Largest street motor advised ?

[woodman]

I am thinking of buying an 83 GS1100SD Katana because Ive always wanted one & I found a decent one. It has a supposedly 1394 11.5-1 motor in it with unknown cams & head work. The owner bought it off a buddy 2 years ago and now is into harleys, he doesnt know specifics on the motor. My question is will this thing hold up under occasional weekend use or get too hot ? It does have an APE big block on it. I have several friends that ride them in S Fla with oil coolers on them so Id think Id be Ok in Montana but wanted to check with the experts. Its priced at $1500 so I cant get hurt too bad. Ive been looking for one since they first came out but couldnt afford one when it was new.

[rapidray]

If you aren't going to buy it PLEASE let me know where it is so I can go get it! I build 1400cc GS motors for the street & have NO problems making them live if certain things are done. Get the bike & I will help you make a motor that will live & be a BLAST to ride! Call me at 714-356-7845 if you have any questions. I had a 1400cc 82 1100E as a daily driver in Hawaii for more than 2 years. Even stop & go traffic isn't bad if you do a few things to make it right. Let me know if I can help. Ray.

[woodman]

Ill sure do that. Im leaving today on an Alaska cruise and Ill pick it up when I get back after next Sunday night. Thanks for the advise. I was going to buy it anyway even if I had to swap the motor in it just to get the Katana.