Project 'Hondzuki'

[Tim..]

Whilst in the middle of one of my other projects (honda vfr400, see sig).
I decided to pull out an old frame that was given to me a long time ago.
The only RGV parts i have are the vj21 chassis and the bottom yoke.
Not needing the VFR front end i had just pulled off i was surprised to see that the VFR forks fitted the RGV bottom yoke.

And so starts 'Project HONDZUKI'.

https://i475.photobucket.com/albums/rr119/Timon1983/VFR%20400%20nc30/Photo039-1.jpg


Parts I have for the project;

RGV vj21 chassis
RGV vj21 bottom yoke
Honda FMX650 engine and loom
Honda VFR400 complete front end
Honda VFR400 rear wheel
Honda VFR400 grp race seat unit
Honda VFR400 swingarm and hub etc

Parts i need;

RGV vj21 top yoke
RGV vj21 fuel tank
Honda VFR400 grp race fairing

This is a project built from all the parts I already have and with the intention of building a budget race bike. All parts donations accepted

Tim
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[Tim..]

Because I am changing all the rear shock mounts for VFR linkages I want to be careful to keep the nimble RGV geometry. These are the dimensions I will be using.

https://i475.photobucket.com/albums/rr119/Timon1983/RGV%20Hondzuki/untitled-2.jpg

Does anyone have the swingarm pivot height so i can jig the bike up?

The RGV vj21 also uses an 18 inch rear wheel, this means I can keep the 8 degrees swingarm droop angle (although i might raise it to 9 degrees to get jack the rear of the bike up slightly)

Last night i also found out the VFR swingarm spindle diameter is perfect for the RGV frame, machined the frame out slightly and the swinarm is in with gaps either side so i can centre it later on with spacers.

Also trail fitted the seat unit. Will get some pics up soon.

Tim
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Project builds: My VFR400 nc30 build thread + Honda Britain Rep VFR + What? Another VFR +Project 'cos I want one' + V8 coffee table
www.marshallracing.co.uk
OCD - Helping to bring the standard of my bikes up and make me slowly go mad since 1999

[Tim..]

Pics as promised

Swingarm is in and aligned, measured the whole bike to get a good centre line. Then 'stringed' it (gotta love the old school) just to check. Just need to get the spacers made up and that will be the swingarm done.

https://i475.photobucket.com/albums/rr119/Timon1983/RGV%20Hondzuki/Photo002.jpg

The shock and linkages, however, is a whole other saga to be tackled.

Also pulled the motor out to offer it up, its going to be quite a squeeze to say the least.

https://i475.photobucket.com/albums/rr119/Timon1983/RGV%20Hondzuki/Photo042.jpg

Tim
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Project builds: My VFR400 nc30 build thread + Honda Britain Rep VFR + What? Another VFR +Project 'cos I want one' + V8 coffee table
www.marshallracing.co.uk
OCD - Helping to bring the standard of my bikes up and make me slowly go mad since 1999

[BenR]

How will you over come chain alignment issues?
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[Tim..]

[chris-red]

THis looks really interesting I will be following this, good luck

Would sort of power is the FMX engine putting out? will you be doing any work on it? What exhaust will you be using? I can't imagine the standard FMX exhaust would fit a sports bike chassis and fairings.
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[Tim..]

[chris-red]

[Tim..]

Not thought that far a head to be honest but yeah you're right I would run the exhausts under rather around.

Tim
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Project builds: My VFR400 nc30 build thread + Honda Britain Rep VFR + What? Another VFR +Project 'cos I want one' + V8 coffee table
www.marshallracing.co.uk
OCD - Helping to bring the standard of my bikes up and make me slowly go mad since 1999

[mattsprattuk]

this is all great and everything... but whats the point?
less powerful than both an RGV and a VFR.
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[Tim..]

[jack_zxr400]

i love it
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Current Bike: R6
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[Gazdaman]

I love it too, good on ya. A unique bike that should look good, handle well, cost very little and be a hoot to build.

I'll watch this intently.

Gaz

[Tim..]

Swapped some of my other parts just hanging around for a RGV tank (with only one small dint that easily filled) and a RGV top yoke.

https://i475.photobucket.com/albums/rr119/Timon1983/RGV%20Hondzuki/Photo0024.jpg

Trail fitted the seat unit, i think it works well.

As for the name its going to be 'Hondzuki RFX650R' (Rgv + vFr + fmX + 650cc + Racing)

Tim
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Project builds: My VFR400 nc30 build thread + Honda Britain Rep VFR + What? Another VFR +Project 'cos I want one' + V8 coffee table
www.marshallracing.co.uk
OCD - Helping to bring the standard of my bikes up and make me slowly go mad since 1999

[wabbithunter]

fuck me timon you didnt hang about!!
cheers for the bracket mate, will have a go at fitting it tomorrow
so you machines the frame? i machined the swinger on mine!
are you gonna cut the frame to fit the linkages or try another route?
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[wabbithunter]

[Tim..]

[wabbithunter]

is it just the mount that needs to be cut out or does it require a chunk taken out of the lower frame rail? i really cannot remember of the top of my head??
tbh i cant even remember what the rs frame rails look like its been so long since ive seen it!! (really need to make a start on that one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)
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[Tim..]

[wabbithunter]

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[wabbithunter]

good shit that the forks and yoke match up too!
have you got new wheels for the vfr?
im after a 17inch rear if you know of any going cheap?
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[Tim..]

[wabbithunter]

cheers dude

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[Frost]

I've been plotting a similar project to this but i was planning a supermono track bike so i was thinking a 70bhp motor is what to aim for. Why not get it going with the free engine, then when cash is more available upgrade to something special?

It's one thing to think and talk about things but quite another to just get on with it. Full marks for effort so far

[chris-red]