1981 KZ1100 engine swap GPZ750
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1981 KZ1100 engine swap GPZ750
05 Aug 2009 18:14
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 21:35
yes on which count? :laugh: i just saw a stock gpz750 turbo in todays paper for $3500.00 if anybodys interested
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Re: 1981 KZ1100 engine swap GPZ750
06 Aug 2009 06:08
Rob
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Need a key for your Kawasaki? PM me
1978 KZ650 C2, 130K kms, Delkevic ex, EI, CVK32, PMC easy clutch, ATK fork brace, steering damper, braced swingarm, ZRX shocks, 18" Z1R front wheel.
2000 ZRX1100
2011 Ninja 250R - Wife's
2005 z750s (aka GPz750)
1978 KZ1000 project
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Re: 1981 KZ1100 engine swap GPZ750
06 Aug 2009 06:55
rstnick wrote:
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).
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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1982 GPz750
1977 KZ1000A
1978 KZ1000A
1982 GPz1100
1975 Z2A
Victoria, Texas
1982 GPz750
1977 KZ1000A
1978 KZ1000A
1982 GPz1100
1975 Z2A
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