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  1. Endurance Racing VF500 build. sportstu 293 8 Nov 2016 11 May 2017 sportstu · 8 Nov 2016 – 11 May 2017

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  1. Endurance Racing VF500 build. 8 May 2017 17:49 This must be the most supportive forum in the world. Your comments are very much appreciated and I will keep you posted on the progress. Thanks to everyone.
  2. Endurance Racing VF500 build. 4 May 2017 17:02 Hi guys. All offers are much appreciated but the time constraints are so tight that I have withdrawn. There are 12 teams on the reserve list and I felt it better to give one of them a shot than turn up untested and not…
  3. Endurance Racing VF500 build. 2 May 2017 19:38 Ok. Quick update on the critical situation we are in. The race is less than a week away and the bike is still in the dyno room struggling to get off the needles. The problem is that the carbs need a dynojet kit to…
  4. Endurance Racing VF500 build. 20 Apr 2017 18:51 23 hours ago, Captain 80s Your thoughts on the seat cover, please. Quality? Fitment? Installation? They are sending me some examples for color as I am considering getting one for my VF1000F. It's very good quality. I…
  5. Endurance Racing VF500 build. 19 Apr 2017 17:18 6 hours ago, Woodie Sorry to ask a Numpty question but I see it has a big hole where the headlight should go. as it's an endurance racer should it have to have a light in there or will it be blanked off. or is it still…
  6. Endurance Racing VF500 build. 18 Apr 2017 18:12 14 hours ago, VF1000RS Just got to read through this thread from start to now. All I can say is that is the coolest! (And how do I get a copy of that exhaust without going to Devon?) Many thanks for the nice comments.…
  7. Endurance Racing VF500 build. 17 Apr 2017 15:41 Haha, the fender is on the right way but it's not a vf fender. I think it's from a cbr400 or something similar. I did try it the other way around but it could the Tyre. I think it looks racy.
  8. Endurance Racing VF500 build. 15 Apr 2017 20:08 49 minutes ago, jrodrims27 A work of art my friend. Congratulations, hopefully you'll be able to video the dyno? that would be awesome to see after following along all this time. What radiator is that from? You…
  9. Endurance Racing VF500 build. 15 Apr 2017 16:31 [image: IMG_20170415_151433_zpsr5sotvpx.jpg]
  10. Endurance Racing VF500 build. 15 Apr 2017 16:28 [image: IMG_20170415_151356_zpskawudqwy.jpg]
  11. Endurance Racing VF500 build. 15 Apr 2017 16:27 [image: IMG_20170415_150605_zpsbqtu8ie0.jpg]
  12. Endurance Racing VF500 build. 15 Apr 2017 16:26 [image: IMG_20170415_150605_zpsbqtu8ie0.jpg]
  13. Endurance Racing VF500 build. 15 Apr 2017 16:24 [image: IMG_20170415_150628_zpslkcyqezl.jpg]
  14. Endurance Racing VF500 build. 15 Apr 2017 16:23 [image: IMG_20170415_150613_zpsv41qoene.jpg]
  15. Endurance Racing VF500 build. 15 Apr 2017 16:22 She starts and runs! Needs a full set up but the early signs are very positive. All of the bodywork is now quick release and I have to say I'm really happy with the overall look of it [image:…
  16. Endurance Racing VF500 build. 13 Apr 2017 20:09 She's looking good! Couple of bits still to arrive but there will be some finished pictures before the end of the weekend
  17. Endurance Racing VF500 build. 3 Apr 2017 19:30 [image: IMG_20170403_155605_zpsihaczctq.jpg] [image: IMG_20170403_155532_zpsq4jo8kpk.jpg] Managed to fit the rear master cylinder with clearance to the frame. In hindsight I would have chosen different rearsets but at…
  18. Endurance Racing VF500 build. 3 Apr 2017 19:22 [image: IMG_20170403_155555_zpsldmiltuk.jpg] This is the cable clutch conversion. It actually works perfectly! Really pleased with it, nice light action and weighs much less that the hydraulic set up and keeps the left…
  19. Endurance Racing VF500 build. 3 Apr 2017 17:50 I've got a few more pics but VFRdiscussion says I can only upload 1.77mb. Anyone know how to sort this?? Cheers
  20. Endurance Racing VF500 build. 3 Apr 2017 15:39 It's been a while but I have been getting on with the bike slowly. I've solved a few of the niggly issues that were keeping me up at night but there are still many more to be done. Hoping to have it running on…
  21. Endurance Racing VF500 build. 21 Mar 2017 08:47 11 hours ago, jrodrims27 You are the ultimate ANTI-hack! You do everything the way most of us wish we could. Thank you for letting us tag along!! I'll admit that I check this thread sometimes twice a day to see if any…
  22. Endurance Racing VF500 build. 21 Mar 2017 08:44 10 hours ago, TheDutchy When you're done.. Every dickhead whants to own it... :wink: Love it!!
  23. Endurance Racing VF500 build. 20 Mar 2017 16:18 Just now, Dutchy Lust Pure Unadulturated LUST!!! What a beautiful bike and exciting journey getting there. Hope she delivers what you want from her (and then some!) I'm terrified!!!
  24. Endurance Racing VF500 build. 20 Mar 2017 16:09 Well, it's been a while but there is progress!!! Exhausts havebeen made by Pete at PGW engineering, they are gorgeous and it was really tricky finding a route around all the things that needed avoiding lige gear links…
  25. Endurance Racing VF500 build. 9 Mar 2017 18:40 There's a lot of free space for expansion in there, presumably to avoid pulses heading back up the header pipes.
  26. Endurance Racing VF500 build. 9 Mar 2017 17:47 39 minutes ago, jrodrims27 I have never seen one dyno'd at more than 53 but that was from stock magazine tests about a million years ago. I can't say I've seen anyone dyno one of these in good condition in recent…
  27. Endurance Racing VF500 build. 8 Mar 2017 19:13 I'm usung 520 chain, 600g flywheel and narrower primary drive gear so hopefully the losses will be reduced a bit.
  28. Endurance Racing VF500 build. 8 Mar 2017 15:49 3 hours ago, jeremyr62 Bog stock RWHP for an 84/85 VF500 was about 53BHP at 11000RPM. Getting to 70 BHP is big jump. Is it mainly the exhaust that is going to give you the bump? Any other significant tuning work? No…
  29. Endurance Racing VF500 build. 8 Mar 2017 08:38 5 hours ago, jrodrims27 This is truly an epic thread for remaining vf500f fans worldwide! Are you planning any dyno pulls? Thank You! Dyno set up is planned as soon as the old girl is running so that we can get the…
  30. Endurance Racing VF500 build. 7 Mar 2017 12:18 Haha, not in the superbike class mate, he's in supersport!!
  31. Endurance Racing VF500 build. 7 Mar 2017 09:21 Hey thanks for all the nice comments, genuinely pleased that people are enjoying this.The plan is to make a good showing of it, a win in class would be awesome but we are the smallest machine in the race we'll be giving…
  32. Endurance Racing VF500 build. 6 Mar 2017 20:01 A bit of exhaust pipe teaser, I went to drop something off to the guy making the pipes so I took a couple of pics. Only the headers on the front bank done so far but I reckon they look great. I went for 26inch headers,…
  33. Endurance Racing VF500 build. 22 Feb 2017 16:30 The needle bearings turned up for the suspension link. I'm really pleased with this mod, it's dead simple to do and it'll be a huge improvement over the standard flexi bush system. [image:…
  34. Endurance Racing VF500 build. 21 Feb 2017 19:44 45 minutes ago, jeremyr62 I am reminded of triggers broom yet again. (You will have to be from the UK to get this one). Cheers Dave
  35. Endurance Racing VF500 build. 21 Feb 2017 16:55 I pressed the bush out of the suspension rocker today. It's not a great design to have a bush there clamped up to the cleat so I'm changing it to a needle roller. Luckily it's a 22mm bore so I can fit a 15/22 needle…
  36. Endurance Racing VF500 build. 20 Feb 2017 16:44 Quick uptate as I've been neglecting to post the progress for a while. I'm getting on with loads of the niggly jobs that crop up at this stage. I'm waiting for the shock absorber to arrive so I've taken the swing arm…
  37. Big engine repair! 20 Feb 2017 09:30 He's right about having the motor in the correct position I'm afraid. With no tension on the chain the timing can alter as the cam sprocket jumps back if there is pressure on the cam lobes from the springs. That's why…
  38. Endurance Racing VF500 build. 19 Feb 2017 10:07 Mine is going in for exhausts to be fabricated on the 27th. I'm going for 4-2 with the front and rear banks not linked. The plan is to use the HRC AMA VF750 superbike systems as a guide so we will end up with the tail…
  39. Endurance Racing VF500 build. 18 Feb 2017 10:39 Some of the video I've seen of the old one make VF500 series is very impressive too, skinny tyres and big lean and slides. Your bike barks nicely too TheDuchy, I hope mine sounds like that. What exhaust configuration…
  40. Endurance Racing VF500 build. 17 Feb 2017 08:52 11 hours ago, Dutchy 120 is the rear tire on my VF500. On my SP2 120 is the front..... :-) Scary!!
  41. Endurance Racing VF500 build. 16 Feb 2017 20:03 Do uou have to run the 16/18 wheels in your series? We can change to 17 and run 160/120 so get a great choice of fantastic race rubber. Every time I go in the store and notice the old rear wheel I'm amazed by how narrow…
  42. Endurance Racing VF500 build. 15 Feb 2017 11:59 14 hours ago, Dario1979 Hallo, Great job:))) Thanks, nearly finished.
  43. Endurance Racing VF500 build. 13 Feb 2017 19:58 http://www.pgwengineeringtorbay.co.uk/ He's a top man, excellent for any custom build or race bike.
  44. Endurance Racing VF500 build. 13 Feb 2017 19:07 I've abandoned the underslung caliper idea for now, I'm up against the wall in terms of time. I have to have the bike complete at the end of the month because it's booked in to have the exhausts made. So, I got hold of…
  45. Endurance Racing VF500 build. 13 Feb 2017 18:47 Not sure I'll need the knee slider, it doesn't look too bad fitted [image: Image148.thumb.jpg.071d13e827cd2398391072e978962e86.jpg]
  46. Endurance Racing VF500 build. 10 Feb 2017 08:46 11 hours ago, Forbes Once it's running, with all the effort put in, maybe a chat to Sebspeed for an extended clear cover would finish it of? But cudo's to you on the job so far....proves almost anything can be done if…
  47. Endurance Racing VF500 build. 9 Feb 2017 18:13 49 minutes ago, TheDutchy Endurance - Performance over looks... True enough, It does look a lot better now that it's painted and I think it looks good in a functional way!
  48. Endurance Racing VF500 build. 8 Feb 2017 18:47 Not the neatest weld in the world but the alloy is very thin. It does the job though. I'll paint it black before I fit it. [image: Image140.thumb.jpg.e55199099d2407e11ceda2f3c4e9f345.jpg] [image:…
  49. Endurance Racing VF500 build. 2 Feb 2017 18:35 A bit more work to tidy up some loose ends. There wasn't enough clearance inside the clutch casing for the 10 plate clutch on full lift so I took the big step and cut the cover up. I now have an accurate measurement so…
  50. Endurance Racing VF500 build. 1 Feb 2017 18:53 Finally finished a few jobs. It took a couple of attempts to get the rear wheel and chain alignment spot on but this is how it looks now.[image: Image131.thumb.jpg.a0f67f44835ebd8746c84170a2f39a2f.jpg] The pic below…

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