Hey Guys

I though I want to share my project with you all. I have decided to rebuild my current VOR 450 EN to a road legal Motard. The reason for this is that I feel so sorry for my bike in the bush and the fact that I struggle to source parts when something does go wrong. Hopefully if I stay out of the bush with the bike, It will not require parts as often......
(I will be getting another bike for the bush)

Here is my Before picture. and a picture of the Motard rims I have already aquired.
I will be report back frequently and post pictures regarding my progress.

is there any tips you guys wanna give me before I start?







Cheers for now.

Shaun

Me again

Forgot to add that I am in SOUTH AFRICA and I will be stripping the bike down to all its nuts and bolts and refurbishing from the bottom up.  So if there is anyone out there that is willing to assist in some spares I would be gratefull!!!!!  Not a single agency,person or bike shop can assist me with these bikes. Only 11 were inported during 2004-2005. and only 4 has remained.

The photo below I will be using as "motivation". just love these bikes.....

I found this picture on the Internet, If it is your bike, Thumbs up to you!!!!

Sounds like fun!    I can see where you're coming from there have been a few VOR's pop up in the local classifieds over the last few years--I'd really like to pick one up but I think even compared to other exotics parts are especially hard to find for them.  Keep us posted and keep the pictures coming

I always try to make a plan with parts if and when I require them. My VOR has been running for a good couple of years now already. Fortunately I have had no major problems yet. Just had to source a CDI COIL once, That was about a 2month wait.


A Quick update on my project.

The VOR was running on Excell offroad rims. So I got a good deal on some BEHR Motard Rims. The rear rim fitted 100%, the front wheel however did not fit so good. I needed new spacers, Shaft and bearings. Now, I am an engineer by trade, so if I can make a part instead of buying one, that is what I will do…. I drew up my parts list on CAD, and sent it of to be machined. Should be receiving it back within the next day or two. (Will post pics when I get it back from machine shop)





When I get the shaft and spacers back, I will have to check for correct fitment of the caliper, as I would have to make a spacer for that as well to accommodate the larger brake disk.

When I am 100% confident about the fitment of these rims, and have done at least a couple laps at the track to get me in the mood, I will start the major stripdown. Below is a summary of what I am planning to do to the Bike.



Frame
Silver annodizing (maybe powder coat if I can get a nice shine from it)
Swingarm
As it is aluminuim, Just requires a thorough flat and polish.
Rims
Currently chrome, Just need a good poilish as the chrome is still in good condition, no n scratches whatsoever. I am also thinking of powder coating the outer rims black and keeping the spokes chrome. Will need to powder coat the hub black too.
Plastics
I am busy designing a custom decal set for my bike, Will post pictures.

Wow South Africa I would kill to take my en450 there! Must be some insane riding. There are some parts here in the usa and I know a few places in eroupe what are you looking for?

Ja, we have got some awesome riding spots, See photos on next response below.

Not sure what parts I will be needing yet as the bike is running 100% for now. As soon as I start to rebuild, I will start replacing parts. Will definitively give you a shout then.

Got my shaft back, Fits 100%....   The big stripdown will be happening soon.

Edited by VORMOTO, 29 June 2012 - 02:29 AM.

Cool photos

LOL !
Look's like Great Walking & Pushing to Me !
Get on & Pin It ! ! !

Some updates on my rebuild.

Started the stripdown, took about 5hours to completly strip it down.

I think i have to rename the Forum to "RESTORATION" as alot of the parts I removed will have to restored because i doubt if I will find suitable parts "off the shelf"

I cannot for the life of me decide on what I want to do with the frame and swingarm. I had some ideas floating in my mind, but now that my frame and swingarm has been prepped for blasting and coating, I am thinking about a 1000 things at once. these are my options

- Silver frame, polished alu swingarm and polished chrome rims
- Silver frame, Black swingarm and silver rims.
- Black frame, Black swingarm and black rims with with polished chrome spokes. (maybe silver or red hubs)

Any ideas from your side? I will take a couple of days to think this thru..... Just to give you and idea of my plastics, see picture below, Not done with it, still want to add some logo`s, writing etc.....
But this will be my colour scheme (red, White & black). I want to stay with the original VOR colours.

Saw a picture of a VOR once with decals like this, So I decided to draw my own instead of searching worldwide for it. if anybody wants the outlines to do their own designwork, Please feel free to ask for it, I will gladly provide it to you for fokol.

I love the frame work on those especially around the shock tower

Not sure on frame color--black with brushed finish on the swing arm would look good.  Anyway be sure to spend extra time flushing out the oil tank if you do have it blasted and coated.  Even if you cap everything you'd be surprised as to what finds its way in.

Hey Guys. My build is still going strong. Dropped of my frame and swingarm for blasting and powder coating last week. Picking it up tomorrow. I seriously can't wait to see the result.  _nfortunatley, I will be moving my Thread to another site that is mostly about Motards. Feel free to visit my new thread to see the progress. Just enter the following url in your browser.   www.supermotojunkie.com/showthread.php?130206-VOR-En-to-Motard-Conversion-amp-complete-rebuild

Edited by VORMOTO, 24 July 2012 - 11:56 AM.

Just also want to add, I'm not leaving the site, just putting my build at the other site as there are a lot of Sumo riders there that will hopefully guide in the right direction with my conversion.

what a year  is your  VOR  ??  i have  2   but  the  chassis  looks nothing  like  that.  

It is a 2005 model according to my papers, but it might have been produced in 2004. I know that the earlier model VORs had a "bolt together" frame. I almost wanna say that my model (04-05) is the only ones that is a 1piece, only the carrier frame gets bolted on.

They had plans on producing a new model in 2007,but
VORs got discontinued in 2005 when they closed shop.  Such a pity......