Does VR have same FC mounts as VMAX?

[syscrusher]

I was looking at some forward controls for VMAX that mount on lower section of front downtubes. This is roughly where my VR has a couple of hexagonal extensions that I hadn't been able to guess the use for, yet. I am now wondering if those are there as a provision for a forward control setup. So if that's a good guess, would the hole centers match up with the similar provision that I see for a VMAX?

 

Of course you want pictures.

 

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTIwMFgxNjAw/$T2eC16hHJGoE9nuQhobbBQbd2!(sV!~~60_57.JPG

[dingy]

I was looking at some forward controls for VMAX that mount on lower section of front downtubes. This is roughly where my VR has a couple of hexagonal extensions that I hadn't been able to guess the use for, yet. I am now wondering if those are there as a provision for a forward control setup. So if that's a good guess, would the hole centers match up with the similar provision that I see for a VMAX?

 

Of course you want pictures.

 

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTIwMFgxNjAw/$T2eC16hHJGoE9nuQhobbBQbd2!(sV!~~60_57.JPG

 

A set from a VMax will not work on a Venture without modifications.''

 

As seen in your picture, the shift shaft on a VMax exits the middle gear cover, Ventures have shaft exit point at rear of stator cover.

 

Gary

[syscrusher]

I can shorten the shift rod but will the brackets for the apparatus interchange?

[Condor]

I can shorten the shift rod but will the brackets for the apparatus interchange?

 

I'm going to take a stab at it and say yes... as long as you can shorten the rod. The shift arm can be set to the straight down position in order to give the stator cover a little more breathing room, and you should be good to go.

[Prairiehammer]

If you find a way for the V-Max aftermarket forward controls to work, you are going to give up the engine guards?

[syscrusher]

If you find a way for the V-Max aftermarket forward controls to work, you are going to give up the engine guards?

 

This picture makes it look as though giving them up may not be a requirement, although some modification may be necessary. I need the engine guards to hold the chin piece but the chin piece will need some Dremel work as well.

 

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/OTExWDE2MDA=/z/b-YAAOxyjP1RzHSA/$(KGrHqN,!qsFHM(EYMQEBRzHS!,C-Q~~60_35.JPG

 

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/2a/1990_MK2_Yamaha_Venture_Royale_Brian_Mannon.jpg

Edited August 7, 2014 by syscrusher
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[camos]

The only real problem that I see is the shift rotation appears to be different between the V-Max and the Venture. The V-Max rotates clockwise to shift up and the Venture rotates counter-clockwise to shift up. This may not be an unsolvable issue but will most likely make it somewhat more difficult to adapt a V-Max forward control to the Venture.