Convert California VFR to 49-state spec

keithbob · 02-12-2005, 07:47 PM

Hi-
I recently purchased a used 2000 VFR which turned out to be a California-spec. Never thought that would happen to me, and too late now. But I'm wondering if anyone has gone through the process of converting to 49-state by changing out the cams, throttle bodies, and PGM-FI blackbox. I've already taken the evap canister and vacuum lines out. Is it worth the bother? The bike runs strong as is, and I'm going to put in a Power Commander to take care of the classic 4500-rpm flat spot. I'll be on the lookout for an engine from a crasher to get the parts, if people tell me it's worth it

Thanks for any wisdom you can send my way-
Keith

SAFE-T · 06-23-2006, 11:57 AM

Why bother ? The bike runs cleaner than 49-state models, which is something positive.

mello dude · 06-23-2006, 02:15 PM

I think the canister and evap lines and selonoid are the only difference, I did mine and runs fine. I dont find any other mention in the factory manual about 49 state vs Cal. Just make sure you vacuum lines from it are plugged and stashed away. Oh for the gas tank - I grabbed that steel piece across the fuel inlet, twisted it sideways, and with a dowel rod bent it out of the way. No more blockage for the pump nozzle!

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02-12-2005, 07:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
keithbob Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Last Online: 12-11-2006 09:35 PM Location: Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Convert California VFR to 49-state spec Hi- I recently purchased a used 2000 VFR which turned out to be a California-spec. Never thought that would happen to me, and too late now. But I'm wondering if anyone has gone through the process of converting to 49-state by changing out the cams, throttle bodies, and PGM-FI blackbox. I've already taken the evap canister and vacuum lines out. Is it worth the bother? The bike runs strong as is, and I'm going to put in a Power Commander to take care of the classic 4500-rpm flat spot. I'll be on the lookout for an engine from a crasher to get the parts, if people tell me it's worth it Thanks for any wisdom you can send my way- Keith

06-23-2006, 11:57 AM	#2 (permalink)
SAFE-T Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Last Online: 01-07-2009 11:07 PM Location: View my Photo Gallery Posts: 90 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Why bother ? The bike runs cleaner than 49-state models, which is something positive. __________________ Better to go into a corner slow and come out fast than go in fast and come out dead.

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06-23-2006, 02:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
mello dude ProGeek Wackjob Anomaly Join Date: Jan 2006 Last Online: Today 01:35 PM Location: Southwest Ohio - Find Me! My Ride: '98VFR800 and '99 Valkyrie - one to go fast, one to go slow, not necessarily in that order. View my Photo Gallery Posts: 1,813 Thanks: 10 Thanked 35 Times in 32 Posts	I think the canister and evap lines and selonoid are the only difference, I did mine and runs fine. I dont find any other mention in the factory manual about 49 state vs Cal. Just make sure you vacuum lines from it are plugged and stashed away. Oh for the gas tank - I grabbed that steel piece across the fuel inlet, twisted it sideways, and with a dowel rod bent it out of the way. No more blockage for the pump nozzle!