R1 engine swap

[tommyardin]

i asked the question for the following reason, I had the opportunity to buy an engine from a friend for £50, yes very cheap but he is a very good friend and he was in the position to do that as his stolen recovered bike had been replaced and we were talking as mates do down the pub and a few beers later maybe too many the question was posed. Let's say it was possible but because a s/h R1 engine is what £500 and additional parts etc let's say £200 then obviously it's not cost effective for any benefit and possibly someone may have done it but dismissed it as not worth it. But as I could have got the engine for £50 and then the £200 for additional parts etc then it's a similar cost to ivanising and imo worth asking the question because like you said for people fitting R1 forks it's worth it to them, if it was possible and as I asked not much money and hassle then it might have been worth it as I have never nor want to own an R1 and therefore do not know the engine characteristics vs the fazer. I now see the error of my ways and feel suitably chastised for asking the question or being curious. :'(

Bugger asking or posing a question in here, it seems to me like poor old Graham has/is taking a bit of a battering for asking a question about a possibility or a feasability, and, looking at his last reply I think maybe he's feeling as if he is too.
If they can fit an aeroplane engine in a motorcycle (The Flying Millyard) I'm sure a engine from a different model Yamaha can be superglued, double sided tape, velcro or 4 inch nailed into a Fazer frame. The end result might be shite and handle like a camel with a hernia but the question is still valid.


By the way I heard the Flying Millyard running up at the NEC a few years ago what an awesome project that was and what a f------g noise it made just ticking over and with the throttle being blipped it made the solid floor vibrate and you could feel your stomach roll inside you, incredible bass sounds.
Graham gives us a grin LOL!  :lol :'(