couple of questions

Hey I just bought a 1986 vfr and was wondering what all I need to consider if I were to do a swap on wheels, preferably getting some newer cbr wheels. I checked out the Daugherty site and was wondering if there are any other routes to go on that. Also, the headlight is cracked and I am wondering what options have, since a new assembly would be about 200 bucks. thanks for the help!

 

Heard and looked into this while I had mine and it seems an F2 maybe the 3 as well front end goes on. But do check again, that was like 8 years ago but if memory serves me right yea they mount up, how much trouble? never got that far, as I found my 97 before I went any further, good luck.

 

Hey Nike,
I have been researching the subject myself, and on the exact same year bike. I understand that the desire to have greater tire choices can be very compelling. Something to consider, the stock VFR front end with a Hurricane 600 (87-90) front wheel mounts up perfectly. Add a fork brace and progressive springs and your suspension just stepped up a level without removing the last dollar from your pocket. As for the rear, I concur that an f2 rear wheel with cush drive would be your best bet. It will take some swingarm modification, however.

 

Question: How do I mount the F2 rear wheel?

Answer: Several other things need to happen to use the F2 rear wheel.

1.Remove the old wheel.
2.Buy or make new wheel spacers. I purchased mine from Cobalt Racing for $80.
3.Trim the forward caliper arm (the "I-beam") on the inside near the tire. If you don’t, the tire will rub this piece.
4.Cut & re-weld the caliper mounting bracket. This is necessary because the F2 rotor has a smaller overall diameter than the VFR rear rotor.
5.Buy a Fox Twin Clicker. It has a ride height adjustment, which you will need. The 18" tire is taller than the 17" tire, and you need to make up that difference.

 

Question: How wide can I go?

Answer: According to Chuck Crites, proprietor of Cobalt Racing, up to a 6.0" rim can be fitted to the bike. This, however, requires some pretty major surgery.

Question: So what is recommended?

Answer: Cobalt Racing recommends the 17" x 4.5" rim from the CBR600F2, but the 5.0" rim from any modern sport bike(F3) should do the trick nicely. (It looks nice if the front and rear rims match, though.) The 5.5" (F4)and wider rims require the countershaft sprocket to be moved outboard.

 

the above info is the Wheel conversions for 1986-1987 VFR700F(2) and VFR750F(2) Interceptors hope it helps out some.....