vfr project

3dcycle · 01-03-2012, 08:29 AM

its a 2002, every thing is there..... somewhere its getting a paint job staying with the oem red but going to dress it up a bit. going through it nothing has been done to it...EVER once i figure out how to post cell phone pics i will post up the picture from before i took it apart.

its going to be a easy project its going to be set up for tour duty with hard bags that are quick diconnect for more aggressive riding.

though they do just fine with the bags on.

HondaCrazy · 01-03-2012, 09:08 AM

sweet, i have thought about going to a vfr, you keep the 9'er?

Shmoo · 01-03-2012, 09:14 AM

I think he sold the 9er, got a chicken, and sold that, too. Way to stick with Hondas.

3dcycle · 01-03-2012, 10:09 AM

yes you are right, sold 9er sold chicken bought vfr, i hope this one stays a bit longer than the chicken

**Ottawa919** · 01-03-2012, 10:45 AM

Are you just doing cosmetic and touring mod work or are you also doing mechanical work? What is the mileage on it?

I look forward to seeing more pics.

Toast · 01-03-2012, 11:39 AM

You went from a 919 to a VFR, I went from a VFR to a 919 lol. The 919 was much more nimble, but the VFR suspension was AWESOME

3dcycle · 01-03-2012, 12:45 PM

for the most part just cosmetic and touring.
although i will be doing,
higher clip ons
seat
pipes pcIII at somepoint
race tech front end
rear shock at somepoint
maybe a HID headlight when i can find a good kit.
all fluids done
stuff like that
plus saddlebags

3dcycle · 01-03-2012, 12:46 PM

20000 miles

**rmb** · 01-03-2012, 05:00 PM

Cool, keep us posted with pics!

Toast · 01-03-2012, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 3dcycle

plus saddlebags

I've got a set of Nelson Rigg CL 850 bags I'm trying to get rid of. I used them on my VFR, and they worked really well. I just had to build my own little aluminum luggage support brace. Bags are excellent quality and have a great amount of space. Let me know if you want them, $60 shipped, practically new condition. Only reason I'm getting rid of them is because they are too big for my f4i and run into my side mount exhaust.

ariannasdaddy · 01-03-2012, 08:42 PM

If he doesn't want them, I call dibs.

Mark919 · 01-03-2012, 08:53 PM

I also went to a VFR but I'm glad i kept my 919.
919 is better in town and in the heat. VFR is great on the hwy. If I had to choose only one i'd pick the 919.

Mark

HondaCrazy · 01-04-2012, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Mark919

I also went to a VFR but I'm glad i kept my 919.
919 is better in town and in the heat. VFR is great on the hwy. If I had to choose only one i'd pick the 919.

Mark

Interesting. I am not in the position to purchase a bike, but have pondered switching to a vfr...

3dcycle · 01-05-2012, 05:56 AM

i can only afford 1 bike at a time, and i dont have a good place to store more than 1. i could afford more but I am sick, and that takes up alot of money.

3dcycle · 01-05-2012, 05:56 AM

oh and my sickness is the MOD bug

i will let you know on the bags today.

ariannasdaddy · 01-05-2012, 06:20 AM

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Originally Posted by 3dcycle

oh and my sickness is the MOD bug

i will let you know on the bags today.

Ahhhh! Save your money for those hard bags you want.....

Toast · 01-05-2012, 10:43 AM

Haha

Shmoo · 01-05-2012, 11:17 AM

oem sidecases look gnarly on those bikes.

they sound sweettt, but dammit i wish they weighed less.

3dcycle · 01-05-2012, 01:23 PM

do you still have the bracket for the bags?

Toast · 01-05-2012, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 3dcycle

do you still have the bracket for the bags?

Nah, I tossed the bracket when I sold the VFR. I made it to fit my bike so it hooked onto a bracket I had made for my fender eliminator.

Toast · 01-05-2012, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Shmoo

they sound sweettt, but dammit i wish they weighed less.

+1,000

ariannasdaddy · 01-05-2012, 05:39 PM

I don't need no stinkin brackets.....

3dcycle · 02-05-2012, 04:57 AM

thanks for the bags. im going to buy the hardbag brackets and run these soft bags untill i can afford the hardbags.

3dcycle · 02-05-2012, 05:03 AM

and for a few picture up dates
got it all painted and going back together, race tech front end (just springs for now)
it will have to get painted again next year, it came out way to orange for me(does not show in pics) and i dont have enough money to paint again this year.
im starting to powder coat a few things here and there.

mounted a voltage meter to keep an eye on stator. damn thing will not charge over 14.0 volts but that was common on the 02s hopfully it will be fine. i hate to buy a $300 stator anytime soon.

my new exhaust

mine is on the right

Superdog · 02-05-2012, 05:59 PM

Sweet! Nice work

Pvster · 02-05-2012, 08:15 PM

god that exhaust is pure sexiness!

Toast · 02-05-2012, 08:19 PM

Those bags will fit lots, tons of room. Of course hard bags are always to be desired. I don't think I'll ever get hard bags until I find a career.

AllanB · 02-05-2012, 08:57 PM

What brand is the exhaust - it has given me a horn.....

3dcycle · 02-06-2012, 05:19 AM

laser extreme. my superhawk was louder with its micron pipes as was the 919 with the sato pipe. but this sound is just amazing. will post up a rear shot with the cowl on.