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I have a set of v-trec vario levers. Have been on the bike for years and no issues with them. https://www.v-trec.com/en/ Sent from my ONEPLUS A6003 using Tapatalk

What parts from the vfr forks are you using? Sent from my ONEPLUS A6003 using Tapatalk

These should work as well https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/362590752089 From HK I guess you are US based? Sent from my ONEPLUS A6003 using Tapatalk

Got them from a UK eBay seller but no more available from that source I'm afraid. Anyhow details as follows brass sleeves 7.8 centers that fits an m8 bolt The length is 25mm long Outer diameter is 9.7 I have inserted them in the fork lowers and they look like they may be a few mm too long. Will probably shorten them with a hacksaw and file. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/233589668761 Sent from my ONEPLUS A6003 using Tapatalk

Forgot to mention you also need to remove the bottom out cone form the F4i forks I'd you are going to use the VFR cartridge. Part number starting 51432. It's supposed to be quite difficult to remove. Fortunately the fork lowers I bought already had them removed. Sent from my ONEPLUS A6003 using Tapatalk

I've not had much luck with rewound stators. I bought a non OEM stator from a company in the UK. IMO it's a better stator than OEM and substantially cheaper than what Honda wants for a new one! https://www.electrexworld.co.uk/cgi-bin/sh000001.pl?WD=vfr800&PN=RR882%2dRegulator%2dRectifier%2dCBR600%2dVFR800%2dCB900F%2dCBR900RR%2ehtml#SID=439 Sent from my ONEPLUS A6003 using Tapatalk

Not yet, I have the fork lowers now and some fork oil on order. The main issue is the cartridge retaining bolt. The VFR one is 8mm, the F4i 10mm. I have bought some brass sleeves that fit in the F4i fork lowers with an internal diameter of 8mm so I'm hoping that I can use the VFR bolt. I already have wilbers springs so just want to rebuild my forks with the cbr lowers so I can delink the brakes. Might upgrade the fork internals later bit want to be more comfortable rebuilding forks (it my first time!) so thought I'd attempt it in stages. Sent from my ONEPLUS A6003 using Tapatalk

Thanks guys, however is it possible to use the VFR cartridge with F4i lower cases only? The part numbers for the cases are 51420-mbw and 51520-mbw. I've managed to find some lower cases for a good price but obviously they don't come with any cartridges... My main objective is to replace the linked brakes with brakes from a F4i. I would like to use as much of the vfr fork internals as possible initially to keep costs down.... The ultimate goal is to upgrade to a DMr BD20 fork cartridge but in the short term was hoping to get up and running with brake upgrade only... Sent from my ONEPLUS A6003 using Tapatalk

I'm considering using 6th Gen fork tubes and F4i lowers on my 6th Gen. Looking at part numbers (90126) it looks like the lower cartridge retaining bolts are different diameters and lengths ( 8x27mm vs 10x35mm.) How did you overcome this issue? Did you use the 6th cartridge or install a custom one? Sent from my ONEPLUS A6003 using Tapatalk

My 6th Gen has 14 stamped on the master cylinder and the 8th Gen also has 14 stamped on it but the part number is different. Not sure if there are any other differences but I'm also interested in fitting a radial master cylinder. The Brembo stuff looks nice but £££... Which Nissin radial master cylinder did you use? Was it a used part of another bike? Sent from my ONEPLUS A6003 using Tapatalk

Hi Minicarver Thanks a lot for the invaluablefor info - shame about the wheels being incompatible but as it happens I do prefer the Lok of 8th gen wheels. I would probably want a matching set I think I read somewhere that you can just change part of the rear hub rather than the entire swingarm. The parts required keep growing! Yes mudguard is English English for fender... Lol. So far I've just got hold of a set of 8th gen front calipers. I can see why you went with the brembos as the tokico calipers look pretty basic and I've read about lots of issues with their aluminium pistons not servivng British winters. Sent from my ONEPLUS A6003 using Tapatalk

Looking at ditching the combined brakes on my 2003 and I like the look and simplicity of the 8th setup. Anyone know if 8th Gen forks or even just the fork lowers will work on a 6th gen? Would like to retain the 6th front wheel and brake rotors for the time being (to keep cost and barriers to this going ahead) so hoping it will still fit with 8th gen forks and front brakes. Anyone know for sure? What about mudguard??? Also, the 8th Gen forks look like this hey have more adjustability... Are they much of an upgrade of 6th gen? I'm hoping the 6th master cylinder will work with the 8rh radial brakes. Anyone know for sure? Rear brake wise, I'm thinking of either only using outer pistons or using a different size master cylinder. Is there much of a difference performance wise? Thanks! Sent from my ONEPLUS A6003 using Tapatalk

I bought a sky lift a few months back. It's a fantastic bit of kit and as previously stated allows you to move the bike around the garage to free up space. I got mine direct from abba as an ex display/demo unit but it's as good as new. Sent from my ONEPLUS A6003 using Tapatalk

Iiking the 8th gen forks and brakes...can you do a build thread for us? Interested in doing the same for my 6th gen and keen to know if the 6th gen fork uppers and brake master cylinders can be used... Sent from my ONEPLUS A6003 using Tapatalk

I bought the 24.95 mounting bracket from roadster cycle but had to cut a corner off it when fitting it to my 6th gen as it fouled the fairing bracket. Would still recommend though as it makes fitting the fh020 a breeze. Sent from my ONEPLUS A6003 using Tapatalk