1981 KZ1100 engine swap GPZ750

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1981 KZ1100 engine swap GPZ750

05 Aug 2009 18:14
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Just wondering can I put a 1981 kz 1100 engine in a 1984 GPZ750 frame. Is it a boatload of work.

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Re: 1981 KZ1100 engine swap GPZ750

05 Aug 2009 19:21
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yes

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Re: 1981 KZ1100 engine swap GPZ750

05 Aug 2009 21:35
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yes on which count? :laugh: i just saw a stock gpz750 turbo in todays paper for $3500.00 if anybodys interested B)
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Re: 1981 KZ1100 engine swap GPZ750

06 Aug 2009 06:08
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It can be done.

Here's a GPz1100 engine in a z650 frame:

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Re: 1981 KZ1100 engine swap GPZ750

06 Aug 2009 06:55
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rstnick wrote:
It can be done.

Here's a GPz1100 engine in a z650 frame:


I think I remember reading that there are some 'logistics' issues with maintenance...e.g. the motor must be pulled to check valve clearances (the valve cover cannot be removed once the motor is in the frame).
Michael
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