Parts Orders

How do I know if an item is stocked or needs a lead time?
As a general rule, only the oiling modification kits are stocked.  I usually have a variety of other parts on hand, but it's not guaranteed.

What is a typical lead time for services?
I try to get parts turned around in two weeks or less.  If your need is urgent, I will do whatever I can.

• It's nice to e-mail me and let me know your parts are on the way.  I don't always have every seal, bushing, etc on hand.  If I know you are shipping forks or a shock to me I can be sure to pre-order the typical parts needed.  This just speeds up the process.
• Be sure to include a note that has 1) your year and model 2) your name and return address.
• Try to package the items as good as possible.  As mentioned above, I return the parts in the same box they came in.

Wheel Swap Kits

Please follow these guidelines:

• It is not necessary to pay first!  The first step is to send me the stock parts that need modified.  This varies by model, so check the ordering page to find out what needs sent.  E-mail me if you have any questions.
• Just like above, it's nice to e-mail me and let me know your parts are on the way.
• Be sure to include a note that has 1) your year and model 2) your name and return address.
• Your modified parts will be returned along with the additional parts needed to complete the swap. don't always have every seal, bushing, etc on hand.  If I know you are 

Do you have any sets of F2 wheels available?
No.  The only ones I have are either on one of my bikes or are race spares.

I have a VF500 and want to use an F2 front wheel.  How do I get it machined?
This needs to be done by a machine shop.  I can send you a print that will tell them exactly what to do.  Most shops will charge $100 or so for this type of work.  Most cities have several machine shops to choose from, try to find one that specializes in close-tolerance work (like gages).  At minimum they will need a CNC machining center to modify a front wheel.

What if I want to use a different wheel?
I'll be happy to help out in any way I can.  If your choice of wheel is something that I don't have readily available then you will have to send me the wheels for measurement.  If you aren't sure if the wheels you want will work I can give you some basics to check yourself.

My exact model/year is not listed.  Does this mean you can't make a kit for my bike?
No.  I've done several other bikes that aren't listed.  It might have been several years ago.  If so, I probably need to verify some dimensional information (I wasn't always as organized as I am now :).  If you would like to make some measurements of your bike I would be happy to help you out.

Top End Oil Modification Kits

Comparison of 'Main Oil Gallery' to 'Oil Filter Plate' type kits:

• Of course, I highly recommend the main oil gallery type.  For those people looking to permanently fix the problem, once you consider the facts the choice should be clear.  Below are some facts about he two types of kits that are available.
• Cost - Since the oil filter plate kits require some machined parts they are much more expensive.  The main oil gallery type represents the most cost effective investment in your bike's future.
• Ease of installation - The oil filter plate is the easiest.  This is, in fact, the only positive for this type of kit.  Drilling and tapping one hole for the main oil gallery type is not that big of a deal for the majority of some people.  Plus it can always be plugged, nothing is permanent!
• Oil flow/pressure - Here's the kicker.  The real situation is lack of proper flow to the top end, we all agree on that.  On a hot day at idle your bike can have as little as 0-5psi going to the top end.  That's right, it can be 0psi, no flow at all.  The oil filter plate type kits tap into the system right at the filter, one of the highest points of pressure in the whole system.  Now, keep in mind that your bottom end needs more oil than the top end.  That is easy to forget!  Since any time you tap into a pressurized system you decrease the pressure downstream you need to be very careful.  Don't be fooled by claims of increased crankshaft pressure.  In order to not drop the crankshaft pressure very much the oil filter plate kits use built-in restrictors to limit flow and pressure.  The net is, and this claim comes from them and not me, only and increase of 2-5psi to the top end (sometimes their claim is "double").  If 0-5psi is not enough 7-10psi won't be either.  You really need about 20-30psi for proper operation.  The oil gallery type mod taps into the system downstream of the crank.  That means the crank pressure is not reduced and you get a proper amount of flow to the top end.  The main oil gallery type is by far the best performing type of modification.
• One last point: take a look at pictures of HRC racebikes from that era.  They all have the main oil gallery mod.  In fact, the casting of the block on several models suggests/proves that Honda knew all along that the top end supply should come from this point.  This cast feature perfectly accepts the supply fitting.  Those two points were all I needed to know.

Cancelled Orders

Refunds for orders not yet shipped:

• If you place an order and would like to cancel you must do so before it ships.  Once the order has shipped it can not be refunded.  Please contact me immediately to stop shipment.  If a shipment can be stopped, the refund will made minus any fees plus 10% restocking charge.