ProjectVF: Design Goals

 Click on any topic to see an assortment of details, photos, and sketches relating to the future of ProjectVF.

 

 

Swingarm and Rear Shocks Done!
Motor Rebuild and Modifications
I spent a lot of thought on what I needed and wanted from ProjectVF. Several things were obvious, such as the plush seat and the stretched frame and some kind of steering. Other things, such as the front suspension and passive safety protection, were part of the evolution. The more I thought and sketched, the more I found one idea leading to another.

ProjectVF has to be a daily rideable motorcycle but with additional features for comfort, ease of use, easy maintenance, safety and protection. I want to make everything as rugged as possible in the hopes of few breakdowns. If something does break, I want to be able to get to it easily. It can't overheat. It can't leak. It has to be dependable.

The vehicle has to look advanced, with the semi-exposed front suspension topped by a stylish body. Fabricated parts need to have a quality finish. The prototype will be a little rough around the edges but the final version should be sleek and unique.

I took all of my ideas and divided them up into little subgroups, then set each as a goal, some of which can been see at the left.

 

Seat Modifications

Power-to-Weight Ratio: Click to see how ProjectVF compares to other motorcycles and sports cars.

 

Steering Assy Done!
Air Scoop
Steering Geometry and Anti-Bump Steering

 

 

 

Double A-Arm Suspension Done!

 

Safety Features & Passive Restraints

 

 

Headstock Modifications Done!

 

GSX-R Radiator

 

 

Fuel Cell

Convert Forks to a Solid Unit
Frame Extension Done!

 

Seat Height Comparison

Exhaust

 

 

 

Shifting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Functional & Practical

 

Bodywork & Appearance

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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