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greatwhite

108 posts recovered 3 threads started First seen 24 May 2009 Last seen 31 Jan 2013

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  1. VF500f/VF750F/CBR600F2/F3/F4/F4i/RR Drive Hub Swap Information greatwhite 6 9 Oct 2012 9 Oct 2012 greatwhite · 9 Oct 2012 – 9 Oct 2012
  2. Converting a wood lathe to rudimentary metal lathe greatwhite 10 27 Sep 2012 9 Oct 2012 greatwhite · 27 Sep 2012 – 9 Oct 2012
  3. 1985 VF750F - never ending evolution greatwhite 108 7 Sep 2012 17 Mar 2013 greatwhite · 7 Sep 2012 – 17 Mar 2013

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  1. 1985 VF750F - never ending evolution 31 Jan 2013 16:41 Well, bar mirrors showed up the other day. Adjusted my grips slightly and bolted them on. Mot the perfect look i was after, but i think they'll stay as the most workable compromise....
  2. 1985 VF750F - never ending evolution 19 Dec 2012 00:44 SEBSPEED Ahem... [image: 0000-Moose-Racing-Mirror-Mount-Clutch-Pe]…
  3. 1985 VF750F - never ending evolution 16 Dec 2012 12:36 Veefer800Canuck On my VF750, I used some Suzuki GS550 mirrors that looked great. Black, square, plastic with metal stalks. Correct 10mm thread to fit the Honda perches, etc. Fine idea except my switch gear is all rc51…
  4. 1985 VF750F - never ending evolution 16 Dec 2012 02:15 2thdr Did a lot of bikes from that era have mirrors that sat up on perches on the bars? Yup.
  5. 1985 VF750F - never ending evolution 1 Nov 2012 23:43 tippman that automatically adds 10 horse right there! Ha! I'll be happy just not to loose any HP and not have it rattle my ears off. Truthfully, it's as much about looks and anything else. I sure have dropped some…
  6. 1985 VF750F - never ending evolution 1 Nov 2012 23:20 Yay recycling! [image: E653E73B-64C1-4A9A-BA93-D631FFF9DFE7-4513-000004292607FC57.jpg] [image: 64B78698-995B-406C-A1B4-12673C181EB8-4513-0000042933B53317.jpg] [image:…
  7. 1985 VF750F - never ending evolution 30 Oct 2012 20:48 Spl meter ran out of authority above 108 Db. That was using the sae method at 5000rpm, 45 degrees off the opening and 20 inches away. Tapping 99 db at idle. And so, mock up of an underslung muffler begins:[image:…
  8. 1985 VF750F - never ending evolution 30 Oct 2012 14:32 after some measuring and cardboard mockup, it's obvious space is at a premium. So the plan is to whack the back off the stock collector, extend it back the 4 inches of available space, then build a "leg" on the RH side…
  9. 1985 VF750F - never ending evolution 29 Oct 2012 21:33 Just ran it with the stick exhaust minus the megaphones and with a couple stainless tips. Yeah, rat bike style. Holy crap, it sounds like a pissed off Harely D on steroids or a Duc with a serious mental issue! Barking…
  10. 1985 VF750F - never ending evolution 29 Oct 2012 16:49 Well that turned out well considering I had to coach the wife over the phone to take the measurements, vernier the bolt diameters and all: [image: 57D40FBD-BEC7-4832-B55A-643F946AB876-1328-00000128E6130F9E.jpg] [image:…
  11. 1985 VF750F - never ending evolution 26 Oct 2012 16:54 SEBSPEED greatwhite SEBSPEED See if you can adapt a set of rear down pipes from an 86, to get some length back in the rear pipes. Then make a compact 4-2-1 side exit. Thats a decent idea, but its basically a header at…
  12. 1985 VF750F - never ending evolution 26 Oct 2012 16:39 Burns Dutchy The best laid schemes o' mice and man often go astray. Robert Burns 1759 - 1796 And Bob's yer uncle. LOL LOL!
  13. 1985 VF750F - never ending evolution 26 Oct 2012 00:38 SEBSPEED See if you can adapt a set of rear down pipes from an 86, to get some length back in the rear pipes. Then make a compact 4-2-1 side exit. Thats a decent idea, but its basically a header at that point. I could…
  14. 1985 VF750F - never ending evolution 25 Oct 2012 23:00 Thinking more on the exhaust. Printed a picture off and started doodling with a marker. I now have a more or less idea of how it will go; [image: exhaust.jpg] Still like it! How it going to sound is a different story…
  15. 1985 VF750F - never ending evolution 22 Oct 2012 22:25 So I picked up 4 10mm spherical bearing eye ends, three feet of m10 x 1.25 all thread (don't worry, grade 10 hardness stuff) and 4 10mm nuts today. With that collection of bits i can make the links to mate the unit…
  16. 1985 VF750F - never ending evolution 20 Oct 2012 23:26 I think I've got the exhaust that I want: [image: H8-Shot.jpg] [image: H8-Side-Shot_Detail.jpg] [image: DSC06677.jpg] Yeah I'm stealing the idea, but a good idea is a good idea. Easy routing, low in the chassis,…
  17. 1985 VF750F - never ending evolution 20 Oct 2012 19:44 Just for s and giggles, i threw some of the body work back on to get an idea of how it will look: [image: 1D912AF8-AA15-451A-A2F3-2A529A6A7B53-5884-00000423D3C58752.jpg] Coming along nicely. However, I'm not so sure…
  18. 1985 VF750F - never ending evolution 20 Oct 2012 13:37 Starting mockup for cbx750f headlight: [image: 49C8DE07-12BA-465D-ADB5-5F6867022B8F-5553-0000040BE7863CB0.jpg] Ooooo, I really like the look of that! Its just hanging in place with a twist of wire right now. Looks like…
  19. For my wife? 19 Oct 2012 23:18 [image: View Post]2thdr, on 19 October 2012 - 01:28 PM, said: She is a relatively inexperienced (read timid) rider at present. Find something light, slender, moderately powered and easy to paddle around (IE: short).…
  20. VF500F knocking sound - please listen and give me opinion 19 Oct 2012 22:13 Hard to tell anything from a youtube video, but it sounds like top end. Sync the carbs and try again, nothing to loose......
  21. RVF800RR Build 17 Oct 2012 22:30 This is one of the ideas that I decided to forget about long ago when I was planning this project. However, I am curious, while we are on the topic of frames, how the company Lazareth made this frame actually work on…
  22. 1985 VF750F - never ending evolution 15 Oct 2012 22:57 So, I spun up a "sleeve" for the RH pivot bolt to take up the difference in the 20mm CBR bearing and the 17MM VF pivot bolt. But it's just not as nice as I want because it was done on my homemade lathe project and the…
  23. 1985 VF750F - never ending evolution 11 Oct 2012 23:51 Well, there's only one swingarm bearing set installed and the linkage is temporarily attached to the bottom of the frame with stainless gear clamps but she's taken her first few wobbly steps on her new legs: [image:…
  24. 1985 VF750F - never ending evolution 11 Oct 2012 18:50 Well, there we go. Its in. At least physically it's in place, no bearings yet: [image: 3940EFBC-B291-489A-83C7-815ADC232C65-7962-000008275D8FD87D.jpg] [image:…
  25. 1985 VF750F - never ending evolution 11 Oct 2012 17:53 Oh so close: [image: 3EDEE1B4-1D87-412F-860B-EC987E462688-7962-0000082119AC5DD5.jpg] [image: B0D12D5C-C701-4A05-A255-7625A0302F12-7962-000008215B13F519.jpg] But now i'm running into exactly what Kel mentioned: the rh…
  26. 1985 VF750F - never ending evolution 11 Oct 2012 13:50 More shaving on the swingarm pivot points. Getting closer. Pulled the cbr bearings out of the pivots. Looks like they might be too long to fit in swingarm between the vf frame mounts. I'll have see how it foes once the…
  27. 1985 VF750F - never ending evolution 10 Oct 2012 00:12 So after another day of fittingand refinement, it looks like the clearance on the 600RR shock reservoir to frail rail is going to be pretty minimal. The 1000F above gets away with it because the rear is jacked up to…
  28. VF500f/VF750F/CBR600F2/F3/F4/F4i/RR Drive Hub Swap Information 9 Oct 2012 22:47 Well, I hope the info presented here helps someone because I no longer need it. I was out in the garage digging around and I found one small flat heavy box that hasn't been unpacked from the move. It's the very last…
  29. VF500f/VF750F/CBR600F2/F3/F4/F4i/RR Drive Hub Swap Information 9 Oct 2012 19:39 I would stick with the 500 hub, but the cbr600rr swingarm has a large support for the unit prolink shock right in the way and spacing the chain out is immeninently preferable to clearancing the swingarm. The chain needs…
  30. Converting a wood lathe to rudimentary metal lathe 9 Oct 2012 19:34 [image: View Post]SEBSPEED, on 09 October 2012 - 02:11 PM, said: Find a used 3-phase motor and get a VFD. Sure thing. That's why I'm looking for a motorized treadmill to cannibalize. They have the variable AC motor and…
  31. Converting a wood lathe to rudimentary metal lathe 9 Oct 2012 17:52 Quick pic: [image: Posted Image] Spun it up and have it balanced to within a couple thou. It's good enough for the work i'll be asking of it but i'll keep tweaking it. Its hellaciously fast. I need to find a treadmill…
  32. Converting a wood lathe to rudimentary metal lathe 9 Oct 2012 15:51 4 jaw chuck showed up today. It bolted right on to the lathe drive flange. Centered and ready to go. Kind of a nice surprise. I also started to install the 1/2 drill chuck on the tail stock. Coming along nicely. I also…
  33. VF500f/VF750F/CBR600F2/F3/F4/F4i/RR Drive Hub Swap Information 9 Oct 2012 15:00 Thanks for the info Seb. A little "googling" turned up similar info. Only thing I see is the F4i/RR hubs have 6 drive "tabs" and the F2/3/4 have 5 tabs. F4i/RR: [image: Posted Image] F4: [image: Posted Image] F3:…
  34. VF500f/VF750F/CBR600F2/F3/F4/F4i/RR Drive Hub Swap Information 9 Oct 2012 12:19 Originally, this thread was started as a question. Having found the required info, I'm turning it into an information thread. Below are the pictures of some of the hubs and I'll be measuring the ones I have available to…
  35. 1985 VF750F - never ending evolution 8 Oct 2012 19:30 Figured I'd take a break from metal working the swingarm and bolt on the nc24 rotors: [image: 222943DC-D340-45BD-A0B0-F06F9241D209-5720-0000052E132269DC.jpg] Fit like a glove (or is that gloves?). Now she's ready for me…
  36. 1985 VF750F - never ending evolution 8 Oct 2012 18:39 After a couple hours work shaving and fitting I'm getting closer: [image: E76DEE23-7002-4CAE-9BC3-632D1E0988F7-5720-000005285AA19C9A.jpg] It still has to go forward about another 2 inches to be at the pivot points. So…
  37. 1985 VF750F - never ending evolution 7 Oct 2012 22:58 The next thing I'm going to have a try at is casting my own aluminum pieces (IE; brake brackets, rear set brackets, etc). I've got a couple cracked Al heads that can be melted down after I build a furnace. The sand…
  38. 1985 VF750F - never ending evolution 7 Oct 2012 22:51 SP2 throttle is installed. Easy as pie. Bolted right up. The stock VF cables work fine. Perhaps this means the RC51 cables will work with the VF carbs? It sure would be nice to find another workable solution to…
  39. 1985 VF750F - never ending evolution 7 Oct 2012 20:40 Whelp, there it is. I need an offset sprocket for the chain to clear the swing arm. Two options: 1. Buy one. I like that for bolt on easiness. 2. Build one. I need to replace the sprocket anyways (getting the shark fin…
  40. 1985 VF750F - never ending evolution 7 Oct 2012 18:04 Also considering cutting down the GSXR can now and routing the pipe through the swingarm cutout similar to this: [image: 10062010201.jpg] Once I've got the swingarm installed, I can't see me not making use of the stock…
  41. 1985 VF750F - never ending evolution 7 Oct 2012 16:51 Experimenting with initial mock up. Observations: 1. rear wheel. I've already got cbr/f2 wheels on the bike. The wheel fits the newer CBR/RR arm fine. The problem is in the axle diameter and length. The RR axle is too…
  42. 1985 VF750F - never ending evolution 7 Oct 2012 12:18 Kel How wide is the new arm at the pivot. If much more than 9" you might be in trouble. The right side pivot arm looks wide. Will it fit in the frames pivot "cage"? What are you doing for pivot bolts, You can't use 1…
  43. 1985 VF750F - never ending evolution 7 Oct 2012 11:14 Safe and sound at home, waiting for installation: [image: CC7138D1-4772-4976-A757-DFD8782F8684-5068-00000423D950AB05.jpg] Also had a nice surprise waiting for my arrival: [image:…
  44. Converting a wood lathe to rudimentary metal lathe 7 Oct 2012 11:04 [image: View Post]YoshiHNS, on 04 October 2012 - 03:25 PM, said: [image: View Post]greatwhite, on 27 September 2012 - 08:07 AM, said: Please don't post up how it won't work, won't be accurate, gonna flex, etc. I know…
  45. My VF500 rebuild 7 Oct 2012 11:01 Subscribed for updates. Nicely done so far! :fing02: I just came back from UK and lots of UK spec honda parts seemed to somehow fall into my luggage....... :ph34r: You guys always got the good bits.....
  46. RVF800RR Build 7 Oct 2012 10:40 :ph34r: x2
  47. 1985 VF750F - never ending evolution 5 Oct 2012 14:38 Rotors are in my luggage and will be winging their way to Canada tomorrow. :) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  48. 1985 VF750F - never ending evolution 29 Sep 2012 12:56 So, i arrived in merry ol' England this morning. Bag drive of a flight. 17 hours after it was all said and done. But a nice little present was waiting for me at the front desk: [image:…
  49. Converting a wood lathe to rudimentary metal lathe 27 Sep 2012 13:07 If you're in to modifying motorcycles it doesn't take you long to realize some metal working machines would be a helpful. A couple trips to the machine shop to spin up some spacers and odd bits will reinforce that it…
  50. 1985 VF750F - never ending evolution 24 Sep 2012 23:06 Picked up the linkage for the swingarm the other day and a bunch of bolts, axle adjusters, brackets, bits, etc. I've just been watching eBay mostly. There's no bike wreckers handy for hundreds of miles (more like around…

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