CBR929RR W/VFR 800 rearend conversion Complete!!

Hybrid929RR · 03-04-2007, 8:30 PM

Ok guys, finally got the conversion done. It just has to be taken apart again, and the swingarm polished. Take a look and let me know what you think!!

SpookyjacK · 03-04-2007, 9:03 PM

Very cool I have a VFR swing arm and hub at home how much machining did it take?? From what I have at home seems like a big job. How many hours did it take? Was it overly difficult on a scale of 1-10?

Hybrid929RR · 03-04-2007, 9:07 PM

First off, what year is your swingarm? No, it was not really that bad, I have everything lined up perfectly. had to make a new pivot bolt, bushings, and shock linkage. If you have the right year model VFR swinger, 98-04, let me know, and I can guide you in the right direction.

Tom

Sime · 03-04-2007, 9:09 PM

Don't think it's complete.....I dare say it wouldn't ride too far without a chain!!! LOL

Looks good. I can't say I'm a streetfighter fan at all, but I'm impressed by what you accomplished.

Enjoy riding it!

Hybrid929RR · 03-04-2007, 10:09 PM

Thanks Sime, I have put alot of time and effort into making this right, and look good. And no it will not ride well at all without the chain. LOL

SpookyjacK · 03-05-2007, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Hybrid929RR

First off, what year is your swingarm? No, it was not really that bad, I have everything lined up perfectly. had to make a new pivot bolt, bushings, and shock linkage. If you have the right year model VFR swinger, 98-04, let me know, and I can guide you in the right direction.

Tom

Are they much different than a '96 cause that's what I have?

bignibb · 03-05-2007, 1:16 AM

I love single sided swingarms, until you get to the hub side and I'm like, let me go back to the otherside.......yeah.... that's nice.

hondapowered · 03-05-2007, 1:31 AM

I hope to see this bike in person! I cruise thru NPR all the time>>>>> What a cool twist!!!!

Hybrid929RR · 03-05-2007, 9:24 AM

spookyjack, you will need a 98-04, it is the same setup as your 929. If you happen upon one, let me know, and I will give you the info you need to get it done.

Hondapowered, do you go to Quacker Steak on wednesdays? I will be there in the next couple of weeks, I have to finish polishing, and a few odds and ends to tie up.

Tom

2k929 · 03-05-2007, 10:07 AM

Looks good. I always appreciate bikes where they have customized different parts to fit. Looks good

bettingpython · 03-05-2007, 11:23 AM

Slick looking conversion man, I'm with Sime not my cup of tea but I can appreciate the job you have done. Keep it shiny side up and have fun.

NWOleman · 03-05-2007, 1:02 PM

Looks pretty damn good ! How wide is your tire, can you go wider? I'm also planning on doing this conversion but have to get a swingarm 1st. I will for sure look you up when i get ready.

NWOleman · 03-05-2007, 1:18 PM

Also what did you do for your front tire? What parts did you have to have machined and what about weight and handling? Thanks. keep it btween the ditches!

Hybrid929RR · 03-05-2007, 1:43 PM

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Originally Posted by NWOleman

Also what did you do for your front tire? What parts did you have to have machined and what about weight and handling? Thanks. keep it btween the ditches!

Well, for the front tire I have not done anything yet, but I am looking at a RC51 front wheel, it is a 5 spoke. I had to have the swingarm machined, and I had to grind off a notch on the inside of the VFR swinger, so it would let the arm far enough forward to let the pivot bolt through. I had to make a pivot bolt that was the same size on the end as the old pivot bolt so that the pinch bolts will work on the swingarm carrier, then I had to make a sleeve that would go into the engine to space the new pivot bolt, and a spacer made to take up the space on the shifter side of the engine. Last but not least I had to make the swinger linkage. In the pics above, it was the first time I had it rolling, I sat on it, and the bike feels just like it did before the conversion. As for weight, it did add some pounds, maybe 10 or so. I cannot speak as to handling, I have not had it on the road yet, but I will let you know when I do, it should be in the next couple of weeks. When you get closer, I can give you more details.

Tom

chase929rr · 03-05-2007, 4:18 PM

AHHHHH!!! you're killin me...i've been dying to do this mod to my 929 for years...just lost an auction on ebay too for a vfr setup....looks great, really great...hopefully this season i can make it happen...enjoy!

simple guy · 03-06-2007, 9:36 PM

SWEET! Post bigger pic! I can barely see the bike!

Hybrid929RR · 03-06-2007, 10:15 PM

I tried, but it would not let me, I guess it is too big.

Sime · 03-07-2007, 12:49 AM

Hybrid, get a free photo hosting account at Free Image and Video Hosting - Photo Image Hosting Site : Photobucket.com

I'd love to see bigger pics....I really like the colour. That was one of the colours I considered painting my bike!

Hybrid929RR · 03-07-2007, 10:08 AM

Thanks Sime, I now have a photobucket account. Just to let you guys know, in these pics the bike is dirty with dust, and metal dust. The bike looks much better when it is clean and has a nice polish put to it. I will post some "CLEAN" pics when I finish the rearend polish.

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w...R/100_0380.jpg

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w...R/100_0379.jpg

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w...R/100_0378.jpg

simple guy · 03-09-2007, 12:56 AM

Very very nice design and clean install. Post more pic's once you have the other pieces installed :-)

You're a visionary.

Hybrid929RR · 03-09-2007, 12:59 AM

Well, I see that you have a 954, and if it works on a 929, it can be done to a 954.

Hybrid929RR · 03-09-2007, 7:50 PM

Hey guys, if anyone is interested, I am thinking of producing these as a plug and play for the 929. It will include, wheel, swingarm, cush drive, rotor, and caliper, and brake line. I figure it will run about $1650 for me to make it, and send it to you. If anyone is interested, let me know.

Tom

crazyn8 · 03-13-2007, 3:21 PM

''Hey guys, if anyone is interested, I am thinking of producing these as a plug and play for the 929. It will include, wheel, swingarm, cush drive, rotor, and caliper, and brake line. I figure it will run about $1650 for me to make it, and send it to you. If anyone is interested, let me know.''

As I was reading I thought, 'He should make the kits and sell em'.
Looks beautiful!! I'd like to see it on my 954.

Good Job Tom!

Def a good idea to make the parts, sell the kit w/ wheel and swing arm, then sell kit w/ just the machined parts u needed and instructions on modifications needed(i'd overprice that one). the only thing that sux is someone will copy u and your hard work if they sell good... and start to selll the mach parts 4 cheaper.

Hybrid929RR · 03-13-2007, 4:43 PM

Well, from what I have seen, the 954 and the 929 are interchangeable rearends, so I do not see why this conversion would not go perfectly with the 954 also. So, if anyone with a 929 or 954 who wants the conversion, let me know.

Thanks for the props Crazyn8.

Gigolo Jason · 03-13-2007, 10:10 PM

I like it.

*Fastrr* · 03-14-2007, 12:12 AM

Looks good

asujosh1 · 03-14-2007, 7:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Hybrid929RR

Well, for the front tire I have not done anything yet, but I am looking at a RC51 front wheel, it is a 5 spoke.

I have already made that conversion on my 99 900RR, and for the 99 the axle is a different size, not certain about the 929. I had to replace the forks as well to make it work. Once I did the wheels, I had to do the brakes too, they dont match the 929 setup at all.

The single swinger with the RC front end is a sweet setup though...

Hybrid929RR · 03-14-2007, 10:01 PM

Well, 2000 is when the setup changed, that is why you need a 98 and later swingarm for a 929. if you did the setup on your 900, you had to have used a 97 or earlier swinger.

schnogg · 03-14-2007, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by asujosh1

I have already made that conversion on my 99 900RR, and for the 99 the axle is a different size, not certain about the 929. I had to replace the forks as well to make it work. Once I did the wheels, I had to do the brakes too, they dont match the 929 setup at all.

The single swinger with the RC front end is a sweet setup though...

I thought I totally understood this process until this comment.

What do the forks have to do with it?

asujosh1 · 03-15-2007, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by schnogg

I thought I totally understood this process until this comment.

What do the forks have to do with it?

The front wheel is connected to the forks by the axle, and the axle on the RC is a different diameter to the one on the 99 900RR. There are also different sized spacers on the RC to the 900. Basically what I am saying is that the forks on a 99 900RR are not compatible with the wheel from an RC, I also stated that I was not certain if the 929 had the same issue.

Just an FYI since he was looking at doing this, he might be interested in knowing the issues I had in doing it to my bike.

The swingarm was m