750-1000 2 valve swap

[Guest]

I know you can swap in a 1000 motor in a 750 frame, But can you put a 750 motor in a 1000 frame? Or is the kickstart going to be in the way?

[TheCafeKid]

Not sure bout the kickstart itself, but I *think* the 750 case is longer because of it. not sure the rear mount would fit...

[doctorgonzo]

Whoa... moving down in engine size, don't see that much.

[tkent02]

Going the other way now, the 750 engine is taller, and longer, as well as heavier than the 1000 engine and I don't think it would fit. The kickstart area would be most of the problem.

[Tarbash 27]

Well Im building up a 1085 motor for my 750. But I have so many spare parts from other bikes. I have a rolling 79 gs1000 and figured I would make a very low budget chopper With all the extra parts. I have a basement full of forks, wheels, seats, handle bars. Instead off tossing it in the trash, I would just make something to beat on.

[TheCafeKid]

Well Im building up a 1085 motor for my 750. But I have so many spare parts from other bikes. I have a rolling 79 gs1000 and figured I would make a very low budget chopper With all the extra parts. I have a basement full of forks, wheels, seats, handle bars. Instead off tossing it in the trash, I would just make something to beat on.

Say you got a set of dual disc forks from a 78 or 79 that you might be willing to trade for a set of CLEAN single disc forks and maybe a lil cash?

[Tarbash 27]

I got forks up the yin yang, I dont need any more.
-83 GS1100E Dual disc anti dive forks,
-82 GS550L Single disc forks
-79 GS750L Dual forks( I might use these for my chopper project)
-79 GS1000E Dual disc forks( I might want to put these on my 750, but am undecided)
Pick one

[TheCafeKid]

I got forks up the yin yang, I dont need any more.
-83 GS1100E Dual disc anti dive forks,
-82 GS550L Single disc forks
-79 GS750L Dual forks( I might use these for my chopper project)
-79 GS1000E Dual disc forks( I might want to put these on my 750, but am undecided)
Pick one

Ahh, i was hoping you had a set of pre 80 750 forks with dual disc. I wouldnt mind the 1100 or the 1000 forks, but they'd need the tree changed and bearings changed, and i dont have a 37mm tree set.

[Tarbash 27]

I have 78 GS750E forks on my bike now. The 79 GS1000E forks are the closest thing, but 37mm. The GS1100E forks are shorter but are made for a 19" wheel. I have axles, triple clamps, calipers and rotors for all these front ends too.

[TheCafeKid]

I have 78 GS750E forks on my bike now. The 79 GS1000E forks are the closest thing, but 37mm. The GS1100E forks are shorter but are made for a 19" wheel. I have axles, triple clamps, calipers and rotors for all these front ends too.

Hrmmm
Now thats getting a bit tempting. I have been wanting to swap the cafe front end with dual front disc, then do the Kawi 2 pot caliper mod, but have been hesitant in going for it. I have the bike done, but I am going to change my spoked wheels for a nother set of spoked wheels, so it wouldnt be THAT much more work to pull the whole front end off anyway. Lemme mill it for a bit. Ballpark figure, what would you want for the forks and tree? Dont need calipers or rotors.

[Tarbash 27]

How about $30 plus shipping, since there still attached to the bike. I can probably get you a picture tomorrow. Will need some cleaning up.

[TheCafeKid]

How about $30 plus shipping, since there still attached to the bike. I can probably get you a picture tomorrow. Will need some cleaning up.

Cool, if you can get a pic that would be great. Tubes pitted badly? or just need (dirty) cleaning?

[Tarbash 27]

ehh, a few specs of rust on the chrome, I dont think there really pitted. Ill see.

[dardoonk]

Josh, I have 83 1100E forks & tree on my bike. simple swap & I can give you the bearing sizes you need. I needed to grind off a bit of the steering stop on the lower tree. Other than that, it is straightforward.

[TheCafeKid]

Josh, I have 83 1100E forks & tree on my bike. simple swap & I can give you the bearing sizes you need. I needed to grind off a bit of the steering stop on the lower tree. Other than that, it is straightforward.

Cool! Im just not sure about that whole antidive rattrap. I guess i could simply block it off. Did it lower the bike at all? I just picked up another set of spoked rims, and this one has the plastic cap removed, so i can mount up dual disc...