Dreaming a little: Bonneville 675?

Mattrat · #1 (**permalink**) 1 Week Ago

I know of a wrecked 675, and I had a frankenstein-like thought...

Will that engine fit in a Bonneville frame?

I've never done anything remotely similar to this...Will it work? what would it take?

(and would a 1200 kit & 42mm flatsides be more power/less money?)

markbvt · #2 (**permalink**) 1 Week Ago

That's funny, Matt, I had pretty much the same thought about that wrecked 675...

--mark

Hedge · #3 (**permalink**) 1 Week Ago

Me 3!

A kid and his Daytona soon part but at least he is alive!

drlapo · #4 (**permalink**) 1 Week Ago

I'll have the motor out of the "frame" in a week and will get the dimensions to you nuts
lets do the math
Bonne=60hp
675=125hp
can you say overpowered frame???

Hedge · #5 (**permalink**) 1 Week Ago

I figured it would be a cool experiment. We just need a frame . . . wait a minute, oh that's right, we know that Drew keeps his bike parked outside! OK, we now have all the pieces in place to try this experiment.

Mattrat · #6 (**permalink**) 1 Week Ago

Originally Posted by drlapo

I'll have the motor out of the "frame" in a week and will get the dimensions to you nuts
lets do the math
Bonne=60hp
675=125hp
can you say overpowered frame???

If the frame can handle whatever BottleFed did to his bike, wouldn't you think it could the 675?

Of course I don't have a clue about this stuff, just thinking out loud at this point.

drlapo · #7 (**permalink**) 1 Week Ago

this wil be discussed and reviewed Friday night over scotch and cigars (at the BASH)

Mattrat · #8 (**permalink**) 1 Week Ago

sadly, I won't be there.

sweatmachine · #9 (**permalink**) 1 Week Ago

the frame could handle it, but the chassis dynamics would be a little sketchy above 100mph, which I'm sure would be accomplished easily with that mill.

anything can be made to fit...but I'd rather have a 1200 cc bonnie than a 675. Neither is cheap or easy though.

Hedge · #10 (**permalink**) 1 Week Ago

Hey Matt - if you pull your engine for the 675 I'll take your engine for inventory.

I'm still hoping that your wife gives you the last minute Mercy Pass to join us!