no had actually talked to aly about one of his rvf motors when i got a call from rhory, one of our local road racers had 2-3 standard vfr engines he wanted shot of so we bought them for a steal.

still millions of work to do before the toothbrush comes out, but happy with my progress so far (especialy as im not working and have little funds (£0) for the build).

the motor is sorted internaly but i still have to grind flat where the mounts broke off the heads (so i can make up some spacers to sit nice and flush) and i might get the motor painted while its out.

parts such as the sub-frame, side stand, yokes, ect im going to get blasted and painted.
sprocket carrier, disc centers and the likes will be sent for re-anodising.

forks are going to firefox racing for ti nitrading. when they come back forks and shock are going to clarence bell of plr suspension for a full overhaul.

chinese rads will be going in, as will duc 748 rear wheel and firestorm front, tyga std shape body work.

sooner i get a job, it'll go alot quicker.

Money is always a problem mate, what mods are needed to fit the ducati rear?

Don't forget you need to space the front sprocket over 5mm when using a 30 engine in a 35.

have the spacer for the front sprocket.

think it is just a 5mm spacer kit for the wheel (same as 750 wheel conversion) and a conical spacer for the axle nut.

James (reversecylinderjim) showed me one when i was last at his, said it was a pretty simple fit. Have you weighed one?

Showed you what

Ducati wheel is heavier than standard but this bike is about looks rather than performance.

Cheaper than a RVF wheel these days too

Firestorm front wheel AND a Ducati rear wheel for the price of 1 rvf rear wheel.

ok so today without the kids or wife around,
i managed to:-

drill out and re tap the striped thread in the lower engine mount,
fit a new genny cover gasket
and fit the 5mm spacer to the front sprocket.






v4's make great paperweights






thats all for today.

Assesment drive tomorrow for full time job, if all goes well and i get a job out of it i can start this buid up again.
I'd cross my fingers, eyes, legs ect dut i think it would hinder my driving - so hopfully my 400GB family will cross theres for me.

Time will tell.

Good luck Mo - hope all goes well!