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EAGLEDRIVER · 02-03-2010, 06:58 AM

Hi, Don't flame me too bad for this, I just can't afford the over priced EVO drivetrains.

Is there a adapter of kit or mod to use a Yamaha Roadstar/Warrior series engine/trans in an EVO frame?

Thanks.

seruzawa · 02-03-2010, 07:22 AM

A welding torch would be your basic "adapter kit".

pplassm · 02-03-2010, 12:34 PM

It's probably doable, but you'd end up with a bike that's basically worthless.

pushrod · 02-03-2010, 12:50 PM

Do you mean EVO as in 'Evolution', as in Harley Davidson, 1984 - 1999(ish)?

If so, you'd spend a LOT of time and money, and end up with a WTF!? bike, as pplasm said.

longride · 02-03-2010, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by EAGLEDRIVER

Hi, Don't flame me too bad for this, I just can't afford the over priced EVO drivetrains.

Is there a adapter of kit or mod to use a Yamaha Roadstar/Warrior series engine/trans in an EVO frame?

Thanks.

I'd bet you can find a used Evo setup for under a grand. I've seen them out there. Shop around a bit.

pushrod · 02-03-2010, 02:02 PM

Heck, PM LongRide right after he tries to start his Knuck!

He'd probably give it to you!

A Star Ride · 02-03-2010, 02:20 PM

DOH!

But you have a good HD frame and a good Yam motor, list both for sale, whichever sells first would determine which direction I'd go.

sarnali2 · 02-04-2010, 07:48 AM

Hey they're both V Twins right??? It should bolt right up there no problem........may have to shim the motor mounts a little.........

Kenneth_Moore · 02-04-2010, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by sarnali2

Hey they're both V Twins right??? It should bolt right up there no problem........may have to shim the motor mounts a little.........

I changed a Briggs & Stratton for a Tecumseh engine on a mini-bike once. Had to drill new holes in the motor mount plate and get a new throttle cable. His job should be about the same. He should go with the galvanized pipe muffler setup with the 90 degree bend I used. I had it angled up like the Capt'n America bike. *****in!

longride · 02-04-2010, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by pushrod

Heck, PM LongRide right after he tries to start his Knuck!

He'd probably give it to you!

If you wanted comedy, you should have seen Buz try to start it! The Knuck is coming along quite nicely. Frame and sheet metal are at the painter now, and final assembly will start very soon. It looks bytchin too!

02-03-2010, 06:58 AM	#1
EAGLEDRIVER Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 1	Custom build engine swap for Evo frame? Hi, Don't flame me too bad for this, I just can't afford the over priced EVO drivetrains. Is there a adapter of kit or mod to use a Yamaha Roadstar/Warrior series engine/trans in an EVO frame? Thanks.

02-03-2010, 07:22 AM	#2
seruzawa Robby Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: 8501 ft. Posts: 16,803	A welding torch would be your basic "adapter kit". __________________ I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched c-beams glitter in the dark near the Tanhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in the rain.

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pplassm Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 3,875	It's probably doable, but you'd end up with a bike that's basically worthless. __________________ Mongo just pawn in game of life.

02-03-2010, 12:50 PM	#4
pushrod Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Baja 'Bama Posts: 3,478	Do you mean EVO as in 'Evolution', as in Harley Davidson, 1984 - 1999(ish)? If so, you'd spend a LOT of time and money, and end up with a WTF!? bike, as pplasm said. __________________ You would not understand, this is not how I am... I have become - Comfortably Numb.

02-03-2010, 02:02 PM	#6
pushrod Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Baja 'Bama Posts: 3,478	Heck, PM LongRide right after he tries to start his Knuck! He'd probably give it to you! __________________ You would not understand, this is not how I am... I have become - Comfortably Numb.

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02-03-2010, 02:20 PM	#7
A Star Ride Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: central Va Posts: 1,126	DOH! But you have a good HD frame and a good Yam motor, list both for sale, whichever sells first would determine which direction I'd go. __________________ White Trash Hick from Appalachia

02-04-2010, 07:48 AM	#8
sarnali2 Aging Cafe` Racer Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sittin' down by my window, lookin' at the rain. Posts: 8,132	Hey they're both V Twins right??? It should bolt right up there no problem........may have to shim the motor mounts a little......... __________________ "Carpe` Throttelum -Loud Suits Save Lives" "All the BMW riders in the room, I want you to leave. Now. Out. "