R1000 Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 Any one know if VFR 800 -98 bars are the same as newer VFR bars that can be bolted on Birds? I believe the -98 bars are made for 41 mm fork tubes instead of 43 mm, but is there any other difference? If not, it cant be difficult to enlarge the -98 bars 2 mm's with a fexible grinder or a brake cylinder honing tool. Opinions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceman_40 Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 Assuming there is enough material to make the fork tube hole from 41mm to 43mm I don't really see a problem with it. It should work. But are the bars accually higher and farther back like the newer VFR's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R1000 Posted December 28, 2006 Author Share Posted December 28, 2006 Assuming there is enough material to make the fork tube hole from 41mm to 43mm I don't really see a problem with it. It should work. But are the bars accually higher and farther back like the newer VFR's? I think so but am not sure, thats why I asked. There is a pair posted to me which i got cheap, I'll try and see. They look rised and reared to me and the guy said they will fit except that they are to tight, and yes, they need repaint... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikesail Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 Any one know if VFR 800 -98 bars are the same as newer VFR bars that can be bolted on Birds? I believe the -98 bars are made for 41 mm fork tubes instead of 43 mm, but is there any other difference? If not, it cant be difficult to enlarge the -98 bars 2 mm's with a fexible grinder or a brake cylinder honing tool. Opinions? I don't think a hone will be happy with aluminum. It will clog the stone. the sanding option will take some time, but it is winter out there, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R1000 Posted December 29, 2006 Author Share Posted December 29, 2006 Any one know if VFR 800 -98 bars are the same as newer VFR bars that can be bolted on Birds? I believe the -98 bars are made for 41 mm fork tubes instead of 43 mm, but is there any other difference? If not, it cant be difficult to enlarge the -98 bars 2 mm's with a fexible grinder or a brake cylinder honing tool. Opinions? I don't think a hone will be happy with aluminum. It will clog the stone. the sanding option will take some time, but it is winter out there, right? Thanks, I beleive you are right. Yes it should be snow and cold here, but the sun is shining on grean ground and it is about zero deg C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R1000 Posted December 29, 2006 Author Share Posted December 29, 2006 VFR -98 bars and adjustable preloaders is on. I don’t really recommend using the -98 bars, it was several hours of extra work grinding them from 41 to 43 mm. For those having the time and patience, and get them for a good price, it could be worth it though. I got the bars in exchange for a set of front springs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikesail Posted December 30, 2006 Share Posted December 30, 2006 VFR -98 bars and adjustable preloaders is on. I don’t really recommend using the -98 bars, it was several hours of extra work grinding them from 41 to 43 mm. For those having the time and patience, and get them for a good price, it could be worth it though. I got the bars in exchange for a set of front springs. that was quick, and good information for the group since the bars that fit are now very pricey. But, can I say, lose the unleaded sticker........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R1000 Posted December 30, 2006 Author Share Posted December 30, 2006 VFR -98 bars and adjustable preloaders is on. I don’t really recommend using the -98 bars, it was several hours of extra work grinding them from 41 to 43 mm. For those having the time and patience, and get them for a good price, it could be worth it though. I got the bars in exchange for a set of front springs. that was quick, and good information for the group since the bars that fit are now very pricey. But, can I say, lose the unleaded sticker........ You are absolutely right, if anything, it should read "Race Fuel" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwimack Posted December 30, 2006 Share Posted December 30, 2006 cool, looks good.......................whats the wrist watch thats strapped to your tree for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R1000 Posted December 30, 2006 Author Share Posted December 30, 2006 cool, looks good.......................whats the wrist watch thats strapped to your tree for? To show time of day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Para045 Posted December 30, 2006 Share Posted December 30, 2006 cool, looks good.......................whats the wrist watch thats strapped to your tree for? To show time of day :icon_doh: :icon_doh: :icon_doh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwimack Posted December 31, 2006 Share Posted December 31, 2006 cool, looks good.......................whats the wrist watch thats strapped to your tree for? To show time of day so whats the digital display under the side stand light for? or are you in 2 time zones in sweden? maybe you could get a miniature cuckoo clock for the XX? nbl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R1000 Posted December 31, 2006 Author Share Posted December 31, 2006 To show time of day .... maybe you could get a miniature cuckoo clock for the XX? nbl Kewl, that would for sure increase the chance to get layed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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