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KAOS
07-05-2008, 10:21 PM
Would like new Fairing - (considering ebay fairings)

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/FOR-HONDA-VFR-400-NC30-NC-30-COMPLETE-FAIRING-NEW-6_W0QQitemZ260237036799QQihZ016QQcategoryZ10460QQt cZphotoQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1742.m153.l1262 - Bought used Honda Fairing in Red gotta respray it black.

Plus Few others which Vinnie wrote down, when he pulled it all apart.:confused1:

Thanks
VINNIE
07-05-2008, 10:29 PM
After the nasty crash at Oran Park, the VFR400 suffered broken bits.

Just a few questions for the rebuild, what forks are compatible with the NC30?
Main Parts-
Need new front forks.
Need new Fairing - (considering ebay fairings) (wouldnt mind finding ones from wreckers)
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/FOR-HONDA-VFR-400-NC30-NC-30-COMPLETE-FAIRING-NEW-6_W0QQitemZ260237036799QQihZ016QQcategoryZ10460QQt cZphotoQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1742.m153.l1262

Plus Few others which Vinnie wrote down, when he pulled it all apart.:confused1:

Thanks

L/H Mirror
R/H Blinker
Front sub-frame
L/H rearset
Kat00
07-05-2008, 10:50 PM
That fairing set look pretty cool.
KAOS
07-05-2008, 10:51 PM
This guy on ebay has indicators and front subframe, but in UK.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HONDA-VFR400-VFR-400-NC30-fairing-screen-brace-bar_W0QQitemZ110250167036QQihZ001QQcategoryZ10460Q QssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Plus found these Mirrors
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/WING-MIRRORS-HONDA-RVF-400-VFR-400-NC30-NC35-NEW_W0QQitemZ360048537876QQihZ023QQcategoryZ35230Q QssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Kat00
07-05-2008, 11:50 PM
Yeah, thats what it takes mate.....ya have to source the stuff from somewhere.
You have got a positive attitude towards the whole thing so your half way there.:ayyy:
zRoYz
08-05-2008, 12:09 AM
The VFR400 RVF400 NC30 NC35 etc are more or less the same bike & the parts are interchangeable.
http://cgi.ebay.com/VFR-400-HONDA-NC30-SCREEN-BRACE-CARBON-FIBRE-LOOK_W0QQitemZ360048573876QQihZ023QQcategoryZ10460 QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD2VQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp16 38Q2em122

http://cgi.ebay.com/After-Market-Honda-VFR400-NC30-Red-White-Fairing-Set_W0QQitemZ180237158842QQihZ008QQcategoryZ35230Q QrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp163 8Q2em118Q2el1247

http://cgi.ebay.com/COMPLETE-FAIRING-SET-HONDA-VFR-400-NC30-NC-30-NEW_W0QQitemZ360048166507QQihZ023QQcategoryZ10460Q QrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD2VQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp163 8Q2em122

Forks maybe harder to find as the VFR400 is popular as a race bike so parts like forks are used up in crashes but these guys import parts for the VFR400 so maybe a help http://www.rbimports.com.au/
KAOS
08-05-2008, 12:18 AM
With the fairings ABS plastic and PVC plastic pretty much same things right ?
Tarrasque
08-05-2008, 07:30 AM
Note when buying stuff from the UK, it is damn expensive for shipping. Cost about twice as much for shipping as something equivalent from the US
Schtevo
08-05-2008, 08:31 AM
I know Garry at Bike Wreck in Chipping Norton has at least 1 wrecking VFR400 in there, from memory the engine was toast but the bike was otherwise only minor damage - forks should be fine if he still has them.

Give him a try on 97268199 or Unit 17/23 Childs road, Chipping Norton.
KAOS
08-05-2008, 07:18 PM
I know Garry at Bike Wreck in Chipping Norton has at least 1 wrecking VFR400 in there, from memory the engine was toast but the bike was otherwise only minor damage - forks should be fine if he still has them.

Give him a try on 97268199 or Unit 17/23 Childs road, Chipping Norton.

Called up a few places including RB Imports noone had front forks.
Might have to use another front end on it, not sure whats compatible.
Ideally would like a NC30 VFR400 front end, just got to wait and see.

Anyone had experience with ebay fairings ?? Good/ Bad ??
VINNIE
08-05-2008, 08:34 PM
Zeno would be able to answer this question,

Are the forks the same as what is on the VFR-400 to the CBR-250RR????
zenodamper
08-05-2008, 08:36 PM
Don't you just need the staunchions? Your sliders should be salvageable (?)

So, this frees you up to look at Firestorm and CBR600FP-W fork too, and then adapt lengths to suit, non? (staunchion and cartridge metering rod lengths)

Anyways, food for thought mebbe - or just my 0.01p :)
zenodamper
08-05-2008, 08:38 PM
Zeno would be able to answer this question,

Are the forks the same as what is on the VFR-400 to the CBR-250RR????

non

CBR400RR NC23, 29 and CB-1 NC27 (plus CB400SF), CBR600 (92-97) and Firestarter all carry a 41mm frock - not too hard to adapt and mix'match...
KAOS
08-05-2008, 08:43 PM
Don't you just need the staunchions? Your sliders should be salvageable (?)

So, this frees you up to look at Firestorm and CBR600FP-W fork too, and then adapt lengths to suit, non? (staunchion and cartridge metering rod lengths)

Anyways, food for thought mebbe - or just my 0.01p :)

Thanks Zeno :)
Im not sure exactly what you mean ill do some research into that.
I gather what your saying is i can get for example a Firestorm and CBR600FP-W fork and modify it to fit on the bike ??
zenodamper
08-05-2008, 08:49 PM
Thanks Zeno :)
Im not sure exactly what you mean ill do some research into that.
I gather what your saying is i can get for example a Firestorm and CBR600FP-W fork and modify it to fit on the bike ??

Yup, I can chop and re-thread them to fit into you "bottom bits" - however, this does mean spending on bushings and seals and the labour to machine/thread stuff; and I am not suggesting this to be the best route to a new front end; but if the going is tough, and there is a lack of other pissibolities, then yeah it could be considered, if you get what I mean?

Z
KAOS
08-05-2008, 08:51 PM
non

CBR400RR NC23, 29 and CB-1 NC27 (plus CB400SF), CBR600 (92-97) and Firestarter all carry a 41mm frock - not too hard to adapt and mix'match...

Ill look around, Truimph just Pm'd a website which looks like it might have them.
www.bikepartssydney.com.au

If all else fails i can buy any of the above forks and adapt it ??
Which would you recommend if i cant get the nc30 ones are they all similar ???
zenodamper
08-05-2008, 09:22 PM
NC30, as you should know, come in 2 guises: one as shuttle valve design (crap), t'other as cartridge type... at least with the others (especially post 1995) you deffo get a cartridge.... Post 1995 Honda's largely use HMAS pistons in their cartridges, which are damned good if re-worked correctly!

I suppose you also need to consider and discern, ponder as to whether this fork is staying as stock too!
KAOS
08-05-2008, 10:16 PM
Thanks Zeno, on the search now...
KAOS
09-05-2008, 03:14 PM
Got Front Forks and rear set today.

Got the nc30 adjuster shocks too :)
Finally coming together!!
VINNIE
09-05-2008, 03:28 PM
Got Front Forks and rear set today.

Got the nc30 adjuster shocks too :)
Finally coming together!!

Excellent mate, i will be over Monday night to get the front end put back together....you will back on the road in no time mate:ayyy:
KAOS
09-05-2008, 07:48 PM
Getting oil service soon.
Upgrade forks should handle better.