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VFR400K (1989) power / jetting

Posted: Mon Apr 22, 2013 11:44 pm
by scorpion
Hi there,

just looked on the acceptance papers of my bike and noticed that power is stated with 47kW whereas otherwise NC30´s are stated with 44kW. I`m just wondering if there are any differences in the engine or intake/exhaust system between the K and later (L, M, N) models as the carb jetting is also different (110 all around for K model and 115/118 respectively 120/122 for later models).

cheers
Matthias

Re: VFR400K (1989) power / jetting

Posted: Tue Apr 23, 2013 12:28 am
by Cammo
No engine differences, the main difference is carb main jets.

The 110 main jets of the K model are nearly too small on a stock bike, certainly too small if it even has just an aftermarket muffler.

Re: VFR400K (1989) power / jetting

Posted: Tue Apr 23, 2013 10:55 am
by Neosophist
scorpion wrote:Hi there,

just looked on the acceptance papers of my bike and noticed that power is stated with 47kW whereas otherwise NC30´s are stated with 44kW. I`m just wondering if there are any differences in the engine or intake/exhaust system between the K and later (L, M, N) models as the carb jetting is also different (110 all around for K model and 115/118 respectively 120/122 for later models).

cheers
Matthias
There all 44kw (59hp)

Only the UK bike was 47kw (63hp)

Your papers are wrong, common thing with foreign ipmorts.

The K bike has a poorer suspension (rear shock and forks) than the later bikes which is the main difference.

Re: VFR400K (1989) power / jetting

Posted: Wed Apr 24, 2013 10:02 pm
by scorpion
@Cammo:
Rejetting is already on my todo-list for next winter. Maybe earlier if idle run doesn`t get better after the first rides.

@Neosophist:
Wrong papers, thats clearly the easiest explanation ;)
So what`s the difference for the UK models? Can`t find anything besides also different jetting.

Re: VFR400K (1989) power / jetting

Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2013 11:17 am
by jim157
scorpion wrote: @Neosophist:
Wrong papers, thats clearly the easiest explanation ;)
So what`s the difference for the UK models? Can`t find anything besides also different jetting.
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Re: VFR400K (1989) power / jetting

Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2013 1:44 pm
by Neosophist
As above, if its too much to read the main points in a nutshell without being tenchical.

uk spec bulbs and additioanl wiring to cope
no speed limiter as its not uk law
changes to bodywork to accomodate uk indicator and numberplate specs
radiator type oil cooler (borrowed from the older nc24) (perhaps just a sellign point to compete with the kawasaki zxr400 which was also a uk model and had an oil cooler.. at least that is my theory)

quioted at 63hp as there is no 59hp limit like in Japan