[dc original]

Here's a pic of the frame jig I'm building in order to reverse engineer the geometry of a stock bike and then build a custom frame to transfer R1 components, i.e. forks, motor, tank, wheels...

p.s. If anyone's curious, the bare frame + swingarm is around 44lbs.

 

[98ZJ5.9]

Looks like a cool project

 

[dc original]

Mocked up material for the motor mount fixture that will assemble to the motor (middle) post on the jig.

 

[sss r1]

wow , very nice
are u gonna make a sport bike frame?

 

[dc original]

Not a "sportbike" frame but a frame based on "sportbike" geometry that will use most of the R1 components, i.e. motor, forks, wheels, and so on...

 

[DerrickWade]

Nicely done. Im looking forward to seeing your progress. Keep us informed.

 

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Here's the neck machined to 04 05 06 specs out of 1026 DOM tubing. A 3 degree taper added just to make it my own. Will use OEM races and bearings.

 

[ohlarikd]

Not a "sportbike" frame but a frame based on "sportbike" geometry that will use most of the R1 components, i.e. motor, forks, wheels, and so on...

Kinda like what Roland Sands does. He makes some 'choppers' that look the part, but have GSXR geometry and handle great.

You get to 'work' on some fun creative projects. I refuse to call it 'work' though. [email protected] you!

Derek

 

[dc original]

Yes, very similar to some of the stuff RSD is doing - with one major difference. This set-up will not cost you $75K. Like I referenced my goal is to have the option of transferring all stock components into this frame - meaning you could take the stuff out of your wrecked bike or find it all at salvage yards and on Ebay. And you'd still have a sweet custom machine.

 

[ohlarikd]

Yes, very similar to some of the stuff RSD is doing - with one major difference. This set-up will not cost you $75K. Like I referenced my goal is to have the option of transferring all stock components into this frame - meaning you could take the stuff out of your wrecked bike or find it all at salvage yards and on Ebay. And you'd still have a sweet custom machine.

Yes - that is a good idea actually. I would never in reality be able to afford a RSD machine, as much as I like them.

I would like a sport 'cruiser' type bike - a low mean naked muscle bike. Do you have any concept drawings of where you are headed?

Derek

 

[lexanidubs09]

Yes - that is a good idea actually. I would never in reality be able to afford a RSD machine, as much as I like them.

I would like a sport 'cruiser' type bike - a low mean naked muscle bike. Do you have any concept drawings of where you are headed?

Derek

:iamwithst i would love to see some pictures of a concept so we can see where your goin with this so we have a great idea!! so far sounds like an awesome idea!! and cant wait to see all the progress on this build

 

[ohlarikd]

As far as my personal taste, I lean towards something like the Ren Star RSD bike. Not sure if you can pull this off without a V-Twin though. Making an inline 4 look good in this type of bike is a challenge.

 

[dc original]

I'm a little behind on posting updates.

Neck with an internal fork stop. The stops on the stock bottom triple clamp will be removed.

 

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Hidden axle blocks.

Pretty large in overall size. But still sexy. In order to make room for the 32mm socket the inside of the box has to be made this big.

 

[ohlarikd]

SLICK! Like the hidden fork stops.

Planning on making ways to hide all the wiring (control, hydraulic, cooling, and electrical)?

Derek

 

[stuntjester1]

this thing should be sweet, keep post pics can't wait to see what you do! Love the R1 fighter you got now with stock frame should be even better with custom frame

 

[dc original]

SLICK! Like the hidden fork stops.

Planning on making ways to hide all the wiring (control, hydraulic, cooling, and electrical)?

Derek

Thanks. Although the hidden fork stop and its design are not new this one did have to be custom designed and made to fit the larger size of the R1 neck. Functions equal to the stock set-up, gives the front end a much cleaner appearance and overall is pretty trick.

Breaking down the wiring harness (tossing all the unneeded stuff) makes hiding the electrical relatively easy. I'm not going to go to great lengths to necessarily hide cables or cooling lines but just make them very clean looking.

 

[mott6904]

Awesome cant wait to the finished product. Is this something that you are going to build for yourself or to sell?

 

[fiveoh]

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Looking good so far man, can't wait to see the progress. I'd like to do a more rideable custom at some point.