1983 VF750F Wheel Conversion???

Mike_C. · 09-04-2003, 02:03 AM

I have done a few searches and have found quite a bit of info on the 86-87 VFR's, but has anyone ever converted an '83?? I still have the factory 37mm tubes, 16" front, and 18" rear. I was looking at putting new tires on and found that my current choices pretty much suck so....... From what I have read, it sounds like the F2 trick may work, but if I do it should I bite the bullet and do the tubes, wheels, swingarm, shocks, and brakes? Let me know what you guys think, and if you can point me to more info that would be cool too.

Thanx,
Mike

waldrm · 09-04-2003, 05:33 AM

Here's the link to the wheel conversion: http://www.one-ring.net/vfrfaq/WheelFAQ.htm

I have an extra set of F2 forks, wheels, and brakes if you are interested. $600.00 for the lot

Mike_C. · 09-04-2003, 05:41 AM

Thanx for the reply. I had already found that link from one of my searches, but it is definitely a good source of info. Basically then, the mod for an 83 is the same and I can do it following the info that I have found so far. As far as your parts, I think that I will shop around a bit. I have been bookmarking stuff on eBay and I think that I may go that way, but we'll see.

Thank you,
Mike

Sebspeed · 02-27-2008, 10:07 PM

Mike, unless you have access to a machine shop(or have a friend that does), look up a member here named Jamie Daugherty. He can make the necessary spacers for you. His website is www.daughertymotorsports.com

JamieDaugherty · 02-28-2008, 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Sebspeed

Mike, unless you have access to a machine shop(or have a friend that does), look up a member here named Jamie Daugherty. He can make the necessary spacers for you. His website is www.daughertymotorsports.com

Just to clarify - it's more than just spacers that are required. There is machining that needs to be to done to the sprocket carrier and the speedometer drive hear housing. You also need a new caliper bracket for the rear. There are more details on my site, if more information is needed shoot me a PM.

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09-04-2003, 02:03 AM	#1 (permalink)
Mike_C. Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Last Online: 12-31-1969 05:00 PM Location: Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	1983 VF750F Wheel Conversion??? I have done a few searches and have found quite a bit of info on the 86-87 VFR's, but has anyone ever converted an '83?? I still have the factory 37mm tubes, 16" front, and 18" rear. I was looking at putting new tires on and found that my current choices pretty much suck so....... From what I have read, it sounds like the F2 trick may work, but if I do it should I bite the bullet and do the tubes, wheels, swingarm, shocks, and brakes? Let me know what you guys think, and if you can point me to more info that would be cool too. Thanx, Mike

09-04-2003, 05:33 AM	#2 (permalink)
waldrm Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Last Online: 12-31-2008 09:23 AM Location: SE North Carolina My Ride: '90 RC30 clone; '94 CB1000, '99 CB750, '06 599 Posts: 243 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 1983 VF750F Wheel Conversion??? Here's the link to the wheel conversion: http://www.one-ring.net/vfrfaq/WheelFAQ.htm I have an extra set of F2 forks, wheels, and brakes if you are interested. $600.00 for the lot __________________ '94 CB 1000, Power Commander, Vance & Hines full system, Ohlins rear shocks, LED tail light, Thurn LED mirrors. '90 VFR with Staintune high mount and Thurn RC30 replica body kit,. CBR900 forks for the RC30 look on the cheap. '99 CB750 Nighthawk '06 599, CRG levers and bar end mirrors, frame sliders, Rizoma concial handlebars, adapters, and grips, LED signal and tail light conversion, whacked rear fender. Gave the Buell to my god-daughter; wanted her on something slow, heavy, and loud!

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Mike_C. Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Last Online: 12-31-1969 05:00 PM Location: Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 1983 VF750F Wheel Conversion??? Thanx for the reply. I had already found that link from one of my searches, but it is definitely a good source of info. Basically then, the mod for an 83 is the same and I can do it following the info that I have found so far. As far as your parts, I think that I will shop around a bit. I have been bookmarking stuff on eBay and I think that I may go that way, but we'll see. Thank you, Mike

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02-27-2008, 10:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
Sebspeed Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Last Online: Today 11:39 AM Location: Catskill Mtns, NY My Ride: 83 VF750F 86 VFR700F 01 F4i 05 VFR800 75 BMW R60/6 View my Photo Gallery Posts: 313 Thanks: 1 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts	Mike, unless you have access to a machine shop(or have a friend that does), look up a member here named Jamie Daugherty. He can make the necessary spacers for you. His website is www.daughertymotorsports.com

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