Ive been wanting to build a chopper for quite some time now, (dont worry im still keeping the VFR) but i thought a good way to set it apart would be to use a V4 Powerplant, so i need to know if any years were air cooled, (purley for simplicity) and anything i should watch out for in this particular application of the VFR powerplant? the parts i would be using is the motor and wiring. thanks in advance.
They were all liquid cooled. I don't think an an air-cooled V4 would be a good idea, they tend to run hot as it is. Plus it's a compact engine with not a lot of surface area to disperse the heat. You'd need a really good oil cooler at the very least.
Check this out, a VF1000f. He used something other than a radiator...transmission coolers, can't say how it would be in traffic. Google Vf1000 chopper.
[image: View Post]Kel, on Sep 14 2009, 04:59 PM, said:
Check this out, a VF1000f. He used something other than a radiator...transmission coolers, can't say how it would be in traffic. Google Vf1000 chopper.
And my GF actually owns a super magna (in Candy Wave Blue). But, I don't think any of the Honda V4's were ever air cooled though. The super gets pretty fricken hot in traffic, can't imagine being stuck on that thing moving 2 miles an hour...
Ducati made an air-cooled V4 concept bike in the 60's I believe. They aimed it at police forces, but the tires of the time weren't up to the horsepower and torque it produced. Someone out there has also mated 2 Harley Evo motors into an aircooled v4. I don't have pics of any of this, I fail :blush:
[image: View Post]timmythecop, on 01 December 2009 - 07:27 PM, said:
Think hard before you cut. You could end up with an unholy abortion like this. It is so bad, that even though it is flat black, I want to shoot it. With a shotgun. Alot.
[image: View Post]timmythecop, on 01 December 2009 - 05:27 PM, said:
Think hard before you cut. You could end up with an unholy abortion like this. It is so bad, that even though it is flat black, I want to shoot it. With a shotgun. Alot.
While the overall fit and finish of that piece left something to be desired, I think that bike looked like a neighbor annoying good time :wheel:
[image: View Post]timmythecop, on 01 December 2009 - 05:27 PM, said:
Think hard before you cut. You could end up with an unholy abortion like this. It is so bad, that even though it is flat black, I want to shoot it. With a shotgun. Alot. [video: http://www.youtube.com/v/VWnOQvtjgZI&feature=related]
I just watch that unholy video and I fell sick :squid:
[image: View Post]timmythecop, on 01 December 2009 - 05:27 PM, said:
Think hard before you cut. You could end up with an unholy abortion like this. It is so bad, that even though it is flat black, I want to shoot it. With a shotgun. Alot. [video: http://www.youtube.com/v/VWnOQvtjgZI&feature=related]
I like the horn.
some inspiration to get your juices flowing:
http://www.ncchereford.com/CurRides/6_VF1100.JPG
http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm313/timmythecop/0644018-R1-037-17.jpg
http://www.roadcarvin.com/sites/default/files/ed_myrides/myride-user-33-img.jpg
a v-6, but still cool
http://www.hiperformancestore.com/images/alfabeast.jpg
[image: View Post]timmythecop, on 01 December 2009 - 08:27 PM, said:
Think hard before you cut. You could end up with an unholy abortion like this. It is so bad, that even though it is flat black, I want to shoot it. With a shotgun. Alot. [video: http://www.youtube.com/v/VWnOQvtjgZI&feature=related]
Oh, the humanity!
[image: View Post]Knife, on 02 December 2009 - 12:40 PM, said:
[image: View Post]timmythecop, on 01 December 2009 - 08:27 PM, said:
Think hard before you cut. You could end up with an unholy abortion like this. It is so bad, that even though it is flat black, I want to shoot it. With a shotgun. Alot. [video: http://www.youtube.com/v/VWnOQvtjgZI&feature=related]
http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm313/timmythecop/l_4f38c2084ad872ad45d6745a1fc3580b.jpg
I'd have to agree that starting with a V65 Magna would be the best way to go if it HAS to be a Honda...otherwise the VMax is the only game in town, not to mention the best.