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KZ 1100 in a 1000 frame?
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03 Aug 2022 11:14 #871608
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1979 KZ1000ST (basket case)
1980 KZ750E
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Hello all, I just bought a 1979 KZ1000ST (shaft) and I have the option of buying a 1981 KZ1100ST (shaft) motor. Would this be a direct swap, or would motor mounts have to be changed? I don’t have eyes on either item, so I’m wondering if anyone has made this swap before. I searched and couldn’t find anything. TIA
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03 Aug 2022 12:02 #871612
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AIR CORRECTOR JETS FOR VM CARBS AND ETHANOL RESISTANT VITON CHOKE PLUNGER SEAL REPLACMENT FOR ALL CLASSIC AND MODERN MOTORCYCLE CARBURETTORS
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Motor mounts will need altering
The newer engine is slightly shorter.
The newer engine is slightly shorter.
AIR CORRECTOR JETS FOR VM CARBS AND ETHANOL RESISTANT VITON CHOKE PLUNGER SEAL REPLACMENT FOR ALL CLASSIC AND MODERN MOTORCYCLE CARBURETTORS
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04 Aug 2022 12:30 - 04 Aug 2022 12:30 #871684
by kzstreetfighter71
06 Gsf 1200 bandit, 08 Triumph tiger 1010
05 Yam xv1700 , 02 Hon shadow 1100
1975 Z1 (currently working on)
1977 Z1000 ( running and in storage)
1978 Z1000 (currently working on)
1978 Z1r "skinny tank" (currently working on)
1978 Z1r "fat tank (gathering parts)
1979 z1000st (currently working on)
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On a chain drive engine swap it would mean a few things changed/altered but a shaft drive you might be looking at a few hurdles down the line like shaft length and alignment, never heard of anyone swapping a MK2 shaft for a "J" type..you would be in open water here mate. What about rebuilding the engine you have? Im sure the expense of buying a new engine would be about the same as rebuilding the one you have.
06 Gsf 1200 bandit, 08 Triumph tiger 1010
05 Yam xv1700 , 02 Hon shadow 1100
1975 Z1 (currently working on)
1977 Z1000 ( running and in storage)
1978 Z1000 (currently working on)
1978 Z1r "skinny tank" (currently working on)
1978 Z1r "fat tank (gathering parts)
1979 z1000st (currently working on)
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06 Aug 2022 09:07 #871764
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1979 KZ1000ST (basket case)
1980 KZ750E
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I appreciate the response. I likely will rebuild the motor, just wanted to explore options.
kzstreetfighter71 post=871684On a chain drive engine swap it would mean a few things changed/altered but a shaft drive you might be looking at a few hurdles down the line like shaft length and alignment, never heard of anyone swapping a MK2 shaft for a "J" type..you would be in open water here mate. What about rebuilding the engine you have? Im sure the expense of buying a new engine would be about the same as rebuilding the one you have.
1979 KZ1000ST (basket case)
1980 KZ750E
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06 Aug 2022 11:18 #871770
by kzstreetfighter71
06 Gsf 1200 bandit, 08 Triumph tiger 1010
05 Yam xv1700 , 02 Hon shadow 1100
1975 Z1 (currently working on)
1977 Z1000 ( running and in storage)
1978 Z1000 (currently working on)
1978 Z1r "skinny tank" (currently working on)
1978 Z1r "fat tank (gathering parts)
1979 z1000st (currently working on)
Replied by kzstreetfighter71 on topic KZ 1100 in a 1000 frame?
Good choice, Kz1000 Mk2 engine is a way cooler option regardless, im in the middle of a shaft to chain conversion build right now, its an option that could be taken down the road.
06 Gsf 1200 bandit, 08 Triumph tiger 1010
05 Yam xv1700 , 02 Hon shadow 1100
1975 Z1 (currently working on)
1977 Z1000 ( running and in storage)
1978 Z1000 (currently working on)
1978 Z1r "skinny tank" (currently working on)
1978 Z1r "fat tank (gathering parts)
1979 z1000st (currently working on)
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