My shitty-assed rotten luck

[Wheelie-Gene]

The engine is mounted and I was working on radiator supports. I got side-tracked while Mike was doing my cylinder work. I kept eyeing my VFR and had an (stupid???) idea.

I spent $600 on Sun rim kits and then I score a deal on RC51 parts.
At least I can still use the new tires I got.

I always loved the red/gold combo


VTR axle mod:


VTR axle top, CR bottom:


17" wheel, 12" rotor, 6 piston caliper:


1/2 hour to machine the axle and a few minutes to wack off some spacers, and it's almost mounted. It'll look better cleaned up, powder coated and with a tire.

Though I'm not quite sure what to think of the caliper.
Next challenge is to fit the rear wheel.

[teemtrubble]

ooohh boy!

[chachi243]

6 piston holy shiite!

[Ported&Polished]

Those look like Marzocchi forks, sweet!

[MICK]

Yeah you'll have to powder coat those RC wheels. Honda's job is for shit. Mine have just about completely undressed themselves of the original powder coat. I should be receiveing my mag set wednesday of next week

It would have been neat if you scored a set of wheels from an SP2 instead. In '02 they lightened a lot of components on the RC and the wheels were responsible for the largest reduction.

[chachi243]

you'll need the extra weight to slow everything down just a bit ..... with spoked supermoto wheels these bikes are a handful!!!

[Balaclava]

you'll need the extra weight to slow everything down just a bit ..... with spoked supermoto wheels these bikes are a handful!!!

i can't even imagine^^...but how do these bikes compare to a four stroke for supermoto? obviously chachi is having alot of success...the added front weight must help tons on keeping the front end down, but i imagine it's still a handful to keep down...

[Wheelie-Gene]

Yep, they are Marzocchis. I picked those up when I built my 600 several years ago. I should have purchased the other 3 pare the dude was selling as well.

The SP2's wheels are much lighter, you can tell just by looking. By no means whould I consider mine heavy, but all the weight adds up. The rotor has an aluminum hat, but 4 extra caliper pistons does take a toll. I was lucky to find what I did, SP parts are rare and more pricey.
I'll eventually dismount the tire and weigh the sumo set-up vs the hooligan. The last thing I wanted is more weight....but I just couldn't resist.

If the bike is part VTR/VFR/CR, would it be considered a VCR?

[Wheelie-Gene]

This stuff is never easy.
I had to shave .200" off the rotor pads and then cut .050 from the back of the rotor hat. I needed an extra 1/4" for the disc to clear the upper fork leg. I also took a little off the hubs so I could set the seals in deeper.
Now I'm ready to start fabbing the caliper mount.

[atank]

Thats going to be one bad ass ride
Now I know I will have to plan a trip out to the Big State

[juddy]

i can't even imagine^^...but how do these bikes compare to a four stroke for supermoto? obviously chachi is having alot of success...the added front weight must help tons on keeping the front end down, but i imagine it's still a handful to keep down...[/quote]

A mate of mine who has raced super moto reckons 2 strokes are heaps more difficult than 4 bangers as they dont have the engine braking,unless its a tight track without to many long straights.Guess on the left handed corners should be ok as you can still use the rear.I plan to have a go next season on my 5 hungie so Im interested to see for myself.What are other peoples opinions ???

[Wheelie-Gene]

I have a 3 piston rear caliper from a VFR800, which has a complex proportional braking system.
The outer 2 pistons of the caliper are tied into the brake pedal, the center piston is plumbed into the front lever. So....if I run a brake line from the front master cylinder to the rear center piston, it'll have residual rear braking with the use of the front brakes. So...laid over in a right corner/right foot off the peg/1 finger on the brake lever, the rear will be applied also....to a lot lesser degree.
It's a future thought, but I'd rather pick and choose which brake I want applied.