T3 - Tinks Annual Project Bike ('98 VFR800)

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  1. reg71

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    I don't think the weight is that big of a deal, and I can say from experience that the linked brakes work pretty well. I feel more seure on the track with them than I do without.
     
  2. tinkerinWstuff

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    I suspect I'll get along with them pretty well. I'm not a purist and like technology. ABS, DCT, all that shit floats my boat.
     
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    Brembo's what did they come off of?
     
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    Fisher Price logo on the tank is gonna look HOT! Are you done yet?
     
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    What's the price tag for those babies?
     
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    :focus: PM maybe? :gossip:

    :hug:
     
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    Sorry tink thread jack over. Let me know if you need any parts I've got a few for the 5th gen.
     
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    Tink - curious what the objectives are in doing a 6th gen rear on the fifth gen. I know you mentioned you were more inclined for the tour than track, but I know the 2 things I've always wanted for my 5th Gen were an undertail exhaust (which I think Wolf is the only brand out there with this), and I'd like to remove the passenger pegs. I'm not doing any two up, so I'd like to get rid of them. The problem is the seat locking mechanism is fitted into the left side.

    Just wondering...
     
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    no worries. After Billy, I'm probably the king of off topic thread jack. Thanks for the offer and I have a list of parts needed at the bottom of the first post in this thread.

    One of the biggest reasons was because I fell into a 6gen tail at a price that couldn't be passed up. I expect and am prepared to spend a little money to customize a stock 6gen seat to fit my ass and to blend with the 5th gen tank. There may also be a minor tweak needed in the 6th gen OEM undertail exhaust to fit to 5th gen collection pipe (unsure). At the end of the day I hope it will be a zero sum ($$) mod compared with purchasing 5th gen OEM tail parts off eBay.

    Second (third, fourth....), it allows me to do something a little different and unique with the build without breaking the bank, makes the project a little more interesting, retains some resale value, undertail exhaust for the slim looks, and keeps me out of the bar this winter.

    I don't see the slimmer 6gen tail as affecting the touring capabilities when you read about all the members touring the west coast. I think it takes a bottomless checkbook like NCB to turn a VFR into a worthy trackbike. I neither have the riding skills or the money to pursue such a goal.

    The ultimate goal would be to have the thing finished under budget by May 2012 in time for SLO.
     
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    6th gen subframe and inner fender with heat shield (not yet modified to fit 5th gen frame) = 16.8lbs

    5th gen subframe and inner fender = 9.6lbs
     
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    Wait until you fit the OEM anchors and then weight it again!
     
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    new wheels showed up last night - the front wheel that came on the crashed bike has a massive flat spot

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    OEM exhaust and seat supposed to be on the way.

    blinker holes will be covered and planning to go with LED blinker mirrors.
     
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    and then stitched welded back in place:

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    right side panel:

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    stitch welded back in place:

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    many hours of welding, grinding, sanding, painting to go.... :pout:
     
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    Or you can buy mine!
     
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    still waiting on the money tree to produce fruit
     
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    You & me both trying to sell enough stuff to buy those new held leathers.
     
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    What is stich welding? I repaired my fairings (as last owner dropped it) with a soldering iron, extra abs plastic and a sander. It looks great now (besides the fact that my bike doesn't have very much paint). This is a great project, would mind doing it myself.
     
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    Hey Tink,
    I was lookin' at the before pictures and I noticed all that blue tape. Did the bike meet it's fate on a track day?
     
  20. TOE CUTTER

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    I have another gen 5 upper that is in WAY better shape.......it needs a home.......WAY better shape........is it too late to send it?
     
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