The "Tracken Viffer" awakes - Finally

Well, the day has finally arrived where I was actually able to ride the project I have called the "Tracken Viffer". I own a 1993 VFR that is in pretty nice condition and I really enjoy riding but the thought of taking it out on the track gave me shivers you just don't buy new parts if it goes down at this point. But in the back of my head and my gear head friend we always wondered... "What could we do..." Well the motorcycle gods heard us... I found another 1993 VFR about a year ago and paid $450.00 for it... Such a deal, Right?!!! Well not so much most of the body panels were missing or seriously damaged, It had been down on each side a few times at low speed, the previous owner had lost the key and really messed up the ignition, the tires had been run to the cords and the bike did not even run. The good news was everthing looked straight and after checking the VIN# to make suer it was not stolen we brought it home. My goal was to work on it in the winter and get it ready for the start of track day season 2010. Well life happens and I missed that goal but I am not upset. Life forces one to readjust priorities from time to time and there is always next year. Now I can focus on a lot of the detail items this winter. Once I was got the bike to actually run (Techron is great stuff) I started on my laundry list of items to do and started researching Ebay and this forum. I will take a moment to give a big "Thank You" to everyone who pioneered most of what I have done and answered questions. I used all that knowledge and added some of my own to get what I believe is a nice result. Thank You VFRDiscussion members!!!! :fing02: So here is the Laundry list of what I have done (You can check out my Gallery section for pictures http://www.vfrdiscus...rch_app=gallery ) USD Fork Conversion Honda 929 Upper and Lower triple. All Balls Tappered Bearings Yamaha R1 Forks and Calipers (Yr 2000) - If I was to do it again I would go with radial brakes but I bought the complete frontend for $200.00 so I could not pass it up) Yamaha R6 Front Rim and Rotors (Match rotor diameter of the 2000 R1 Forks) Yamaha R1 Thottle with custom Motion Pro Cables. Wood Crafter 1" Rise 43mm Clip ons Renthal Grips RC51 Start stop switch rewired to match the VFR harnes Gold wing Choke cable (mounted to instrument cluster) Custom wheel spacers. Stock R1 Fender (Maybe a nice CF one will come some day) Suspension Forks rebuilt with Ohlins springs and hyperpro oil Wilbers Adjustable shock with 10mm of ride height added and ride height adjustable. (This was the biggest single purchase of the whole project) Engine Two Brothers full system with Aluminum Muffer that was chopped 5" Factory Pro Ti jet kit with mod airbox and air filter Full valve adjustment Electrical (Don't ask me about this part. My best friend is the electrical guru.) 1986 VFR700 tachometer modified to work with VFR750 and LED lights added for Neutral and low fuel indicators Full disection of the wire harness (Saved about 2# in wire alone) All lights, guages etc removed. Body Conversion (I have a thread just for this http://www.vfrdiscus...-f4i-body-work/ ) 2004 CBR Body conversion - Belly pan was modified to work around the TBR exhaust and still retain a full belly pan (more tweeking to be done this winter) NC30 Thurn tail section Custom CBR fairing stay modified to mount the guages and work with body & front end conversion So I think that just about covers the laundry list for "Phase 1". I still have a few things to fully complete Phase 1 like painting but that will happen. I have some ideas for the next group of modifications but only time (and money) will tell if I ever get those completed. Fortunatly I live on a very secluded road with few people and lots of corners. I went for a ride and this thing really handles great. I am sure once on the track there will be some adjustments to be made but at the moment I am very excited with the result. Thanks again to everyone who provided support and advice. Running.....

:fing02:

Love the burble.

Larry
VFRride

[image: View Post]vfrrider, on 24 September 2010 - 08:28 PM, said:

:fing02:

Love the burble.

Larry
VFRride



Thanks Larry! You were one of the pioneers who made it as easy as possible.

That's great that you did so much. I have the same idea about picking up a 5th gen track bike project. Been collecting spare bits for it.

Nice!!
Sounds good, too.

Nice job mate. Love to see an old 3rd Gen "reborn" to a new life.

Looks and sounds good! :fing02:

[image: View Post]vfrrider, on 24 September 2010 - 08:28 PM, said:

:fing02:

Love the burble.


:+1:

I'm sure that's how the honourable Honda-san :ph34r: actually intended his V4s to sound - until political correctness got the better of him :dry:

Great job overall mate - you should be proud!

Awesome!
Welcome to the V4 racing club.
Now its time for some track business to dial in your settings and play with some nice rubber...sounds kinky eh...burn off those pesky 600's and learn to ace your local circuit...
My third gen build has now become legend all by itself.
You might want to adjust the fork height to get round the corners using the CBR yokes due to their offset. Running wide can be dialed out to pin sharp attacking mode.
i have a little info that might be useful to get the right fork length if you need.... but base readings are using the 929/954 forks also.. Or have you already sorted your fork height? all info welcomed!
Go ride and keep us informed of your progress please :cheerleader:

Sounds and looks great; just donot listen to Timmy.... :biggrin:

Ker-chow!

:cheerleader:

you already know you're my hero :cheerleader:

GO TEAM GO lol can't wait to see it and run with ya

KUDOS... in the meantime...

*don't do a Baileyrock* <sorry I'm still thinking about your getoff when I go to bed at night)

and I'll see you in a couple of years if all goes well with my homelife and build... ;-)

Cool!

I've had mine on the track, would like to find another 3rd gen to put into track duty.

Might be viewing these posts in the future for tips and direction!

Thanks for sharing detail.

-- Jeff

Great job on it, now for that piston bore and 929 pistons!

[image: View Post]mrmatt, on 30 September 2010 - 03:49 PM, said:

Great job on it, now for that piston bore and 929 pistons!


Thanks, I would love to do the engine mod but there are still lots of little details to sort out this winter and then a lot more time slimming and triming everything that is not needed for function but adds weight. The only thing I am not going to trim are those 3rd gen frame "fins". It would save weight but I like them because they are unique.