2010-11 Winter Mods/Maintenance Thread

I ride year round and do mods on my winter ride in the summer and mods on my summer ride in the winter. I was using my 2K VFR in the Winter, but since I bought an 03 R1 last March I got behind on the 2k VFR maintenance. I did a lot of work and mods/upgrades on the R1, and used it most of the summer. I plan to use the R1 in the warmer months for commutes, aggressive runs and trackdays. I recently picked up an 05 VFR which I am using this winter and will do some mods and maintenance in the summer.

Winter Mods: Yamaha R1 - Velocity Stacks, PC III, Dyno tuned, Yoyodyne slipper clutch, re-cover seats with custom flame leather and gel pad.

2k Honda VFR: Chain & Sprocket, Iridium plugs, thermostat, anti-freeze flush and change over to Engine Ice, Stainless Oil filter & oil change, convert to synthetic oil (Shell Rotella T), Fork oil change and seals *(maybe new springs), recover seat, brakes pads. Not sure if I am going to be selling the 2k VFR after the summer, if not then I will also do the wheel and swingarm bearings, and tapered head bearing.

Summer Mods:

05 Honda VFR: Turbo City Fuel Pressure Regulator, Motovation Sliders and weighted Steel bar ends/sliders, CNG Levers, Galfer Stainless steel brake lines, Stainless Oil filter, convert to synthetic Oil (Shell Rotella T), Flush Anti-Freeze and convert to Engine Ice, Zero Gravity Double Bubble Windscreen, Gel pad in seat, Freeway Blaster horn, and Skull graphics kit.

I am selling my Yamaha YZF600R and will only be changing the oil, anti-freeze, and brake pads. The YZF 600R is a nice bike in excellent condition, and only a 600cc bike - reliable and cheap to maintain. I am a Motorcycle Club member and two of my club brothers will be working on my old 94 Suzuki Intruder so we can ride it this Summer.

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That looks like 6-7 relaxing Saturdays to me. :smile:

Winter isn't that long down here in the south. :cool:

Now that I have a CBR600RR to play with, I'll be starting work on my 2000 frankenviffer.

Plans so far include

RC51SP2 front end conversion(pending, may go with a more modern front end if funds allow it)

RC51 swingarm conversion

Replace the frame with a sixth gen frame I picked up cheap(mine is cracked where the subframe bolts on, plus its salvaged)

Generally lightening of the bike, she's not going to be much of a sport tourer when I get done with her!

Already have all the RC51 stuff from a roller I purchased a while back, just need to make room in the garage so I can start tinkering, guess thats the first project!

kostritzer

just need to make room in the garage so I can start tinkering, guess thats the first project!

Always a good one! It's amazing how refreshing that can be - or is that just my eagerness to make a mess... :huh: :biggrin:

Purchase and install bootleg Pazzo Levers - Done

Reinstall all body work

Touch up chips on wheels

Change right crank case cover

Oil & filter

Check air filter

Check brake pads

Clean and lube chain

Pull exhaust can (Erion) remove black plastic coating that has been peeling off and polish it. If I don’t like the way it turns out, I’ll paint it black.

Plug it into battery tender and wait for Spring

The list will grow, I’m sure

I started early this year. What I got left to do is clear the code from doing the starter valve syn. from the other day. Install the PCV. Fit the Delkevic header to see if I have to mod it for my plans, before I send it out for ceramic coating. And waiting on the torocharger. Need one more to sign up for it I guess before toro starts making them. And for sh.... and giggles, maybe some Sato resets. I don't know......................... what's left to do?

http://www.vfrdiscussion.com/forum/index.php/topic/62864-let-the-mods-begin-part-iii/

Vtec Valve check!!! :laughing6-hehe:

BaileyRock

Vtec Valve check!!! :laughing6-hehe:

:laughing6-hehe: :laughing6-hehe: :laughing6-hehe: :laughing6-hehe: I'm right there with you on that!

BaileyRock

Vtec Valve check!!! :laughing6-hehe:

Hey, I never thought of that! :idea3: No.............I'm going to be like you. :biggrin: If I goin' to check the valves. I'm pullin' the heads and doin' a port and polish, with a multi angle. :fing02:

y2kvfr

For the 00:

Ready for this shocker: CLEAN the bike

What language was that in? Couldn't understand it! :laughing6-hehe:

My list? Make this rideable again:

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Kel

NOT A DAMN THING!!!!!!!!!!!!! Whew...I'm tired.

:biggrin: Sure no need when bike is as mint as yours, just have to wait for nice rideing weather :fing02:

keny

Kel

NOT A DAMN THING!!!!!!!!!!!!! Whew...I'm tired.

:biggrin: Sure no need when bike is as mint as yours, just have to wait for nice rideing weather :fing02:

On the other hand, now is a great time in the northeast to buy a project bike... :laughing6-hehe:

On my 03 VFR (all based on financial feasibility as i'm in the process of purchasing a house) :

- 520 conversion (really no real reason other than a bit of weight savings and I like the idea)

- +2 rear sprocket

- Sargent seat

- Aftermarket Exhaust (unsure what yet)

- PC + *maybe* autotune if i go PCV

- speedohealer

- double bubble windscreen

- pair removal / block off

- evap removal

I am certain I will add more. I also plan on doing standard maintenance as spring time approaches! Haven't put the bike away quite yet for this season as is! (although we did get some snow this AM!)

I dont have a lot of space to work, so its one bike at a time for me and funds are limited since I'm not working and doing the grad school thing.

Plan A

- Valkyrie

-------- Pull rear wheel off (its a shaft, bleah) and get moving on the upgrade to bling up the rear brakes/brackets and wheel polish.

-VFR800 '98

----------Finish the research and decide method for a slam dunk overkill permafix on the charging system. (Oh, the chronic engineers disease.. :biggrin: )

----------Rework heat shielding around rear cylinders, under seat wires and fuses, maybe around the header and shock too. Possbible fan in there to get some airflow. Mbe some shielding under the tank too. -The thing gets the seat warm and cooks my ass. It's getting old.

Plan B

-- Crank up the garage heater and blast the radio, park my butt in the lazy boy and consume lots of Becks dark beer. :goofy:

tmyoungjr

On my 03 VFR (all based on financial feasibility as i'm in the process of purchasing a house) :

- 520 conversion (really no real reason other than a bit of weight savings and I like the idea)

- +2 rear sprocket

I strongly suggest you buy the highest quailty 520 sprocket & chain kit as possible because the weight of the VFR will wear these parts out at a much more rapid pace. I bought a 520 DID/sprocket kit for my Vtec Track Pig from Spocket Center(excellent company) as track miles build at a fraction of the rate as street miles.

I went 1dn/2-up.

:cool:

BR

My mechanic (not because I'm lazy; just don't have the know-how):

Changed brake fluid, clutch fluid, cut down rear brake pushrod to lower brake pedal and accomodate BLS lowering blocks.

Me:

Change coolant, oil and filter, plugs, add vfrness and fuseblock from Tightwad, fill tank, add stabil, wash, hook up to Tender and cover with blanky.

Now wait 'til spring. Sigh.

I'm plannin on throwing on a rear rack and JC top box that i recently purchased from a VFRD member, as well as my darth bling mirrors. If the pocket book allows, I'd like to throw a set of heated grips and a zumo on there as well. That takes care of one weekend. :)

If it rains often, but not a lot I may do a major cleaning/valve check on the VFR. It's getting new Galfer brake lines, and cylinder/caliper seals for sure.

If it rains a lot I'll be working so no time to wrench.

I still need to figure out why the SV650 is crapping out above 5K, and change the rear tire.

Need to decide if I'm gonna take the GTS back to the track sans bodywork, and if so which parts need to be removed, photographed, and put on eBay. Eventually the whole thing will go there if I don't find another one in good cosmetic condition really cheap.

Well, since my inverted fork conversion dragged on through the summer and didn't get finished until October, I now only have minor additions to do over the winter. Which is completely backwards from how it should go...

Another Inverted Fork Conversion

Oh well, there's always next summer in New England to explore.

The list of stuff sitting in my basement and garage to be installed:

- K&N oil filter, new (eBay sourced used) clutch cover

- Motovation frame sliders

- Used (another eBay score) carbon fiber hugger - which needs a trim to eliminate a crack on the trailing edge and an aluminum mounting bracket I need to make

- Reverse (GP) shift for my Vortex rearsets; I have the parts, but need new bearings for the shifter arm

- Install some stickers to tie together my Yoshimura theme with the Honda (HRC); first, I have to clean the bike though

- Continue super-secret radiator modification trials

Other stuff on the docket:

- Cut a new bracket to mount my Yoshimura R55 muffler and Ohlins preload adjuster

- Build an undertail panel to fill in the open space where the mufflers used to live

- Install a CBR1000RR clutch master cylinder and adjust the bars for better cockpit clearance

There's probably more, but we'll see how much time I get to work on it. The undertail panel is an experiment in composites; I've done some carbon fiber work before, but that was in college and it's been a while.

Lacy

Instal a voltmeter

maybe a fusebox

get rid of that noise, check the cam chain tensioner....

Oh! Silly me, my 4th Gen has

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I've got an 8-spoke rear wheel that's been sitting here for months. The problem is if I get it powder coated, I'm gonna have to powder coat the front wheel to match. Then I'm gonna want to powder coat the front brake carriers. Then I'm gonna need fresh rubber. Now that I'd have such good looking wheels, I'm gonna want to repaint the entire bike. :sad:

My to do list:

* Front end modification with CBR600F4i rebound adjustment transplant (I already have Racetec Compression Valve and Hyperpro progressive springs in there) and Racetec Rebound Valves

* New cush drive, sprockets and chain

* New tyres

* Carbon rear hugger

* Oil change

* Billet oil filter (http://www.hsperformanceparts.com)

* 98-99 VFR headers

* 5th gen. right side radiator

* Brake fluid change accompanied by Kevlar brake lines

* Torocharger! (I hope the fifth customer shows up soon :happy: )

* Boost gauge, shift light, with gear indicator (if there is such a thing, if not just the shift light)

I am also looking at Bitubo shock absorbers front and back for my '88 Vespa PX200 but, that might have to wait for another year depending on the price.

I am of the opinion we should keep this list of Seb's alive and see actually how much he gets done. :laughing6-hehe:

poconovfr

I am of the opinion we should keep this list of Seb's alive and see actually how much he gets done. :laughing6-hehe:

I sure would welcome the encouragement!! :cheerleader:

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I sure would welcome the encouragement!! :cheerleader:

I truely hope you'll get this list done this year. I really want to ride the 750.:biggrin:

poconovfr

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I sure would welcome the encouragement!! :cheerleader:

I truely hope you'll get this list done this year. I really want to ride the 750.:biggrin:

I said work on... not finish... :comp13:

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Well, only if you want to I guess... :biggrin:

Being that I'm "lucky enough" to live in a place that prevents me riding my bikes for at least 4 months out of the year ( :dry: ), I always start winter off with a To-Do list of mods and maintenance to be completed by the beginning of riding season. I'll show you my list if you show me yours! :goofy:

So far my plans include:

1. Work on the 83 VF restoration a little more.

2. Complete the rebuild of the 81 CB900F SS I bought recently. I actually entered a winter buildoff on another site with the bike, I'm doing a front and rear suspension swap, converting to monoshock, CBR wheels, digital gauges, repainting it, and making a good strong runner out of it. I have until May to finish it.

3. Finish my secret 4th gen project.

4. Mods & Maintenance (m&m's ??) on my baby the 05 VFR, including but not limited to...

a. replace left rad and oil cooler hose( been a bit jammed up for years, have new parts)

b. install catless header that I've had for 2 years now / remap PC3

c. send Sargent out for rebuild(getting mushy after 31k miles)

d. send Ohlins rear shock out for rebuild(doesn't really "need" it yet, but would rather do it now than in June...)

e. clean lots of stuff while it's apart

f. Install my Racetech Gold valves install the Racetech-valved 05 R1 front end I just bought. :smile:

I'm sure I'll do more on the VTEC, like change oil, clean the air filter, etc, usually just do that stuff as it strikes me while I have other stuff apart.

All that will be done in between side jobs working on other peoples bikes too. Gonna be busy for sure, and that's how I like it! I hate winter with a passion, but at least I don't feel guilty about not riding while wrenching... :lurk:

See this list.......... I am of the opinion that the '83 should be tops before anything else gets done..........hey watcha' gonna' do with that front end? I think you have enough to do already I think you should :fing02:donate that front end to the "Pocono suspesion upgrade" charity and I'll make sure it goes to good use.:beer:

BaileyRock

tmyoungjr

On my 03 VFR (all based on financial feasibility as i'm in the process of purchasing a house) :

- 520 conversion (really no real reason other than a bit of weight savings and I like the idea)

- +2 rear sprocket

I strongly suggest you buy the highest quailty 520 sprocket & chain kit as possible because the weight of the VFR will wear these parts out at a much more rapid pace. I bought a 520 DID/sprocket kit for my Vtec Track Pig from Spocket Center(excellent company) as track miles build at a fraction of the rate as street miles.

I went 1dn/2-up.

:cool:

BR

BR : thanks for the advice, I'd been given the same already and have some thoughts on that front. I actually had planned on the Vortex F5 hardened for the rear and a D.I.D ERV3 chain. Again, I'm not doing it for any real reason other than I'd like to save a decent chunk of weight and this'll help. I don't ride track days, nor do I ride overly hard on the street, so I should get acceptable to me length out of this (ie a number of years).

Last ride was today, Snow coming tonight, I guess it is time to start the list...

Street VFR:

-Oil & Filter

-Stabilize fuel

-Fog motor

-Drain carbs

-Clean/lube and inspect chain

-Spend some quality time detailing.

It is an odd numberspring so that means.

-Flush/Replace anti-freeze

-Replace all brake/clutch fluids

-Inspect/clean calipers if needed

-Replace fork oil (tempted to redo the whole suspension this year)

Tracken Viffer

-Oil & Filter

-Fog motor

-Drain carbs

-Clean/lube and inspect chain

-Spend some quality time detailing.

-Finish Painting Body work

-Fabricate new aluminum sub frame

-Rear sets

Wish list

- Air box modifications

- Rear hub converson

- Undertail/ Hi Mount exhaust mods.

ChickenStrips

I'm plannin on throwing on a rear rack and JC top box that i recently purchased from a VFRD member, as well as my darth bling mirrors. If the pocket book allows, I'd like to throw a set of heated grips and a zumo on there as well. That takes care of one weekend. :)

Did you find an alternate source for DB mirror adapters or did you already happen to have them? AFAIK they're no longer made. I think there is still some interest out there in them if they were available.

I did just do the following to my 02 within the last few months so I don't have any big list right now.

- Starter Valve sync

- T-stat

- antifreeze

- K&N clean

- plugs (IR)

- fork seals

- fork oil

I was thinking of checking the valves, but it would be on this engine!

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I did install some exhaust spuds to quite down my beast, but now I think I hear the tick, tick of another CTT! :blush:

Of course I got 50k from the second set so far.

I ride all winter, but there are a few things I want to do:

• Finally installed heated grips today (Koso).
• Started installing the ScottOiler (touring version) I bought about two years ago. Kind of wish I never bought it but, since I did, I might as well install it.
• Shift kit still has to be installed (it's been sitting on the shelf for a long time).
• Need to remove the four Powerlet outlets I installed way back when, and replace the gauge cluster bezel I picked up used (the one I have has holes in it where the Powerlet sockets are located). Just don't need that many outlets. I have no idea what I was thinking. I now have just a steering stem socket. Everything else is powered out of my tank bag.
• I'd like to get my forks and shock worked, but am reluctant to take her out of commission for an extended period. Anyone want to make a few bucks and do this for me?

That's all I can think of right now.

P.S. I need to wash it. I've forgotten what color it is.

BaileyRock

I was thinking of checking the valves, but it would be on this engine!

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I'm callin BS on that BR :laughing6-hehe: :laughing6-hehe: :laughing6-hehe:

Unless that motor has over 100k on it :biggrin:

BaileyRock

Vtec Valve check!!! :laughing6-hehe:

Same here!

I will need tires and brakes but thats about it. Got 150 miles in friday. Temp went from 52f to 38f in 20 minutes. The sun is so low on the horizion that everything is shady by 4pm. Weak winter here.

BaileyRock

I did install some exhaust spuds to quite down my beast, but now I think I hear the tick, tick of another CTT! :blush:

Of course I got 50k from the second set so far.

Time to take the spuds back out then! :goofy:

Don't you have some bikes to part out too?

cruzinaz

BaileyRock

I was thinking of checking the valves, but it would be on this engine!

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I'm callin BS on that BR :laughing6-hehe: :laughing6-hehe: :laughing6-hehe:

Unless that motor has over 100k on it :biggrin:

It's HS's 5th gen motor w/120k + miles, but I think he already checked them at some point! :blush:

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BaileyRock

I did install some exhaust spuds to quite down my beast, but now I think I hear the tick, tick of another CTT! :blush:

Of course I got 50k from the second set so far.

Time to take the spuds back out then! :goofy:

Not yet!

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Don't you have some bikes to part out too?

Done!

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Xmas has a squeeze on my wallet for the time being, but I have a bunch of time off coming up after the holiday, time to do work!! :fing02:

Wow guys you really know how to make me feel like a SLACKER!

I might just stay inside, keep warm with coffee in the morning and southern comfort at night, and watch to see if Seb gets that huge list finished!

Cheers

MTB

Well, technically, I can cross #1 off the list.

#3 has proven to be more daunting, as I had some issues come up that were outside of my control and cost me a LOT of time.

I have just a few more parts to gather for my R1 conversion on the VTEC, then have to pick up all the maintenance supplies like oils/filters/etc. No biggie.

Need to get #3 off the lift so I can roll #2 on there and get started. Still have a chance to finish #2 up but it will be close. At least I have a bunch of parts ready, and a plan. And a new TIG welder. :smile:

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Well, technically, I can cross #1 off the list.

#3 has proven to be more daunting, as I had some issues come up that were outside of my control and cost me a LOT of time.

I have just a few more parts to gather for my R1 conversion on the VTEC, then have to pick up all the maintenance supplies like oils/filters/etc. No biggie.

Need to get #3 off the lift so I can roll #2 on there and get started. Still have a chance to finish #2 up but it will be close. At least I have a bunch of parts ready, and a plan. And a new TIG welder. :smile:

...exactly! IM A SLACKER! haha happy new year :beer:

I know it isnt a VFR, but it is a Honda and I did spend 4 hours on it. Soichiro likes it when you save them:

timmythecop

I know it isnt a VFR, but it is a Honda and I did spend 4 hours on it. Soichiro likes it when you save them:

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So whoes garage is that Timmy?

And where is the flat black? :blink:

y2kvfr

For the 00:

Dubious Chinese Pazzo Look A Like Levers

Brake pads all around

Steering head bearings

PAIR block off

Stock size rear sprocket

PC2 & 02 Elims

Clean out switch pods and regrease

clean electrical connectors and apply dielectric grease

DCPLALLs - complete

Brake pads - 1/3 complete

Parts for all others - in hand

Been unmotivated lately, but finally got out in the garage again. Did this today:

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Also checked valve clearance. 7 intake out of spec (tight), 1 right on bottom end. Every exhaust on the bottom of spec. Cams, holders, and gears look good, though.

PAIR block offs mounted on covers.

SP1 forks, lower triple; 954 upper triple are in the garage. Need to fix the steering stops, then see how it fits together with the fairings and figure out steering bearings and clip ons.

I think I finally got a deal secured for a 929 lower triple, all I need now for the VTEC conversion is the adjustable clip ons and stainless brake lines, and I think I'll make them both myself.

On my 98 I plan to:

Have forks and new 929 shock rebuilt by Jaime Daugherty

Replace Head Bearings

Replace wheel bearings

Replace Spark Plugs

Remove Pair System

Sync Starter Valves

Clean up around sprockets

Install VFRNess

Solder the wires together and replace the stator plug.

Pazzo Lookalikes

a PC 1 tune!

NEW TIRES!!!!

Jason

I have been hesitant to post up because I am still researching what will work and what I need to fit it up....but here goes:

1. USD forks - probably KYB from a ZX10R or ZX14R (want Ohlins but who doesn't?)

2. De-link the brakes, radial mounted binders up front

3. CBR or Duc rear brake caliper and master

4. Marchesini or Brembo rear wheel, Ducati single nut

5. Matching front wheel, not sure about the wheels yet

Maybe I'll replace the windscreen that Baily duct taped together 3 years ago :biggrin: if I don't change out the stock plastic for something less bulbous

So to do all of this I have to get rid of some stuff...hopefully I'll be able to post some pix after this weekend.

Here's my top triple and one of the forks...

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I've gotten zero complete, thanks to a house move and season ski slope passes!