VFR Spindle

[hpwcycleservice]

I searched and could only find threads about modifying the Hawk spindle to accept a VFR wheel, what has to be done to modify a VFR spindle to work on the Hawk swingarm?

It is off a VFR800 pre-vtec

[DefTrap]

800 doesn't fit. 750 does but you need the 750 brake plate, disc and caliper and you'll need a spacer (couple of big washers really) on the cush side, plus a tiny bit of grinding to the disc bolts to get the wheel on. Simple enough.

[MrDude_1]

off the top of my head, i only remember what DefTrap said.. you need the brake stuff too, and you need to put a spacer for the cush drive nut.

[brewsy]

HPW,
I have no clue about the VFR spindle but I'd suggest that you simply use a Hawk spindle and get it machined.
You will need to turn down the 'nose' bit that sticks out and press in studs instead of the 'pins' that locate the standard wheel.
Then if you are trying to be a poseur and use the 5.5" wheel and a 180 tyre you will have to dremel a bunch of meat off your wheel!!

Ask me how I know...

[Hiper Form]

We can do the mod on your Hawk spindle if you need it. We offer the whole package or can just modify your spindle. http://www.hiperform.com/vfr_wheel_conversion.htm
Trying to modify a VFR spindle is a uphill battle.

Let me know if I can help more,
Rod

[DefTrap]

Trying to modify a VFR spindle is a uphill battle.

Why would you want to modify the vfr spindle? It bolts straight up.

[JR]

I've read somewhere that if you use the VFR spindle you need some spacers as the thread on the spindle is not as long as the Hawk but some
engineering shops can grind the thread a bit more and therefore you will not need the spacers. Mind you only a keen eye will spot its a VFR spindle.

[DefTrap]

Don't think a spacer counts as 'modifying' ...

[hpwcycleservice]

so if I used a vfr750 spindle I can use my vfr800 wheel but I can't use the vfr800 spindle?

[DefTrap]

so if I used a vfr750 spindle I can use my vfr800 wheel but I can't use the vfr800 spindle?

Yep.