I just bought a very low mile, g-force built NC35 motor from a guy in California (came with some nice extras thrown in).

The seller works for a KTM dealer. He bought the RVF as an unfinished project from a friend who was building it up as a track bike but then had a change of heart. Since he had access to a spare LC8 motor you can guess what came next. Here's a picture he sent me of his project. Ever wondered how an LC8 990 fits in an NC35 frame?

Very nicely:

Your having a fucking laugh!! ive never owned a more bonkers bike than a superduke, and that engine in a NC frame is win win. Get it finished lad

That does look a really good fit

How far away are you from firing it up and going for a ride????

superb!!!!

I should've been more specific - the LC8 project is not mine. I bought the "surplus to requirements" NC35 motor from the guy who's doing it and asked for a picture. He's not a member here but I'll ask for updates and post them up.

Insane idea :-)

original post edited for clarity - JB

That does sound bonkers!

JB wrote:He's not a member here but I'll ask for updates and post them up

JB wrote:I just bought a very low mile, g-force built NC35 motor from a guy in California (came with some nice extras thrown in).

Never mind the LC8 motor, what I want to know is what's the G-Force motor like? What mod's does it have? What were the sexy extras?

And, how much will it cost to get back to sunny Thailand (I do hope you've got some experience of getting things into the country... )?

tanto wrote:

JB wrote:I just bought a very low mile, g-force built NC35 motor from a guy in California (came with some nice extras thrown in).

Never mind the LC8 motor, what I want to know is what's the G-Force motor like? What mod's does it have? What were the sexy extras?

And, how much will it cost to get back to sunny Thailand (I do hope you've got some experience of getting things into the country... )?

Basically the NC35 motor is a full g-force build using OEM parts. So ... head porting etc. but stock crank, cams and pistons. This is pretty much exactly what I was looking for. Comes with HRC CDI and carbs with HRC airbox & what I believe are HRC velocity stacks. Full exhaust, wire harness plus some other bits and pieces.

As for the cost getting it into Thailand we'll see. It's due to go in a container an associate is shipping out next month. Shipping charges will be minimal and apparently they have good contacts with shipping agents for customs clearance. We'll see.

ooo, i like crazy projects
I tried googling this to see if there was a build thread anywhere on any other forums but no luck, definately keep us updated with how he does.