Hi Phil,
Yes I agree that just buying a hot F4 would give me a great fast
bike. That is not really my aim. My dream-favorite armchair engineering
excercise is desiging a wild Japanese Manga style feet forward m.c. For this
I think the GTS front end would be perfect and the VFR single sided swingarm
in back would look great. So, I am talking about building a custom frame to
mate these two pieces toghether anlong with what ever engine I decide to use.
Sound crazy?? Yes Sounds like a lot of work with a lot of money spent?? Oh
yes... But its an itch I have had for a long time and I want to scratch it as a
hobby.
Oh and on lightening the GTS front end. It seems like such a
common complaint that I was wondering if there were any 'common' ways
to reduce it??
Daniel
SF CA
>Daniel,
>
>This has been round on the list before, but yes, the stock GTS is one
>heavy puppy, and no, the IoM racing version is not at all like the ones
>we all have in our garages. Weight loss to that extent is not a matter of
>changing the wheels and exhaust system.
>
>The bigger issue--I've been known before to make the case that if you
>really want a hard-core sport bike, buy one. I find that for normal
>street users, the GTS (in non-RR trim) is a great SPORT TOURER, and needs
>very little in the way of modifications. On some level I'm glad to see
>someone try to make a racer out of the GTS, but it's best thought of as a
>curious experiment. Starting with an R-1 or 929RR is an easier way to go
>endurance racing in the liter class.
>
>Your idea of a VFRGTS? Talk to Alan Macias, he had one he built, some on
>the list have seen it. It can be done. Your idea is interesting, but for
>a lot less $ and less work and more parts availability and etc. etc. you
>can just BUY a stock CBR600F4 and go just as fast.
>
>My $1U.S. @ 2%.
>
>Phil
>
