OK first big question. Does anyone think the front-end and nose-ring mount is strong enough to mount up an out-runner? Maybe stick in a very lightened "firewall" to stiffen the front-end a bit more (functioning as a former), but not attach the motor to it.

A friend did that with his Shinden, and hasn't had a failure in 2 years. I also did that with my Shinden, then backed out and installed a classic firewall after reading on RCU of failed front ends on other models.

This Valiant's front end is pretty beefy, and the CF should really make it strong.

Opinions?