What is KNOWN to be "swappable"
04-19-2005, 11:10 AM
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What is KNOWN to be "swappable"
I see many posts about other bike parts being used on the Superhawk. My question is, what is known to be 100% interchangable...or direct bolt on from other bikes. (mainly other Hondas)
Part such as wheels from an F3/F4, fender from VFR, forks from F3? What can I grab from one bike, and bolt to the Superhawk???
Part such as wheels from an F3/F4, fender from VFR, forks from F3? What can I grab from one bike, and bolt to the Superhawk???
04-19-2005, 04:56 PM
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Re: What is KNOWN to be "swappable"
VFR clip ons bolt on pretty well. Its not 100% though as the stock break line is an inch short and, depending on the angle, you might have to fiddle with the break resevoir to get it to clear the fairing as it just nicks it.
So....90% interchangable
So....90% interchangable
04-19-2005, 09:38 PM
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Re: What is KNOWN to be "swappable"
Uhhhmmm, the other posts are correct indeed...but I might add the VFR800 single-sided swingarm also bolts right up to the VTR996
Also, 1991 VFR750 forged alum. footpegs bolt on with a bit of Dremel Moto work...(they are a friggin' work of art compared to the OEM Hawk rubber pegs!!)
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Also, 1991 VFR750 forged alum. footpegs bolt on with a bit of Dremel Moto work...(they are a friggin' work of art compared to the OEM Hawk rubber pegs!!)
Cheers,
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04-19-2005, 10:00 PM
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04-20-2005, 06:10 AM
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Re: What is KNOWN to be "swappable"
Front from older CBR900 (96-97) bolt on. Thou some work still required - very good article by track addict here:
http://www.vtwo.demon.co.uk/firestorm/firestorm.htm
Anybody knows if RC51 brake calipers is a bolt on? I looked at Storm and RC parked next to each other and measured distance between calipers mount bolts - seem to be same with Storm.....anybody knows?
http://www.vtwo.demon.co.uk/firestorm/firestorm.htm
Anybody knows if RC51 brake calipers is a bolt on? I looked at Storm and RC parked next to each other and measured distance between calipers mount bolts - seem to be same with Storm.....anybody knows?
04-20-2005, 07:39 AM
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Re: What is KNOWN to be "swappable"
Well, I'm 99% sure there are many parts used on other bikes. All manufactures must make parts to fit a number of bikes (car mfg's too) to keep costs down. Its up to us to find out what those parts are.
Brake discs from a VFR and CBR (depends on year) are direct fits, and pads are the same part number for a number of different makes and models so calipers might be swappable depending on the mounts. Wheels from many CBR's are also direct fit. I guess there arent that many people who have actually done swaps! I'll search more and post my findings.
Didnt know about the older CBR900 forks fitting the VTR...they are 45mm to the VTR's 41mm. I think the site said the triple tree is complete replaced, so this isnt really a direct fit...but its great info!
Brake discs from a VFR and CBR (depends on year) are direct fits, and pads are the same part number for a number of different makes and models so calipers might be swappable depending on the mounts. Wheels from many CBR's are also direct fit. I guess there arent that many people who have actually done swaps! I'll search more and post my findings.
Didnt know about the older CBR900 forks fitting the VTR...they are 45mm to the VTR's 41mm. I think the site said the triple tree is complete replaced, so this isnt really a direct fit...but its great info!
04-20-2005, 08:54 AM
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Re: What is KNOWN to be "swappable"
Front from older CBR900 (96-97) bolt on. Thou some work still required - very good article by track addict here:
http://www.vtwo.demon.co.uk/firestorm/firestorm.htm
Anybody knows if RC51 brake calipers is a bolt on? I looked at Storm and RC parked next to each other and measured distance between calipers mount bolts - seem to be same with Storm.....anybody knows?
http://www.vtwo.demon.co.uk/firestorm/firestorm.htm
Anybody knows if RC51 brake calipers is a bolt on? I looked at Storm and RC parked next to each other and measured distance between calipers mount bolts - seem to be same with Storm.....anybody knows?
I'd say the rc's are also bolt on...
04-20-2005, 09:54 AM
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Re: What is KNOWN to be "swappable"
"Anybody knows if RC51 brake calipers is a bolt on? I looked at Storm and RC parked next to each other and measured distance between calipers mount bolts - seem to be same with Storm.....anybody knows? "
I know I know!!! They fit, but you will need to dremel a bit or machine off a bit in order to have them fit... (See Pic) I have them ready to go, but haven't installed them yet.... (Don't buy an old house if you ever want to ride again!!!)
As for other swaps in this area... you can add the Master Cylinders for CBR's and RC's as well.
J.
I know I know!!! They fit, but you will need to dremel a bit or machine off a bit in order to have them fit... (See Pic) I have them ready to go, but haven't installed them yet.... (Don't buy an old house if you ever want to ride again!!!)
As for other swaps in this area... you can add the Master Cylinders for CBR's and RC's as well.
J.
04-20-2005, 10:45 AM
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oops, I apologize, wrote it in a hurry - I meant not forks, but whole front end from CBR900 96/97 is direct bolt on... except clipons...
04-20-2005, 10:47 AM
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Re: What is KNOWN to be "swappable"
I know I know!!! They fit, but you will need to dremel a bit or machine off a bit in order to have them fit... (See Pic) I have them ready to go, but haven't installed them yet.... (Don't buy an old house if you ever want to ride again!!!)
As for other swaps in this area... you can add the Master Cylinders for CBR's and RC's as well.
J.
As for other swaps in this area... you can add the Master Cylinders for CBR's and RC's as well.
J.
04-20-2005, 06:45 PM
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Re: What is KNOWN to be "swappable"
blueman...
I'd also get the Master Cylinder to match the calipers if you can. I got my whole set up off ebay. Also after checking enough part numbers I'm pretty sure the 954 and RC setups are identical... should you find an 954 with a full setup. I'm hoping to mount up my whole system in the next month I have the RC master cylinder and calipers, new EBC HH pads and Galfer steel lines.... should be plenty of stopping power!!!!
As for grind away to make them fit... just put the top caliper bolt in place loosely and try to swing the caliper into place.... It will stop/hit just before your able to line up the lower bolt hole correctly... mark the spot that hits with a marker and grind a little away, try again, grind more, try agian, etc.... just go very slowly and don't take off more than you need to.
J.
I'd also get the Master Cylinder to match the calipers if you can. I got my whole set up off ebay. Also after checking enough part numbers I'm pretty sure the 954 and RC setups are identical... should you find an 954 with a full setup. I'm hoping to mount up my whole system in the next month I have the RC master cylinder and calipers, new EBC HH pads and Galfer steel lines.... should be plenty of stopping power!!!!
As for grind away to make them fit... just put the top caliper bolt in place loosely and try to swing the caliper into place.... It will stop/hit just before your able to line up the lower bolt hole correctly... mark the spot that hits with a marker and grind a little away, try again, grind more, try agian, etc.... just go very slowly and don't take off more than you need to.
J.
04-21-2005, 09:10 PM
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04-21-2005, 09:12 PM
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Sure, it's easy...you just need a "monkey-wrench" hehehe
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04-26-2005, 08:24 PM
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Re: What is KNOWN to be "swappable"
Something needs to be cleared up about R1 mirrors. Yes they do bolt on as the bolt spacing is the same BUT the stalks are made to pivot and lock into one position. This position folds the mirrors WAY in towards the fairing rendering them pretty much useless or not much better than the VTR's. You need to modify the base if you want them to pivot out (wider).
I have FZ1 mirrors which are even wider than R1's but need to modified in the same manner.
I have FZ1 mirrors which are even wider than R1's but need to modified in the same manner.
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tire valve stem caps swap quite well between not only Honda sportbikes, but all Honda vehicles.
A valvestem cap from a 1959 volvo dumptruck also substitutes well with all year models of superhawk.
A valvestem cap from a 1959 volvo dumptruck also substitutes well with all year models of superhawk.
05-11-2009, 02:19 PM
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^^ Funny guy!
from personal experience
F3 front rotors along with most VFR front rotors ( earlier years) are direct bolt on to the VTR rim.
foot pegs, pretty much all Honda motorcycle foot pegs are the same.
in fact the foot pegs on my bike right now are from a 1987 Hurricane!
booya!
throttle tubes are interchangeble from F4i and most likely from most honda bikes (i know the F4i from personally trying it on the VTR before swapping the whole clip-on).
trying to think more here...
other stuff bolts up, but is not DIRECT...ie F4i forks, u need the tripples, F4i calipers will bolt right up but trimming is necessary...
from personal experience
F3 front rotors along with most VFR front rotors ( earlier years) are direct bolt on to the VTR rim.
foot pegs, pretty much all Honda motorcycle foot pegs are the same.
in fact the foot pegs on my bike right now are from a 1987 Hurricane!
booya!
throttle tubes are interchangeble from F4i and most likely from most honda bikes (i know the F4i from personally trying it on the VTR before swapping the whole clip-on).
trying to think more here...
other stuff bolts up, but is not DIRECT...ie F4i forks, u need the tripples, F4i calipers will bolt right up but trimming is necessary...
05-11-2009, 05:16 PM
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f2 shifter linkage and lever
rear shock with some modding off of f4i / banshee
brass choke cable adjusters to replace the plastic ones off of 38 +/- mm mikuni carbs (odd since honda owns most of keihin, go figure.)
in theory any downdraft FCR carb from newer dirtbikes etc could be made to work
all i can think of off hand
rear shock with some modding off of f4i / banshee
brass choke cable adjusters to replace the plastic ones off of 38 +/- mm mikuni carbs (odd since honda owns most of keihin, go figure.)
in theory any downdraft FCR carb from newer dirtbikes etc could be made to work
all i can think of off hand
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