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1981 KZ1100 engine swap GPZ750
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05 Aug 2009 18:14 #311858
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1981 KZ1100 engine swap GPZ750 was created by KZ7100
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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05 Aug 2009 19:21 #311868
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yes
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05 Aug 2009 21:35 #311904
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Still recovering,some days are better than others.
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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
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06 Aug 2009 06:08 #311957
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Rob
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1978 KZ650 C2, 130K kms, Delkevic ex, EI, CVK32, PMC easy clutch, ATK fork brace, steering damper, Progressive Suspension, braced swingarm, ZRX shocks, 18" Z1R front wheel.
2000 ZRX1100
2011 Ninja 250R - Wife's
2005 z750s
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Rob
CANADA
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, Progressive Suspension, braced swingarm, ZRX shocks, 18" Z1R front wheel.
2000 ZRX1100
2011 Ninja 250R - Wife's
2005 z750s
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06 Aug 2009 06:55 #311965
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Michael
Victoria, Texas
1982 GPz750
1977 KZ1000A
1978 KZ1000A
1982 GPz1100
1975 Z2A
Replied by Mcdroid on topic 1981 KZ1100 engine swap GPZ750
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).
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
Victoria, Texas
1982 GPz750
1977 KZ1000A
1978 KZ1000A
1982 GPz1100
1975 Z2A
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