Author Topic: Sneak Peek (Read 17673 times)

Awesome indeed! Knowing who has been working with you on this,Im sure it runs as good as it looks! I only wish I could see it live! She's a beautiful Chuck.
Not Farrah Fawcett beauty, but more like Carol Kane!

Mike_D · **Reply #10 on:** January 08, 2015, 03:21:54 pm

Looks great Chuck! Can't wait to see it in person. Any idea on how much weight you cutting out?

AgentX · **Reply #11 on:** January 08, 2015, 03:24:31 pm

Fantastic!

I'd love one of those for my 350 engine, short-stroked and high-ported. Maybe a few years down the road I can get that one underway.

How do you register that frame/bike in NY?

72westie · **Reply #12 on:** January 08, 2015, 05:54:51 pm

What made you choose a wideline over a slimline?

Chuck D · **Reply #13 on:** January 08, 2015, 06:02:14 pm

Quote from: solg on January 08, 2015, 02:54:15 pm

Awesome indeed! Knowing who has been working with you on this,Im sure it runs as good as it looks! I only wish I could see it live! She's a beautiful Chuck.
Not Farrah Fawcett beauty, but more like Carol Kane!

Sol,
So, you like vintage pretty girls too. I've always had a thing for Carol Kane myself. Dyan Cannon too.

Quote from: Mike_D on January 08, 2015, 03:21:54 pm

Looks great Chuck! Can't wait to see it in person. Any idea on how much weight you cutting out?

Mike,
I can only guess about the weight. I think the new frame is about 26lbs. I don't know what the bullet frame weighs. More than that though, I'm pretty sure. The swing arm is being re used though.
I ditched the casquette, another anchor, but the alloy top yoke replacing it is fairly substantial. Plus a separate headlight so that's probably a wash.
The tank is aluminum alloy, but it holds a bit more so I don't think I save much weight there either.
The old and new seats are more or less equal.
I lost the old toolboxes but gained the mock oil tank.
I guess I can't really answer you.
But you can try it out this spring.

Quote from: AgentX on January 08, 2015, 03:24:31 pm

Fantastic!

I'd love one of those for my 350 engine, short-stroked and high-ported. Maybe a few years down the road I can get that one underway.

How do you register that frame/bike in NY?

I think I'm just gonna take my old reg. plate and slap it on the new frame. No one will know the difference.

Chuck D · **Reply #14 on:** January 08, 2015, 06:07:57 pm

Quote from: 72westie on January 08, 2015, 05:54:51 pm

What made you choose a wideline over a slimline?

I wanted to mimic the look of a Manx racer, and as I have a long inseem anyway I didn't think the slimline was necessary. Probably, mostly, I just liked the idea of it. More emotional than technical.

72westie · **Reply #15 on:** January 08, 2015, 07:24:53 pm

Cool. Looks pretty slick.

Adam

armando_chavez · **Reply #16 on:** January 08, 2015, 09:46:54 pm

is that tank from legendary motorcycles?

pmanaz1973 · **Reply #17 on:** January 08, 2015, 10:28:42 pm

Quote from: Chuck D on January 08, 2015, 06:02:14 pm

I think I'm just gonna take my old reg. plate and slap it on the new frame. No one will know the difference.

+1 I did this before and it worked out okay. A friend of mine that worked at DMV game me a hint - Be sure and stamp the serial number on the frame in a similar location as factory. This eliminated 99% of the issues you could have with the inspectors at the DMV. It took me about 20 minutes to do the job, but about a week to locate anyone that had the hardened stamps/dies.

Mike_D · **Reply #18 on:** January 09, 2015, 01:12:46 am

Quote from: Chuck D on January 08, 2015, 06:02:14 pm

But you can try it out this spring.

Amazing! We should do Floyd Bennet trip and drag Chumma along too.

I hate this cold, can't wait to ride.

Chuck D · **Reply #19 on:** January 09, 2015, 05:11:47 am

Quote from: 72westie on January 08, 2015, 07:24:53 pm

Cool. Looks pretty slick.

Adam

Thanks Adam.
I checked out your shops web site. I sure wish we had places like that near me. Just big, impersonal dealerships that ignore you to death.

Quote from: armando_chavez on January 08, 2015, 09:46:54 pm

is that tank from legendary motorcycles?

No, it's from TabII Classics.
http://www.tabclassics.com/
It's the Norton Mini Manx.

Quote from: pmanaz1973 on January 08, 2015, 10:28:42 pm

+1 I did this before and it worked out okay. A friend of mine that worked at DMV game me a hint - Be sure and stamp the serial number on the frame in a similar location as factory. This eliminated 99% of the issues you could have with the inspectors at the DMV. It took me about 20 minutes to do the job, but about a week to locate anyone that had the hardened stamps/dies.

I'm just going to drill out the rivets and re attach to the new bike. It's the easiest thing to do and DMV won't be any the wiser.

Quote from: Mike_D on January 09, 2015, 01:12:46 am

Amazing! We should do Floyd Bennet trip and drag Chumma along too.

I hate this cold, can't wait to ride.

I was thinking more like Frenchtown, PA or upstate to New Paltz or something. Get away from this fuckin' city for a day anyway.

Mike_D · **Reply #20 on:** January 09, 2015, 09:02:01 pm

Quote from: Chuck D on January 09, 2015, 05:11:47 am

I was thinking more like Frenchtown, PA or upstate to New Paltz or something. Get away from this fuckin' city for a day anyway.

I am always keen to get out of here! I'm down. Anytime.

1 Thump · **Reply #21 on:** January 09, 2015, 09:40:59 pm

Quote from: Chuck D on January 09, 2015, 05:11:47 am

Thanks Adam.
I checked out your shops web site. I sure wish we had places like that near me. Just big, impersonal dealerships that ignore you to death.No, it's from TabII Classics.
http://www.tabclassics.com/
It's the Norton Mini Manx.I'm just going to drill out the rivets and re attach to the new bike. It's the easiest thing to do and DMV won't be any the wiser.I was thinking more like Frenchtown, PA or upstate to New Paltz or something. Get away from this fuckin' city for a day anyway.

Hopefully the B5 in Chumma's garage will be done by then too.

da punds · **Reply #22 on:** January 17, 2015, 12:54:10 pm

This is looking great.

tooseevee · **Reply #23 on:** January 17, 2015, 03:15:22 pm

Quote from: Chuck D on January 09, 2015, 05:11:47 am

Thanks Adam.
I checked out your shops web site. I sure wish we had places like that near me. Just big, impersonal dealerships that ignore you to death.No, it's from TabII Classics.
http://www.tabclassics.com/
It's the Norton Mini Manx.I'm just going to drill out the rivets and re attach to the new bike. It's the easiest thing to do and DMV won't be any the wiser.I was thinking more like Frenchtown, PA or upstate to New Paltz or something. Get away from this fuckin' city for a day anyway.

Chuck,
How do you quote from multiple posts as you did in Reply#20 to this thread?
Maybe an answer in Campfire Talk?

High On Octane · **Reply #24 on:** January 17, 2015, 03:34:16 pm

Quote from: tooseevee on January 17, 2015, 03:15:22 pm

Chuck,
How do you quote from multiple posts as you did in Reply#20 to this thread?
Maybe an answer in Campfire Talk?

After you finish typing a response for one quote, just scroll down on the page and you will see other posts, just click the quote button for that post and continue typing.

Chuck D · **Reply #25 on:** January 17, 2015, 05:47:48 pm

Quote from: tooseevee on January 17, 2015, 03:15:22 pm

Chuck,
How do you quote from multiple posts as you did in Reply#20 to this thread?
Maybe an answer in Campfire Talk?

Quote from: High On Octane on January 17, 2015, 03:34:16 pm

After you finish typing a response for one quote, just scroll down on the page and you will see other posts, just click the quote button for that post and continue typing.

What he said.

Chuck D · **Reply #26 on:** February 09, 2015, 02:37:15 pm

Almost there...
(i have no idea why the picture came out sideways

)

High On Octane · **Reply #27 on:** February 09, 2015, 03:03:44 pm

Beautiful Chuck. Absolutely beautiful.

cafeman · **Reply #28 on:** February 09, 2015, 03:19:56 pm

Quote from: Chuck D on February 09, 2015, 02:37:15 pm

Almost there...
(i have no idea why the picture came out sideways )

Someone asked earlier in the thread about weight, had a chance to weight it yet? A cheap mechanical scale from Walmart will work (one wheel at a time of course

) And that frame with the original swingarm, what does the wheelbase come out to? Oh yeah, Sweet Ride

ace.cafe · **Reply #29 on:** February 09, 2015, 03:26:57 pm

Chuck, that is an incredibly awesome looking machine!

Chuck D · **Reply #30 on:** February 09, 2015, 05:17:00 pm

Thanks for the love, fellas.

Chuck D · **Reply #31 on:** February 09, 2015, 05:27:08 pm

You can see the whole enchilada at the "rofomoto" link below.

High On Octane · **Reply #32 on:** February 09, 2015, 05:39:51 pm

What kind of if vintage Kawi cafe is that? I've never seen that timing cover before.

solg · **Reply #33 on:** February 09, 2015, 10:40:03 pm

Well, I've been following your build on the Ro-MoFo site and you have hit it right on the head.I think I'll start biking vicariously thru you!

Chuck D · **Reply #34 on:** February 10, 2015, 05:15:54 am

Quote from: solg on February 09, 2015, 10:40:03 pm

Well, I've been following your build on the Ro-MoFo site and you have hit it right on the head.I think I'll start biking vicariously thru you!

It's got nothing to do with me. It's all Billy. The guy just knows his shit cold and has really good taste in the bargain. Well, it's in sync with mine anyway.

Chuck D · **Reply #35 on:** February 10, 2015, 05:22:37 am

Quote from: High On Octane on February 09, 2015, 05:39:51 pm

What kind of if vintage Kawi cafe is that? I've never seen that timing cover before.

Kawasaki clone of a BSA A7
http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/kawasaki/kawasaki_w2_650ss%2068.htm

ace.cafe · **Reply #36 on:** February 10, 2015, 09:45:40 am

Quote from: Chuck D on February 10, 2015, 05:22:37 am

Kawasaki clone of a BSA A7
http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/kawasaki/kawasaki_w2_650ss%2068.htm

That bike was the original roots for the W650 from last decade, and W800 that they make now.

High On Octane · **Reply #37 on:** February 10, 2015, 11:27:25 am

Cool, thanks! Sorry to Hi Jack, carry on!

solg · **Reply #38 on:** February 10, 2015, 05:22:04 pm

I've been following the weather up your way. How's that bike handle in the snow?

Chuck D · **Reply #39 on:** March 07, 2015, 09:05:07 pm

From the show today in Boyerstown, PA.

ace.cafe · **Reply #40 on:** March 07, 2015, 09:11:43 pm

Like a boss!
er,... I mean like a MANX!

Chuck D · **Reply #41 on:** March 07, 2015, 09:20:32 pm

Another:
I tried to rotate the picture but it just flipped it the wrong way, sorry.

da punds · **Reply #42 on:** March 07, 2015, 09:23:18 pm

Looking really good.

Chuck D · **Reply #43 on:** March 07, 2015, 09:30:05 pm

Quote from: ace.cafe on March 07, 2015, 09:11:43 pm

Like a boss!
er,... I mean like a MANX!

Thanks, Tom.
The seat belongs to Billy. I guess he wanted the sportier look for the show.
Now that I see it, I want one myself. This bike is getting less and less practical every day.

Quote from: da punds on March 07, 2015, 09:23:18 pm

Looking really good.

Thanks, Kevin!

High On Octane · **Reply #44 on:** March 07, 2015, 09:56:58 pm

Looks good! I like that seat on your bike as well.

solg · **Reply #45 on:** March 07, 2015, 10:29:03 pm

Yeah,that it!

Chuck D · **Reply #46 on:** March 07, 2015, 11:33:53 pm

Quote from: High On Octane on March 07, 2015, 09:56:58 pm

Looks good! I like that seat on your bike as well.

Quote from: solg on March 07, 2015, 10:29:03 pm

Yeah,that it!

Thanks,guys.
One more

rep_movsd · **Reply #47 on:** March 09, 2015, 06:38:11 pm

For those curious about weight savings ... FWIW a Standard frame weighs 11.5 kilograms - I weighed it myself on a digital scale.
That's ballpark 25 pounds.

The heaviest things in a bullet are the crank (12 KG) , clutch (5.3 KG), Rear sprocket and hub (over 6 KG), gearbox (6 KG for a 5 speed, more for a 4 speed)

Even the swingarm is quite light (2.5 KG)

I always wonder what I can really remove from the bike and end up finding that there's really not much!

Hondo · **Reply #48 on:** March 09, 2015, 07:06:49 pm

I suspect you took your photos with an I-phone. I-phone to I-phone they will correct themselves when they open as the code is for an I-platform. When you post from an I-phone to the net turn your phone the other way before you post. The WWW and the 87% of us on Microsoft (the rest of the world) cannot read the Appple code to auto-rotate the photo. Done geeking! Hondo out!

Adrian II · **Reply #49 on:** March 09, 2015, 07:17:45 pm

For the rest of us!

That looks rather splendid.

Have fun...

A.

Hondo · **Reply #50 on:** March 10, 2015, 02:46:57 am

Wow, that is sleek! Reminds me of a WWII fighter

Ducati Scotty · **Reply #51 on:** March 10, 2015, 04:20:34 pm

Wow! Frame and build are both gorgeous. I've thought the same about custom frames with no serial number. I'm guessing on something like this if you just remount the plaque DMV will never be the wiser and everything will be just fine.

Scott

Chuck D · **Reply #52 on:** March 10, 2015, 05:33:01 pm

Quote from: Adrian II on March 09, 2015, 07:17:45 pm

For the rest of us!

That looks rather splendid. Have fun...

A.

Adrian, thanks for figgering out how to do that. I made several attempts but gave up after I kept flipping the pic the wrong way. Hondo is probably right about it being a mac vs. pc thing. Not that I would have doped that out on my own, however.

Quote from: Hondo on March 10, 2015, 02:46:57 am

Wow, that is sleek! Reminds me of a WWII fighter

And thanks for that.

Quote from: Ducati Scotty on March 10, 2015, 04:20:34 pm

Wow! Frame and build are both gorgeous. I've thought the same about custom frames with no serial number. I'm guessing on something like this if you just remount the plaque DMV will never be the wiser and everything will be just fine.

Scott

Thanks, Scott.
If there's any justice in this world, Billy at Rofomoto will be recognized as one of the premier custom builders working today.
Check on moving the VIN plate.

1 Thump · **Reply #53 on:** March 10, 2015, 05:38:11 pm

Quote from: Chuck D on January 07, 2015, 10:56:07 pm

Fireball #10 (Beefy) in a new replica wideline "Featherbed" frame built by Billy Kerchner of Rofomoto.

With that GP head this is going to be one fast bullet. And gorgeous to boot !

Does it get a disk brake?

Chuck D · **Reply #54 on:** March 10, 2015, 05:53:05 pm

Quote from: 1 Thump on March 10, 2015, 05:38:11 pm

With that GP head this is going to be one fast bullet. And gorgeous to boot !

Does it get a disk brake?

Nah, don't want to spoil the look.

Ducati Scotty · **Reply #55 on:** March 10, 2015, 08:29:24 pm

Looks like you've got the twin leading shoe front brake, that should be good enough.

AgentX · **Reply #56 on:** March 10, 2015, 08:29:46 pm

Might want to put some upgraded linings on those brake shoes...

Looks fantastic.

cafeman · **Reply #57 on:** March 10, 2015, 09:11:34 pm

Quote from: rep_movsd on March 09, 2015, 06:38:11 pm

For those curious about weight savings ... FWIW a Standard frame weighs 11.5 kilograms - I weighed it myself on a digital scale.
That's ballpark 25 pounds.

The heaviest things in a bullet are the crank (12 KG) , clutch (5.3 KG), Rear sprocket and hub (over 6 KG), gearbox (6 KG for a 5 speed, more for a 4 speed)

Even the swingarm is quite light (2.5 KG)

I always wonder what I can really remove from the bike and end up finding that there's really not much!

About the only thing I see that could be ditched is the center stand. Not sure how much that and brackets etc adds up to. Your bike would look right at home on a paddock stand! Nice

Nixie · **Reply #58 on:** March 10, 2015, 09:47:11 pm

That is a pretty Machine!

Adrian II · **Reply #59 on:** April 02, 2015, 11:17:25 pm

Chuck,

any update on Featherbed Fireball #10? Have you had a chance to ride it yet, or is it sat in some workshop getting Ace's GP conversion?

Regards,

A.

AgentX · **Reply #60 on:** April 03, 2015, 12:47:42 pm

Quote from: cafeman on March 10, 2015, 09:11:34 pm

About the only thing I see that could be ditched is the center stand. Not sure how much that and brackets etc adds up to. Your bike would look right at home on a paddock stand! Nice

I think I saved a lot of weight with an upholstered aluminum fender-seat that I had fabbed up. The stock seat, fender, and brackets all together were heavy.

Lighter alloy rims save weight where it matters most, too.

The battery weight can be cut quite a bit, or even eliminated with a capacitor. (I still like having the battery...a 4AH antigravity model weighs almost nothing...)

I used triple trees for the fork instead of the casquette, but I don't think that saved any weight in the end, despite looking less massive.

But the centerstand, despite being a boat anchor, was just too damned useful to let go of right now. Maybe once I've got the bike running perfectly and it's proven over long distances it won't seem so necessary...

ace.cafe · **Reply #61 on:** April 03, 2015, 12:52:50 pm

There should be some news soon.
The bike was due to go to Chumma to have the roller rocker head put on it. I am guessing that it is there now.
However, it will need to be measured for new pushrods, so there will be a little waiting after that to get them ordered, and in.

Chuck D · **Reply #62 on:** April 07, 2015, 02:39:35 pm

Some more pics from the show last month. Lots of lovely old machinery. Enjoy!
https://m.flickr.com/#/photos/pixelnation1/16945378075/in/set-72157649269575083/

Ducati Scotty · **Reply #63 on:** April 07, 2015, 05:41:48 pm

The only problem is that that bike is way too clean

1 Thump · **Reply #64 on:** April 07, 2015, 08:16:00 pm

My heart just skipped a beat. That bike is gorgeous !

That pancake filter: Can it keep up with the GP head?

solg · **Reply #65 on:** April 07, 2015, 11:21:17 pm

Quote from: Ducati Scotty on April 07, 2015, 05:41:48 pm

The only problem is that that bike is way too clean
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The only problem with a clean bike are rain clouds!

Chuck D · **Reply #66 on:** April 08, 2015, 06:01:16 am

Quote from: Ducati Scotty on April 07, 2015, 05:41:48 pm

The only problem is that that bike is way too clean

I'll fix that.

Quote from: 1 Thump on April 07, 2015, 08:16:00 pm

My heart just skipped a beat. That bike is gorgeous !

That pancake filter: Can it keep up with the GP head?

Thanks, Amar.
That pancake filter is obviously not ideal. Well spotted. My old Ace can wouldn't fit so I was thinking of something like making the battery box, which is right there, serve double duty as an air filter housing. Or maybe just mount a bellmouth. I'll see.

Chuck D · **Reply #67 on:** April 16, 2015, 05:34:02 am

https://instagram.com/p/1geNiout0K/?taken-by=rofomoto1

ace.cafe · **Reply #68 on:** April 16, 2015, 06:45:16 am

That is one exotic motorcycle!

Adrian II · **Reply #69 on:** April 17, 2015, 12:48:53 am

The expectations for this motorcycle must be sky high - I really hope it does go like a rocket on pump gas, we know it should handle OK! I just hope the motor isn't going to out-perform the brakes, take care.

A.

Chuck D · **Reply #70 on:** April 17, 2015, 04:19:52 am

Quote from: Adrian II on April 17, 2015, 12:48:53 am

The expectations for this motorcycle must be sky high - I really hope it does go like a rocket on pump gas, we know it should handle OK! I just hope the motor isn't going to out-perform the brakes, take care.

A.

Not the way I ride.

AgentX · **Reply #71 on:** April 25, 2015, 01:39:19 pm

Une question, s'il vous plait...

When going to a different frame such as this Featherbed repro, what hubs are you using, and what is the cush drive arrangement, if any? Didn't a lot of brit bikes put the cush assembly in the clutch rather than the hub?

-Mike

ace.cafe · **Reply #72 on:** April 25, 2015, 02:33:22 pm

Quote from: AgentX on April 25, 2015, 01:39:19 pm

Une question, s'il vous plait...

When going to a different frame such as this Featherbed repro, what hubs are you using, and what is the cush drive arrangement, if any? Didn't a lot of brit bikes put the cush assembly in the clutch rather than the hub?

-Mike

This is a specialty Featherbed conversion which is designed to use Bullet front end and rear end. You can use these parts from your Bullet, for keeping costs down for the conversion.
So, it uses the Bullet hub and cush drive.

Chuck D · **Reply #73 on:** April 25, 2015, 05:16:26 pm

Quote from: ace.cafe on April 25, 2015, 02:33:22 pm

This is a specialty Featherbed conversion which is designed to use Bullet front end and rear end. You can use these parts from your Bullet, for keeping costs down for the conversion.
So, it uses the Bullet hub and cush drive.

What he said.
My old swingarm (w/ new bushes) and my old forks and steering assembly.
BTW, I got the bike back a week ago and have managed to squeeze in about 150 miles so far. It feels terrific. The ride is solid and planted in a way the old Bullet frame could never be. The Fireball engine now has a chassis worthy of it. This is everything I ever wanted in a motorcycle.
I'll throw up a few more pics later.

AgentX · **Reply #74 on:** April 25, 2015, 07:24:36 pm

Very cool stuff, Chuck. Glad to see and hear it all. I really think my spare 350 engine may find a home in one of these.

Colollary question...if one wanted to choose a different hub for the rear (say, to run a disc or another sprocket), how would you go about that, cush-drive-wise? The Enfield drive line demands its presence, I assume...is there a way to use a different clutch or are aftermarket hubs available to accept rubber inserts?

ace.cafe · **Reply #75 on:** April 25, 2015, 07:52:06 pm

Quote from: AgentX on April 25, 2015, 07:24:36 pm

Very cool stuff, Chuck. Glad to see and hear it all. I really think my spare 350 engine may find a home in one of these.

Colollary question...if one wanted to choose a different hub for the rear (say, to run a disc or another sprocket), how would you go about that, cush-drive-wise? The Enfield drive line demands its presence, I assume...is there a way to use a different clutch or are aftermarket hubs available to accept rubber inserts?

You'd have to find a hub with a cush drive. Not that hard. Almost all bikes have one.

Chuck D · **Reply #76 on:** April 25, 2015, 10:16:20 pm

Beefy's New Suit

Chuck D · **Reply #77 on:** April 25, 2015, 10:22:00 pm

Few more...

ace.cafe · **Reply #78 on:** April 25, 2015, 10:30:30 pm

Beee-U-Tee-Ful !

Norfield!

Chuck D · **Reply #79 on:** April 25, 2015, 10:43:13 pm

Quote from: ace.cafe on April 25, 2015, 10:30:30 pm

Beee-U-Tee-Ful !

Norfield!

Thanks, Tom. And thanks to your partner, she's a friggin' rocket!

AgentX · **Reply #80 on:** April 25, 2015, 10:50:18 pm

Brilliant...congrats!

Chuck D · **Reply #81 on:** April 25, 2015, 10:56:48 pm

Quote from: AgentX on April 25, 2015, 10:50:18 pm

Brilliant...congrats!

Thanks. Are you all sorted yet?

ace.cafe · **Reply #82 on:** April 25, 2015, 11:28:15 pm

I'm waiting for the package from Chumma with the pushrods and screws, so I can send the right screws for those rocker boxes, and get your pushrods made.

If you think it is a rocket now, just wait till that stuff gets on it!!

Think *the Bullet Whisperer bike*!

AgentX · **Reply #83 on:** April 25, 2015, 11:28:30 pm

Working my way there. It's still a gradual piece-by-piece fight, but it's running and all major components are present and working...! I get to ride it whenever I want now, so that's the most important thing.

High On Octane · **Reply #84 on:** April 26, 2015, 11:40:23 am

Quote from: Chuck D on April 25, 2015, 10:16:20 pm

Beefy's New Suit

Hold on, I need to get my sunglasses..........

Sexy!!!!!

Ducati Scotty · **Reply #85 on:** April 26, 2015, 05:48:29 pm

Hmmmm.... I wonder if a 450 quad motor would fit in that frame easily? It would look totally wrong but it would be fast as lightning.

AgentX · **Reply #86 on:** April 26, 2015, 06:00:04 pm

Quote from: Ducati Scotty on April 26, 2015, 05:48:29 pm

Hmmmm.... I wonder if a 450 quad motor would fit in that frame easily? It would look totally wrong but it would be fast as lightning.

They could build it for anything you want, I imagine, if you're willing to pay. I bet a CRF 450 would rip...between maintenance intervals...

High On Octane · **Reply #87 on:** April 26, 2015, 06:29:15 pm

Dude! A Raptor 350 motor and 6 speed trans would kick ass in featherbed frame!

AgentX · **Reply #88 on:** April 26, 2015, 06:35:51 pm

Quote from: ace.cafe on April 25, 2015, 10:30:30 pm

Norfield!

Isn't it a "Royton?"

Chuck D · **Reply #89 on:** April 26, 2015, 08:56:41 pm

Quote from: Ducati Scotty on April 26, 2015, 05:48:29 pm

Hmmmm.... I wonder if a 450 quad motor would fit in that frame easily? It would look totally wrong but it would be fast as lightning.

Quote from: AgentX on April 26, 2015, 06:00:04 pm

They could build it for anything you want, I imagine, if you're willing to pay. I bet a CRF 450 would rip...between maintenance intervals...

Billy custom makes the mounts included with the price of the frame (which is quite reasonable, I might add). He's done Enfields, Tritons, Sportsters, he has one of Aniket's Musket twins mocked up, he's even stuffed a Kawasaki W1 in one of his frames.

Ducati Scotty · **Reply #90 on:** April 26, 2015, 10:36:59 pm

I was just thinking those quad engines are pretty common, a big single, and put out 30-50hp depending on state of tune. Of course you would have to mount a radiator too. Might be a nice bike though, modern engine with a classic frame.

High On Octane · **Reply #91 on:** April 26, 2015, 11:31:48 pm

Exactly, plus the convenience of a 6 speed tranny and low overall maintenance. Plus they sound cool with a nice FMF exhaust or similar.

ace.cafe · **Reply #92 on:** April 27, 2015, 12:10:25 am

Quote from: High On Octane on April 26, 2015, 11:31:48 pm

Exactly, plus the convenience of a 6 speed tranny and low overall maintenance. Plus they sound cool with a nice FMF exhaust or similar.

The obvious choice for a modern engine in the featherbed frame is the new Triumph Bonneville twin cylinder engine, creating a modern Triton.