Another Project Nc30 - What Front End Is This?

[floridaguy]

Ok, guys, another project for my idle hands. It is an NC30 that has a little custom work done. The bike is as I bought it. My question is, what front end is this? I am thinking it is from a CBR600RR, as many of the parts off that bike are interchangeable with NC30's. The forks, brakes calipers and brake discs look to be a complete set. Upside down forks, and much larger disc diameter. I need new fork seals, as oil is slowly leaking out, and will change the oils as well, but I need to know what I am ordering for. Also considering changing the brake pads.

[denkiblue555]

My guess is from the bike below, a Kawasaki ZXR-250 (1995), but I'm not sure if the ZXR400 also used the same forks?

It was actually my first bike (colors and all), and I wish I hadn't sold it!

Will be interested to follow your progress!

[karlos]

As far as i can see it has the calipers from the early ZXR400(H model) and brackets have been made to allow them to work with the larger discs

The forks are off of a ZXR250, but the front discs???

It's most likely the stock VFR400 discs but the holes are drilled further apart than my Swiss cheese NC30 discs...... They are not ZXR400 discs, as their holes are drilled at a sweeping angle.

I checked to make sure they are not NC24 discs and someone's trying to sell you a dressed up NC24, glad to see those discs are not NC24 discs, it's possible that they are the earliest NC30 discs but i don't have enough time to look properly lol

Here's the calipers (ZXR400H calipers)

Here's the front discs on my 92 NC30

and the forks are above in the ZXR250 photo

Edited January 17, 2013 by karlos

[karlos]

Just noticed it has an RVF rev counter too... Only the RVF NC35 rev counter rests at 6 o'clock

Word of warning, make that brake lever has enough clearance and gap on the master cylinders piston, once the fluid warms up it has been know for incorrectly fitted or the wrong levers all together to apply pressure to the calipers once the fluid has warmed up. just make sure you give them a good look over mate.

One of the things at the top of my to do list would be to replace the 20+ year old coolant hoses, check the impeller shaft of the water pump and operation of the thermostat.

if you have any questions feel free to PM me

Edited January 17, 2013 by karlos

[karlos]

More pics in a higher res?

[mania]

I was wondering how you were getting on with that

[floridaguy]

Ok Karlos, hi res photos tomorrow. It is definately not a redrilled NC30 disk. It is larger.

[mania]

So what are your plans for this one?

General clean up or planning to do more?

How is the engine compared to your black one?

Will be fun to watch your progress.

[karlos]

Ok Karlos, hi res photos tomorrow. It is definately not a redrilled NC30 disk. It is larger.

I didn't mean it was a re drilled NC30 disc

The NC30 has twice and many holes as this one pictured, Curious as to what disc it is now, but the bell looks identical to my NC30 bell...

[floridaguy]

So what are your plans for this one?

General clean up or planning to do more?

How is the engine compared to your black one?

Will be fun to watch your progress.

I think just general cleanup and tuneup. There are some minor scratches on the fairings from careless removal/installations of the fairings that need tending to, and some minor cosmetic touch ups needed to the frame and wheels. Should be an easy job. I might go with a full glossy factory Honda red on this one.

The motor on the black one seems peppier, but I know there is something wrong with the coils or plugs on this one. It is getting weak spark and not pulling very hard. I have new plugs on order from Japan and will see if that does the trick. If not I will fit a coil from a CBR1000 on it.

[floridaguy]

Ok Karlos, hi res photos tomorrow. It is definately not a redrilled NC30 disk. It is larger.

I didn't mean it was a re drilled NC30 disc

The NC30 has twice and many holes as this one pictured, Curious as to what disc it is now, but the bell looks identical to my NC30 bell...

Sorry no photos today. But will do tomorrow so we can get a better look at the whole front end.

[mania]

So what are your plans for this one?

General clean up or planning to do more?

How is the engine compared to your black one?

Will be fun to watch your progress.

I think just general cleanup and tuneup. There are some minor scratches on the fairings from careless removal/installations of the fairings that need tending to, and some minor cosmetic touch ups needed to the frame and wheels. Should be an easy job. I might go with a full glossy factory Honda red on this one.

The motor on the black one seems peppier, but I know there is something wrong with the coils or plugs on this one. It is getting weak spark and not pulling very hard. I have new plugs on order from Japan and will see if that does the trick. If not I will fit a coil from a CBR1000 on it.

Cool ! I think the Glossy Honda Red would look awesome on that!

[Woodsie888]

As far as i can see it has the calipers from the early ZXR400(H model) and brackets have been made to allow them to work with the larger discs

The forks are off of a ZXR250, but the front discs???

It's most likely the stock VFR400 discs but the holes are drilled further apart than my Swiss cheese NC30 discs...... They are not ZXR400 discs, as their holes are drilled at a sweeping angle.

I checked to make sure they are not NC24 discs and someone's trying to sell you a dressed up NC24, glad to see those discs are not NC24 discs, it's possible that they are the earliest NC30 discs but i don't have enough time to look properly lol

Here's the calipers (ZXR400H calipers)

Here's the front discs on my 92 NC30

and the forks are above in the ZXR250 photo

Your NC30 looks absolutely wonderful!

[karlos]

As far as i can see it has the calipers from the early ZXR400(H model) and brackets have been made to allow them to work with the larger discs

The forks are off of a ZXR250, but the front discs???

It's most likely the stock VFR400 discs but the holes are drilled further apart than my Swiss cheese NC30 discs...... They are not ZXR400 discs, as their holes are drilled at a sweeping angle.

I checked to make sure they are not NC24 discs and someone's trying to sell you a dressed up NC24, glad to see those discs are not NC24 discs, it's possible that they are the earliest NC30 discs but i don't have enough time to look properly lol

Here's the calipers (ZXR400H calipers)

Here's the front discs on my 92 NC30

and the forks are above in the ZXR250 photo

Your NC30 looks absolutely wonderful!

She's gone now, made way for my 2012 Ninja 650.

I have been talking to the other half and i've got the go ahead for a track bike, i'm seriously considering another NC30 but it's hard to find a good one, i think a much newer ZX6R or CBR600RR without a book would be the best option but i sure do miss that V4 and gear driven cam sound......

[floridaguy]

As far as i can see it has the calipers from the early ZXR400(H model) and brackets have been made to allow them to work with the larger discs

The forks are off of a ZXR250, but the front discs???

It's most likely the stock VFR400 discs but the holes are drilled further apart than my Swiss cheese NC30 discs...... They are not ZXR400 discs, as their holes are drilled at a sweeping angle.

I checked to make sure they are not NC24 discs and someone's trying to sell you a dressed up NC24, glad to see those discs are not NC24 discs, it's possible that they are the earliest NC30 discs but i don't have enough time to look properly lol

Here's the calipers (ZXR400H calipers)

Here's the front discs on my 92 NC30

and the forks are above in the ZXR250 photo

Your NC30 looks absolutely wonderful!

She's gone now, made way for my 2012 Ninja 650.

I have been talking to the other half and i've got the go ahead for a track bike, i'm seriously considering another NC30 but it's hard to find a good one, i think a much newer ZX6R or CBR600RR without a book would be the best option but i sure do miss that V4 and gear driven cam sound......

If you go the NC30 route one of mine will be for sale shortly, maybe next month. I don't need 3 motorbikes.

Also as promised some better pics of the front end. It says "Min. Th. 4mm" on the discs. I dont know what that means.

[mania]

Also as promised some better pics of the front end. It says "Min. Th. 4mm" on the discs. I dont know what that means.

I believe it means minimum thickness 4mm for those who need to cut/resurface

[karlos]

It'll be another year or two before i can get a track toy.