New to the forum, just an into and my 1985 VF750F...

Hmmm, now how am I going to mount those pesky calipers.......

A quick thumb through some of my photo's and a couple requests to "a couple guys who know a couple guys" and this popped up:



It's rough (like all race bike parts) but it's proof of concept.

A plan is forming...



Now, I need to find a blue an -4 "Y" fitting like the superbike.....



Anyone have a lead on one?

 

VF750/700F = 39mm fork tubes. 1000F/R's have 41mm.

 

I have 1000f forks on my VF....

Anyways, I'm somewhat doubtful that superhawk cartridge fork lowers would work on my 1984 1000f damper rod tubes.....which would also necessitate a wheel change.

Which would require a different way of driving my cable actuated speedo, which.....well, you probably get the picture....:wink:

At this point, it seems easier to build bracket adapters for the calipers and a new carrier for the discs.

There will be no "gambling"....

 

Here's an idea of where I'm planning to go with the sp1 rotors and the F2 wheel:



Those are from an R6, but you get the idea....

 

Dang it!

Now I'm thinking about a double R swingarm. Anyone tried it before?

It just never stops...

*edit*

Oopps, spoke too soon. Finances have just dictated that the brake and shock upgrade attempt will be the end of it for a while.

Gotta go into heavy saving mode for a down payment on a second house.

Don't ask.......

:censored:

 

My 2003 Master cyl showed up today.



Very nice unit, I especially like the adjustable reach on the lever...

That alone will make the swap worthwhile!

The fitting from the Master Cyl to the reservoir is busted though. I knew this when I ordered it (got it cheap $$).



I've got another complete brake system (as listed above) for parts. I'll just swap out the fitting form the 2000 Master cyl that's coming with the rest.

Still worth it for the better brakes from the SP2.

Now I have to decide if I'm going to paint it black like the clutch lever or strip the clutch lever to bare Al.....

 

ahh, look what showed up today:

 

Just got back from a two week work "junket".

Couple items showed up while I was gone, my complete front and rear SP1 brake system and my new ignition barrel (my wife put my only ignition key somewhere and we can't find it).

Unfortunately, finances have dictated I put the project on hold for the moment (besides what I can do in the garage with what I already have).

As I mentioned, we're saving the downpayment on a second home.....

However, the package came witht eh kill switch for the SP1 still attached to the wiring harness. It's a nice trim little thing. Anyone know if the SP1/SP2 thottle is a push pull like the VF's? MIght make a nicve little upgrade to the look of the bar mounted items.

Jebus, the wife is really gonna kill me.....what the heck is wrong with me?

:tongue:

 

That is one good looking bike. Great job.

 

Love It the bike looks great. Inspirational

 

Gee, thanks!

 

Got some replacement plastics on the way, just have to source a few more pieces and I can paint hte bike the Corvette atomic orage I want.

Here's a rough idea (borrowed and modified pics):









Of course, my stock 85 white, blue and red stuff won't be touched. It's going into storage, so changing back will be a simple matter of a couple bolts and screws.

I'll be working on some SP2 switchgear also:



After I get the SP2 brakes on to her that is....

 

Got a new "stealth modification" idea. Been thinking about it for a while.

Gotta keep it quiet though, I need to make a trip to the UK for some specific parts first.......hoping it turns out as well as I think it will.

With any luck, it should look factory and be near un-noticeable at first glance......


Watch this space for more info in the future!

 

Yeah I like the look of those calipers, what is SP2?

Atomic Orange cool, nothing stealth about the color, Brown and Gold racing stripes?

 

WOW!!!!:thumbsup::thumbsup:

 

Yup, SP2 stuff. I also have some SP1 pieces and they look the same. The SP2 have some subtle improvements though (piston ratio's, coatings, etc).

Brown stripes?

Yipes!

Not a chance!

My purchase of some extra plastic fell through, so she'll be staying white, blue and red. Unless I can source some more plastic pieces....

 

Brown Stripes Ha Ha Ha gotcha. Keep us posted on the intergenerational grafting.

 

Wow, has i really been 3 years?

Well, I had to move some stuff around in the garage the other day for some electricians to run a 30A plug for our camper trailer.

Pulled the boat out of the way and there's my old 'ceptor slumbering in the corner under it's cover where it's been since we moved into the new house last year.

I stopped riding it because my body just couldn't take it for much more than 10-15 minutes at a time (I'm 47 and busted up 6 ways to sunday).

I pulled the cover off and looked at my old riding partner.

Dusty, half done, forgotten and forlorn.

Hmm, wonder if it will start?

Nope. dead as the proverbial door nail.

I jump it off the car, it whirls over but: nada.

Crack the carb drains. Yep, I left fuel in the bowls. It's coming out green. And I'm not exaggerating, it's actually bright St Patrick's day green!

Then rig up my temporary fuel talk and fill the bowls.

Whir, whir, whir, whir, whir..........varoom!

It catches, tries to run, popps a bit of flame from the pipes, smokes like an SOB and then quits after a valiant attempt to idle.

Yup, carbs are probably gummed beyond belief and the spark plugs are black and wet when I pull them. You can smell the fouled gas for miles.

I sit down and stare at my once proud steed.

What to do?

Sell it?

Scrap it?

Shove it back into the corner and forget it for another 3 years?

Nah, can't do it.

So, tomorrow I'm headed down to the store to pick up 4 plugs and a new battery.

then over to my friends house to get my bike lift back.

I'm thinking that this winter I'll resurrect the old girl, ride it next summer (at least back and forth to work which is a short jaunt) and see if the magic is still there.

This winter will see a new paint job (not original but faithful in spirit of the 83-85 scheme, I've got a few ideas) and a continuation of the projects that were underway and never finished.


I hope the magic is still there.........I can only hope.......