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transmission swap?

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I was riding around on my 82 gs1100g the other day and i thought it would be real nice to have an extra gear for the highway. Then i got to looking on craigslist and found a 81 gs550l with a 6 speed transmission. Will that transmission fit in my bike and how much of a pain will it be to do that job.
 
The 550 tranny wouldn't take the extra stress (unless you drove like me !)- take a look at a honda cb900 custom, hign/low gearbox after tranny, so you can motor down the highway at 2000 rpm.
 
The '83 & '84 shaft drive 1100 rear end has a taller ratio, so the rpm's will be lower on the highway. Easy swap if you can find one.
 
mullet89 said:
I was riding around on my 82 gs1100g the other day and i thought it would be real nice to have an extra gear for the highway. Then i got to looking on craigslist and found a 81 gs550l with a 6 speed transmission. Will that transmission fit in my bike and how much of a pain will it be to do that job.
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I believe your engine speed at 70 mph is about 4,000? :-k

There is nothing wrong with that. That is where the engine is HAPPY.

Before you start dreaming about lower engine speeds, start planning your re-curved cams to move the powerband down, or you will really hurt your engine.

Or, ... you could install one of THESE. :-\\\

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