The Honda XL1000V thread

[Iron_man]

I like the idea ... I like the idea a lot

Please keep us posted and if you don't mind can you please tell us what bike the wheels are from?

[Eduardo Cabreira]

Hi!

Thanks for the support.

Some more info.

The wheels come from two different Hondas.

The front wheel is from a VFR800i (1998 with dual CBS like the Dero).

The rear wheel is from a CBR900 (1998)

I think you can also use the FR/RR wheels from a CBR600 or CBR1100XX but I prefer the 6 spoke wheels.

Minor changes must be done and obviously, they must be 100% reversible because I want to put it back on the dirt

[Iron_man]

Excellent, thanks a million man

I assume that you don't have any problem with the front fender, right?

If you don't mind, which are those "minor changes" that are mentioning?

Going back to the "powaaaaaaa" that you mentioned earlier let me tell you my mechanical mods ...

1. Crankshaft from VTR

2. Carburetors (48mm) from the same VTR, and

3. 6 gear box from a MK2 model

All of the above were installed with practically no modifications what so ever and gave me a figure of 102 HP on the wheel ... Cheers

[Rick West]

Originally Posted by Eduardo Cabreira

- 2 sets of wheels (the OEM wheels will be fitted with 80% dirt tires

What tires are 80% dirt that fit your stock wheels?

[Eduardo Cabreira]

Originally Posted by Rick West

What tires are 80% dirt that fit your stock wheels?

I don´t know yet...I´m counting on you guys to help me choose!!!

[Eduardo Cabreira]

Originally Posted by Iron_man

Excellent, thanks a million man

I assume that you don't have any problem with the front fender, right?

If you don't mind, which are those "minor changes" that are mentioning?

Going back to the "powaaaaaaa" that you mentioned earlier let me tell you my mechanical mods ...

1. Crankshaft from VTR

2. Carburetors (48mm) from the same VTR, and

3. 6 gear box from a MK2 model

All of the above were installed with practically no modifications what so ever and gave me a figure of 102 HP on the wheel ... Cheers

Those mods are interesting but I will probably stick with the OEM carbs/crankshaft because I´m afraid to loose low-mid range power.

I´m maybe going for the 6 speed gearbox some day.

Is it the stock + 1 gear or the whole set of gears is different?

[Iron_man]

Originally Posted by Eduardo Cabreira

Those mods are interesting but I will probably stick with the OEM carbs/crankshaft because I´m afraid to loose low-mid range power.

I´m maybe going for the 6 speed gearbox some day.

Is it the stock + 1 gear or the whole set of gears is different?

Playing with a DynoKit and putting a 16 teeth rear sprocket you wont understand the difference in the low-mid range.

No, its not stock +1, you should change the wholle gearbox!

[Eduardo Cabreira]

Originally Posted by Iron_man

No, its not stock +1, you should change the wholle gearbox!

I know I have to change the whole GB!

I was talking about the gearing itself...

I mean, the first 5 gears ratio is the same in both GB or the 6 speed GB has a totally different gear ratio?

[Iron_man]

Originally Posted by Eduardo Cabreira

I know I have to change the whole GB!

I was talking about the gearing itself...

I mean, the first 5 gears ratio is the same in both GB or the 6 speed GB has a totally different gear ratio?

Oups

Well, totally different I wouldn't say so, slightly different, definitely!

[Rick West]

Originally Posted by Eduardo Cabreira

I don´t know yet...I´m counting on you guys to help me choose!!!

The TKC is about 40% dirt. Nothing that will fit your stock wheels are going to be much higher dirt rated than them. Wish there was though.

[Eduardo Cabreira]

Originally Posted by Rick West

The TKC is about 40% dirt. Nothing that will fit your stock wheels are going to be much higher dirt rated than them. Wish there was though.

A friend of mine has TKC on his Caponord...

I like those tires so I´ll stick with the 40% dirt.

I´m not going to Dakar anyway...it´s for a random ride out and...slowly...250kg bikes don´t fill at ease in the sand/mud/dirt.

[Eduardo Cabreira]

Does Anyone have a good tip on aftermarket fork springs?

I had my AT tuned up with upgrated springs and it handle solid rock...but the Dero seems so front heavy I´m not sure if it will be pleased to jump on those dirt roads I love so much...

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[Two Plugs]

Hi Guys 'n Girls,

Its awfully quiet here at the official ADV XL1000 Varadero topic... Are you all hibernating?

[stevh0]

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