Post by striderider on Nov 15, 2012 10:17:51 GMT 1
Because I can (maybe). I know the Revere is probably the 'worst' base to start with for performance 'mods', but it's a project & I think it'll be fun to see what can be had out of a 20 year old bike.
I'm currently in phase II of my 'project' Ongoing project (never ending) where I new front end fron a GSX-R 1100 with twin disks is going on.
Phase III will be a new sub-frame, single seat conversion cafe-racer/street-tracker style
Phase IV & V is going to be strip-down paint & engine work.
I'm starting my research into what can be achieved with the Revere's de-tuned block and found this usefull link:
XRV 650 Story
Since the engine is going to come out for cleaning & painting, I might as well do some upgrades. There seems to be a couple of options;
- An Africa-Twin 750 top-end swap, cams, carbs & CDI - however looks to be about £1000 for a donor unit. I not wanting the whole XRV swap as wanting to keep the shaft-drive
- A 700 bore-kit: www.hordpower.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=1_27&sort=20a&page=1
- or just get a stage 3 carb kit & a rolling road to set up - this is a bit 'boring' though
This is my my current dyno figures with just the straight-through exhuast & standard airbox, with no carb-adjustments:
For those who have fettled their engines, what other options can I look at, or any recommendations on further reading.
I'm currently in phase II of my 'project' Ongoing project (never ending) where I new front end fron a GSX-R 1100 with twin disks is going on.
Phase III will be a new sub-frame, single seat conversion cafe-racer/street-tracker style
Phase IV & V is going to be strip-down paint & engine work.
I'm starting my research into what can be achieved with the Revere's de-tuned block and found this usefull link:
XRV 650 Story
Since the engine is going to come out for cleaning & painting, I might as well do some upgrades. There seems to be a couple of options;
- An Africa-Twin 750 top-end swap, cams, carbs & CDI - however looks to be about £1000 for a donor unit. I not wanting the whole XRV swap as wanting to keep the shaft-drive
- A 700 bore-kit: www.hordpower.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=1_27&sort=20a&page=1
- or just get a stage 3 carb kit & a rolling road to set up - this is a bit 'boring' though
This is my my current dyno figures with just the straight-through exhuast & standard airbox, with no carb-adjustments:
For those who have fettled their engines, what other options can I look at, or any recommendations on further reading.
