RVF400 - What Rear Wheels will fit??

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RVF400 - What Rear Wheels will fit??

Post by XXXV4 » Tue Jul 13, 2010 9:42 am

Hi all..

I have an NC35 RVF400 and im looking at running a different rear wheel. Im wondering will the NC30 VFR400 18" wheel bolt straight up? and will there be any clearance issues or delemas?

Has anyone ever done a rear wheel conversion on an NC35 before? What can be done? I want a bigger rear wheel! 8-)

Any help appreciated..
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Re: RVF400 - What Rear Wheels will fit??

Post by Neosophist » Tue Jul 13, 2010 10:05 am

What do you mean by bigger?

The 18" rear doesn't have the same amount of tyres available for it as the 17" RVF as you can put a 160/60 rear on the 17" and get more choice of rubber.

the 18" is more limited.

Anything else will change the ride height / handling.

What are you trying to achieve?
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Re: RVF400 - What Rear Wheels will fit??

Post by CMSMJ1 » Tue Jul 13, 2010 10:10 am

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Re: RVF400 - What Rear Wheels will fit??

Post by XXXV4 » Tue Jul 13, 2010 10:25 am

I guess overall i'm looking at making the bike look bigger, as im not a small guy im 6"1 and 110kgs.. but because im a learner the laws here in Australia restrict my choice of bikes.. ive been told i look too big for the bike by almost everyone i know :( lol also, what are the affects the handling (ie.. good/bad) and what size tyre can i run on the 18? is there also a way lift the rear ride height? thanks for the replies..

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Re: RVF400 - What Rear Wheels will fit??

Post by Drunkn Munky » Tue Jul 13, 2010 10:31 am

18's do look better if you ask me but i wouldnt put one on an RVF, you cant run a 160 on a 18 so it'll kinda defeats the object of what your trying to do. VFR750 rear wheels fit with a moddified hub if you have the cash to splash.

You can jack the standard suspension up a bit with a spacer above the shock or get a decent aftermarket shock which are usually longer with height adjustment. TBH i dont think your every overcome the fact that you look big on the bike, most people do on these little V4's.

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Re: RVF400 - What Rear Wheels will fit??

Post by XXXV4 » Tue Jul 13, 2010 10:48 am

lol true! its a shame they arent just a little bit bigger! ok.. well i think going a 160 on the 17" would be a better idea.. ill have a look at adjusting height with spacers next time i get a chance.. (which would be basically never.. 'cause i just cant help riding the thing every time i look at it :) ) thanks heaps..

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Re: RVF400 - What Rear Wheels will fit??

Post by Drunkn Munky » Tue Jul 13, 2010 10:56 am

If you do get round to jacking it up the spacer is u shaped and not round. Do a search for HRC jack up spacer or something along them lines and all shall be revealed ;)

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Re: RVF400 - What Rear Wheels will fit??

Post by XXXV4 » Tue Jul 13, 2010 11:17 am

thanks ill google away now! appreciate the help! good to find a forum with ppl who can help finally :)

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