VTR converted to VFR handle bars-How to

Need advice on which oil to use or which tyre best suits you? Share your topic and get help here.
tevie54
Posts: 17
Joined: Sun Feb 10, 2019 5:16 pm

Re: VTR converted to VFR handle bars-How to

Post by tevie54 »

I'm in the middle of doing this conversion and I'm determined not to have to trim the fairing and i think I've sussed it, there's enough flex in the fairing to put a rubber spacer between the mirror brackets and the fairing and so lifting the fairing just enough to clear the switchgear when on full lock.
With a small spacer fitted to the lockstops as well I can go full left and full right without any contact or trapping my thumbs between the bars and tank
bertye
Posts: 92
Joined: Mon Jan 23, 2017 5:02 pm
Location: Portsmouth

Re: VTR converted to VFR handle bars-How to

Post by bertye »

A small spacer fitted to the lockstops is a good idea as you say a bit tight with buttons the tank. I was going to do the same on mine but never did. What did t you do to them?
tony.mon
Posts: 15943
Joined: Wed Jul 25, 2007 10:46 pm
Location: Norf Kent

Re: VTR converted to VFR handle bars-How to

Post by tony.mon »

I found the easiest way to fit adjustable lock stops (needed in my case when I fitted usd forks) was to file off the lock stops, then drill and tap a hole in that location.
Screwing in a cap headed Allen screw gives you a robust but replaceable lock stop, for fine adjustment fit a stack of washers beneath the cap head.
It's not falling off, it's an upgrade opportunity.
tevie54
Posts: 17
Joined: Sun Feb 10, 2019 5:16 pm

Re: VTR converted to VFR handle bars-How to

Post by tevie54 »

I drilled and tapped an M4 thread into the front of the lockstops and fitted some button headed screws, the lock is slightly reduced but not enough to cause any problems
Post Reply