Measurements for Frame Mounting

Im looking to attach my VFR frame to the forward frame of the Reverse Trike that I'm building. What I need is a measurement of what the bike is stock from the bottom of the steering neck to the ground. And from the bottom of the oil pan to the ground. If anyone can help me with this, be much appreciated.

Trying to keep the engine at the same orientation that it was on the bike, except put it lower to the ground. If you wanna see pics of what Im doing, hit the link the sig and go to Photos.

Thanks!

 

Any nice people with some measuring tape out there?

 

In the interest of cross border communication I'll take a tape measure to my bike tomorrow at my shop. Are there any other measurements that you need. Also, just as a jesture of good faith, I have a stock exhaust can that I have no use for. if you're willing to pay the shipping it is yours.

 

Much obliged, kind fellow. I am just trying to use the measurements as a reference point to keep the engine at the same angle as it was on the bike (in case that would cause something to malfunction). But Im trying to keep the engine as low as possible for a lower CG.

And I appreciate the offer for the exhaust can. One of the reasons that I chose the V4 platform was for the sound. The bike that is currently torn apart sounded so fantastically amazing that I had to have it for my trike. I will be returning the exhaust as untouched as possible (until it gets turbo boosted). Im sure someone on here would like that offer.

 

My wife and I went for a drive to my shop tonight and we measured out the dimensions you were asking for. All measurements were done on a stock 2000 VFR800 with the bike standing level, and no load on the suspension. My wife held the bike level by the passenger grab handles while I did the measurements. The shop floor is also level across the length of the bike. 1. 27 5/8" From the floor to the rear edge of steering stem hole. 2. 6 7/8" From floor to bottom centre of oil pan bolt 3. 15 1/8" From floor to center of swing arm pivot bolt I thought the swing arm pivot bolt measurement might prove handy in case the outside diameter of your rear tire has changed the height of the swing arm. I hope these dimensions prove helpful and let me know if you need any others.

 

I might also offer up that I have run my bike without the muffler before and even though it sounds fantastic, the motor seems lose power past 5000 RPM without the muffler in place. I have an aftermarket Delkevic 18" slip-on exhaust ($129 US plus shipping) can on the bike and it seems to help with the midrange power. Almost all the riders on the forum including myself would say that Staintune makes the best sounding slip-on exhaust for these bikes but they are pricey. The Delkevic I purchased was a straight exit that came with a silencer plug that once removed gives a very nice and throaty growl. When I crack the throttle under load it sounds really good. The guys next that work at the hot rod shop next door to mine thought I had an older hot rod with big block Chevy in it once I fired up the bike.

 

Thank you much, sir! Once I get the frame sheared down to fit flush, I will use what you have given me.

That is what I've heard about mine, that it sounds like a V8 super car, or just a muscle growl at idle. The tip that I have on mine has a little restriction, so its not total straight through. Once I find a dyno that can accommodate my setup, I'll try to get some numbers and a curve.

Another reason I chose the V4 platform is for the low range torque to get it going. Several trikes use a V-twin for that low end "Umph" that can move the extra weight, and I figured that this would be the best of both worlds. I didnt want to get a bike that required me to be high revving all the time to get some decent thrust. If I find that I can get a little more balls with a baffle, I'll have to weigh my outcomes.