1986 VFR700FII

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    Quick mock up of the bodywork after getting the 17" wheels installed and bleeding the rebuilt brakes front and rear.
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    1988 VFR rear wheel and 1987 CBR600F front. Bolt on. Low mile 1987 VFR shock (10mm longer than 86) to make up the difference in the rear ride height. Forks are slid up an extra 20mm to compensate for the taller front wheel. I had a measurement point off of the frame to compare front height before and after. It is now a little under 10mm lower in front than before, just what I wanted. 140/70-17 and 110/80-17, nothing super trick, just a small period correct update and a little bling factor.
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    Already wired in a parallel toggle for the fuel cut relay. Still need to wire in a fan switch. Needs the new grips installed. I re-enforced the tail section at the known weak points as well as the seat cowl. And re-repaired a small crack right behind the lower right fairing mount.
     
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    looks fantastic !! I like it.
     
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    Very Nice!!!!!!
     
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    Gorgeous!
     
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    Very, Very nice, Cap. Excellent craftsmanship.
     
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    I love seeing a Kerker!
     
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    "1988 VFR rear wheel and 1987 CBR600F front. Bolt on."

    I had though some modification was necessary to fit CBR front wheel. I recall Daughtery makes spacers for this conversion ?
    I have an 86 waiting for rehab (been sitting in a garage 15+ yrs) and will be following your recipe :)
     
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    Oh I get it now. You end up with a front tire that's about same width as stock but on a 17" wheel.

    Did the rear wheel (1988VFR) came from the UK ?

    Thanks for sharing.
     
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    Yeah, from the U.K. I bought 2 actually, gonna do my other stock 86 750 when it needs tires. And a friend did the same thing on his 87. While keeping a stock-ish appearance, it feels (and looks) really good with the 17s, even if the tires aren't any wider.

    I've done CBR-F2 wheels (and front end) on one of my 86 VFR700. It is wonderful. My next 700 build is getting a F3 rear and 90 VFR front with 94 CBR forks (don't care about the speedo).
     
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    I have an '86 VFR700F2, and I'm planning on making this same wheel swap soon. However, I'm having a bit of trouble finding a 1988 VFR rear wheel (like you mentioned above). Are there other years or different models (CBR, etc) that used the same wheel?

    Also, what width is the rear wheel you used on your bike? I think the common rear wheel width for 1988 was 3.5". Is that what width you used?
     
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    Yeah 17 x 3.5" rear from a 1988 or 1989 VFR is bolt on. I tried a 87-88 CBR1000F rear wheel that looks identical, but it's not even close.
     
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    I really like the look of the tire shoulder/sidewall. I see above you mentioned the size being 140/70-17 and 110/80-17, but what brand and model are they? I might have to get a set for mine.
     
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    OK... not sure I can actually "recommend" them. Kenda Cruiser. Despite their name, they are a sport-tour knockoff of a Bridgestone BT45, and pretty sporty in their profile/ratio. I chose them for a couple reasons. First, I had a brand new front already that came with a wheel I bought. Second was specifically that profile. I knew that a 140/70 would fit nice and not screw up the profile when mounted on the 3.5" rim. So for about 75 bucks or so, I decided just to see. If I didn't like them, I would have thrown some Conti-Go! or BT45/46 on.

    I don't ride this bike really hard, it's more my looking-good-doing-it bike. I have plenty of other bikes I push. Actually... not bad. Really the only thing I found was that they don't like the cold very much, as in below 55 or so, the rear has gotten squirrely in situations like where I'm aggressively turning from a stop. But in warm weather I found them pretty confident. I think a 140/80 is better for most other brands to keep the profile proper when mounted, but a 140/70 would not be ridiculous.

    So while not an actual endorsement, it's not a negative review either. Just have reasonable expectations. I can't comment on mileage, but I suspect some slab riding will wear them fairly fast.
     
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    What paint did you use (if you don't mind me asking)? Did you go back with Cresent Pearl or just white, and how did you spray them (spray gun or rattle can)? I can't tell from my crappy computer screen. I'm pacing myself on my rebuild of my '86 VFR F2, and I plan on using the same wheel combo you used. They look fantastic!! Great job & very impressed!
     
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    Duplicolor Wheel Paint (white) in a can. The stuff sprays and covers real nice and is durable. I normally also use the Wheel Clear but I tend to shy away on white to make sure it doesn't yellow. I don't think this stuff really does, I just play it safe. Plenty durable as long as your prep and coats are applied properly. 4 of my bikes and a buddy's VFR were sprayed with Duplicolor, all great results after many miles and some tire changes. Spooning on tires after final cure with rim protectors no issues (for me). But I usually spray the final 2 color coats after mounting the tires and a good final clean. Release all the pressure, slide some blue tape down towards the bead and mask off the rest of tire with paper. The disc mounts and seals are of course still masked or masked again. Or I'll use the old dust seals just barely seated as my mask plugs. Comes out amazing and gets a whole tire life to harden.

    Powder coat is just too expensive in my area and the delicate geniuses always end up getting baked powder coat where it absolutely shouldn't be. "Sorry" I was done paying for expensive fuck ups long ago.
     
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    Agree with the dupli-colour White wheel paint. I did use the clear the first time and mine went yellow, I no longer use it on white wheels.
     
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    I'm having a bit of trouble finding a 1988 VFR rear wheel (like you mentioned above). Are there other years or different models (CBR, etc) that used the same wheel?
     
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    Answered that in post #53.
     
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