John Interesting that your VIN has a 4 in the middle. That hasn't appeared in the information I've found. So maybe we've sorted that the 316 bikes sold to the...
Pete To the best of my limited knowledge and looking at my own bike. The UK RL's do have the Red Wing on the Tank and VFR750R on the tail. Only the US market...
Hi Dave, When you say upside down do you mean the bleed hole was at the bottom ? It does say that the bleed hole goes to the top in the manual but I can't see...
Just to confuse the picture even more - The German Rk's also have the Red Wing on the Tank and VFR750R on the tail. Mine was verified by Honda Japan as having...
Just to confuse the picture even more - The German Rk's also have the Red Wing on the Tank and VFR750R on the tail. Mine was verified by Honda Japan as having...
Will, The "4" in the VIN number is the "check digit". It is a requirement for the VIN and is used to "detect errors" in the VIN. I don't know what "detect ...
... Glen, Johns detailed vin number breakdown [as shown in the spares manual] would indicate that RC30 1991 and 1992 models would be designated RM and RN. Why...
... section. The VIN label on the right side of the frame up near the headstock shows the "Date of Manufacture" as "12/89" and the "Model" as "VFR750R" and of...
Billy, It becomes a personal decision. Technology marches on and so, no it won't be as wonderful as some of the top-of-the-line bikes in production today....
Good info John, isn't it awkward driving around with a camel all the time? 8-) Will Any color you wanted as long as it was white with a camel interior. :>) The...
Of course California, Swiss, French, Japanese etc. are all inferior RC30's as only full power RC's are real ones. ;-) Seriously ,as far as differences goes, I...
... the "Model" ... headstock. ... which ... 3 ... VIN ... rear ... between ... Hi Lorraine, How can you be clueless and dumb if you ended up with an RC30 or...
Having slipped into my anorak, I can now report to the group a little of what I know ref. the differances between the models. RH, Jap, Aus and NZ spec Dark...
Lorraine, By looking through the Parts Manual, I can see the differences between a CA-spec and 49-States RC30 are: Camshafts and valve springs My bike has the...
Ironic that you've got a Cali bike in Texas and I had to jump through all kinds of hoops to register a 49-state bike here. California is such a bureaucratic...
Lorraine, I bought my RC30 in '95 when I lived in California. It was sitting at the local Honda dealer (Honda of Milpitas, http://www.hondamil.com/) on ...
Ya, that has crossed my mind and I might do it but that means i'll have to wait on getting the RC where I want it. I guess I just want it all. Getting another ...
Thanks a lot for the heads up. The guy is called Graham France, based near Cadwell. Seems like a top bloke, helpful and knowledgeable. Just got myself fixed up...
Any suggestions on who can rebuild an HRC steering damper. I have two and both leak. I've taken one apart and tried to find the correct seals and have had no...
Eric, Where are you located? I have been told by a few people that it is no big deal. If you are in the US, I'll get some names and/or numbers for you. Cheers,...
Eric, Joel is right, it is no big deal, I re built one a few years back and obtained the seals via BSL (Bearing Services LTD)here in the UK with little hassle....
I would agree with Dave here, it is much easier to get a ferry crossing without transport. You would also have the option of flying over. As for transport...
Gentlemen, Thanks for your prompt response. I'll take any names or numbers you can offer. I am in the US. Florida to be exact. Thanks, Eric ... and ... with...
Eric, I don't know anyone especially in Florida, but you should look for any sport bike type suspension specialist. Look in Roadracing World magazine and see...
In reply-to hondarc30ownersclub2@yahoogroups.com on Mon Mar 3 21:14:06 2003 ... Dont know if you are hinting that "might upset some people" refers to me. I...
The Aussie Akropovic importer had/has some genuine ex Castrol Honda Akropovic full race system.I suspect this is where this came from. I will check tommorrow...
