650 into 850 frame?

[gustovh]

Will a GS 650 G bolt into a 850 G frame?
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[tkent02]

Just because you can doesn't mean you should.

[gustovh]

Well I would rather rescue a complete motorcycle if possible from the parting out demise. Combine a frame with a powerplant at hand. What's the difference? Will it work?

[Steve]

Are you in a hurry? I could compare both of my bikes by the weekend and let you know.


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[gustovh]

Not in a hury at all, just gathering information for various options.
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[Steve]

After a few frenzied minutes of measuring and taking some pictures, I can definitely say...MAYBE. 8-[

Physically, it appears that the engine will slide in, but you will definitely have to make some custom brackets.

What I found interesting was the angle of the cylinders. The 650's cylinders are just a few degrees forward of vertical. The 850's are considerably more so.

If you are interested in the actual measurements and pictures, send your e-mail address to me at swoodin653 at aol dot com, and let me know if you need smaller pictures because you are on dial-up.


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[gustovh]

Thanks I will drop you a line.
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[Steve]

You've Got Mail! \\:d/

[bwringer]

Seems like it would rattle around a bit... the 650 engine (based on the 550) is smaller than the 850 engine. You'd probably end up fabbing mounts and placing the engine slightly to the left of center, which could feel odd.

The driveshaft may or may not mate up to the flange on the engine. The final drive (the gearset in the rear hub) is different on 650, but I dunno what the difference in ratio is.

Hmmm...

[gustovh]

Thanks guys, I think that I will part it out because the frame is no longer available.
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