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Re: Wish list almost done.
Posted: Sun Mar 04, 2012 10:03 pm
by porndoguk
Athea rr?
Re: Wish list almost done.
Posted: Sun Mar 04, 2012 10:09 pm
by Drunkn Munky
Indiana Jones wrote:Drunkn Munky wrote:Tell me more about the close ratio VFR gearbox, what gears have been changed for what?
The first 3 gears ratios are closer than the RVF.....it's just a full low mileage NC30 transmission.
First gear is very tall but you can hold it longer before looking for another gear.
Nothing HRC except it recommended in the RVF HRC manual.
Hopefully out in Mondello on the 1st of April and if I don't blow it up or wreck it,I'll be doing B'court and K'town over Easter.
Looking forward to getting it on track.
Pornodog,give a shout anytime. I owe you a cuppa for sorting my discs.
VFR400R RVF400
Gear ratio 1st 2.928 3.307
Gear ratio 2nd 2.166 2.352
Gear ratio 3rd 1.800 1.875
Gear ratio 4th 1.591 1.591
Gear ratio 5th 1.435 1.435
Gear ratio 6th 1.318 1.318
So is that just a standard VFR box then?
Re: Wish list almost done.
Posted: Sun Mar 04, 2012 10:31 pm
by Indiana Jones
Bog standard.......but close ratio,compared to the NC35.
It sounds better to proclaim that it's a close ratio gearbox :)
I've seen a press release stating that Athea is not on this year. Looked pretty legit.
Re: Wish list almost done.
Posted: Sun Mar 04, 2012 10:38 pm
by Drunkn Munky
ah i see, im one who prefers the 30 box over the 35 too
Re: Wish list almost done.
Posted: Sun Mar 04, 2012 10:46 pm
by Indiana Jones
Hopefully I will prefer it,never used one before but it has to be better than reaching for second so soon after the flag drops.
Re: Wish list almost done.
Posted: Sun Mar 04, 2012 10:50 pm
by Drunkn Munky
Takes some getting use to getting off the line but ultimately i think its a better box although it will shit it self in time if you put big power through it. Rick O sells an upgrade to prevent this.
Re: Wish list almost done.
Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2012 12:13 am
by mo haggs
porndoguk wrote:Athea rr?
It's not happening this year dude
Re: Wish list almost done.
Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2012 8:22 am
by porndoguk
mo haggs wrote:porndoguk wrote:Athea rr?
It's not happening this year dude
Never say never. Ive had no official no from the inside ill ask later today.
Re: Wish list almost done.
Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 8:54 pm
by Indiana Jones
Just completed my first trackday on my rebuilt engine.
She's a good 'un.
The VFR transmission is a revelation,3rd gear is a beautiful gear.
Possibly helped with the extra power of the new engine,but it pulled third in places I would have been running out of steam or between gears with the RVF trans.
I'm feeling well happy with myself.
Refreshed Ohlins shock and 7.5w rather than 5w oil with RaceTech gold valve in the front is a major difference too.
Ready for a weekend of racing at the Mondello Masters.
Re: Wish list almost done.
Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2012 9:30 pm
by Indiana Jones
A pair of thirds and a second place for my first weekend racing.
Before the weekend I would have been delighted with getting on the podium.
Now I just want to win.
Will I ever be happy....................................?