Hi guys, newbe here. please help

In the Shed
1

G’day,

Great forum, I have just aquired a '85 Vf1000f2 in very poor condition with some engine parts missing. Its had a hard life and someone has tried (and failed) to tart it up with silver spray paint, its everywhere, over spray on top of grime over everything, its actually comical! I have also got a very tidy f2 motor sitting in a frame thats minus the head stock and subframe, managed to get the guy to throw in a Dave Dodge (I think) top end oiling kit off a 750.

All I’m trying to do at the moment is get a heap of parts before i make a start. Have got a complete front end from a 2011 hayabusa (had only done 274 miles) and a complete single sided swingarm from a '01 triumph.

As you might have guessed its not going to be stock (hope thats not offending anyone). My plan is to build most of a new frame using the cut up frame I already have, the new forks are shorter and the swing arm wider at the pivot. Which is fine because its about the journey of building a one off. (it will be a LONG journey!!!)

So there is the backround, here are my questions for the guru’s.

I’m off to the states in a couple of months and on ebay there are heaps of engine parts at pretty good prices but everything is for the VF1000R and not the f2. I don’t think they got the f2 did they? I want to replace every seal, bearing, clutch plates, and gaskets etc when rebuilding engine so what fits and what doesn’t? I have managed to get the parts list for the R off this site but not for the f2 so I can’t compare numbers.

I have dreams of a supercharger, I know, I know what your thinking but for me its about an engineering challenge and having something very unique. I’m not after big horsepower, it will be a low boost arrangement, 4-8lb. So, have seen a AISEN supercharger on ebay USA and would love to know how best to go about sealing the carburators, at that low boost do i need to lower compression and all the little snags in between.

Thanks heaps guys
Craig

P.S limited computer skills have stopped me adding pics.

2

hi, thats a big question, i think all the seals, gaskets and bearings other than the main shell bearings are still available new old-stock and aftermarket clutch kits are also available.

3

Hey Craig,
To answer part of your question and it will be lacking in technicality that someone else here may help with, the VF1000FF2 engine is similar to the VF1000RF/G engines with gaskets etc. You will find that the Vf1000RE and VF1000FE engines are different in this regard due to narrower heads. Double check any parts you buy for the F2 engine when it is associated with an E engine. Now everyone else can jump in and correct me.
Aaron

4

its way too high in the sky for me but good luck with the project[:D]

5

Hi Craig,there are a few parts which differ between F2F and R models.Cams,crank and conrods then primary drive gear and clutch basket and selector drum.Sounds a big job you have in mind,but what is life without a challenge.Regards BIF
ps.This list is not definitive only what springs to mind

6
quote:
Originally posted by F2Boldor

Hey Craig,
To answer part of your question and it will be lacking in technicality that someone else here may help with, the VF1000FF2 engine is similar to the VF1000RF/G engines with gaskets etc. You will find that the Vf1000RE and VF1000FE engines are different in this regard due to narrower heads. Double check any parts you buy for the F2 engine when it is associated with an E engine. Now everyone else can jump in and correct me.
Aaron

7

Hi Aaron,

Thanks for replying, I have alot to learn thats for sure. This is my 1st big honda and altho I’m researching as much as possible its hard getting all the info needed. Love the sound of these V4’s, shame I’ve not heard the one I own…

cheers
Craig

quote:
Originally posted by dufas
quote:
Originally posted by F2Boldor

Hey Craig,
To answer part of your question and it will be lacking in technicality that someone else here may help with, the VF1000FF2 engine is similar to the VF1000RF/G engines with gaskets etc. You will find that the Vf1000RE and VF1000FE engines are different in this regard due to narrower heads. Double check any parts you buy for the F2 engine when it is associated with an E engine. Now everyone else can jump in and correct me.
Aaron