Valk vs VTX 1800

[Chrisj CMA]

Ok, this is not what you’re thinking. Not talking about racing. I finally got a look at the rear wheel final drive set up for the VTX. There’s a couple things I like about it over the Valkyrie. First and I knew this already, the VTX has bearings in the flange so it rides on the axle do it’s impossible to wobble if the dampeners gets worn. The other thing I like is the flange is basically bolted onto the wheel so it can’t stay with the drive like a Valkyrie flange.

I was hoping the VTX  flange would be the same teeth as our Valkyrie but sadly the teeth on the VTX drive are a little closer together. I wanted to buy a flange with the bearings in it for my Valkyrie.  So plan B. I’m going to buy the bearings and try to get them pressed into my flange. If I can make it work I think it would be a serious upgrade.

I’m also curious as to the dimensions of both wheels. Im wondering if a VTX wheel could fit a Valkyrie. It the width is right I’m pretty sure our flange can be attached to the VTX wheel.

[Valkorado]

Interesting.  I will watch for your updates.

[RonW]

"..... I’m going to buy the bearings and try to get them pressed into my flange. If I can make it work I think it would be a serious upgrade."


From my side of the screen, the bearings in the flange (VTX style) would create interference with the o-ring holder and the collar in the pumpkin as they can't occupy the same space. Perhaps you won't need the o-ring holder and redundant since the pressed in bearings would provide the seal for the inner barrel of the 5-star flange, but the collar I think would have to be cut down in length.

The fiche list the tires as the same, so I guess the wheels too. I didn't check every single year.
TIRE, RR. (180/70R16) (77H) (DUNLOP) Valkyrie
TIRE, RR. (180/70R16) (M/C 77H) (DUNLOP) VTX 1800

[Chrisj CMA]

You’re right RonW. The spacer in the drive would be a show stopper

It still can be done but it would need some precise engineering to cut back the spacer in the final drive and insure a solid connection bearing to bearing with the wheel bearing. I’m still going to ponder it. If it can be accomplished it would be worth it

[Bagger John - #3785]

I had both in the garage for a while.

The VTX1800C went away and the Valks stayed, but I enjoyed all of them.

Chris, you might want to pop over to the VTXOA site and see what some of the fabricators are up to. I know in the early days of that machine, there was much parts swappage going on with it and our F6-1500s.

[jdp]

I’ve been thinking about this for sometime now after watching my buddy build bikes I know anything can be done if you had the right tools and equipment like a lathe and milling machine, I’m sure someone with alittle money could have this done, I wish I could get a set of VTX wheels