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TheStig

110 posts recovered 2 threads started First seen 14 May 2014 Last seen 28 Feb 2017

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  1. Thinking of turning my VFR750FL into an RC30 replica. TheStig 9 11 Sep 2016 12 Sep 2016 TheStig · 11 Sep 2016 – 12 Sep 2016
  2. My Vfr750 Fl Project With Rc51 Sp2 Front End. TheStig 73 6 Jul 2014 3 Nov 2016 TheStig · 6 Jul 2014 – 3 Nov 2016

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  1. rear view mirrors 28 Feb 2017 03:07 21 hours ago, RC1237V Hahahaha, I wish they all just needed a mirror. The 1200 needs radiator, fork seals, 15K valve service, air and oil filters, oil change, diff fluid, and any other 15K items. I have a few custom…
  2. 93 Forks Conversion to RC51 - anyone done it?? 28 Feb 2017 01:22 Rice, 2/12/2017 at 8:44 AM Hey Stig. What did you use for handlebars? I got Renthal fat bar on some risers and it hits the bodywork. I'm also not in love with the angle of the grips. Will probably need clip-ons, but…
  3. Two Brothers Header Replication! 28 Feb 2017 01:11 Knowing Tyga manufacture in Thailand, clearly the cost of a system from them would be lower than something made in the UK. The welding on their systems is also very good. Anyways, with all the uncertainty and lack of…
  4. 93 Forks Conversion to RC51 - anyone done it?? 2 Feb 2017 13:51 JZH, even if you do modify the fairing frame, these thicker forks will hit the fairing panels (underneath) so you'll have to shave a bit off there. I can't get full lock, but can turn the steering enough to make it have…
  5. New to the game and need some advice 2 Nov 2016 16:08 Nice find. You can get a decent shock then get the forks re-sprung & revalved; it'll transform the handling. Your next port of call should be upgrading the front brakes, as they'll be pretty poor compared to modern…
  6. Thinking of turning my VFR750FL into an RC30 replica. 12 Sep 2016 06:04 I know the bike & Wibbly on the forums. It's another beautifully done example indeed. :)
  7. Thinking of turning my VFR750FL into an RC30 replica. 12 Sep 2016 05:42 I know - it's just a new frock and a slightly different seating position , maybe I could live with that. Still undecided but the fact it's not the real deal doesn't faze me here. Aside from other smaller capacity bikes…
  8. Thinking of turning my VFR750FL into an RC30 replica. 11 Sep 2016 19:18 The RC30 project turns me on more than an NR. Aside from the frame gussets showing on 1990-1993 models, there would be very little to give away it's not an RC30 to most who'd look at it - when it's done. The NR replica…
  9. Thinking of turning my VFR750FL into an RC30 replica. 11 Sep 2016 07:48 https://www.gumtree.com/…/vfr750-rc30-replica-vf…/1161578425 The above was very cheap for some lucky bugger - Anybody on here?! Seeing this and another replica on FB yesterday, this morning my mind started to work…
  10. Brand new left exit on Ebay. 11 Sep 2016 03:47 Bugger.... That might have been perfect for an RC30 replica project I'm beginning to consider undertaking in future...
  11. Bike stolen and recovered. Time to track it? 8 Sep 2016 07:36 Grrr, if I ever caught a thief..... Hate seeing disrespect of other people's property like that. I hope you got some insurance payout for your troubles. You'll want strong brakes and proper suspension for the track.…
  12. Rc36 Caliper Overhaul 3 Sep 2016 15:23 Good stuff. Here's 2 additional good tips: (1). Jam the brake lever fully depressed / pulled. As it closes the path for fresh fluid to pass through the master cylinder this stops all the brake fluid leaking out of the…
  13. Tyga rearsets 17 Jul 2016 17:53 It's simple mechanical engineering... I'm trying to help you here! Look at the above close-up picture I posted carefully and imagine the movement when you push down on the lever. Then if you're still unconvinced -…
  14. Tyga rearsets 16 Jul 2016 23:24 stryker, 7/15/2016 at 5:37 PM Thanks! The rod clears the sidestand pivot. If a flip the the gear arm 180' i will get a reversed shift pattern which i don't want. But i can always try it out and se how it works. No, if…
  15. Tyga rearsets 15 Jul 2016 04:03 21 hours ago, stryker No touching anywhere, can't really find anything that's causing this problem, everything is lined up. What rearsets are those? Could post a pic of your gear clamp? They're just Ebay rearsets for a…
  16. Tyga rearsets 14 Jul 2016 02:48 I have CBR900 rearsets on my 3rd gen and they work very smoothly. I'd almost bet the problem you have is where the lever(s) are touching somewhere they shouldn't and so stopping you from down changing.... Just need to…
  17. My Vfr750 Fl Project With Rc51 Sp2 Front End. 25 Jun 2016 03:27 Dave, here's a picture of how the oil cooler sits. I think I may have moved it forward and slightly upward - I can't really recall. The forks get close but don't touch it at all on full lock. The lines are spread away…
  18. My Vfr750 Fl Project With Rc51 Sp2 Front End. 25 Jun 2016 02:25 JZH, once you put the top cowl's frame on, the forks will no longer hit the bosses on your frame... they'll hit the top cowl's frame instead.
  19. My Vfr750 Fl Project With Rc51 Sp2 Front End. 23 Jun 2016 10:32 Hi Dave, Below is the only photo I could find of the oil cooler - but I moved it up, basically - I forget how exactly, but it wasn't difficult. I moved the horn as well. The frame for the top cowl - I cut off as much as…
  20. My Vfr750 Fl Project With Rc51 Sp2 Front End. 20 Jun 2016 08:54 Recently got a box of goodies from Thurn Motorsport, including LED tail & indicators, LED bulbs for the front smoked indicators, an oil drain valve & a suspension linkage to raise the rear around 15mm. The RC51 forks…
  21. Is It Irresponsible To Ride A Motorcycle As A Parent? 1 Apr 2016 01:08 Having ridden bikes since being a teenager; daily whilst in my 20's and done well over 150,000 miles riding bikes, it never occurred to me once since having kids that perhaps I should give up riding. Fact is I have more…
  22. Second Bike To Complement Mine? 1 Apr 2016 00:22 I had a dual sport bike a long time ago, which I toured Europe on with a friend (Honda Dominator NX650) - all the way from UK to Greece's cyclades islands and back one summer. Have always had a soft spot for off-road…
  23. Two Brothers Header Replication! 17 Mar 2016 00:31 Hi Alhazred. I speak to Paul every now & then about other stuff and he mentioned the header again, so I shared what he'd said that's all. Being in Japan, I don't really have any intention of dealing with Tyga with…
  24. Two Brothers Header Replication! 16 Mar 2016 15:48 Message from Paul via e-mail today, which I feel sure he won't mind me sharing... Hi Miguel "Thanks for your feedback on the exhaust. The plan is to make the exhaust in the same pipe diameter as stock but to the TBR…
  25. Past Bikes 16 Mar 2016 03:18 Interesting to see several of us started out on air cooled DT175's. The previous owner of mine had worked in a bike shop and had it ported. It would go pretty well for a teenager & his cousin to ride, but man it would…
  26. Past Bikes 14 Mar 2016 12:53 I don't have the oldest pics digitally saved, but my first bike was a DT175 when I was just a wee teenager in 1982. Blew it up so many times it put me off 2 stroke Yamahas forever... I then bought an XL250S facelift…
  27. Two Brothers Header Replication! 10 Mar 2016 10:06 stryker Yes, it will take some time, but Paul seems very optimistic. Have you heard anything about the 5/6th gen header project from Paul? Only that they're working on it... which doesn't indicate how far they've…
  28. Vnr? Wtf! Nr750 Replica 10 Mar 2016 09:54 Don't see these for sale every day! Maybe useful to someone with an NR750 replica: http://page6.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/f171158594
  29. 1991 Solo Seat Cowl 10 Mar 2016 07:05 I have one but I've always thought the bike looks better proportioned without it on and the passenger handles ready for use, really. It gathers dust but I couldn't bring myself to sell it. It's been 20 years but maybe…
  30. Two Brothers Header Replication! 10 Mar 2016 07:02 Alhazred - sounds good! From what Paul mentioned I think Tyga intends to make these.... there's also a few other things planned for VFR's so they're turning their attention to these bikes (Single nut cover for rear…
  31. Performance Mods For Rc36 10 Mar 2016 06:59 A long time ago when there were Dyno jet kits for these bikes (About 20 years ago), I put a slip-on onto it and took it to Rino Dyno in London, to have a chap called Nick tune it on a Dyno. I think it made maybe 3-5 hp…
  32. Performance Mods For Rc36 10 Mar 2016 06:01 Brakes, suspension, geometry improvements, better tyres & reduced weight will give performance advantages. Exhausts and if headers are changed - jet kits too, will give more smiles.
  33. Two Brothers Header Replication! 9 Mar 2016 10:12 Paul at Tyga is a great guy - they're busy usually with many products to manufacture, etc. but are absolute enthusiasts (They've supplied me a lot of parts for an NSR250 MC28 project and are still in the midst of doing…
  34. Trying To Revive A 1993 Vfr 750, Incomplete... And Flooded! 10 Nov 2015 01:11 If you're very lucky, the engine won't have had much water inside, but the airbox isn't air tight, so chances are it got water in there too. I'd take the spark plugs out, disconnect the CDI, put on a new battery and try…
  35. Stucks At Around 6K 11 Jun 2015 01:32 I found when my fuel pump failed, I could easily run it on gravity feed (My tank was near full) to get home - so it's good advice to bypass the pump first to see if it's this and if not go onto other possibilities. I…
  36. My Vfr750 Fl Project With Rc51 Sp2 Front End. 16 May 2015 22:36 LED's just push fit, just like the originals. Being LED's they must be in the correct polarity - as I said, check they each work. Also be careful not to miss any... Maxton forks. I think the front was dropped down about…
  37. My Vfr750 Fl Project With Rc51 Sp2 Front End. 16 May 2015 06:18 Thanks guys, for your input. Have heard mention before of R6 throttle tubes before - but the recommendation & intent is appreciated. I already have the HRC throttle tube which was cheap to buy new on Ebay (£29 or so)…
  38. Vnr? Wtf! Nr750 Replica 13 May 2015 10:41 Very nice project result. You may want to look at fitting some CBR900 rearsets... If you look at my project thread there's some pics of an example. Wouldn't be too difficult to make a red heel plate like the original…
  39. 4Th Generation With Cbr900Rr Forks Question 13 May 2015 10:32 U/D forks of say 50mm sit further apart and will cause less steering travel lock to lock, as I've found with my RC51 front end, which is similar to the later CBR954 and other U/D forks in dimensions. You can use an SP1…
  40. My Vfr750 Fl Project With Rc51 Sp2 Front End. 13 May 2015 10:20 Clocks with / without warning lights on. The indicators are a lot easier to see, even in daylight too. My clock is re-setting, so there seems to be a problem with the permanent power feed from the battery. Another job…
  41. My Vfr750 Fl Project With Rc51 Sp2 Front End. 13 May 2015 03:52 Remembering the ride 2 days ago, I've been thinking about why the bike's steering response has improved just from lowering the handlebar height and adjusting the levers to point further downward and what more can be…
  42. My Vfr750 Fl Project With Rc51 Sp2 Front End. 13 May 2015 02:09 The VFR is still sitting under the gatehouse, awaiting a wash & lube before I put it away, so when it gets dark tonight I'll shoot a pic of the dash at night for you John. Every bulb has been replaced with an LED type.…
  43. My Vfr750 Fl Project With Rc51 Sp2 Front End. 12 May 2015 00:26 After tinkering with it a little more on Sunday and fixing a problem with no power getting to the fuel & temp gauges, I took the VFR on a nice fast ride to meet up with some friends yesterday afternoon, about 150 miles…
  44. My Vfr750 Fl Project With Rc51 Sp2 Front End. 30 Mar 2015 04:21 I picked up a rare but very good condition RC45 17 x 6.0 rear wheel yesterday here in Japan. Getting closer to my plan to make the rear a centre lock hub similar to the RC30 & 45. Once I complete the conversion, which…
  45. My Vfr750 Fl Project With Rc51 Sp2 Front End. 28 Mar 2015 16:00 Thanks. You can't see how I mounted it even in a closer picture. Basically I attached an L shaped bracket to the foot peg's top (horizontal) edge, then a little lower than the peg a short bolt goes through the bracket &…
  46. My Vfr750 Fl Project With Rc51 Sp2 Front End. 25 Mar 2015 08:30 Thanks Dutchy. TBH I never really liked shortened mudguards on these VFRs.... in dirty muddy UK conditions it always worked well, they look kinda funny shortened, to me.... As for the number plate position, I don't get…
  47. My Vfr750 Fl Project With Rc51 Sp2 Front End. 25 Mar 2015 07:14 Took the VFR out for a ride on a sunny day today and it ran great. Saw a little shrine on the way to town, so I stopped and shot a few pics. Spring is just about here, at last! [image: image5_zpsyzufjmyf.jpeg] [image:…
  48. Fairing Bolts And Bar End Weights 11 Mar 2015 03:14 I've had no problem with the bolts. Just don't over-tighten them, as the plastics aren't designed to be squeezed too hard. Have had to use some plastex & a mold to rebuild one of the recesses that cracked. It's been OK…
  49. Fairing Bolts And Bar End Weights 10 Mar 2015 01:17 I replaced all mine with stainless dome headed bolts from Probolt.co.uk
  50. Opinions 97 or 03 10 Mar 2015 01:15 Owning a 3rd gen, the only other VFR I really like is the 4th gen and it's the one I always find myself looking out for in adverts...! Just be careful with bodywork condition. Ask the seller if you can take the side…

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