VFR swingarm conversion?

cbrsmurf · 08-08-2008, 4:17 AM

so would this swingarm be the correct one (94-97)?

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k2...f/IMG_2176.jpg

CBRRRT · 08-09-2008, 2:59 PM

I do hope so mate, coz I bit the bullet, and just brought another arm exactly like it, and now I'm another 170 quid down (About 540 bucks US) and an 04 YZF R1 Seat unit. Go on now tell me that wont fit lol

Anyway on the bright side I just received issue #1 of Custom Fighters, and its the bollocks! I can say Bollocks on here cant I? Because you Americans dont know what it means do you. Well it means its FANTASTIC. The fighters in there are superb and have a real in your face attitude about them.

We get lots of shows in good old Blighty like American Chopper and Biker Build Off, and its sooooo good to see something different other than a big V twin crammed into a one off frame. Superb fighters mates, and a top mag.

Regards to all

Jonathan.

Sime · 08-13-2008, 8:04 PM

Correct weight.

That's the one you need!!

Now don't forget to rebuild the hub before you ride with it.

cbrsmurf · 08-14-2008, 3:57 AM

thanks again sime... i will go ahead and do that once I locate a wheel

BLUNT BLADE · 08-15-2008, 4:22 PM

Just about to do the same too! to my 94 standard blade but I'm fitting a Triumph 955i hub in the vfr swingarm & all being well (may need to fit a spacer!) I should then be able to run with a 1994 vrf sssa & 955i hub & 955i rear wheel which takes a 190 tyre as standard so hoping I might be able to push it upto a 200 tyre but not that worried about that.

Can't wait for the parts to arrive!

cbrsmurf · 08-16-2008, 2:30 AM

^ is the hub a direct bolt on?

Bigdaddy75 · 08-16-2008, 3:11 AM

You never know, put it up for sale in the for sale section.

BLUNT BLADE · 08-16-2008, 7:00 AM

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Originally Posted by cbrsmurf

^ is the hub a direct bolt on?

I'm not 100% sure, still waiting for my parts to be delivered, some say it is & other's say a spacer is needed but I'll soon find out.

I have bought a complete 955i sssa with the wheel hub & shocker & a stripped down vfr sssa, I'd like to fit the 955i arm up to my blade but its way to wide & would need to be machined right down to get it to fit (still might consider it though) but from what I can make out the easiest path is to use the vfr arm & fit the 955i hub & then either use the 955i wheel or use the 4 stud off the vfr & fit a car wheel, not sure yet

As soon as i get the parts & start playing I will post up on this thread agian

BLUNT BLADE · 08-19-2008, 6:11 PM

a bit peed off as all my parts arrived today but the breakers on eBay sent me a 90-93 swingarm & not a 94 as advertised so that will be going back & I'll have to source another one

CBRRRT · 08-20-2008, 5:24 AM

Hi Blunt Blade,

There is a breaker in Colchester Essex called Motorcycle Recycle along the Hythe Dock road. I went in there last week and they are breaking a VFR with the right year arm you are looking for, and they are nice people too so you wont get ripped off.

Check em out on ebay, and perhaps send em an note. Good luck.

Regards,

Jonathan.

BLUNT BLADE · 08-20-2008, 5:43 AM

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Originally Posted by CBRRRT

Hi Blunt Blade,

There is a breaker in Colchester Essex called Motorcycle Recycle along the Hythe Dock road. I went in there last week and they are breaking a VFR with the right year arm you are looking for, and they are nice people too so you wont get ripped off.

Check em out on ebay, and perhaps send em an note. Good luck.

Regards,

Jonathan.

Hey Jonathan, thank you very much, I shall look them up! Cheers

BLUNT BLADE · 08-20-2008, 6:08 AM

Can't see one in there store but I've just sent them a message

BLUNT BLADE · 08-20-2008, 9:21 AM

Hey do you have there number? as they haven't replyied yet & I can't find there number on yell.com

thebladeissharp · 08-20-2008, 9:38 AM

Hi

I am about to list a complete SSSA complete with wheel/tyre brand new chain and sprockets and spacer that will fit a RRW/RRX, if you are interested.

Regards Al

BLUNT BLADE · 08-20-2008, 4:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thebladeissharp

Hi

I am about to list a complete SSSA complete with wheel/tyre brand new chain and sprockets and spacer that will fit a RRW/RRX, if you are interested.

Regards Al

Hi yes I'm interested mate!

Can you mail me at my addy

Many thanks, Paul.

CBRRRT · 08-21-2008, 1:21 PM

Hi mate,

follo the link or paste it in to your brouser and it should take you to their ebay shop.

Regards,

Jonathan.

eBay UK Shop - motorcycle recycle1: USED YAMAHA PARTS, USED HONDA PARTS, USED KAWASAKI PARTS

BLUNT BLADE · 08-21-2008, 2:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CBRRRT

Hi mate,

follo the link or paste it in to your brouser and it should take you to their ebay shop.

Regards,

Jonathan.

eBay UK Shop - motorcycle recycle1: USED YAMAHA PARTS, USED HONDA PARTS, USED KAWASAKI PARTS

Cheers, mate

BLUNT BLADE · 08-21-2008, 4:26 PM

Thanks to Al (thebladeissharp) I am sorted now with a VFR swingarm etc!

Cheers Al

It'll be a couple of weeks until I can get started but when I do I'll post up my progress

CBRRRT · 08-22-2008, 7:59 AM

Anyone else interested in the conversion, I went into motorcycle-recycle today looking for parts for my blade as I trashed it on a track day last Tuesday, and the VFR is still there. I asked the guy when he was going to break it and he said it will be listed on ebay next week or the week after, so keep a look out

CBRRRT · 08-22-2008, 8:06 AM

I know its not the right thread for my next question, but perhaps someone can point me in the right direction.

Anyone know where I can get the paint colour codes (I think they are called RAL numbers) for the Repsol Honda paint job.

Some one told me to get RAL numbers because the powder coater can then match up the orange on my wheels.

Regards

Jonathan.

CBRRRT · 11-11-2008, 9:20 AM

Well, I did it! anyone interested in how it was done, and what to look for should follow the link below. I also chronicle's other works I have done to my blade. Enjoy!

Streetfighters Forum - ASF - CBRRRT's Blade - VFR SSSA info included

Regards,

Jonathan

cbrsmurf · 11-12-2008, 9:57 PM

^ very nice!

CBRRRT · 11-17-2008, 5:05 PM

I think its all comming together quite well now.

CBRRRT · 11-27-2008, 7:58 AM

I just brought a 06 ZXR 600 front mudguard for the Blade. When it goes on I'll post something on here.

cbrsmurf · 11-27-2008, 5:21 PM

did u find or fab a midpipe for your exhaust yet?

Skater! · 11-27-2008, 9:03 PM

One question, how do the wheels stay in alignment when you are putting the spacer on one side of the swingarm? I realize you need the spacer because the vfr swingarm is narrower than the cbr frame, and you need to put it on one side to keep the chain aligned, but by putting it on the one side will put the wheel 10mm to the left of the front wheel. Is this correct, cause if it is that would drive me crazy.

CBRRRT · 11-28-2008, 12:11 AM

I have a guy in Colchester going to weld me up a link pipe for my CBR to R1 exhaust.

The 10mm thing I was totally unaware of matey, I have seen how to do the conversion on this forum and just went out and did it. It looks fine, but I have no idea if it will affect the handling. Most people that have don the conversion say not.

I'll let you know.

CBRRRT · 11-28-2008, 12:13 AM

Surly if the chain is aligned then so is the wheel and everything else???????

Skater! · 11-28-2008, 7:31 PM

I don't know for sure, but I was mostly thinking aloud. Here is an exagerated example to show my reasoning. Say the vfr is 30cm wide, and the swingarm is centered in the frame, and the chain is lined up. Now you put the swingarm in a frame that is 100cm wide, and in order to keep the chain aligned, you need to put a 70cm spacer on the right side, essentially pushing your wheel 35cm to the left. Now your wheel, although still centered in the swingarm, is not centered in the frame.
I may be way off though, if the swingarm is not centered in the vfr frame.

cbrsmurf · 11-28-2008, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Skater!

One question, how do the wheels stay in alignment when you are putting the spacer on one side of the swingarm? I realize you need the spacer because the vfr swingarm is narrower than the cbr frame, and you need to put it on one side to keep the chain aligned, but by putting it on the one side will put the wheel 10mm to the left of the front wheel. Is this correct, cause if it is that would drive me crazy.

never thought of that, but that does seem to make sense