FXR to RG conversion?

**jeremysprite** · 5th November 2006, 14:41

Has anyone put an rg/v engine into an fxr frame etc? would it fit? aside from an oil box, what extras do you need to make the rg engine run in an fxr frame?

**imdying** · 5th November 2006, 14:56

Why would you bother?

**jeremysprite** · 5th November 2006, 16:21

to make mah fxr faster. I like my fxr, but want it to go faster. It's just like the people who want to turbo their zxr's. They love them, but want them to go faster.

**Sketchy_Racer** · 5th November 2006, 16:24

It could be done, But the cost of it wouldn't be worth it.... Just buy a RG150 and be done with it

Good luck if you decide to do the swap

**JeremyW** · 5th November 2006, 16:54

Yea not worth it dude. Just get an Rg150. They are more stable and better handling bikes anyway. FXR's were never made to go fast, RG's were (well relatively...)

Plus the RG's except for their horrible paint jobs look a lot better than the FXR's.

Remember that you have to go from oil cooled to water cooled so there is not only engine mounts but radiador mounts, fairing modifications etc etc. Not worth it.

**imdying** · 5th November 2006, 20:57

Originally Posted by jeremysprite

It's just like the people who want to turbo their zxr's.

Mmmmm, they're misguided too. The poor old FXRs suspension and brakes aren't up to going faster, and RG and RGV motors already have nice homes to live in (i.e. their respective original frames). All you'll end up with is a worse RG/RGV and a lot of money wasted. What you really need, is to learn some patience. You won't be on the FXR forever... start saving your money now and your next bike could be a real gem

**Kickaha** · 5th November 2006, 21:17

Originally Posted by imdying

The poor old FXRs suspension and brakes aren't up to going faster,

Same brakes on both bikes, to much effort, for to little gain though

**jeremysprite** · 6th November 2006, 14:17

Originally Posted by imdying

You won't be on the FXR forever... start saving your money now and your next bike could be a real gem

Umm.. I've got $0, once I finish school I have to work to pay for course fees next year ($3500), and then I'll be unemployed basically, or working just for food etc.

So if I get another bike, it'd be a miracle.
Sorry to be yet ANOTHER learner rider who doesn't have the patience to wait his time, save up, and get a nice bike.

P.S. Didn't know that the RG and FXR were that different in terms of suspension/wheels etc, but it does make sense...

**JeremyW** · 6th November 2006, 15:42

Originally Posted by jeremysprite

P.S. Didn't know that the RG and FXR were that different in terms of suspension/wheels etc, but it does make sense...

Get on an Rg and you will know

**Wellyman** · 6th November 2006, 15:51

Its unlikely you will find a five hundy motor still running, very little in NZ. their is a RG500 riders club. may pay to talk to them.
PM if you are intrested in getting the phone numbers of the club president, he may be able to help you.
WM

**Ixion** · 6th November 2006, 16:41

Eeek. Rg500 in aan FXR150 frame? eeeekkkkk

**imdying** · 6th November 2006, 16:43

Originally Posted by Ixion

Eeek. Rg500 in aan FXR150 frame? eeeekkkkk

Heh that'd be comedy gold

Right mate, you're gonna have to do what the rest of us did. Harden up, get a part time job, work hard at that and school, suffer with no social life for a while, and then get a new ride

Sounds like a prick, and it is, but the rewards are worth it

**jeremysprite** · 6th November 2006, 19:59

Lol doing all of those atm, (cept for maybe the harden up bit)

Well that's idea #27 in Make The FXR Go Faster book out the door, lol.

JS, trying to harden up.