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Mountainrider
33 posts recovered 2 threads started First seen 12 Dec 2016 Last seen 17 Mar 2017
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All 33- RC-51 fork installation It has been setting since 2010 so it might need to be ridden and see what she does after a good ride. Get the tag next week and then we will find out what happens.
- RC-51 fork installation Getting the suspension dialed in will be the next thing to do. The Penske shock has a ton of adjustment. I did end up using no catalytic converter. The power commander does need set up. When it's cold it idles like crap…
- RC-51 fork installation Well it is now ready to ride. I think it turned out pretty awesome. My wife Deb is ready to ride it. She had one when we first met and she is excited to have another one. I know one thing it has one heck of a set of…
- Exhaust Info I am waiting on one more piece and it will be finished. It is going to be nice. I cannot wait for the first ride then it's off to the dyno.
- Exhaust Info It is close to being finished still need the inner fairing pieces. Just had to take a break from spending money. Should get back on track next month. She runs great and that was my main concern since she had been…
- Exhaust Info We got the exhaust on this evening and even though I drilled a hole through the inside of the mufflers it was still quiet. I am thinking about getting two small car mufflers and getting a muffler shop to make pipes for…
- Exhaust Info I got all my exhaust gaskets and seals yesterday so now I am ready to move along. I will have to use the stock mufflers for now. Just do not have the extra money at this time.
- RC-51 fork installation After setting since 2010 she fired up today.
- RC-51 fork installation All the inner fairing pieces are missing. Matter of fact all the black trim panels are missing. Pete's wife has been trying to find them but I would say they most likely got thrashed.
- RC-51 fork installation It's getting closer to being finished. The Dan Moto clip ons came and they worked out great. Waiting on exhaust gaskets and after that it should be pretty much finished. I am very pleased at how it's coming together.…
- RC-51 fork installation The master cylinder hits the gauges but I ordered a set of adjustable clipons and I am pretty sure that will remedy the problem. Pete bought the forks under the impression they were SP1. He had two sets of forks and…
- RC-51 fork installation Pete bought a brand new Honda RC51 master cylinder so that's what I am planning on using. The forks are SP1 worked over by Ohlins so they should be great. The rotors are SP1 and you said the calipers were SP2. I do not…
- RC-51 fork installation If anyone wants the 1000RR clipons I will sell them for 40 dollars. I just could not make them work the way I wanted to. A 600rr or similar master cylinder would help. I also have the stock clipons.
- RC-51 fork installation It is coming along pretty good. Waiting on more parts now. Brake lines for the front and rear and the clipons. After they get here it should not take to long to finish it. All the inner fairing pieces are missing but I…
- 6th Gen - Blue Connector Ground Fix - How To. I have two brand new wiring hardness I will let go for 30 dollars each. They came with the bike which is an 02. That is almost half price.…
- RC-51 fork installation I ordered a set of Dan Motos this morning. The price even with shipping was 103 dollars. I have not heard any bad complaints except some people said the allen heads were easy to round off.
- Exhaust Info I am thinking it may be off a gen 5. So Pete must have read somewhere that you could put the Gen 5 on the gen 6. I could be wrong but it looks factory to me with an HM number on it. [image: IMG_1040.JPG] [image:…
- Exhaust Info The VFR800 that I now own came with an exhaust system that does away with the catalytic converter. I also have the stock system . What are the opinions on doing away with the converter ? Will the bike lose some of it's…
- RC-51 fork installation I used 929 upper tree so it's the gullwing type. But the 1000rr clipons are to far forward unless you rotate them so far towards the back that they are really uncomfortable. I do not have a lot of money to spend. So…
- RC-51 fork installation It is coming along pretty good. I am working on the rear brakes at the moment. Got the F4I master cylinder installed and now have to figure out how to run the brake lines. I put the 1000RR clipons that Pete had on it…
- RC-51 fork installation She is looking better. [image: IMG_1023.JPG] [image: IMG_1024.JPG] [image: IMG_1025.JPG]
- RC-51 fork installation I have the forks installed but I am confused about what clip ons to use. Any suggestions would be nice.
- RC-51 fork installation I had to do a little grinding on the lower tree and oil cooler mount. It seems to work fine now. The left radiator hose keeps it from going to far left and the wiring bracket keeps it from going to far to the right. I…
- RC-51 fork installation Thanks for the info. I wish I had known about the upper clamp sooner. The 929 lowers seem like they will work and the bearings are the same as the VFR plus it is the same length as the VFR .
- Here We Go I have had a change of heart and I am going to install the RC51 front forks on the bike. Pete wanted it done and I am going to do it. I have found most everything I need that he did not have. Most of it will be here…
- RC-51 fork installation I had decided to leave the bike stock but after seeing what Pete had done so far I decided what the hell and I am going to install the RC51 forks. I ordered a few more parts today. I know Pete had them somewhere but we…
- Here We Go The rain is supposed to quit for a few days and now I can look it over real good. It is not an ABS bike as far as I know right now. The wheels are not powder coated I painted them for him before I retired. They are base…
- Here We Go When it stops raining I will try and figure out what the canister does. I am sure that I am going back stock with the front end. The brakes I am not sure what to do. He does a new master for the front so I am assuming…
- Here We Go I just inherited a 2002 VFR that my dear friend Pete McCrary had. He passed away before finishing the bike. Just am not sure what route I am going to take with it. He had bought two sets of RC51 forks and all kinds of…
- RC-51 fork installation Got the bike home and it is in pieces. I think Pete got two of everything. I have two sets of RC51 forks and I will sell one set. Maybe both before it's over with. I have got to do a lot of thinking about this. It has…
- RC-51 fork installation I really do not know yet how far he was on the bike. I will find out on Sat. I did do the paint work on the wheels for him. The last thing he posted here must have been it. He passed away on Jan. 2014 after being sick…
- RC-51 fork installation I will just have to wait and see. We are going to get it on Sat. Since I am retired it will give my something to do while the weather is bad. I just can't let it interfere with my riding and fishing. My wife had VFR 800…
- RC-51 fork installation I am new to the forum but Pete was a dear friend. He passed away before finishing the bike. His wife called me this week and told me I could have the bike if I would come and get it. I do not know what it will take to…
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