modern vmax engine mounting points

[Black wing]

so ive got a spare frame sitting around and will be moving into my new shop end of the fall so ive been mulling over the difficulties of shoving an 1800 vmax motor into a first gen ( i know drool over the concept). from what i can see in the parts diagrams the new vmax only has one bar in the back with two x braces holding it from the top, and if i could get the engine lined up to have the output shaft fit into the swing arm will the vmax drive shaft reach or require me to machine a custom one? i am also aware they are fuel injected and will require a whole new harness to make the first gen electronics and the vmax ignition to run

[syscrusher]

After the VMAX 1700 came out I started bugging the GM at my LBS as to whether Yamaha was going to put that engine in a new RSV or something similar and I was told that the VMAX motor was just too costly. A re-envisioned RSV would be more expensive than anyone would ever pay.

 

That being said, there aren't any 1700 VMAX motors on eBay to buy.

Also, I have seen some discussion of the frame strength of the VR not being up to the higher torque. The payload rating is less than 400 lbs., indicating a frame that is lightweight.

 

Other wise, maybe I'll buy a kit from you once you have things worked out? :080402gudl_prv:c

[cimmer]

When I asked about the motor, I was told that it is longer then the venture motors so you might have to lengthen the frame for it to fit.

Good luck..

Rick F.

[Black wing]

sounds like its gonna be one hell of a job

[k9cottage]

maby it would be simpler to put the tank , faring & seat from a 1st gen onto a late model vmax