gs1100 630 to 530 chain conversion?

[Bukwhet]

Yeah im looking for the case that holds the crank or just swapping to the katana. But thanks man.

[TxGSrider]

1st ... Welcome to the site!

2nd... what happened to the GS case?

3rd... I believe the Katana motor will go into the GS frame with some mild fabrication... and some wiring swapping.

[GS1150Pilot]

And it will liven up the old beast if you get it done.

[GSXR7ED]

I've yet to do the conversion on my "T". I have the 630 chain MrBill gave me a couple years ago. It's on my to do list.

I would suggest doing the conversion!


Ed

[Bukwhet]

1st ... Welcome to the site!

2nd... what happened to the GS case?

3rd... I believe the Katana motor will go into the GS frame with some mild fabrication... and some wiring swapping.

Thank you. The guy i got the bike from sold them. Now im having trouble finding one. Or even a complete engine( thats what i would like to do). Ok thanks someone told me it might work.

[TxGSrider]

Thank you. The guy i got the bike from sold them. Now im having trouble finding one. Or even a complete engine( thats what i would like to do). Ok thanks someone told me it might work.

You could try the "wanted" section and see if anyone has any around. You may also try contacting Rapidray or Pousseux as they seem to have some motors around. The pre 83' motors are usually easier to get and cheaper.
I may have a running 82 motor up for sale in a few months as Im working on an 1150 motor to use in mine.

[Bukwhet]

Ok thanks.

[TxGSrider]

Actually, I would move forward with the Katana engine conversion if it were me and I had the engine and wiring already. They are good engines.

[Bukwhet]

Ok I'll look into it thanks.

[GS1150Pilot]

You might also want to pick the brain of member "akckhim"

[mrbill5491]

I don't agree on the tensile strength comment on the 530 chain, some of the super bikes now use the 530 or 520 chains and they can be had in different tensile strengths. Metals have changed alot since these bikes were new.