Give it a week or two & I'll hopefully be placing an order for odd nut's bolts Mac, if that's ok?
The main problem is that it'll be built from 100% sourced parts, as opposed to a whole bike which is then converted. There are some bits required from a Varadero, VTR & from a Cbr. I am trying my best to keep it all Honda if I can though.
It's still up in the air, but this is what I've built in my head so far.
Front end.
1/ Spoked is the ideal way to go, but that's another big job.. This is what I have in the shed.
front, I have 19" 3 spoke Vara, Cbr 17" 5 spoke or 17"Vtr 3 spoke.
Rear, I have 4"x17" 3 spoke Vara, 5.5"x17" 5 spoke or Vtr 3 spoke.
I could get an Cbr F3 5 spoke narrow rear if needed, but will have to see.
2/ Varadero 43mm yokes with clamps for conventional handle bars. I have a couple of sets of wide Renthal bars in the shed, but I think I'll have to go old fashioned tracker for the look.
3/ Std 43mm Varadero forks will be going on temporarily & slid through the yokes to get the correct height. I also have a set of hybrid CR stanchioned/Varadero lowers (4" extended) in the shed. I did put them on the bike once
instant Easy Rider Chopper look
But hopefully a set of 43mm Cbr 600 f4 forks/calipers fitted with cut/shortened Varadero heavy springs.
4/ I know they're not meant to have them, but I'll have to have front brakes. I have a few sets of discs & a spare Yamaha R1 master. Also thinking of a Varadero clutch lever with incorporated choke lever, no mirrors.
5/ Day time mot, no front light or indicators. Only a oem engine on/off & start button. Not sure about a horn yet.
Chassis.
1/ Varadero main frame, cut top rails away & replace with spine & various bits of box section to keep it looking standard. The tank & seat position will dictate the height of the main frame.
2/ Not too sure of the rear frame yet, the easy way is use a Std Vtr swingarm/linkage/shock & exhaust. I really fancy going the short wheelbase route though. If I do I'll have to fabricate the rear subframe to cope with twin shocks & fabricate a swingarm similar to a Harley swingarm. This can be done later as it won't dictate how the bodywork fits, that's done by the headstock to rear cylinder head clearance line. I am reluctant to cut the existing subframe off just yet because I'll be using it as a guide/jig for the new rear frame.
3/ This is my idea for a short wheelbase swingarm, machine mild steel rings that replicate what the swingarm bearings sit in. Purchase some box section the same internal size as Cbr f3 swingarm. Then mill two slots in the box section so I can use the Cbr f3 wheel adjusters. Lugs for the shocks & bracket for the caliper will be worked out when the parts are sourced.
4/ The exhaust will be a 2 to 1 effort, more than likely std Vtr to begin with cut at the join & link pipe to a single silencer or twin megaphone thing.
All that's left to do is live into it
pissed off to say the least.
I say hand Frank his P45 and advertise for a new position (post it on the web). 
