rvf build - it lives

[mo haggs]

no had actually talked to aly about one of his rvf motors when i got a call from rhory, one of our local road racers had 2-3 standard vfr engines he wanted shot of so we bought them for a steal.

still millions of work to do before the toothbrush comes out, but happy with my progress so far (especialy as im not working and have little funds (£0) for the build).

the motor is sorted internaly but i still have to grind flat where the mounts broke off the heads (so i can make up some spacers to sit nice and flush) and i might get the motor painted while its out.

parts such as the sub-frame, side stand, yokes, ect im going to get blasted and painted.
sprocket carrier, disc centers and the likes will be sent for re-anodising.

forks are going to firefox racing for ti nitrading. when they come back forks and shock are going to clarence bell of plr suspension for a full overhaul.

chinese rads will be going in, as will duc 748 rear wheel and firestorm front, tyga std shape body work.

sooner i get a job, it'll go alot quicker.

[Drunkn Munky]

Money is always a problem mate, what mods are needed to fit the ducati rear?

Don't forget you need to space the front sprocket over 5mm when using a 30 engine in a 35.

[mo haggs]

have the spacer for the front sprocket.

think it is just a 5mm spacer kit for the wheel (same as 750 wheel conversion) and a conical spacer for the axle nut.

[Drunkn Munky]

James (reversecylinderjim) showed me one when i was last at his, said it was a pretty simple fit. Have you weighed one?

[mo haggs]

Showed you what

Ducati wheel is heavier than standard but this bike is about looks rather than performance.

[Drunkn Munky]

Cheaper than a RVF wheel these days too

[mo haggs]

Firestorm front wheel AND a Ducati rear wheel for the price of 1 rvf rear wheel.

[mo haggs]

ok so today without the kids or wife around,
i managed to:-

drill out and re tap the striped thread in the lower engine mount,
fit a new genny cover gasket
and fit the 5mm spacer to the front sprocket.






v4's make great paperweights






thats all for today.

[mo haggs]

Assesment drive tomorrow for full time job, if all goes well and i get a job out of it i can start this buid up again.
I'd cross my fingers, eyes, legs ect dut i think it would hinder my driving - so hopfully my 400GB family will cross theres for me.

Time will tell.

[vic-vtrvfr]

Good luck Mo - hope all goes well!