1985 Honda Interceptor 500

[Kristof]

Hi,

Is it possible to fit a Punsun v twin or Lambordini 2 maybe 3 cylinder diesel into a 1985 Honda Interceptor 500?

I am just trying to get my head around trying to build a sport/touring bike, but I just need people that have actually done it to let me know what is involved in building something like that.

I definitely think that the frame will have to be modified, this Interceptor has a steel frame with a sub frame that is used to be able to put the motor in/out. Maybe I only need to modify the sub frame? What do you think?

[Stuart]

I'm no expert on this but has seen others make wooden approximations from potential engines and offer them up to empty frames etc. That might be a good way to proceed? Others have mated gearboxes to engines outside the bike (on a steel plate) and then offered them up. But admittedly that guy had a lot of old bikes to choose from!
I would try for a more established make of engine as there might be more reliability in one of those? Yanmar V twin's are the units most copy. Good luck!

[rednorfolk]

go for it ,

[DieselFly]

I know the the V twins won't fit they are much larger as are most diesels being used. That said being able to make a new lower frame to carry you choice of engine. I have a gs550 on the chopping block and we are doing a 6" stretch to fit a Punsun. This site has just about every combination you can think of. Keep looking and reading you will find a solution

Sean