CRM's RVF400 project - Project " skinned knuckles*"
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Re: CRM's RVF400 project - Project " skinned knuckles*"
Hmm, white wheels huh? They do look good, but they're just wrong! 
I would've expected those bar ends to be long gone by now Paul!
Other than that, nicely done Sir!
I would've expected those bar ends to be long gone by now Paul!
Other than that, nicely done Sir!
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Re: CRM's RVF400 project - Project " skinned knuckles*"
dang - rumbled with the bar ends.
order from DS spares should be here tommorow inc end plugs so hopefully my cred will be restored.
white wheels are the rulez
order from DS spares should be here tommorow inc end plugs so hopefully my cred will be restored.
white wheels are the rulez
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Re: CRM's RVF400 project - Project " skinned knuckles*"
Lovely moto that one Chief...I am sure it will hold it's own in the Lee garage..
We need a winters hook up for a brew at the Cat and Fiddle perhaps...I'd like to see some of these pimp motos...
We need a winters hook up for a brew at the Cat and Fiddle perhaps...I'd like to see some of these pimp motos...
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Re: CRM's RVF400 project - Project " skinned knuckles*"
agreed mark, or let me know when your next @ oulton as its only 15 mins from my house.
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Re: CRM's RVF400 project - Project " skinned knuckles*"
Paul, the bike's lookin real nice.
The R1 reg's are a massive upgrade (a little overkill on a 4) and the cdr6 2008 spoton.
Look up dcelectronicsmotorsportspecialistltd on ebay and treat the bike to some Delphi or similar water proof connectors.
If you get over to the Fiddle for coffee with Mark give us a shout and i will have a ride out.
Chris.
The R1 reg's are a massive upgrade (a little overkill on a 4) and the cdr6 2008 spoton.
Look up dcelectronicsmotorsportspecialistltd on ebay and treat the bike to some Delphi or similar water proof connectors.
If you get over to the Fiddle for coffee with Mark give us a shout and i will have a ride out.
Chris.
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Re: CRM's RVF400 project - Project " skinned knuckles*"
Hi Paul
Just like to add to this thread in saying you have a very nice looking bike there. Also if you keep hiding new honda parts in your attic you will be needing to double up on the roof joists.
And i have found a chap up north who like you dicided in the 90's to buy either new or removed panels from road to race RC30's. as i have bought from him a as new standard exhaust. not cheap at £400. but where can do buy one from? he has 2 brand new exhausts not even been took out of box.
Thought id let you know just incase you ever might need something as he tells me he has got a shed full of parts.
Regards Simon.
Just like to add to this thread in saying you have a very nice looking bike there. Also if you keep hiding new honda parts in your attic you will be needing to double up on the roof joists.
And i have found a chap up north who like you dicided in the 90's to buy either new or removed panels from road to race RC30's. as i have bought from him a as new standard exhaust. not cheap at £400. but where can do buy one from? he has 2 brand new exhausts not even been took out of box.
Thought id let you know just incase you ever might need something as he tells me he has got a shed full of parts.
Regards Simon.
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Re: CRM's RVF400 project - Project " skinned knuckles*"
Cheers Simon, and again its thanks to you this bike has come out like this.
Well i got my last order through from DS spares, and finished putting the bike back together today - a final fix if you like. all the nice touches like proper tank rubbers and new bolts here and there.
Everything torqued up and its ready to ride now. adjusted the chain, and levers and bits and pieces to suit.
Only thing i discovered was after fitting new correct headlamp bulbs - that the low beam wouldnt work. yep you guessed it, it had been run with 60/55 bulbs and of course the switch had melted and burned out. stripped the switch to see a melted mess and a "ping" ah so there goes the spring then.
To the rescue was a really tatty spare NC30 switchgear, quick swop of the highbeam plastic switch and slider and jobs a goodun. a working low beam again now with proper 35/60 bulbs.
Only the airtubes secure with a self tapper on each side - which i think is pretty well standard equipment for RVF's on the whole.
So its finished and ready to ride if it stays dry for a bit. One thing i am totaly sure of and i know will wind up the RVF die hards, i will say the RVF quality and fit is no way near as good as the NC30.
Panels are a bit of a pain in the arse to fit / remove compared to the NC30, the NC30 is just that bit easier to work on for most parts (apart from carb removal - the RVF is easier). The NC30 is made just that little bit heavier and chunkier, less rounded edges and far simpler under the skin. The RVF is solid too but typical of that mid 90's build era like the fireblades, nothing wrong with that just not the same as 5 - 10 years before.
So pictures will follow from all angles, but a road test is now in order
Well i got my last order through from DS spares, and finished putting the bike back together today - a final fix if you like. all the nice touches like proper tank rubbers and new bolts here and there.
Everything torqued up and its ready to ride now. adjusted the chain, and levers and bits and pieces to suit.
Only thing i discovered was after fitting new correct headlamp bulbs - that the low beam wouldnt work. yep you guessed it, it had been run with 60/55 bulbs and of course the switch had melted and burned out. stripped the switch to see a melted mess and a "ping" ah so there goes the spring then.
To the rescue was a really tatty spare NC30 switchgear, quick swop of the highbeam plastic switch and slider and jobs a goodun. a working low beam again now with proper 35/60 bulbs.
Only the airtubes secure with a self tapper on each side - which i think is pretty well standard equipment for RVF's on the whole.
So its finished and ready to ride if it stays dry for a bit. One thing i am totaly sure of and i know will wind up the RVF die hards, i will say the RVF quality and fit is no way near as good as the NC30.
Panels are a bit of a pain in the arse to fit / remove compared to the NC30, the NC30 is just that bit easier to work on for most parts (apart from carb removal - the RVF is easier). The NC30 is made just that little bit heavier and chunkier, less rounded edges and far simpler under the skin. The RVF is solid too but typical of that mid 90's build era like the fireblades, nothing wrong with that just not the same as 5 - 10 years before.
So pictures will follow from all angles, but a road test is now in order
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Re: CRM's RVF400 project - Project " skinned knuckles*"
Wow, the white wheels look awesome. I'm definitely going to get mine powdercoated after seeing that photo!
Only criticism I have:
- the standard front calipers and rear wheel spacer and nut cheapen an otherwise gorgeous bike. I think gold calipers would make a world of difference.
Only criticism I have:
- the standard front calipers and rear wheel spacer and nut cheapen an otherwise gorgeous bike. I think gold calipers would make a world of difference.
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Re: CRM's RVF400 project - Project " skinned knuckles*"
Cheers Jonno, i was looking for some SP1 / 600RR calipers, however thats for another day i think. I have to say i feel the brakes on the RVF are more than enough so long as they use genuine pads or HH EBC pads although i like the feel of genuine pads. unless your racing i really think the brakes are more than enough for the road.
As for the rear wheel nut, yeah i know what your saying, mine now has the original white plastic cap fitted which hides it a bit.
More pics will come soon
As for the rear wheel nut, yeah i know what your saying, mine now has the original white plastic cap fitted which hides it a bit.
More pics will come soon
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Re: CRM's RVF400 project - Project " skinned knuckles*"
Looks really good mate. Looking forward to the pics.
I love a good project with pictures
Will do mine sometime when I have some spare cash (prob not for another year I suspect as my new place is taking most of my monies!).
Do have my mates NC29 to work on over winter though, so looking forward to getting stuck into that one.
Good work as always.
Rob
I love a good project with pictures
Will do mine sometime when I have some spare cash (prob not for another year I suspect as my new place is taking most of my monies!). Do have my mates NC29 to work on over winter though, so looking forward to getting stuck into that one.
Good work as always.
Rob