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Rick_1138
Settled In Member
United Kingdom
87 Posts |
 Posted - 16/10/2007 : 15:50:12
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Hi guys, i am in the deep and dark plotting phase for a nc special.
Money is something i don't want to talk about just now (mainly as it makes me start to cry again....)
I have spoken to some about a side by side exhaust system, and i basically want to do the Tyga rvf look, i.e. suzuka endurance racers of the early - late nineties.
The other thing i am looking for is a set of upside down forks that would fit an NC30, or more specifically, the cnc machined yokes from Jap4performance, as they fit apparently.
I have looked on t'internet for the Marzocchi(spelling?) forks, i have found them but for the life of me i cannot find prices, i understand these wont be cheap, but i would like at least a ball park figure. All the official website gives me is technical details, there are no prices, even on US webpage.
Does anyone know of a similar fork manufacturer i.e. Ohlins as an example, that make USD forks that are designed\fit for the NC30\35.
Cheers all. |
1990 VFR 400 R3, Standard, Stunning, so much fun it should be illegal.....oh going that fast is illegal....Bo'';!Ks |
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viper_biker
Administrator
Ireland
7563 Posts |
Posted - 16/10/2007 : 16:07:54
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Try looking a bit harder on the Jap 4 site 
(near the bottom of the page)
http://www.jap4performance.com/discs.html
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MARZOCCHI - prices from £895 upwards
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Edited by - viper_biker on 16/10/2007 16:08:43 |
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Danielz
Regular Member
United Kingdom
898 Posts |
Posted - 16/10/2007 : 16:10:58
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| mate theres a lad on here who maks fitting kits for ducati front ends think the fitting kit is like £80 then i`ve found ducati usd front ends for like as little as £200 |
I am now a vfr parts horder!!! greedy old me, like the fat kid in the candy shop :) |
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shokrabi
Settled In Member
United Kingdom
118 Posts |
Posted - 16/10/2007 : 20:49:11
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| his names Riley his email address in his profile is wrong so try make a thread in general discussion to get hold of him |
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riley
Bike Mod Expert
United Kingdom
915 Posts |
Posted - 16/10/2007 : 21:39:01
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| Did somebody call? The fitting kit works with the 748/749/916/999/1098 series of forks yokes and is disgustingly easy to fit (you can also use Aprilia forks), £73 to your door in the uk and £75 else where. It's machined from genuine Ducati parts and re-uses the Honda bearings. |
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minesweeper
Senior Member
United Kingdom
1232 Posts |
Posted - 16/10/2007 : 21:48:41
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| Riley i was wondering if your mito seat kit is easy to adapt to an nc35? |
Rvf400, smokin joes replica, not much left standard now..... 65bhp true. |
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Rick_1138
Settled In Member
United Kingdom
87 Posts |
Posted - 16/10/2007 : 22:13:55
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Hi Riley, this is an interesting as Ducati forks are cheaper than brand new ohlins etc.
How does it actually work, i.e. if its ducati yokes, what fits into the frame?
Oh and does anyone know if the Honda is adverslely affected by the different suspension, i.e. is it too stiff etc.
When you say Aprilia forks, do you mean rs250 (obviously) but Mille as well etc?
Oh and can i still use the original front wheel or do i need ducati front, also can the original brake calipers be retained or is this basically a full front end job?
cheers |
1990 VFR 400 R3, Standard, Stunning, so much fun it should be illegal.....oh going that fast is illegal....Bo'';!Ks |
Edited by - Rick_1138 on 16/10/2007 22:21:56 |
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s-i-m-m-o
Regular Member
United Kingdom
597 Posts |
Posted - 16/10/2007 : 22:25:02
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you use the fitting kit which he sells.
looks the business when done.
i bought one of the fitting kits and cant wait to get all the bits for it. |
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alivee4
Senior Member
Australia
1097 Posts |
Posted - 17/10/2007 : 02:09:11
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| Marzocchi's pop up on Yahoo Japan occasionally, but they aint cheap! |
NC30 track bike on a carbon fibre diet |
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Rick_1138
Settled In Member
United Kingdom
87 Posts |
Posted - 17/10/2007 : 07:55:05
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i found a distributor on the web. Marzocchi website sort-of, 43mm and 50mm sets £893 and £986 respectively (prices may be slightly diff, i am remembering them from last night.
The reason i was looking into them is that they will fit the NC with the Jap4 yokes and they are less than half price equivelant Ohlins etc.
The big issue is that while a ducati fork set would be nice, you can't use the original front wheel, and i wouldn't even know where to start regarding brakes, although ISR 6 pots are nice, but again, finding actual prices rather htan 'starting form £100' would be nice.
Finding trick parts in the UK is always a pain. |
1990 VFR 400 R3, Standard, Stunning, so much fun it should be illegal.....oh going that fast is illegal....Bo'';!Ks |
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riley
Bike Mod Expert
United Kingdom
915 Posts |
Posted - 17/10/2007 : 08:18:55
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Mille forks are fine to use and if you use Ducati Ohlins yokes you can the same said forks too. The aprilia set up uses a 5 spoke wheel, and yes it is a complete front end swap. |
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Cammo
Forum Veteran
Australia
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Posted - 17/10/2007 : 08:24:16
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Originally posted by Rick_1138
The big issue is that while a ducati fork set would be nice, you can't use the original front wheel.
You probably could with some cheap machining.
At any rate you could fit some super trick matching aftermarket wheels to suit the Duc front and NC rear. More street cred than shiny forks!
I think CraigS on here got his RVF fork legs gold TiN coated, looked sweet. Spend on the internals and they'll be as good as any brand names out there (and you can run the standard front wheel). It'll cost, but you'll get plenty of change out of a grand..!
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Rick_1138
Settled In Member
United Kingdom
87 Posts |
Posted - 17/10/2007 : 08:28:07
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Thats great, thanks for the pics.
What front wheel do you have on, is it a gsxr wheel, and did you just get spacers to fit?
Sorry for many questions, its just i like to get all the info before i plough on. |
1990 VFR 400 R3, Standard, Stunning, so much fun it should be illegal.....oh going that fast is illegal....Bo'';!Ks |
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Craig S
Forum Veteran
United Kingdom
7144 Posts |
Posted - 17/10/2007 : 08:52:29
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I think CraigS on here got his RVF fork legs gold TiN coated, looked sweet. Spend on the internals and they'll be as good as any brand names out there (and you can run the standard front wheel). It'll cost, but you'll get plenty of change out of a grand..!
You missed out the addition of the RS250 seals
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Rick_1138
Settled In Member
United Kingdom
87 Posts |
Posted - 17/10/2007 : 09:08:26
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the problem is getting RVF front forks.
They are like hens teeth on flea-bay and the ones i have seen in breakers online, you can never be sure if they are like a banana.
there are 2 RVF's at one breakers i have seen, one looks fine, no front brake discs and no panels but forks look okay.
the other one has a big dent in the frame and the forks look like they are pointing straight down, i.e. big head on smash.
i hate living in Aberdeen, you are miles from any decent breakers where you can just pop in and have a look. ggrgrrrrr |
1990 VFR 400 R3, Standard, Stunning, so much fun it should be illegal.....oh going that fast is illegal....Bo'';!Ks |
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Tanuki
Bike washed twice a year
United Kingdom
8194 Posts |
Posted - 17/10/2007 : 10:29:50
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quote:
Originally posted by Rick_1138
the problem is getting RVF front forks.
http://www.400greybike.co.uk/Forum/topic.asp?FORUM_ID=8&TOPIC_ID=64668
RVF Fork just rebuilt by Graeme....look and ye shall find. |
Ha ha ha, oh my God! I almost didn't do it, I almost didn't do it! I thought, is this in bad taste? But you know what, I went for it. I went for it and I'm so glad I did! Ooooh, worth it, totally worth it.
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Danielz
Regular Member
United Kingdom
898 Posts |
Posted - 17/10/2007 : 10:31:29
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| best bit mate is theres a website online which you input what you are looking for and a e-mail is send out to over 2000 breakers yards in the uk . and if a breakers yard has some then they will ring you or e-mail you saying they have some andwith prices, i`m sory i carnt remember the actual site but i`m pretty dam sure if you put in breakers yards on google or something it will come up :) |
I am now a vfr parts horder!!! greedy old me, like the fat kid in the candy shop :) |
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Royster81
Left handed surfer
Ireland
3914 Posts |
Posted - 17/10/2007 : 10:40:54
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Originally posted by cbrmonkey
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Originally posted by Rick_1138
the problem is getting RVF front forks.
http://www.400greybike.co.uk/Forum/topic.asp?FORUM_ID=8&TOPIC_ID=64668
RVF Fork just rebuilt by Graeme....look and ye shall find.
and when you ring up to ask about the yokes/forks you can ask about the project bikes he has and the systems he does.. |
400R,loud proud and modified. |
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Rick_1138
Settled In Member
United Kingdom
87 Posts |
Posted - 17/10/2007 : 10:47:12
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I am only looking for costs just now, and in terms of bike purchasing, i am looking for after xmas.
The most annoying thing is, all the bikes that come up for sale are in the likes of London orr Sussex, and to go to get one of them takes a good days travel from Aberdeen.
The bikes up near aberdeen or within Scotland all have a premium because there are less of them. |
1990 VFR 400 R3, Standard, Stunning, so much fun it should be illegal.....oh going that fast is illegal....Bo'';!Ks |
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Danielz
Regular Member
United Kingdom
898 Posts |
Posted - 17/10/2007 : 10:49:26
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| check around manchester then...or get a courier to pick bike up and deleiver. you have to make sacrifices living up there |
I am now a vfr parts horder!!! greedy old me, like the fat kid in the candy shop :) |
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Rick_1138
Settled In Member
United Kingdom
87 Posts |
Posted - 17/10/2007 : 10:58:33
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There are a few bikes in and around that part of the UK, the biggest other issue is that i would need my dads mates car and trailer and thats a big ask, as i have cronh's disease it means i may have to drop everythuing and bolt to the bathroom without a lot of notice, so long car trips aren't fun for me, especially if there is traffic, and i dont fancy riding 400+ miles on an unfamiliar NC especially if i am looking for one Sub £1000, as i dont want panels etc as i will be changing them.
e-mailed graeme so we shall see. |
1990 VFR 400 R3, Standard, Stunning, so much fun it should be illegal.....oh going that fast is illegal....Bo'';!Ks |
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