Brace Myself...
I was wondering if anyone has come across this issue when bracing the VTR with Honda CBR 900rr.
I managed to get the brace off a 1997 CBR 900rr, and did the needed requirements to make it fit the VTR swingarm. The question I have is that I purchased on E-bay what was described as a 2000 Honda CBR 900rr caliper and bracket, and when I looked at the hole size for the wheel bolt, the hole on the purchased brace was larger than the VTR's bolt. So I now need to make up a sleeve and shim to make it fit correctly. But what I want to know is, did I get I get sent a 929 instead of a 900rr, and is that why there is a difference in the size? It was described (on Ebay) that it was a 900rr, but I believe that they actually sent me a 929. Would that explain the problem I am having with the wheel bolt ? I messaged CaryDG, who just recently did this swingarm modification, and he didn't run into this issue, so I am trying to figure out why I am having this issue. I look forward to hearing if anyone has any input. Thanks! |
As far as I know, the 2000 CBR900RR is also known as a CBR929RR. The 96-99 CBR900RR uses the same rear Axle as all years of VTR1000F. The 2000 CBR900RR/929RR use a different part. I don't know if it's bigger, but the evidence is stacking up.
Partzilla is your friend. |
Ok ...I did a little time on the laptop, to get right my Yogi & Boo Boo mistake.
If you want to do the 900rr aluminum brace upgrade, you must use 1996-99 Honda swing arm rear caliper bracket assembly. It will come with the correct axle shaft diameter and bracket to make it work. Does anyone want a 2000 Honda 900rr/929 rear brake caliper and bracket....looks real good. I had the brace welded, by a reputable company, which should have cost me $100.00....but it took longer, apparently, costing me $200.00 instead. I am looking to do another brace for my street bike. I guess I should have just purchased a TIG welder and copied CaryDG on doing my own welding. Will send pics when all is completed. |
Here's an update.... and some photos.
As noted above, you need to use the 96-99 CBR 900RR. You can use your existing caliper on the VTR to do this modification. I had already reconditioned my VTR with new pads, etc., so all you really need is the bracket. But... I found that the complete bracket assembly that I bought off E-Bay, which included the brake line, worked out even better because I used that brake line. The one thing which is not mentioned on previous swingarm modification descriptions is that if you have the brace installed, the chain has to have a removable link so that you can fit it through the hole, which the modification creates. I had to remove the riveted link and purchase a removable replacement link. Another modification I did was to use the existing chain guard, and with my 3-D printer I made an L-bracket to keep the modified chain guard in place (see the photos for detail). Also, the photos show that the welding was not up to my expectations. So, I purchased POR15 silver paint and painted the complete swingarm, but it was too shiny for my liking, so I masked off half of the brace and spray-painted it with silver VHT Hi-Temp Engine Enamel from AutoZone. (Photos attached) https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sup...888413cb7b.jpg Poor welding job I paid $200 for https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sup...348c76cac3.jpg After sandblasting and POR15 plus VHT paint https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sup...88f5b2cbbc.jpg How it looks now with the beautiful Yoshimura exhaust from Captain Chaos https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sup...9cdb072df1.jpg The original chain guard with my 3D printer modification https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sup...87a7a5e7b6.jpg Where the new chain guard will go, and the hole that the chain has to be able to fit thru https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sup...9e872857f2.jpg Chain guard in place |
Nice work! Looks like it’s close an OE style install 👍🏻
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Thanks....another on the way....I think..??
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Originally Posted by Bald Eagle
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Thanks....another on the way....I think..??
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Looks great IMO!
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