400/4 build. Paused due to other commitments. But starting up again

[Laverdaroo]

The fact you have a bike is justification itself

Bikes are only for cool people remember!

 I was looking intoa front end upgrade on the VFR and was looking at Ktech,.....................I'm saving up

[ComfySofa]

Never had any ktech stuff - ive almost gone that way a couple of times...the rsv4 has been the most impressive change in handling but having said that the z hasnt been setup properly yet...

[Laverdaroo]

The VTEC is a bit of an issue as nobody makes any aftermarket shocks for it except if you want manual adjustment through a c spanner. I tour a bit and like the preload adjuster on th  erear so I can alter to suit really easily.
To that end, I managed to find a really nice second hand unit from a guy in the states that had come of a crashed 2006 VTEC. As it was in the states, I had it sent to a chap who will match the spring to your girth, rebuild it with seals and new internals meaning i can keep the manual adjuster. With everything all in, I paid $250 for the rebuild, $124 for the shock and it was just postage on top. The fact that I can now adjust not only the preload but the rebound also means the bike should be transformed once fitted later in the year. I've done all the brakes with steel lines, new clutch, pads, service, the lot. Just waitong to get the fork internals and its back end swap, possibly January. Need to get the 550 rolling first.

[ComfySofa]

Yeah - youre like me....i like the 3 way adjusters and the hydraulic preload....way easier to make adjustments while youre out and about....handy when im at the TT!

[Laverdaroo]

Havent been since 99................getting withdrawel symptoms.

Best two weeks Ive ever had! What a place

[Laverdaroo]

I'm not a fan of inline 4's but have fallen for anything CB, I like weird engines that feel like you're riding them. Thevibes,thelumpunessandthe exoticbuildsof these engines. V4's V twin's, Tripples, parrallel twins, anything like that. I think they have a great personality.
I never liked the RSV's when they came out as Aprillia were a bit plastic compaired to the build quality of the Honda's at the time but I always fancied one of the later ones as the sound track was/is brilliantanf they're a fair weapon.


Still might but gotta clear the decks first, one money pit at a time

[ComfySofa]

We go every year....the company i used to work for has an office over there...ive stayed friends with my counterpart....so when it comes around we stay at his place, he goes to his girlfriends house and leaves the key under the plantpot.! Were on the south of the island at Port St Mary where its queieter but theres some lovely roads...

[SteveD CB500K0]

If I had the dosh, Iwould do exctly the same, I hd a Nitron on my 853, it was an incredible bit of kit,just wish I could afford one for the VFR!

I put a Nitron on my VFR800 back in the day.

God that swingarm was heavy!

[Laverdaroo]

If I had the dosh, Iwould do exctly the same, I hd a Nitron on my 853, it was an incredible bit of kit,just wish I could afford one for the VFR!

I put a Nitron on my VFR800 back in the day.

God that swingarm was heavy!

Ive a complete new rear end to go on it which is part built  up andj ust some seals and the shock o mount on it once in. Ive been slowly collecting nice, clean parts including the hub, bearings and seals, for ages. Steady away.
I dont want it laid up for long as its my 'go to' bike so the plan is to whip one out, monster clean up of the rear end, new pipes as mine are finaly starting to go and insert a complete refreshed, swing arm. It means I can do all the prep first and swap unit for unit without it being on the bench for ages getting in the way.
Also  my shed has a wood floor meaning that with Rose, (VFR) on it, its a bit unstable because she's a bit of a fatty so this will get  done on the floor meaning its a bit tight and I hate grovelling about so the faster the better for me!
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[ComfySofa]

OOh - just remembered (another question) is there a way of bonding an earth cable between the engine and frame...or is there another way of doing it...? (i was going to lift the engine and sand some of the powder coating away so where the engine connects to the frame (so its earthed where the bolts go through)

Cheers

[Nurse Julie]

OOh - just remembered (another question) is there a way of bonding an earth cable between the engine and frame...or is there another way of doing it...? (i was going to lift the engine and sand some of the powder coating away so where the engine connects to the frame (so its earthed where the bolts go through)

Cheers

There are quite a few earthing points on the frame / bike but you just need to remove the powder coat so the bolt and washer hits 100%  metal and not powder.

[ComfySofa]

Right...so sanding a bit away on each of the engine mounts is the best way....less wires is a good thing!

Thanks very much.

[Sesman]

Nope, just the important ones. Somebody else will advise which ones

[ComfySofa]

Ah - ok - ill wait for that bit of info...cheers..

[Sesman]

Good candidate’s are ithe rear. right upper engine mount and the upper left HT coil mount.