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36 posts Started 3 Dec 2010 Last recovered post 6 Dec 2010 Wayback Machine snapshot 18 Sep 2021
#1 DreStyleNY Thread starter
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I have posted a few of these pics but i wanted to make a fresh thread and keep everything in a nice order. The bike has been done for a while now. I just have not had time to update VFRD. I don’t have the solo cap of decals i am having made, so I can’t say its a100% done but it is close enough. Enjoy

When I got it:
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the pipes:
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the sub frame
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now for the aluminum welding:
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The Forks, 91 pipes, with 93 internals (stiffer/longer spring) and 10w fork oil
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Original forks WERE bent after all
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Stripped preload adjuster
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Tons of fun

The gas tank. Scored right here on VFRD:
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Stripped it!
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Sanded it and sanded it some more
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Filled it
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Primed it
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Two Tone
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The Fairing Stay: I basically cut the old mount off the stock piece and cut the front off of an F4i Stay....then mached it up and welded the crap out of it.
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I temporarily used the bolt to hold the mach up
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The cans, a 4 hours WING IT!!!!!
MEASURE & CUT multiplied by 1000000000
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Making the plastic fit took a bit of work and came slowly. I set aside a few days to take my time.
Lots of Brackets and hardware made from scratch. The only hard part it cleanly trimming the lowers around the clutch cover and kick stand. I used a dremmel and rotary bit to cut.
They are Auctmart Hong Kong fairings.
I had to cut the hell out of the front fender so it would fit arond the forks (not photoed)
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Relocated the battery box for clearance. added a heat shield from a dodge rams cat. converter to keep my ass cool.
This part was tricky do to the fueling issue. The lines and placement of the pump are very important. The pump is now directly behind the batt box in a low position(not photoed.)
I also moved the rectifier to the bottom of the battery box for cooler airflow and space.
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OKOKOK
THE FINISHED VF4iAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRR:

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The stock gauges WILL clear the bars if you are willing to trim the back in a few areas. It takes time though. I guesstimate about 120 hours in this project. and a lot of help.
Credit to my buddy John for his help with the Exhaust and Carbs. We spent a lot of time together between the two.
I will eventually buy the solo cap and put on the new decals, I just have other projects to tend to at the moment.
#2 Dutchy
Congrats on this project and end result :cheerleader:
#3 RollinAgain
Very nice!!! I'm sure you are anxious to get some funds for your next project so I'll give ya' $1000 for her :biggrin:

You've definately got some skills that most of us can only dream of.

Rollin
#4 TexOz
Nice job mate - congrats :fing02:
#6 SEBSPEED
Sooo.... where's the video with sound clip?? :lurk:

And what cans are those?
#7 Veefer800Canuck
Cans look to be generic EBAY specials possibly?
#8 Rivcyko
My Gawd. You're one hardcore SOB. BEAUTIFUL WORK! Top shelf. Highest praises, on your hard work. I LOVE it!
#10 huskysooner
I was worried this was going to be a VFR-bobber thread, but all I can say is WOW! :fing02:
#12 Willy
Very admirable! Wish I had the skills to dive into a bike like that.! Good job!


#13 MadScientist

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Sooo.... where's the video with sound clip?? :lurk:

And what cans are those?


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Nice job, btw.
#14 Monk
Nice Looking bike.......Thx for the pic's.....
#15 SAFE-T
I find these 3rd and 4th generation body conversions quite interesting, but no one seems to be able to get the gauges right. Is there a reason why you can't use the F4/F4i gauges since you are using the CBR fairing stay anyway ? The VFR gauges stuck in there look terrible. Any plans for covering up the skeletal area between the rear subframe bodywork and the main frame ~ tail section chops always seem to bypass this, which I think throws an ugly stick into an otherwise cool looking modification.

Try not to focus on my criticisms ~ it's a good effort. But it could be a great one. At 120 hrs. you are just getting started.
#16 Knife
'Tis a thing of beauty! :fing02:
#17 timmythecop
really really well done.

Is thast kick stand wonky or is it me?.............
#18 V4 Rosso
Well done, she looks great :cheerleader:
#19 dude
Beautiful. Well done :fing02:
#20 SEBSPEED
Hey Dre, double check your fork install height. I think you've raised the front end of the bike! There should be fork tube showing above the clip ons, and most people increase that by 5-10mm for better turn in.

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And yeah, that kickstand does look dangerous, now that it's been mentioned... :3:
#21 cornercarver
Great work, a tremendous amount of effort is clearly visible for people who know what they are looking at and it fools the other 98% into asking what it is...


Maybe the raised front end is making the kick stand looke even more wonky...
#22 Bent
The man has talent...... :fing02:
#23 mello dude
Sweet job! I especially like the work on the tail with the mufflers and the running/brake lights. How 'bout a photo with the lights on and mbe brake lights applied.

Very cool... :fing02:
#24 DreStyleNY Thread starter
the kick stand is a bit on the steep side, i will adress that eventually. the gauges were left stock by choice. Everyone said (not on VFRD) they would never fit. I kept them because of the fuel gauge and analog speedo. I like them like that. I could have run the f4i gauges but they would be inaccurate in terms of readline. I wanted a fully function cluster.
The open areas under the tail section will stay. Its like that by design heat dissapation and access to the relocated brake resivior. i think covers would look gay there as well as on the dash panel. the only thing i plan to add is a solo cap and decals to cover the "cbr" and "600". I would like bigger brakes to but that does not seem like a option at the moment.
I wrecked my GSX-R1000 aon the racetrack last sunday in vegas so i am more focused on getting it ready before the season starts back up.

i will do a walk around and sound vid tomorow .

attached is a copy of the tail decals, they will be only large enough to encompass the f4i600 area.
the "farm" logo is the insignia of ours in the track world ;)

btw, thanks on the fork height thing, i will slam it down tomorow

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#25 VFRSuperfreak
Woozzzaaaa!

More pix, pleez. esp. right-side. and can't wait for that vid. (mine is linked in the sig).
#27 VIFFER93

NIce work, lots to appreciate.

With regards to your guages. Many of the Honda analog guages can have their parts swapped out. I took the tach mechanisim out of my 93 cluster and bolted it into a 86 VFR700 case and it is perferct so if you found a set of guages that fit better you obviously have the skills to swap out the guts so everything is accurate...

Bigger brakes... I am hearing the grumbling of another forks swap...

#28 Vee-Ef-Ar

I always love the featured porn.

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#30 RollinAgain

Thanks for the detailed walk around video. The bike looks and sounds great!

Rollin

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#31 AussieinUSA
DreStyleNY

I wrecked my GSX-R1000 on the racetrack last sunday in vegas so i am more focused on getting it ready before the season starts back up.

Ahhh, so you were one of em eh Dre....busy day for the crew driving the crash truck, I believe atleast a dozen wrecks...sorry to hear you were one of them. I was out there but taking it really easy, the wind combined with cold track didn't make for ideal conditions.

Anyway, nice job on the Viffer....well done!!

#32 Guest DreStyleNY
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DreStyleNY

I wrecked my GSX-R1000 on the racetrack last sunday in vegas so i am more focused on getting it ready before the season starts back up.

Ahhh, so you were one of em eh Dre....busy day for the crew driving the crash truck, I believe atleast a dozen wrecks...sorry to hear you were one of them. I was out there but taking it really easy, the wind combined with cold track didn't make for ideal conditions.

Anyway, nice job on the Viffer....well done!!

yep, first lap of the second sesion in the "Lucas Oil" group i lost the tucked the front end setting up for turn 3 and 4. what kind of bike were you on? the crash truck probably needed to refuel by lunch time :laughing6-hehe:

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#33 VIFFER93

Sweeeeett!

Forks Swap :cheerleader: Fork Swap :cheerleader: Fork Swap....

#35 AussieinUSA
DreStyleNY
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DreStyleNY

I wrecked my GSX-R1000 on the racetrack last sunday in vegas so i am more focused on getting it ready before the season starts back up.

Ahhh, so you were one of em eh Dre....busy day for the crew driving the crash truck, I believe atleast a dozen wrecks...sorry to hear you were one of them. I was out there but taking it really easy, the wind combined with cold track didn't make for ideal conditions.

Anyway, nice job on the Viffer....well done!!

yep, first lap of the second sesion in the "Lucas Oil" group i lost the tucked the front end setting up for turn 3 and 4. what kind of bike were you on? the crash truck probably needed to refuel by lunch time :laughing6-hehe:

LOL...think you're right.

Turn 3 catches alot of peope out, get off line through there with cold tires and you're history, seen it many times including my buddy..I rode Michelin group and sat out the first session, I was on the 02 RC51, pretty easy to spot as theres rarely any others out there. The first couple of sessions I was pretty much crawling, the track was really slick and I couldn't get any heat in the tires. By lunchtime things were alot better trackwise...was still cold and blowing like a SOB though.. :pissed:

#36 sruss67

Nice job on the build and great work on the walk around.

Sounds awesome and looks fantastic.

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