Latest Project; Building my Dream Bike..... FJ Streetfighter is in the Que

[aviationfred]

The 1989 FJ1200 Streetfighter is next up for maintenance..... A suspect fuel pump has kept it down for awhile. Currently, I am converting my 1996 VFR750F RC36-2 into a Japanese Domestic Market 1990 VFR750R RC30 tribute. I am getting near the end of the project. Here is a teaser photo.



Fred

[Pat Conlon]

Let's see some picts on your VFR conversion...other than the exhaust, what else was needed?

[aviationfred]

Let's see some picts on your VFR conversion...other than the exhaust, what else was needed?

I bought an off the shelf conversion kit. All of the fiberglass bodywork, including a plastic fuel tank came pre-painted in the traditional RC30 paint scheme. This kit is based on the JDM version which has smaller diameter headlights and Black mirrors. The OEM steel rear subframe is replaced with a complete new aluminum rear subframe which weighs almost nothing. I had to order the headlights, tail light and turn signals separately. The OEM exhaust has been replaced with a full 4-2-1 left exit system. Brand new clip-on handlebars, switchgear, front brake and clutch master cylinders were included.
The kit came with close to 20 seperate brackets that are used to relocate components and will be used to mount the main bodywork. 1996 CBR900RR instruments will be used.
The coolant overflow tank is removed from the right side of the bike and relocated to the left side. All 4 coils are moved to new locations. The fuse block gets moved from the right side to the left side. The choke cable is moved from the left handlebar to the left side of the fuel tank similar to the FJ1200.
The last photo is what the finished project should look like.the photo is from the Tyga website. Mine will have Black wheels.


Fred