Introduction and VFR brake kit info

tdmp · 11-04-2009, 11:51 AM

First off,

I'd like to introduce myself as I'm new to the forum. I am a past 4th gen owner and recently picked up a mint 02 Red VFR. It's good to be back in a comfortable saddle again as the CBR was killing me on those long rides..

Anyway, while I was lurking in the forum a bit looking for info on mods, I noticed a string by Tori on a custom front brake setup he had supplied by Speigler Performance. It was a three line kit that that upgrades the front brakes only. Although I would like to upgrade the whole bike, it sounds like it's a major pain in the ass, not to mention a little pricey ($400). I figure the majority of braking is done with the front so that's where the biggest bang for the buck should be. I noticed a big difference after upgrading my CBR 900.

After several back and forth emails and calls, I got Speigler to offer a 3 line only kit for the 02-09 bikes (their standard kit is 9 lines). I don't know if this will be a one-time run or a new standard kit. The part number is VFR-800KIT and they will offer it for the discounted price of $138.55 + shipping (10% of their retail) and will do colors for no extra charge. They can be contacted at 937-291-1735 or sales@spieglerusa.com. The guy I dealt with, Dave, mentioned that they could do a better price through a group buy but that would require someone to collect payment for all orders ahead of time.

I'll post a thread here on installation once I get it. I hope to ride with some of the other So-Cal riders here on the forum in the near future.

Todd

havcar · 11-04-2009, 01:45 PM

Thanks and welcome. If you would be so kind as to post your thoughts on the new lines after you've installed them I would greatly appreciate it. Sounds like $140 well spent if it's going to be a decent improvement.

park800 · 11-04-2009, 02:18 PM

That is definitely something I would consider doing to my 6th gen down the road.

Thanks

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11-04-2009, 11:51 AM	#1 (permalink)
tdmp Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Last Online: 11-15-2009 09:32 PM Location: Los Angeles, CA My Ride: 2002 VFR ABS Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Introduction and VFR brake kit info First off, I'd like to introduce myself as I'm new to the forum. I am a past 4th gen owner and recently picked up a mint 02 Red VFR. It's good to be back in a comfortable saddle again as the CBR was killing me on those long rides.. Anyway, while I was lurking in the forum a bit looking for info on mods, I noticed a string by Tori on a custom front brake setup he had supplied by Speigler Performance. It was a three line kit that that upgrades the front brakes only. Although I would like to upgrade the whole bike, it sounds like it's a major pain in the ass, not to mention a little pricey ($400). I figure the majority of braking is done with the front so that's where the biggest bang for the buck should be. I noticed a big difference after upgrading my CBR 900. After several back and forth emails and calls, I got Speigler to offer a 3 line only kit for the 02-09 bikes (their standard kit is 9 lines). I don't know if this will be a one-time run or a new standard kit. The part number is VFR-800KIT and they will offer it for the discounted price of $138.55 + shipping (10% of their retail) and will do colors for no extra charge. They can be contacted at 937-291-1735 or sales@spieglerusa.com. The guy I dealt with, Dave, mentioned that they could do a better price through a group buy but that would require someone to collect payment for all orders ahead of time. I'll post a thread here on installation once I get it. I hope to ride with some of the other So-Cal riders here on the forum in the near future. Todd

11-04-2009, 02:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
park800 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Last Online: Today 10:16 AM Location: NORTH GA My Ride: 2008 VFR View my Photo Gallery Posts: 115 Thanks: 5 Thanked 14 Times in 12 Posts	That is definitely something I would consider doing to my 6th gen down the road. Thanks __________________ 2008 VFR 800

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11-04-2009, 01:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
havcar Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Last Online: Yesterday 10:13 PM Location: Denver Co My Ride: '08 vfr 800 w/2 bros m2 titanium,k&n,pcIII w/cust. dynoed mapping,-1f gearing Posts: 319 Thanks: 37 Thanked 59 Times in 30 Posts	Thanks and welcome. If you would be so kind as to post your thoughts on the new lines after you've installed them I would greatly appreciate it. Sounds like $140 well spent if it's going to be a decent improvement.