starting 81 GS1100E with 79 1000 motor project

[drewandkellie]

I am beginning a build by installing a 79 1000E motor on an 81 1100E frame. I recieved advise here that is should work. I looking for a little more assurance :-) and encouragement from others. Anyone ever done this type of engine swap?

I will also be using a 2002 bandit front end from frankensuki once i change out the stem.

any advise or encouragement would be great.
Thanks
Drew

[Steve]

My only advise is to just start ONE thread on the project.

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[7981GS]

I don't see how it wouldn't work.
I am currently installing an '83 1100E into a '79 1000S frame.
Had to remove this mount:

Before...


After...


Depending on which exhaust you use, you may have to make a different mount for the kickstand.

Daniel

[drewandkellie]

That lines up with the advise "Blowerbike" gave me. He advised the left front mount (you removed on yours,) would need a spacer on mine. Guess the 16 valve motor is a bit wider through there.