Anyone fitted a Venture rear end to a vmax?

[AdieP]

Hi i was wondering if anyone has attempted using the venture frame (1983-85 - 1200cc) just to get the monoshock look?
I am not looking to add all the other rubbish/dead weight, basically just looking for a monoshocked rear end to my vmax, which would give me a springboard for further mods without getting too far into the engineering and certification route.

 

[Biker Dash]

I think that the fuel tank would get in the way. I have seen some examples of monoshock 1st gen V-maxes, but more often than not, even the custom ones are generally wearing side mounted shocks.

 

[AdieP]

Hi Dash, not too worried about the fuel tank, just another job to do.
The other versions of the monoshock ive seen for the v-max are for the really wide tyres, im not after that look either, Standard rear end is fat enough for my needs.

 

[one2dmax]

You want the 86-93 Venture rear diff for a more direct install. We built a mono shock setup a couple of years ago.

There are plenty of pics in our facebook albums showing the build process on this bike.

 

[Biker Dash]

You want the 86-93 Venture rear diff for a more direct install. We built a mono shock setup a couple of years ago.

There are plenty of pics in our facebook albums showing the build process on this bike.

WOW! I have to check that out!

 

[davesax36]

Is that arm 6" over so the shock will fit? I know I saw it in person, but there was a lot of stuff to look at.

 

[one2dmax]

Yes, it was a 6" over so we could have a gas tank AND the shock. Plus the look we wanted with the sport tail.

 

[davesax36]

It looks awesome.

 

[AdieP]

Hi Sean,
Just checked out your FB, youve done some fine work there. very impressed. Never really fancied living in America, till i saw some of the stuff you can do with bikes. Im jealous.
I have some ideas i wouldn't mind throwing past you if you have the time for a relative newbie with some possibly dumb questions? Just want to know if what im looking at is do-able.
Would appreciate the help.
Thanks
Adie

 

[one2dmax]

no problem and ask away. There are plenty of talented guys on this site that do even far more custom stuff then i do