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Re: vf400f d.o.b.a.r. project
Posted: Wed Oct 05, 2022 8:36 pm
by ligurt
1 gram less after sandblasting and anodization
Re: vf400f d.o.b.a.r. project
Posted: Wed Jul 05, 2023 8:30 pm
by ligurt
It's coming.... This is the second attempt I did to turn it on. It needs a big refinement job on the carburation, but it sounds great, The yoshimura stage 3 cams and the gsxr alternator did a supreme job. The live sound is absolutely astonishing, full of power. The Taoh give a wonderful timbre.
https://www.veed.io/view/88af6833-22c2- ... anel=share
Re: vf400f d.o.b.a.r. project
Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2023 8:23 am
by CMSMJ1
ligurt wrote: ↑Fri Jun 17, 2022 1:43 pm
CMSMJ1 wrote: ↑Thu Jun 16, 2022 9:01 am
Ahh - this is not a Rick Oliver one, it is an original G-force one
So, uses an insert into the original cover. I am that old skool...
ligurt wrote: ↑Wed Jun 15, 2022 7:37 pm
I'm curious, because for sure Rick did a good job, but my friend Franco is also careful to make the things well. Franco's cover is about 1/4 inch less protruding than stock and has an incredible honda familiy feeling look.
Never heard of the G-force, and am always curious. Please send images if you can get some.
Now then!
I was glad to see you posting in this thread again as it reminds me to get you some pictures of the original config for the Suzuki generator fitment.
Luckily for you :D I have a box of rammel downstairs that I am suire has the engine cover in it - so when I have a moment frmo lunch I will go find it, clean it up and weigh it too.
Such a great thread this one
Re: vf400f d.o.b.a.r. project
Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2023 8:26 am
by CMSMJ1
Just watched the link - That sounds excellent too.
The speed of the revs are something else too - I will refit my generator for sure as that really does show how much of a difference it makes.
Molto Bene!
Re: vf400f d.o.b.a.r. project
Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2023 2:49 pm
by ligurt
CMSMJ1 wrote: ↑Thu Jul 06, 2023 8:26 am
Just watched the link - That sounds excellent too.
The speed of the revs are something else too - I will refit my generator for sure as that really does show how much of a difference it makes.
Molto Bene!
Hi CMSMJ1, yes it does a huge difference. But the cams gave much of a kick in the ass! The spanish Taoh exhaust has a wonderful sound, I guess it's a copy of something coming from the Japan, but in any case it's the cherry on the top of the cake.
Re: vf400f d.o.b.a.r. project
Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2023 6:17 pm
by ligurt
In the middle picture you can see how my friend Franco started from the left and went to the right...
It suit a Spal fan VA32A 101 62A
The fan is located on the right side of the lower radiator to allow the passage of the front pipes and to leave the upper radiator rear side free to locate the panel to lead fresh air to the carbs as per HRC VF400RK manual
Re: vf400f d.o.b.a.r. project
Posted: Tue Apr 23, 2024 9:43 pm
by ligurt
Re: vf400f d.o.b.a.r. project
Posted: Tue Apr 23, 2024 9:48 pm
by ligurt
The rim is wonderful when chemical paint strip applied.
Re: vf400f d.o.b.a.r. project
Posted: Tue Apr 23, 2024 9:50 pm
by ligurt
The frame received some minor mods and next week will be painted and ready for final building. Pictures will be on line.