Just thought someone might recognise my bike and be able to give me some history - good or bad? VFR750RJ Reg. No. B1 HRC Vin. No. 2001896 Originally registered...
dymag wheels 17 inch with bt 56 tyres brand new want £500 for the set, size might be wrong as im doing this for my dad, He has just bought the dream...
Marita, I think the tyre which is closest to the original recommended tyre for the bike is the Metzeler 160/60 ZR18 (70W) TL MEZ1. I have read that other...
Wilson - just a question really - is a 160/60 tyre not too narrow for a 5.5" wide rim? There is also the Harley VROD rear tyre - dont know what it is though? ...
Hi I have used Metzler Z4 160/60/ZR 18, for my "road-bike" and this a rubber I can recommend, but for track I prefer a 17" soft. FS is a 160/60 tyre not too...
I remember reading something about possible charging problems on the RC30 - can anyone remind me what they are? I know they cause overheating of a connector...
... the ... Gordon, The common problem is the alternator connector overheating and burning out. It is situated under the seat unit on the left hand side of the...
Hi Gordon, I've had the dreaded charging problems twice. I was told to watch the rectifier/alternator connection block especially if you let the batery run low...
... Marita, The correct tyres for dads bike are 170x 60x 18 but the Me1 was produced in 180x55x18 for the Rc30 only, but they are rare and expensive. The V...
Hi All, I want to buy some race pattern bodywork that fits. I seem to remember that the fountain of all knowledge, Clinty,knew of a supplier, but the archives...
Thanks Dave for the quick reply and refreshing my memory Just been having another look at my bike now, I have not started it for 3 or 4 weeks and the recent...
I've got some nasty pics to show of this connector (and a few others, later), but check three points: 1) The red "master link/solenoid" fitting. It's got four...
I've had exactly the same happening on one of my CB1100R's. And it got more then hot! During a ride I noticed the battery wasn't charged (headlight didn't get...
No offense but you have obviously never used or seen the product. Moto-Tote offers a product for street bikes as well as dirt bikes. Any vehicle can be...
Dave, Thanks for the build up there ...........are you after something !;-) I got a full set from Slipstream Racing a few years back, used it on one of my Rc's...
Guys... The original tyre size is a 170/60/VR18 as correctly stated by others on this site.. The Metzeler ME1 is still very much available in this size and can...
The 180/55-18 rear is available in the US as well, but not the front, I was running a ME Z4 before I switched to the Dunlop V-Rod rear tire and matching 207...
... ) ... No, I am not after anything, but you never know in the future and credit where it is due. Do you have Slipstreams No and do they sell a race type...
Dave, Sorry I looked for my receipt yesterday but could not find it, will look a little further this evening, but yes as I remember they did race stuff. As for...
Hi Ian /Dave, Got my pattern bodywork from GPS near Donington, the fairing has rolled edges and is top notch. I got the std stuff for £170 for the fairing and...
I too have used the ME1, but in the 180/55-18 size. According to the Metzeler literature, the 160/70-18 is for a 4.5" rim, and the 180/55- 18 is made...
Hi Does anyone have experience they can share re the gold tech shock kit on an RC30? I am in process of upgrading/ reconitioning rear standard shock and have...
... Colin, Thanks for the info. I didnt get the email as I have the junkmail rejection set to max, so only posts in my address book get through. I have...
... else had to replace the 4 wire connector from the ... Gordon, I soldered the same wires straight through on 2 of my bikes when the connectors got black and...
It's so common for that connector to fail due to heat and corrosion that Honda make a repair kit that includes new male and female blocks with about 20cm of ...
Hi, I may be selling by lovely HPC coated Moriwaki race exhaust, cost me huge money back in '90 and it hasn't been used since the end of '91. There's a pic...
Hi, when I pull my engine apart again in the next few weeks I intend removing and selling the following parts as a kit ; Earls external oil cooler Earls...