3MA GP Tribute Build; V4 or Big-Bore Twin?
Posted: Wed May 02, 2012 10:48 am
So, they say that it takes a village to raise an idiot! No, wait a minute - somewhere in South Africa there's a village missing an idiot...? However the story goes, here's what I am contemplating!
A group-influenced build of either a V4 or a big-bore parallel-twin installed in a 3MA frame. Final specifications & finishes TBD! The idea then that those interested would track the development, make open forum suggestions, lend ideas, share resources and take part in the creation of a baby which at the end of the day would represent the global knowledge of this bulletin board!
What I have to start with:
1989 3MA TZR250R reversed-cylinder frame & side stand
1999 4TW4 TZ250L Banana Swing-arm & pivot bolt
NC30 VFR400 tank in reasonable shape (a few minor dings to attend to!)
Squared-rear YZR Airtech tail section (kinda hate it!)
Complete YPVS RZ350 motor (no carbs, or electronics!)
I'm not married to any of it, but I think that it forms the basis for the right direction. Think about any of the recent and ongoing custom / replica / specials on this forum and you guys get the picture! The big question is; do we keep the 350 twin and do a big-bore conversion, or do I sell it and get a V4 to build some sort of Johnny Bravo Uber Mass power-plant for it...?
It will be a gradual build and slow-going at first, but the idea is that I am open and the general direction will be set by forum consensus. I would naturally reserve final veto, but truly want to see what can be achieved with as much full participation and consensus as possible! Initial thoughts?
For inspiration -
A group-influenced build of either a V4 or a big-bore parallel-twin installed in a 3MA frame. Final specifications & finishes TBD! The idea then that those interested would track the development, make open forum suggestions, lend ideas, share resources and take part in the creation of a baby which at the end of the day would represent the global knowledge of this bulletin board!
What I have to start with:
1989 3MA TZR250R reversed-cylinder frame & side stand
1999 4TW4 TZ250L Banana Swing-arm & pivot bolt
NC30 VFR400 tank in reasonable shape (a few minor dings to attend to!)
Squared-rear YZR Airtech tail section (kinda hate it!)
Complete YPVS RZ350 motor (no carbs, or electronics!)
I'm not married to any of it, but I think that it forms the basis for the right direction. Think about any of the recent and ongoing custom / replica / specials on this forum and you guys get the picture! The big question is; do we keep the 350 twin and do a big-bore conversion, or do I sell it and get a V4 to build some sort of Johnny Bravo Uber Mass power-plant for it...?
It will be a gradual build and slow-going at first, but the idea is that I am open and the general direction will be set by forum consensus. I would naturally reserve final veto, but truly want to see what can be achieved with as much full participation and consensus as possible! Initial thoughts?
For inspiration -