Triple clamp spam ....was... VFR front end replacement

Speaking of front end modifications, I have a modified set of Honda
triple clamps that were on my 99VFR when I bought it. They were
originally from a Honda with 43 mm forks (not sure which one) and have
custom spacer shims to allow them to clamp the stock 41mm forks on the
VFR. They have less offset than the stock clamps and make the steering
quicker/lighter. They use the stock VFR bearings on the steering stem
and the stock VFR stem nuts. The steering stop on the lower clamp was
milled to fit the VFR frame. The stock VFR forks and wheel spacers fit
into this set up with no mods. This set up also includes a shorter rear
dogbone link for the suspension to gain ride height. The prior owner
spent a lot of time and money getting this setup built and I think he
had it dialed in by GMD Computrack in Atlanta. I use the bike for sport
touring and preferred the stock parts and handling to the quicker feel
provided by this modified triple/dogbone link set up. Kent at GMD said
that the triple clamp with shims and the dogbone link were probably
worth about $150, but I need to clear out the garage and I figure the
market for these parts is limited, so I am offering them to the list for
$125 plus shipping.
John Harrison
Birmingham



>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Rob McKinnon"
> To: ;
> Sent: Sunday, April 16, 2006 3:29 PM
> Subject: RE: VFR front end replacement
>
>
> > >From: "tryit"
> >>VFR Front end replacement.
> >>Does anyone know a good swap for a 97 vfr front end I have
> heard a CBR 600
> >>F3 will work... can I use my same wheel and brakes? Does
> anyone know about
> >>this?
> >
> >
> > Well, I've put a complete RC51 front end onto my '99, there
> are at least 4
> > others that I know of who have done the same.
> >
> > One guy from Sweden has a GSXR USD fork setup on his '94
> >
> > http://www.vfrdiscussion.com/forum/i...topic=10129&hl
> >
> > Rod Holland has a 929 setup on his '90 750:
> >
> > http://www.hiperform.com/vfr_project.htm
> >
> > More links in this thread:
> >
> > http://www.vfrdiscussion.com/forum/i...topic=19169&hl
> >
> > Later...ROB
> > '99 GL800RR-SP2
> > Spouse's- '90VTR250
> > Profile Page: http://profiles.yahoo.com/veefer800canuck
> > Website: http://www.geocities.com/veefer800canuck/index.html
> >
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Correction, I think they were originally from a Honda with 45mm forks,
not 43mm. In any case, the custom machined aluminum shims (4) make a
perfect fit for the 41mm VFR forks.
John Harrison
Birmingham

> -----Original Message-----
> From: vfr-bounces@xxxxxx
> [mailto:vfr-bounces@xxxxxx] On Behalf Of John Harrison
> Sent: Monday, April 17, 2006 9:39 AM
> To: vfr@xxxxxx
> Subject: Triple clamp spam ....was... VFR front end replacement
>
>
> Speaking of front end modifications, I have a modified set of Honda
> triple clamps that were on my 99VFR when I bought it. They were
> originally from a Honda with 43 mm forks (not sure which one) and have
> custom spacer shims to allow them to clamp the stock 41mm forks on the
> VFR. They have less offset than the stock clamps and make
> the steering
> quicker/lighter. They use the stock VFR bearings on the steering stem
> and the stock VFR stem nuts. The steering stop on the lower clamp was
> milled to fit the VFR frame. The stock VFR forks and wheel
> spacers fit
> into this set up with no mods. This set up also includes a
> shorter rear
> dogbone link for the suspension to gain ride height. The prior owner
> spent a lot of time and money getting this setup built and I think he
> had it dialed in by GMD Computrack in Atlanta. I use the
> bike for sport
> touring and preferred the stock parts and handling to the quicker feel
> provided by this modified triple/dogbone link set up. Kent
> at GMD said
> that the triple clamp with shims and the dogbone link were probably
> worth about $150, but I need to clear out the garage and I figure the
> market for these parts is limited, so I am offering them to
> the list for
> $125 plus shipping.
> John Harrison
> Birmingham
>
>
>
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Rob McKinnon"
> > To: ;
> > Sent: Sunday, April 16, 2006 3:29 PM
> > Subject: RE: VFR front end replacement
> >
> >
> > > >From: "tryit"
> > >>VFR Front end replacement.
> > >>Does anyone know a good swap for a 97 vfr front end I have
> > heard a CBR 600
> > >>F3 will work... can I use my same wheel and brakes? Does
> > anyone know about
> > >>this?
> > >
> > >
> > > Well, I've put a complete RC51 front end onto my '99, there
> > are at least 4
> > > others that I know of who have done the same.
> > >
> > > One guy from Sweden has a GSXR USD fork setup on his '94
> > >
> > > http://www.vfrdiscussion.com/forum/i...topic=10129&hl
> > >
> > > Rod Holland has a 929 setup on his '90 750:
> > >
> > > http://www.hiperform.com/vfr_project.htm
> > >
> > > More links in this thread:
> > >
> > > http://www.vfrdiscussion.com/forum/i...topic=19169&hl
> > >
> > > Later...ROB
> > > '99 GL800RR-SP2
> > > Spouse's- '90VTR250
> > > Profile Page: http://profiles.yahoo.com/veefer800canuck
> > > Website: http://www.geocities.com/veefer800canuck/index.html
> > >
> > >
> > > _______________________________________________
> > > Vfr mailing list
> > > Vfr@xxxxxx
> > > For subscription and delivery options:
> > > https://lists.cs.wisc.edu/mailman/listinfo/vfr
> > >
> >
> >
>
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