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My engine on my 1982 gs650 has had its last day. I’m wanting to do a full engine swap to the 1100. Looking for things I need to know to do this project right.
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What is wrong with the engine and how many miles on it right now?Cowboy Up or Quit. - Run Free Lou and Rest in Peace
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If you want to do a full swap to an 1100, you are going to have to get a complete frame, along with everything else that comes with a new bike.
There is barely room for the 650 in that frame, there is no way you are going to fit anything larger in there, let alone an 1100.
You should also note that you have a shaft-driven bike, and any transplants will be from another shaft-driven bike. If you wanted to convert to a chain-driven system, the cost will be prohibitively high, because you have to basically re-engineer the frame in the area of the swingarm pivot. Again it will be easier and cheaper to just get another bike.
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Started it then it started rattling and now it won’t turn over at all. Changed the oil and there were metal chunks in there.Comment
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Metal chunks in the oil are never a good thing. Unless you know what your doing, cut your losses and either get another engine or another bike. You can put a 1100G engine in it if you're a master fabricator or if you have an 850G. The 650 is a good bike, but not worth a whole lot. Oh yeah, welcome to the forum.Originally posted by Trevdean7 View Post
Last edited by gsrick; 06-10-2018, 12:24 AM.:cool:GSRick
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Sounds like the camchain skipped off....tensioner installed wrong maybe... Pull the camcover off for a look.Originally posted by Trevdean7 View Post
As others have said, save yourself alot of grief and get another bike.1981 gs650L
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