RVF 400 trackday conversion
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REDBEAR
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RVF 400 trackday conversion
Hi everyone, new to the forum and this is my first post, so please exscuse any numpty questions!
A couple of general ones, as I am about to undertake a general rebuild/ trackday conversion on my new arrival RVF400 (1998 model),
and would appreciate any help on the following questions;
1. Which rs250 suspension unit is the one to have (mk1, or 2), do they have adjustable rideheight, and do they need any mods to fit ?
2. Which tyres would be best for track use, and should I stick to standard sizes?
3. Once the motors been checked over i'm going to dyno it for a baseline figure, and wondered what to hope for from a standard engine?
4.Does anyone have any pictures of the '98 / '99 Lucky Strike Suzuka 8hr RVF's as I intend to do a replica ?
any help would be appreciated.
A couple of general ones, as I am about to undertake a general rebuild/ trackday conversion on my new arrival RVF400 (1998 model),
and would appreciate any help on the following questions;
1. Which rs250 suspension unit is the one to have (mk1, or 2), do they have adjustable rideheight, and do they need any mods to fit ?
2. Which tyres would be best for track use, and should I stick to standard sizes?
3. Once the motors been checked over i'm going to dyno it for a baseline figure, and wondered what to hope for from a standard engine?
4.Does anyone have any pictures of the '98 / '99 Lucky Strike Suzuka 8hr RVF's as I intend to do a replica ?
any help would be appreciated.
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viper_biker
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Re: RVF 400 trackday conversion
1. Sorry, I've no idea,
2. You can stick to standard 150/60 and 120/60 and go for 090's or Alpha 10's, or you can go and get SuperCorsa's in a 160/60 and 120/70 (personally, all I've ever used on the track and road are 090's but I'm fitting SuperCorsa's shortly)
3. High 50's. For a stock motor, exhaust and air filter between 56-58
4. At your request,
2. You can stick to standard 150/60 and 120/60 and go for 090's or Alpha 10's, or you can go and get SuperCorsa's in a 160/60 and 120/70 (personally, all I've ever used on the track and road are 090's but I'm fitting SuperCorsa's shortly)
3. High 50's. For a stock motor, exhaust and air filter between 56-58
4. At your request,
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Re: RVF 400 trackday conversion
to answer number 1
All the RS250 shocks are longer than std so all good to go. 98 or later (I think) are the height adjustable ones)
to fit you need to shave a smidge off the top of the shock and also 1.5mm off either the lower fork or the NC knuckle to make it fit - it will be obvious to you when you have it in your hand.
There are pics out there...I will try to find it when i am back home.
End of the day - get the cheapest you can as you want to rebuild it for your weight and get a new spring for it too..
All the RS250 shocks are longer than std so all good to go. 98 or later (I think) are the height adjustable ones)
to fit you need to shave a smidge off the top of the shock and also 1.5mm off either the lower fork or the NC knuckle to make it fit - it will be obvious to you when you have it in your hand.
There are pics out there...I will try to find it when i am back home.
End of the day - get the cheapest you can as you want to rebuild it for your weight and get a new spring for it too..
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MickCheese
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Re: RVF 400 trackday conversion
Not sure about this one?
Does the RS250 shock fit as a replacement on the RVF?
I have it on my VFR and it is the later shock but not too sure about the RVF.
Mick
Does the RS250 shock fit as a replacement on the RVF?
I have it on my VFR and it is the later shock but not too sure about the RVF.
Mick
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REDBEAR
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Re: RVF 400 trackday conversion
Many thanks Viper for the great pic's.... I take it you've had chance to visit the Honda museum?
I think i'm going to go for one of Ricks rear shocks when funds allow, and as the bike came with a good pair of 090's, I may as well use them for now.
Also in the next week or two i'm going to get a base figure for the engine on a dyno at RJS superbike at Mallory Park, has anyone on the forum used them?
I think i'm going to go for one of Ricks rear shocks when funds allow, and as the bike came with a good pair of 090's, I may as well use them for now.
Also in the next week or two i'm going to get a base figure for the engine on a dyno at RJS superbike at Mallory Park, has anyone on the forum used them?