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Hello fellow MV fans!
I've been asked to move this thread on the full race build of my new MV F3 from the F3 section where it could be seen by many F3 riders to this section where it will likely be seen by fewer forum members and fewer F3 riders - at least based on the number of views this section gets at any given time.
But to be a good sport and forum participant it will reside here now. I hope those of you who see this thread enjoy it. Thus far it has been very expensive and time consuming.
The realities we've faced are that few are racing this machine in 675 or 800 trim, even fewer are building the bike to be a true fully capable racer.
It is easy to see why. Here are some examples:
No one makes adjustable triples for the F3. So I did a design for IMA and they are making the first set of F3 specific adjustable triples - we should be testing them in the next few weeks.
No one makes linear rear suspension linkage for the F3. I've lent design assistance to Forsaken Motorsports and a linear rear linkage will be available soon.
No one makes the large Titanium hard parts specific to the F3. I did some development for TPO parts, soon F3 owners will be able to buy as much or more Ti hardware for the F3 as is available for the F4 models.
No one makes strong durable one piece rear sets for the F3. I have been working with Woodcraft to design, engineer and produce race quality rear sets that do not break off the frame tabs when a crash occurs. They will be available soon.
The list goes on, but you can see the trend that we've encountered. Most popular Supersport machines have an adequate supply of racing parts developed and available. The F3 has been largely ignored by the aftermarket. Lots of bling but not so much for racing and performance.
Please don't think this is a complaint session, rather it is an explanation of why it cost so much and has taken so long to build the F3 into a full blown proper - adjustable - tunable - crash resilient - reliable racing machine.
Thus far I'm enjoying it as it has presented many challenges and some cool opportunities to design racing parts for the F3. (I'm an engineer)
This F3 will also be completely professionally presented.
Paint by Andrew Swenson Design
Stickers and logos by Drippin' Wet.
Engine MV Supersport kit & dyno tuning by Bruce Meyers from MV USA,
The rest is done by me and my world class wrench - DemonTech
When finished this F3 should be very light weight, agile and powerful. I hope it is better than I've imagined it could be. Here is a few images of the work in progress - many more to follow, thank you and enjoy
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I've been asked to move this thread on the full race build of my new MV F3 from the F3 section where it could be seen by many F3 riders to this section where it will likely be seen by fewer forum members and fewer F3 riders - at least based on the number of views this section gets at any given time.
But to be a good sport and forum participant it will reside here now. I hope those of you who see this thread enjoy it. Thus far it has been very expensive and time consuming.
The realities we've faced are that few are racing this machine in 675 or 800 trim, even fewer are building the bike to be a true fully capable racer.
It is easy to see why. Here are some examples:
No one makes adjustable triples for the F3. So I did a design for IMA and they are making the first set of F3 specific adjustable triples - we should be testing them in the next few weeks.
No one makes linear rear suspension linkage for the F3. I've lent design assistance to Forsaken Motorsports and a linear rear linkage will be available soon.
No one makes the large Titanium hard parts specific to the F3. I did some development for TPO parts, soon F3 owners will be able to buy as much or more Ti hardware for the F3 as is available for the F4 models.
No one makes strong durable one piece rear sets for the F3. I have been working with Woodcraft to design, engineer and produce race quality rear sets that do not break off the frame tabs when a crash occurs. They will be available soon.
The list goes on, but you can see the trend that we've encountered. Most popular Supersport machines have an adequate supply of racing parts developed and available. The F3 has been largely ignored by the aftermarket. Lots of bling but not so much for racing and performance.
Please don't think this is a complaint session, rather it is an explanation of why it cost so much and has taken so long to build the F3 into a full blown proper - adjustable - tunable - crash resilient - reliable racing machine.
Thus far I'm enjoying it as it has presented many challenges and some cool opportunities to design racing parts for the F3. (I'm an engineer)
This F3 will also be completely professionally presented.
Paint by Andrew Swenson Design
Stickers and logos by Drippin' Wet.
Engine MV Supersport kit & dyno tuning by Bruce Meyers from MV USA,
The rest is done by me and my world class wrench - DemonTech
When finished this F3 should be very light weight, agile and powerful. I hope it is better than I've imagined it could be. Here is a few images of the work in progress - many more to follow, thank you and enjoy
