Hey everybody (:
I keep seeing this design wheel on the viffer. I really like it and think it looks soo much better than the stock 5 spoke.
Whats it off? Are they easy to get hold of?
Cheers!
Ps. The picks off a vfr facebook page. Nice eh? (:
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Its off a 3rd gen - 1990 - 1993.
That's a 3rd gen 8 spoke off a 90-93 vfr. Can be found used, but often command a hefty price. I got mine off of eBay a while back for around $250 and I think I got luckier than some.
Cheers guys!
Thats as old as me that wheel! Haha.
I take it its a direct fit? The nuts are all the right distance?
I really want one. Can only seem to find a vfr400 wheel, which looks a completely different fitment and i assume is a different (narrower?) wheel?
No shortage of front wheels, no backs though :(
It's a direct bolt-on. The lug pattern, offset, etc. is the same as a stock 6th gen. ('02-'09) wheel. Keep in mind you'll probably want to get it powder coated (get he wheel checked out first, though). A few years ago this guy took an 8-spoke wheel to the powder coater only to find out (when he had new tire put on) that the wheel wasn't straight and couldn't be fixed.
2FAST4UIt's a direct bolt-on. The lug pattern, offset, etc. is the same as a stock 6th gen. ('02-'09) wheel. Keep in mind you'll probably want to get it powder coated (get he wheel checked out first, though). A few years ago this guy took an 8-spoke wheel to the powder coater only to find out (when he had new tire put on) that the wheel wasn't straight and couldn't be fixed.
Cheers for the heads up
I wouldnt be too happy if that happened. Poor guy!
I've set a notification on ebay to tell me when at 'vfr wheel' is listed. So fingers crossed, one day...
I would check Craigslist often as well. Do a "search all of craigslist" and you can search CL ads easily. I found one last week for $120. It will need to be powdercoated but it was straight and cheap. Sometimes you get lucky. Look for salvage VFRs of that year, sometimes people are parting them out.
deltaboxiiI would check Craigslist often as well. Do a "search all of craigslist" and you can search CL ads easily. I found one last week for $120. It will need to be powdercoated but it was straight and cheap. Sometimes you get lucky. Look for salvage VFRs of that year, sometimes people are parting them out.
I'd say that you got lucky! Nice find.
Otaylor38I really want one. Can only seem to find a vfr400 wheel, which looks a completely different fitment and i assume is a different (narrower?) wheel?
No shortage of front wheels, no backs though :(
Yep the VFR400 wheel is a single nut fitment (like Ducs and Triumphs) and is only 4.5" wide.
Your VFRs current rear rim is 5.5" wide, so is the 8-spoker. Good luck with your search!
There was one in the classifieds within the past month that ended up on ebay. It went for $400. Some are really nice like this one was, but others are sometimes in rough shape. Ask questions or for more photos if you're unsure about condition. Good luck with it.
Cheers!
Well im in the UK, which probably knocks my chances down of finding one a lot more.
Dont really want to be paying the shipping from America. Thatd cost me a fortune id imagine.
Will just have to keep lookin about
I'm not fussed about the paint condition, like you say, id get it refurbished anyway. Got a mate that does that for a living so thats no prob.
I'll just have to hope i get lucky i guess ;).
I wanted to add one to my 2004 VFR. When I was looking, all I could find was $400 minimum.
So, I swapped wheels with my 1993, and had the white 8-spoker painted gloss black. I sold my pearl white 1993 with a Gen 6 5-spoker in white. Looked weird, but I got what I wanted for the bike i decided to keep.
Edited December 15, 2014 by bouldergeek2bouldergeek2I wanted to add one to my 2004 VFR. When I was looking, all I could find was $400 minimum.
So, I swapped wheels with my 1993, and had the white 8-spoker painted gloss black. I sold my pearl white 1993 with a Gen 6 5-spoker in white. Looked weird, but I got what I wanted for the bike i decided to keep.
Picture or it never happened!!! :goofy:
I paid 80€ for an immaculate White one a year ago (check my avatar)... keep your fingers crossed.
Here I thought all VFR owners knew where the 8 Spoke wheel was from, but even yesterday a guy riding a silver 6 Gen asked us if the wheels on our 6 Gens (Mine and Rogue's) was stock. I said yes and no, it is stock but not for our generation but for the 3rd Gens. Then I gave him the bad news...good luck trying to find one, at least for less than $300! Also told him to join the forum and keep an eye on the classified section. We'll see if he does :unsure:
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Duc2V4Here I thought all VFR owners knew where the 8 Spoke wheel was from, but even yesterday a guy riding a silver 6 Gen asked us if the wheels on our 6 Gens (Mine and Rogue's) was stock. I said yes and no, it is stock but not for our generation but for the 3rd Gens. Then I gave him the bad news...good luck trying to find one, at least for less than $300! Also told him to join the forum and keep an eye on the classified section. We'll see if he does :unsure:
I've not had the viffer long, so thats my excuse ;) haha.
Im still learning :).
Noo dont tell him that. Dont want him buying em haha.
Otaylor38Duc2V4Here I thought all VFR owners knew where the 8 Spoke wheel was from, but even yesterday a guy riding a silver 6 Gen asked us if the wheels on our 6 Gens (Mine and Rogue's) was stock. I said yes and no, it is stock but not for our generation but for the 3rd Gens. Then I gave him the bad news...good luck trying to find one, at least for less than $300! Also told him to join the forum and keep an eye on the classified section. We'll see if he does :unsure:
I've not had the viffer long, so thats my excuse ;) haha.
Im still learning :).
Noo dont tell him that. Dont want him buying em haha.
To be honest, the look on his face said it all, he was out once I said the cost and difficulty in obtaining one! Whether he joins up or not, we'll see.
duccmannTrader
And Duccmann, the word is "traitor" but see above comment. You have no worries. Still keeping an eye out for you bro!
This spell correct is really getting old, thats what I typed....just screwing with ya...thanks D
My "RC46" with a modified 3rd gen wheel fitted with RC30 center lock hardware,
Edited January 2, 2015 by rc4sixrc4sixMy "RC46" with a modified 3rd gen wheel fitted with RC30 center lock hardware,
Good looking 6th gen! If thats your Hawk GT I have seen it on the Hawk forum and for sale on CL. Also gorgeous. My Hawk is jealous.
That's me.
I had both for sale at one point. The Hawk is a show bike/garage queen (also with a center-lock modified 3rd gen VFR rear wheel). I can't get myself to sell the VFR. It's such a great all around bike. My ride today confirmed it once again.
Edited January 3, 2015 by rc4sixBoth brilliantly looking!
It appears you can still get a brand new one.
Any color you like, as long as it's white.
For about $600! :goofy:
And the whole bike is worth how much? :wacko:
VFR4LeeIt appears you can still get a brand new one.
Any color you like, as long as it's white.
For about $600! :goofy:
And the whole bike is worth how much? :wacko:
the joy its brings can not be calculated!!!!
The joy bikes bring with boring old stock wheels cannot be calculated either. :beer:
The price of a pair of forged wheels, or carbon fiber, is easily calculated.
Or maybe not. If I have to ask how much they cost....
I'd like some, but you know what they say.... :wink:
gll429VFR4Leethe joy its brings can not be calculated!!!!It appears you can still get a brand new one.
Any color you like, as long as it's white.
For about $600! :goofy:
And the whole bike is worth how much? :wacko:
Hmm i dont think its that bad. Not sure id pay it but it works out at roughly £381.
When the bikes worth £3500. Thats not a problem. N im sure i wouldnt struggle to sell it in the future.
Maybe tempted at some point, but I'll keep looking for a used one for now
OK, let's just calculate how much joy we can afford, and of what types. :happy:
There is an RC30 8 spoke wheel listed on ebay now (not mine or anyone I know). 1 bid, $175, 19 hours left. Would need center lock hardware like rc4six's bike.
One on UK EBAY too.
It comes with a swing arm too for some reason
Looks tatty but would refurb anyway.
However he wants £300 plus postage.
Not much less than a brand new one...
Otaylor38One on UK EBAY too.
It comes with a swing arm too for some reason
Looks tatty but would refurb anyway.
However he wants £300 plus postage.
Not much less than a brand new one...
you live in england. drive over and pick it up!!!
it will be cheaper and faster than postage. :beer:
gll429It wontOtaylor38you live in england. drive over and pick it up!!!One on UK EBAY too.
It comes with a swing arm too for some reason
Looks tatty but would refurb anyway.
However he wants £300 plus postage.
Not much less than a brand new one...
it will be cheaper and faster than postage. :beer:
Its a 600 mile round trip haha.
Edited January 7, 2015 by Otaylor38600 ? thats it? 1 day trip .
i drove from Atlantic city to St Louis just for the ribs.
thats 947 miles one way for diner ,
yes, i really wanted GOOOOOOOD ribs :fing02: :laugh2:
Hawkeye DriverThere is an RC30 8 spoke wheel listed on ebay now (not mine or anyone I know). 1 bid, $175, 19 hours left. Would need center lock hardware like rc4six's bike.
I should probably mention that one bid is not mine nor do I know who's it is. I'd jump on that wheel if I didn't have so many other things on my plate.
gll429600 ? thats it? 1 day trip .
i drove from Atlantic city to St Louis just for the ribs.
thats 947 miles one way for diner ,
yes, i really wanted GOOOOOOOD ribs :fing02: :laugh2:
Its not the driving mate. I'll drive all day, i dont mind.
Its 600 mile. In my car with the current prices thatd prob cost me roughly £80-90. Something like that
Somehow, he wants £16 postage. Haha.
Currently tryna bargain him down but he wont split the wheel from the swingarm.
Its gonna have to be a good price, or im just not gonna bother
Otaylor38gll429600 ? thats it? 1 day trip .
i drove from Atlantic city to St Louis just for the ribs.
thats 947 miles one way for diner ,
yes, i really wanted GOOOOOOOD ribs :fing02: :laugh2:
Its not the driving mate. I'll drive all day, i dont mind.
Its 600 mile. In my car with the current prices thatd prob cost me roughly £80-90. Something like that
Somehow, he wants £16 postage. Haha.
Currently tryna bargain him down but he wont split the wheel from the swingarm.
Its gonna have to be a good price, or im just not gonna bother
Wow! that's a big difference in cost! But in the scheme of things not too bad I guess. I've seen a few eBay and other classifieds where the shipping is actually more than the cost of the item. I usually don't buy those on principle alone. Sometimes it's warranted, but other times, I think they're just trying to recoup some money.
:offtopic:
I had an instance where it was the reverse, someone paid me to drive to a meeting. I drove 5.5 hours, sat in a meeting for 1.5 hours, then drove back the same day which took me 6 hours. In hind sight they could have just had me "telecommute" but they said they really wanted my physical presence at the meeting, a show of force so to speak. Airfare, car rental for this was going to be astronomical due to the last minute request, as well as inconvenient, as the closet airport was at least 1.5 hours away, hence driving instead. Ironically, by the time the project came to fruition, I wasn't available to do it, so they had to go with another provider. Penny wise and pound foolish I guess.
Aha. Yeah it is quite a way. Id drive it if he payed me, but i dont think thatll happen ;) hsha.
So guys. Advice please.
£250 (377 USD) for a wheel and swingarm off a 1991 vfr 750 Rc36 (that is the right wheel isnt it? Haha). It needs refurbishment but he promises me its straight and true. Worth it? Is that reasonable?
The swingarm is no use to me. Are they worth anything? Or shall i just scrap that and count it as an inconvenience? Haha.
Hawkeye Driver6 minutes left...There is an RC30 8 spoke wheel listed on ebay now (not mine or anyone I know). 1 bid, $175, 19 hours left. Would need center lock hardware like rc4six's bike.
Otaylor38Aha. Yeah it is quite a way. Id drive it if he payed me, but i dont think thatll happen ;) hsha.
So guys. Advice please.
£250 (377 USD) for a wheel and swingarm off a 1991 vfr 750 Rc36 (that is the right wheel isnt it? Haha). It needs refurbishment but he promises me its straight and true. Worth it? Is that reasonable?
The swingarm is no use to me. Are they worth anything? Or shall i just scrap that and count it as an inconvenience? Haha.
For the whole kit and kaboodle. that seems like a good price, for the wheel alone it's a little high. ~$250 + shipping seems to be the average, and yes that is the correct year.
Otaylor38Aha. Yeah it is quite a way. Id drive it if he payed me, but i dont think thatll happen ;) hsha.
So guys. Advice please.
£250 (377 USD) for a wheel and swingarm off a 1991 vfr 750 Rc36 (that is the right wheel isnt it? Haha). It needs refurbishment but he promises me its straight and true. Worth it? Is that reasonable?
The swingarm is no use to me. Are they worth anything? Or shall i just scrap that and count it as an inconvenience? Haha.
you can sell the swing arm to your local hooligan street fighter guy with your old wheel...
and possibly get all your money back.
gll429Otaylor38you can sell the swing arm to your local hooligan street fighter guy with your old wheel...Aha. Yeah it is quite a way. Id drive it if he payed me, but i dont think thatll happen ;) hsha.
So guys. Advice please.
£250 (377 USD) for a wheel and swingarm off a 1991 vfr 750 Rc36 (that is the right wheel isnt it? Haha). It needs refurbishment but he promises me its straight and true. Worth it? Is that reasonable?
The swingarm is no use to me. Are they worth anything? Or shall i just scrap that and count it as an inconvenience? Haha.
and possibly get all your money back.
Good idea
But i want my wheel. I plan on getting a newer 6th gen. 06 or newer (im not sure i 100% trust this one tbh) and will want to obv carry the 8spoke over to the new one. So I'll need my wheel :(.
Im not a good enough salesman to sell a 1 wheeled motorbike at full price. No test rides allowed ;) haha.
WEELLLL you can find your style wheel cheap.. :wink:
There is currentlly one for sale on VFR World...you know... that "other" VFR forum :goofy:
deltaboxiiThere is currentlly one for sale on VFR World...you know... that "other" VFR forum :goofy:
oh, you mean the one where people call you names for posting tips on modding bikes??
"other" is putting it nicely.
gll429deltaboxiioh, you mean the one where people call you names for posting tips on modding bikes??There is currentlly one for sale on VFR World...you know... that "other" VFR forum :goofy:
"other" is putting it nicely.
You dont like it there then? Haha.
I've never been on it myself. Not to post anyway
Otaylor38gll429deltaboxiioh, you mean the one where people call you names for posting tips on modding bikes??There is currentlly one for sale on VFR World...you know... that "other" VFR forum :goofy:
"other" is putting it nicely.
You dont like it there then? Haha.
I've never been on it myself. Not to post anyway
i am a certified honda tech , ditto for HD , and suzuki...
i cut and paste my how too tips and was called names by about 20 people
:mellow:
, .one dude said the battery tender will save your R/R.. :wacko:
so i just deleted all my posts . clearly they world rather trash people instead of having a good bike. :comp13:
Personally, I am not a fan myself but no issues with any of the members. I really just hate their layout and don't find the support to be as informative.
Go VFRD!
Ah leave em to it then.
Yeah this forum seems pretty damn good! Didnt know which to join when i first bought the viffer, as id read things on quite a few related forums before hand.
Think i made the right choice though!
Gonna message this guy again tomorrow. If i can get it for £200 I'll take it. Its not gonna be cheap to refurb n what not, but i dont think I'll lose much in the long run?
Its totally worth that if it makes you happy. I have that wheel on two of my VFRs and it looks damn sexy. so good luck. glad to help.
deltaboxiiIts totally worth that if it makes you happy. I have that wheel on two of my VFRs and it looks damn sexy. so good luck. glad to help.
Cheers buddy
Appreciated
Wow, to serious. ...everyone has an opinion.
Thought this was a brotherhood . Chill
duccmannWow, to serious. ...everyone has an opinion.
Thought this was a brotherhood . Chill
Brother can you spare a dime?
How about a few grand? :goofy:
Ahh he wants too much for this wheel
Im not paying too much. He can keep it.
There will be another at some point. Fingers crossed
duccmannWow, to serious. ...everyone has an opinion.
Thought this was a brotherhood . Chill
Spring will help , me think .
Those who don't go on VFRW just recently missed the "Sunofwolf" era.
Those who know, know.
Those who don't, consider yourselves lucky.
GadiantonRobThose who don't go on VFRW just recently missed the "Sunofwolf" era.
Those who know, know.
Those who don't, consider yourselves lucky.
Okay? Haha
Is there a 'Sonofwolf' vaccine? If so, could I please have mine now . . . ? :blink:
I've no idea what any of you are on about lol.
[image: $_1.JPG]Guess when the time is right, SCORE!!!!!!!!!!!! Got both for $180 delivered.
Anyone need a 1990 front wheel?
duccmann[image: $_1.JPG]Guess when the time is right, SCORE!!!!!!!!!!!! Got both for $180 delivered.
Anyone need a 1990 front wheel?
Woo. Well done!!
Theres no shortage of front wheels about is there haha
duccmann[image: $_1.JPG]Guess when the time is right, SCORE!!!!!!!!!!!! Got both for $180 delivered.
Anyone need a 1990 front wheel?
How wide is that rear wheel? Be aware that there are two versions of the 4-bolt 8-spoke wheel. 4.5x17 qnd 5.5x17.
1990...shit did not know that
duccmann1990...shit did not know that
The 5.5x17 gen 3 wheel has no lip around the lug bolt holes . . . the narrower 4.5x17 wheel's bolt holes do, as your photo shows.
Look on the inside of one of the spokes and the dimensions will be there.
If the markings are obscured by dirt buildup, you can also measure the distance between the bead seating surfaces.
What was the 4.5" wheel from?
duccmann1990...shit did not know that
I'm hoping I'm wrong for your sake. But I swear I came across somewhere in my research a couple of years ago that a narrower 8-spoke exists. I may have confused the NC24 wheel, a 4.5x18 wheel. Like Cogswell says . . . measure the distance between the bead seating surfaces.
http://www.vfrdiscussion.com/forum/index.php/topic/49611-rear-wheelstires-the-end-all-discussion/
NC24 Wheel:
Edited January 12, 2015 by rc4sixI was going to say NC24.
That's a standard 3G wheel he bought, with the little directional arrows. The 400's all used 18" wheels too, before the '94, then they were all center nut.
KelI was going to say NC24.
Which wheel are you using on the R?
Well, it's in the mail...I certainly hope you have it backwards . We will see by Thursday. Wish the backside of the wheel was cleaner and a higher resolution so I could read the markings and calm down.......I need a shot of scotch now..fingers crossed
duccmannWell, it's in the mail...I certainly hope you have it backwards . We will see by Thursday. Wish the backside of the wheel was cleaner and a higher resolution so I could read the markings and calm down.......I need a shot of scotch now..fingers crossed
I'm thinking that you're in good shape. I'm pretty sure I had the NC24 wheel in mind . . . sorry to stress you out. :comp13:
Its OK, just got my panties in a bunch...
Was that TMI?
You live in Newhall, goin to have to get the locals together and hit the canyons. Take the back way up to Newcombs
Well the goods came in today and so we can now end the suspense...It IS the 5.5 width wheel. So now Duccmann and I can get his tire off his old rim, get his new (to him) 8 spoke rim to the powder coater!
Looks like the right one to me...
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Look closely and you'll see 5.50
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Congratulations! That one looks like it's in nice shape. If the powdercoater comes through for the amount quoted above, you'll have a nice 8 spoke totally re-finished for around $250. Quite a deal! :fing02:
$155...with powder coating....quite a deal indeed.....
The only thing that really sucks is I still can't ride :(
HELL YEAH---LETS RIDE
Thanks D.....you da mang
HELL YEAH---LETS RIDE
Woo! Guess whos just bagged one of these 8 spoilers off ebay!
The guy had it on a streetfighter, but its off a vfr 750.
Its got 180 55 zr17 tyre on, so it cant be the narrower version, can it?
Its not arrived yet, so please tell me its the right one?
Looks good, right?
Hes had it powder coated white, but i think i want it in anthracite
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It's the right one, nice score.
Cha ching..another score.
Otaylor, pictures when installed.
May I ask what you paid?
Alittle bling.....:-)
duccmannCha ching..another score.
Otaylor, pictures when installed.
May I ask what you paid?
Alittle bling.....:-)
£135 posted mate.
Yeah course, I'll be taking plenty of pics haha.
Be a few weeks till i get it all sorted though i think
The 8-spoke was my first mod to my 800, 15 years ago, long before it became "a thing".
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Veefer800CanuckThe 8-spoke was my first mod to my 800, 15 years ago, long before it became "a thing".
Careful, that's a borderline hipster statement... :goofy:
FSAEVeefer800CanuckThe 8-spoke was my first mod to my 800, 15 years ago, long before it became "a thing".
Careful, that's a borderline hipster statement... :goofy:
hipsters dont ride VFRs... they putt around on royal enfields. :tongue:
vfrcapnKelI was going to say NC24.
Which wheel are you using on the R?
Just saw this...I'm running an RC30 rear wheel.
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