What kind of suspension does a VTR1000 have?
The VTR’s front suspension was way to soft when I got the bike. the bike is a used silver 97, that was a domestic Jap model, that was totally de-restricted. I got turned on to Roger at the VTR1000.org BBS.
When did Honda VTR1000F Firestorm get overhaul?
2001: An overhaul increased Honda VTR1000F Firestorm’s fuel capacity to 19 litres, raised the bars for a more upright riding position and installed a new HISS security system. There were also minor tweaks with both suspension and carb/ignition settings plus the dash was redesigned and new, smaller indicators installed. Black wheels.
Is the Honda VTR1000F a good bike?
Some Honda VTR1000F Firestorm owners complain of the forks diving too much under heavy braking but, apart from that, it works a treat. Handling is sharp yet forgiving, the brakes do a good enough job, it’s pretty comfortable (somewhere between sporty and relaxed) and the grunt provides huge fun.
What should the air gap be on a VTR1000F?
The “Air Gap” should be set at 140mm. I made up a tool to do this, it consists of a large syringe a piece of flexible tubing, a piece of rigid tubing (I used some brass tubing I had, about 300mm long and has an inside diameter of about 4mm). I then got a chunk of aluminum about the size of a quarter and abut 10 mm thick.
The VTR’s front suspension was way to soft when I got the bike. the bike is a used silver 97, that was a domestic Jap model, that was totally de-restricted. I got turned on to Roger at the VTR1000.org BBS.
Some Honda VTR1000F Firestorm owners complain of the forks diving too much under heavy braking but, apart from that, it works a treat. Handling is sharp yet forgiving, the brakes do a good enough job, it’s pretty comfortable (somewhere between sporty and relaxed) and the grunt provides huge fun.
2001: An overhaul increased Honda VTR1000F Firestorm’s fuel capacity to 19 litres, raised the bars for a more upright riding position and installed a new HISS security system. There were also minor tweaks with both suspension and carb/ignition settings plus the dash was redesigned and new, smaller indicators installed. Black wheels.
The “Air Gap” should be set at 140mm. I made up a tool to do this, it consists of a large syringe a piece of flexible tubing, a piece of rigid tubing (I used some brass tubing I had, about 300mm long and has an inside diameter of about 4mm). I then got a chunk of aluminum about the size of a quarter and abut 10 mm thick.
How does a VTR1000F Firestorm suspension fork work?
When you put the oil in the fork you have to pump the fork tube up and down a few times, do this slowly or you WILL get a glob of oil in the face (don’t ask how I know this). The air gap is made without the spring or spacer in the fork.
What are the faults of the VTR Forks?
The biggest fault on VTR forks is on the compression side not the rebound. The rebound valving is adequate as standard but the stepped shape of the taper does not give a fine enough adjustment for long enough in my opinion. That is why I change the taper profile and length.
When did the Honda VTR1000F get silver wheels?
1999: Honda VTR1000F Firestorm gets new, silver wheels. 2001: An overhaul increased Honda VTR1000F Firestorm’s fuel capacity to 19 litres, raised the bars for a more upright riding position and installed a new HISS security system.
1999: Honda VTR1000F Firestorm gets new, silver wheels. 2001: An overhaul increased Honda VTR1000F Firestorm’s fuel capacity to 19 litres, raised the bars for a more upright riding position and installed a new HISS security system.