i've officially lost my mind

[69shovel]

so i've been thinking on what to do with the spare 650 i have laying around. it's out of an 00? (can't think of it off the top of my head, but its written on the frame at home) suzuki sv650. i brought home a go-kart frame and was going to do that with it, but that seems like a little too much work for not many benefits......

i was doing some measurements and i think it would slip pretty easily in the vision frame. the main problem would be the v is shaft and the suzuki is chain driven (i'm sure its nothing a little day dreaming wouldn't solve).

what do yall think about this? is it crazy or am i on to something?

[Mutt]

so i've been thinking on what to do with the spare 650 i have laying around. it's out of an 00? (can't think of it off the top of my head, but its written on the frame at home) suzuki sv650. i brought home a go-kart frame and was going to do that with it, but that seems like a little too much work for not many benefits......

i was doing some measurements and i think it would slip pretty easily in the vision frame. the main problem would be the v is shaft and the suzuki is chain driven (i'm sure its nothing a little day dreaming wouldn't solve).

what do yall think about this? is it crazy or am i on to something?

Go for it! It's crazy! The V engine has been converted to a chain drive else where. It seems to me it would be easier to adapt the rear end to chain than the engine to shaft.  :)

Mutt

[69shovel]

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Go for it! It's crazy! The V engine has been converted to a chain drive else where. It seems to me it would be easier to adapt the rear end to chain than the engine to shaft.  :)

Mutt
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thats what i was thinking.... and i wouldn't have the problems associated with v's (starters, stators, etc...) ;D ;D ;D

[Coil Coyle]

You will also have a cylinder stuck through your radiator along with another stuck through your rear shock.

$0.02

;D

[69shovel]

You will also have a cylinder stuck through your radiator along with another stuck through your rear shock.

$0.02

;D

is it that much taller that it would cause that kind of interference (sp?)?? i know its a bit bigger than the 550, but the vision are pretty good sized bikes......i figured it would just be a tight fit? i guess the only real way to find out would be to try it. :)

[visionless]

Not to discourage anyone from chasing their dreams, but why?  What makes the Vision a great bike is the motor.  Everything else is outdated and suspect to begin with.  We are constantly trying to make the rest of the bike worthy of this wonderful motor.  So by replacing the motor, you have in fact replaced the only thing in the bike that doesn't need replacing.  But what do I know.
          Chris

[Walt_M.]

Gotta agree with Chris on this one!

[Tiger]

Gotta agree with Chris on this one!

;D.......DITTO....... 8)

[Lucky]

from an 83 standpoint, i disagree (but you knew i would  :D)
the all business wheels are unique, those tanned & braced fork legs, the lower fairing intakes & thoughtfully designed leg vents for comfy riding in many seasons, the dashboard with plenty of real estate, the ample fuel tank & guage, the seat, wide enough for my fat ass, multi adjustable rear shock & smooth shaft drive that still delivers clamp your knees performance.

i think there's lots to love on the Vision besides just the heart pounding motor (which has no more problems than the rest of the bike or any early 80's bike)

;D  Lucky  ;D

[69shovel]

i appreciate all the input. i see where yall are coming from, but i am always looking for bigger and better. i've always been a big fan of old school looks with new school reliability and comfort. i've got plenty of other things to do right now so this wouldn't be a right away thing anyways.... thanks again for the thoughts!!