Well got sick of the normal look so did some cutting. I had just installed a new chain and sprocket and wanted to be able to show them off more.
Also went up two teeth on the rear sprocket. I love it!!!!
What do yo think of my mod? Like it or hate it? :fing02:
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here is one close up.
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and one more just because I love my bike :fing02:
Edited May 16, 2009 by itwrxI like it! From what I can see it looks like very clean job. Good work. Always nice to have a different look. :fing02:
It looks sufficiently dangerous.
It looks fantastic...great idea....I have the same rear sprocket in all black, the oem guard is fugly bigtime, you made it look better, I would remove those ugly stickers now. I bought a rear hugger to get rid of this eyesore. If it doesnt work out I may pay you to carve out my oem ugly piece, great work, nice gold chain.
My Man,
The Corona people should pay you royalties every day.
It's clean,crisp, classy, nice!!!!. Very Park City !!!!
I love it.
wrestler
:fing02: :fing02:
Thanks for the great feedback! smile.gif I know the Corona stickers aren't everyone's flavor :fing02: but I had removed every badge on it except the Honda logo on the tank. I felt it needed some thing. Here is a photo of what the mod looks like when you look down at it parked.
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I like being able to see more of the chain. On a side note I removed the air glide (I think that's what it is called) does anyone know why it was on there to begin with? In case your wondering it is that ugly piece on the underside of the swing arm right before the rear sprocket. I think It cleans it up with it off. Also the nice thing about my mod is my size 14 foot can still rest on the chain guard allowing it to do it's job. I didn't remove any plastic where I need it. I still need to do a little finishing sanding but so far I like it.
Edited May 17, 2009 by itwrxDidn't take as much off when I did it a couple of months ago....
but it's the same idea. I might take some more off right next to the peg, but I think I'm generally happy with what I already took off, as long as it lightens the look of the OEM guard enough.
This could become one of the most common mods, next to the "fenderectomy"
Beck
95 VFR
Edited May 17, 2009 by BeckBeckDidn't take as much off when I did it a couple of months ago....but it's the same idea. I might take some more off right next to the peg, but I think I'm generally happy with what I already took off, as long as it lightens the look of the OEM guard enough.
This could become one of the most common mods, next to the "fenderectomy"
Beck
95 VFR
No kidding :fing02: it is a easy mod with a good look. I thought I was the 1st :cool: but guess not lol. I can't believe Honda didn't do it from the get go. The factory guard is so ugly :blink:
I think this should be a factory look. hopefully we can start a trend :fing02:
I say the weight reduction must add at least 5hp :fing02: :laugh: :laugh:
I love it--cleans up the bike. Helps with the SPORT part of sport touring...
Liking it, kinda gives it a technical look. :fing02:
Very cool - looks great! The best kind of mod - FREE!
Dave P.
What did you use to cut the gaurd?
Again does any one know what the "air glide" was for? Other thank looking bad I can't figure out it's need. Is it the appendix of the vfr? :laugh: :laugh:
Again,what did you use to cut the gaurd?
drag08Again,what did you use to cut the gaurd?
Sorry I didn't see that. I used a drill for the corners and a aircraft air saw my brother had at his hanger... I don't know the name of it but Ill find it out. The blade went a LOT faster than a jigsaw. but a jigsaw may work? Ive tried jigsaws in the past and they haven't gone fast enough and seem to rip more than make smooth cuts in plastic. It was a lot more work than I thought it would be. My original design was a lot more complex looking but soon found out it would be way too hard. I may order a new one a try it again.
But as you can see the cuts are rather close. You want to make sure it is a tool that you use you have good control over. Otherwise you may end up with one big cutout lol!
Edited May 17, 2009 by itwrxThank you for the info and this mod is very sweet...it deserves more of a straight on view with the sunlight on it...take care bro... :laugh:
Cool. Now paint it silver. LOL. NICE work!
itwrxAgain does any one know what the "air glide" was for? Other thank looking bad I can't figure out it's need. Is it the appendix of the vfr? :laugh: :laugh:
The air guide presumably guides air somewhere. Why? Dunno. To make the bike go a poofteenth of a mph faster?
Maybe it's bad Engrish, and it's supposed to be a "hair guide" to stop hair going into the rear sprocket (like when you have Rapunzel on the pillion seat).
Oh - and "those ugly stickers" DougFromIndy was referring to are the ones for tire pressure, chain wear, etc. You don't need those; the chain wear one is useless (you should be able to tell when your chain is worn, and in any case, it won't work now you have a bigger sprocket on), and the tire pressures you should know. In fact, many owners use different pressures anyway. For a Clean Look, the only stickers/decals you need are the Honda logo, and maybe the VFR one. All warning stickers are teh ghey, and tire pressures etc belong in the owners manual.
Huh.
Just realised I don't have one of those.
Anyway, your New! IMPROVED! lightweight chain guard is a definite hit. I removed the air guide years ago, but didn't think of cutting into the chain guard. Now I will.
Edited May 17, 2009 by enzed_vifferenzed_vifferOh - and "those ugly stickers" DougFromIndy was referring to are the ones for tire pressure, chain wear, etc. You don't need those; the chain wear one is useless (you should be able to tell when your chain is worn, and in any case, it won't work now you have a bigger sprocket on), and the tire pressures you should know. In fact, many owners use different pressures anyway. For a Clean Look, the only stickers/decals you need are the Honda logo, and maybe the VFR one. All warning stickers are teh ghey, and tire pressures etc belong in the owners manual.
Ghey??!! maybe you're just getting too "anal" about those stickers tongue.gif .....they don't bother me none.... tongue.gif
Beck
95 VFR
Beckenzed_vifferOh - and "those ugly stickers" DougFromIndy was referring to are the ones for tire pressure, chain wear, etc. You don't need those; the chain wear one is useless (you should be able to tell when your chain is worn, and in any case, it won't work now you have a bigger sprocket on), and the tire pressures you should know. In fact, many owners use different pressures anyway. For a Clean Look, the only stickers/decals you need are the Honda logo, and maybe the VFR one. All warning stickers are teh ghey, and tire pressures etc belong in the owners manual.Ghey??!! maybe you're just getting too "anal" about those stickers tongue.gif .....they don't bother me none.... tongue.gif
Beck
95 VFR
Those warning stickers on bikes are terrible, DO NOT PUT YOUR TOES UNDER A RUNNING LAWNMOWER :goofy: duhhh...
My Polaris snowmobile was the worst, DO NOT HIT A TREE AT 80 MPH, IT COULD HURT OR KILL YOU :excl: duhhh..in French and English
and those damn stickers are a PITA to remove, I have a v-strom, its not mine, but I dont think I can ride it again with all those damn warning stickers, DO NOT READ THIS STICKER WHILE RIDING :excl: duhhh...
I hate them, really I do, lol :fing02:
Here is a photo of it in better light. That's a good idea to remove the stickers. the one thing they do is make it look like a cool factory bike. :fing02: The guard Honda should have made LOL. But I do like the fact I could mod it while retaining the function of it. I think I'm going to order a new one and try my original design.
BeckDidn't take as much off when I did it a couple of months ago....but it's the same idea. I might take some more off right next to the peg, but I think I'm generally happy with what I already took off, as long as it lightens the look of the OEM guard enough.
This could become one of the most common mods, next to the "fenderectomy"
Beck
95 VFR
Beck,
After seeing your I also had to do it. Simple cheap, clean mod.and CHEAP!
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Picture 094.jpg Chain Guard Mod.
and yes I gained 5 hp.
RivcykoCool. Now paint it silver. LOL. NICE work!
Yep, I'm thinking silver might be good too. Looks good! :fing02:
The Air Guide as you call it is also called a shark fin or chain fin; it is there to keep things like your foot from getting caught up in between the chain and sprocket. A friend of mine had a get off at a track day and his foot ended up being mangled because he didn't have such a fin; he recovered after several surgery's and a lot of rehab but he now has a fin on his track bike now
tdchonda1BeckDidn't take as much off when I did it a couple of months ago....but it's the same idea. I might take some more off right next to the peg, but I think I'm generally happy with what I already took off, as long as it lightens the look of the OEM guard enough.
This could become one of the most common mods, next to the "fenderectomy"
Beck
95 VFR
Beck,
After seeing your I also had to do it. Simple cheap, clean mod.and CHEAP!
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Picture 094.jpg Chain Guard Mod.
and yes I gained 5 hp.
Looks great! You can gain 1 more HP if you will take off the plastic end cap on the axle like I did. It will get rid of just that little bit more of unsprung/reciprocating weight from your 4th gens rear end and make squids think twice before challenging you to any race. :fing02: Seeing through the axle gives the rear end a racier look!
Beck
95 VFR
itwrxHere is a photo of it in better light. That's a good idea to remove the stickers. the one thing they do is make it look like a cool factory bike. :fing02: The guard Honda should have made LOL. But I do like the fact I could mod it while retaining the function of it. I think I'm going to order a new one and try my original design.
Paying it fwd. You pay shipping, I'll send you one. K?
DougFromIndyBeckenzed_vifferOh - and "those ugly stickers" DougFromIndy was referring to are the ones for tire pressure, chain wear, etc. You don't need those; the chain wear one is useless (you should be able to tell when your chain is worn, and in any case, it won't work now you have a bigger sprocket on), and the tire pressures you should know. In fact, many owners use different pressures anyway. For a Clean Look, the only stickers/decals you need are the Honda logo, and maybe the VFR one. All warning stickers are teh ghey, and tire pressures etc belong in the owners manual.Ghey??!! maybe you're just getting too "anal" about those stickers tongue.gif .....they don't bother me none.... tongue.gif
Beck
95 VFR
Those warning stickers on bikes are terrible, DO NOT PUT YOUR TOES UNDER A RUNNING LAWNMOWER :excl: duhhh...
My Polaris snowmobile was the worst, DO NOT HIT A TREE AT 80 MPH, IT COULD HURT OR KILL YOU :excl: duhhh..in French and English
and those damn stickers are a PITA to remove, I have a v-strom, its not mine, but I dont think I can ride it again with all those damn warning stickers, DO NOT READ THIS STICKER WHILE RIDING :excl: duhhh...
I hate them, really I do, lol :goofy:
Doug, I got more just for you!
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Courtesy of the Honda safety police! :fing02:
Too bad I didn't catch the "Unleaded fuel recommended" sticker in this pic! tongue.gif
Ooohh...get a load of my little Kryptonite "take off your disc lock before you ride...dummy!" sticker too! :excl:
Beck
95 VFR
Edited May 18, 2009 by BeckAwesome mod. .....the so called air guard is a safety guard to the pinch point of the chain / sprocket meeting. With the direction of rotation, the chain will pull what ever is near into it (road debris, foot, or loose clothing). Its really critical on dirt bikes to keep sticks and rocks away which would lock up the rear wheel......on a road bike...it looks sucky....but...it has a job... Just my 2 cents.
Ahhhhhhhh my favorite beer,,,, Oppps I mean cerveza. Ohh yeah back to the topic, that chain looks nice and since you can see more of it now, it looks even nicer. Ohh and I agree, paint it Quicksilver.
PatienceAwesome mod. .....the so called air guard is a safety guard to the pinch point of the chain / sprocket meeting. With the direction of rotation, the chain will pull what ever is near into it (road debris, foot, or loose clothing). Its really critical on dirt bikes to keep sticks and rocks away which would lock up the rear wheel......on a road bike...it looks sucky....but...it has a job... Just my 2 cents.
:comp13:
itwrxHere is a photo of it in better light. That's a good idea to remove the stickers. the one thing they do is make it look like a cool factory bike. :unsure: The guard Honda should have made LOL. But I do like the fact I could mod it while retaining the function of it. I think I'm going to order a new one and try my original design.
On a side note I just installed a Pilot Power 2C on the rear. Anyone using that tire? Any feed back?
A little off subject... I must be doing something wrong because my swingarm/chainguard/countersprocket is covered in chain lube and dirt. How the hell do you guys keep it all so clean?!
Otherwise, nice mod. If plastic could look "machined" this does. Good job!
Jack
jaxsvtA little off subject... I must be doing something wrong because my swingarm/chainguard/countersprocket is covered in chain lube and dirt. How the hell do you guys keep it all so clean?!Otherwise, nice mod. If plastic could look "machined" this does. Good job!
Jack
It isn't easy (for me). I completely tear down the bike when I wash it. All plastics off, rear tire, chain guard and seat. Then about three hours with simple green a couple brushes even a tooth brush, wax, and armorall. Then put it all back together and a fresh coat of oil on the chain. The 1st time you really clean off all the oil and dirt it takes a bit of time and elbow grease. Once you do the initial clean the hard part is done. (side note Honda makes a great cleaner called "Honda Bright" safe to use all over your bike) They still and will get dirty and nasty. So you do it all over the next cleaning. Don't let the photos fool you. Most of us that post the perfectly clean bike photos are right after we spend all day cleaning them and haven't ridden them. :angry: But I grab a rag and some cleaner (Honda Spray and Wipe wax) after almost every ride and do a little touch up on the sprocket, swingarm and rear rim. It takes a extra 5min but well worth the effort.
Edited May 22, 2009 by itwrxitwrxjaxsvtA little off subject... I must be doing something wrong because my swingarm/chainguard/countersprocket is covered in chain lube and dirt. How the hell do you guys keep it all so clean?!Otherwise, nice mod. If plastic could look "machined" this does. Good job!
Jack
It isn't easy (for me). I completely tear down the bike when I wash it. All plastics off, rear tire, chain guard and seat. Then about three hours with simple green a couple brushes even a tooth brush, wax, and armorall. Then put it all back together and a fresh coat of oil on the chain. The 1st time you really clean off all the oil and dirt it takes a bit of time and elbow grease. Once you do the initial clean the hard part is done. (side note Honda makes a great cleaner called "Honda Bright" safe to use all over your bike) They still and will get dirty and nasty. So you do it all over the next cleaning. Don't let the photos fool you. Most of us that post the perfectly clean bike photos are right after we spend all day cleaning them and haven't ridden them. :angry: But I grab a rag and some cleaner (Honda Spray and Wipe wax) after almost every ride and do a little touch up on the sprocket, swingarm and rear rim. It takes a extra 5min but well worth the effort.
And I thought that I was the only one doing that. Its good to know someone thinks like me. :goofy:
Looks sweet man! I've been Eyeing that ugly thing myself...
Guys; Please help me try and identify this item. Not sure but whoever owns the red ,I believe 4th gen,or the orange 5th gen,what year or P/N are the foot pegs? I like them because they do not have the rubber insert
that sits on top. I seem to catch my shoe on the rubber part now and again. I think the plain metal pegs would be better. tks eddie
That is awesome, I have been trying to figure out a way to make lubing my chain easier. I don't have a center stand so pushing the bike around to get to all the parts of it is such a pain. I'd thought about removing it but childhood memories of jeans in the BMX bike chain kept that bright idea away. THIS, looks like it might be a good alternative. When I get a chance I'm gonna check it out on my 86 and maybe try it out.
Oxygen
The Air Guide as you call it is also called a shark fin or chain fin; it is there to keep things like your foot from getting caught up in between the chain and sprocket. A friend of mine had a get off at a track day and his foot ended up being mangled because he didn't have such a fin; he recovered after several surgery's and a lot of rehab but he now has a fin on his track bike now.
Helped a guy riding an old Duc load up after he crashed and had a similar injury. They cut his boot off at the track, we helped him load up and he drove off with a bloody cloth wrapped around his foot. sad.gif I'll keep my shark fin.
As for the chain guard, where else am I supposed to keep all that nasty black crud between quarterly whore baths? :biggrin:
If the air glide is that shark fin looking thingy then I agree with Lee. Looks like it does a great job of keeping things out of the moving chain and rear sprocket. Like the cut outs on the chain gaurd itself. Looks good and makes lubing the chain easier too.
VFR4LeeThe Air Guide as you call it is also called a shark fin or chain fin; it is there to keep things like your foot from getting caught up in between the chain and sprocket. A friend of mine had a get off at a track day and his foot ended up being mangled because he didn't have such a fin; he recovered after several surgery's and a lot of rehab but he now has a fin on his track bike now.Helped a guy riding an old Duc load up after he crashed and had a similar injury. They cut his boot off at the track, we helped him load up and he drove off with a bloody cloth wrapped around his foot. sad.gif I'll keep my shark fin.
As for the chain guard, where else am I supposed to keep all that nasty black crud between quarterly whore baths? :biggrin:
Ouch! :biggrin:
So the key is not to crash. Check. :cool: :cool:
I still think Ill leave it off. I saw one for sale made out of carbon fiber once. If anyone knows where I can get one Ill put it back. For me it is just WAY too much plastic on the back of the bike. Its a motorcycle not a snap together Revell Model. On the note why is it soooooooooo freaking hard to get any parts for the VFR made out of carbon fiber? Are there any carbon masters out there that can make me some parts? I know it won't add any speed I just like the look. And foe-carbon doesn't cut it.
I'm in the process of making custom parts for the VFR and other bikes. What you ask?? :dry: :huh: :dry: Cant tell you right now but as soon as I'm done Ill post.
itwrxEuropean market is your best bet for CF bits for your bike. I'll try to find a link for you.VFR4LeeThe Air Guide as you call it is also called a shark fin or chain fin; it is there to keep things like your foot from getting caught up in between the chain and sprocket. A friend of mine had a get off at a track day and his foot ended up being mangled because he didn't have such a fin; he recovered after several surgery's and a lot of rehab but he now has a fin on his track bike now.Helped a guy riding an old Duc load up after he crashed and had a similar injury. They cut his boot off at the track, we helped him load up and he drove off with a bloody cloth wrapped around his foot. sad.gif I'll keep my shark fin.
As for the chain guard, where else am I supposed to keep all that nasty black crud between quarterly whore baths? :fing02:
Ouch! :biggrin:
So the key is not to crash. Check. :cool: :cool:
I still think Ill leave it off. I saw one for sale made out of carbon fiber once. If anyone knows where I can get one Ill put it back. For me it is just WAY too much plastic on the back of the bike. Its a motorcycle not a snap together Revell Model. On the note why is it soooooooooo freaking hard to get any parts for the VFR made out of carbon fiber? Are there any carbon masters out there that can make me some parts? I know it won't add any speed I just like the look. And foe-carbon doesn't cut it.
I'm in the process of making custom parts for the VFR and other bikes. What you ask?? :dry: :sleep: :dry: Cant tell you right now but as soon as I'm done Ill post.
XBMWRDRThe Air Guide as you call it is also called a shark fin or chain fin; it is there to keep things like your foot from getting caught up in between the chain and sprocket. A friend of mine had a get off at a track day and his foot ended up being mangled because he didn't have such a fin; he recovered after several surgery's and a lot of rehab but he now has a fin on his track bike now
I agree 100%. I have aked sveral old racers and they all said the same thing. They tired of getting tore up from body parts going thru the chain, sprockets.
Ouch! :laugh:
So the key is not to crash. Check. :unsure: :fing02:
I still think Ill leave it off. I saw one for sale made out of carbon fiber once. If anyone knows where I can get one Ill put it back. For me it is just WAY too much plastic on the back of the bike. Its a motorcycle not a snap together Revell Model. On the note why is it soooooooooo freaking hard to get any parts for the VFR made out of carbon fiber? Are there any carbon masters out there that can make me some parts? I know it won't add any speed I just like the look. And foe-carbon doesn't cut it.
I'm in the process of making custom parts for the VFR and other bikes. What you ask?? :laugh: :fing02: :blush: Cant tell you right now but as soon as I'm done Ill post.
I want CF parts too, but have had the same crappy luck finding them. I actually started looking into how to make them myself. I think I'm going to try some CF vinyl wrap first, then after that doesn't give me the results I want maybe it'll motivate me to learn how to make them. If you've ever seen the special "the birth of a racer" on discovery, they show CF parts being made, it doesn't look all that difficult and actually looks easier to work with than fiberglass. i think the difference is that fiberglass you can sand and straighten, and CF you have to get it right the first time, oh and screw ups are $$$.
http://www.thurn-motorsport.de/html/kotflugel-rc46_2.html
The CF is not made in an autoclave and is not as perfect as Ducati CF would be...
Dutchyhttp://www.thurn-motorsport.de/html/kotflugel-rc46_2.html
The CF is not made in an autoclave and is not as perfect as Ducati CF would be...
I like it!, I just wish it was cheaper. I love the look or real carbon fiber, it screams quality, beauty and performance all at the same time.
I really don't like the fake carbon fiber vinyl but the practical side of my brain is saying "it's already overweight for a sport bike...your overweight, I can't let you spend $500 to save a 1lb on your motorcycle, go on diet if you want your bike to be lighter" - the practical side of my brain is a bully, and is probably the reason I bought a VFR in the fist place.
Those prices make me want to cry...
I think I will do the triangle cutout on my stocker guard.
- But also - post up pics of your aftermarket chain guard. -- (The stocker is kind of a wart.)
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