1100XX is no better than the VFR800. Nothing to be had there! I'm talking from merely a higher rated spring than the VFR point of view. Not everyone has nearly $400 to throw at the suspension, and you can pick up a XX shock for less than $50. If you HAD to go cheap on the quick, it is a viable option for people over 200 lbs. The 929 is a much better option. Has external reservoir, fully adjustable, same srping rate as the VFR too. You throw a spring on one of those for $80-$100 and you might have $20-$30 in the spring.

In short, you need the entire front end from the donor bike, and you will likely have to change out the triple's. Thats the simple way. Other than that, trying to adapt your wheel/rotors and whatnot will require some fabrication work.

Also you'll have to forgive me for being backwards about top and bottom, I've been doing automotive suspension way longer, and its never upside down.

I don't know, I guess I'm just trying to make myself feel better. I buy and sell quite a bit, and I sold one of the base models like that years ago and I listed it as being fully adjustable. I didn't even know what it was for.. The last one I sold, man I wish I coulda made it fit the VFR, picked it up at the flea market for $50, it was in a box of extension cords and the spring coils blended in. That one ended up being for a 99-07 Busa and it was their top of the line model, and MINT.