And so it finally begins...

[Spyder]

I will start from the very beginning...

5 years ago, when I bought her.


After some clean up and exhaust altering.

[Spyder]

Last years experimental paint job. If I knew the results were going to turn out so well, I'd have done better, and all of the proper prep work...

[Spyder]

I am just now beginning the preparations for the 1100 engine swap...





First coat of black...

[Spyder]

I have also started on rebuilding the carbs for it, but I really don't think we need pictures for that, right?

[Spyder]

In the new parts pile, I have tires, brakes, carb kit, clutch springs, and...... hmmm, I think that's it for now.

[eil]

Love that paint job, she cleaned up real nice!

[Spyder]

Yeah, just wish I prepped her better. Needs to be redone. I will likely let it go until next winter though...

[GS Jim]

Hey Spyder, she's lookin great. I have a 1978 750E frame that needs an engine and have been thinking about tghat swap too. Will the 1100 engine fit right in, or are you gonna have to fab any mounts or do any welding?

PS. What r u going to do with the old 750 motor?

[Steel Toed Tank]

I'm along for the ride, can't wait to see how this turns out!!

I'm excited, lol.

[Spyder]

Hey Spyder, she's lookin great. I have a 1978 750E frame that needs an engine and have been thinking about tghat swap too. Will the 1100 engine fit right in, or are you gonna have to fab any mounts or do any welding?

PS. What r u going to do with the old 750 motor?

In my case with the 83, the bottom mount on the left side is going to be left out as it is different on the 80 1100 engine. Other than that I'm confident I will have no issues or modifications to make.

I'm not real sure about the 77. I'm thinking they are an 8 valve engine and would require modifications and welding to put my 16 valve engine in it. I could be way off. Call it my uneducated guess?

And I really don't have any plans for my 750 engine right now. It has an injured valve stem. Would likely be more feasible for you to find an engine more local (Canada). I'm thinking I might hang on to it for a future project? Idk...

@Tank... YOU'RE next!!! You're livin all the way out there in nomans land making all that money. Get that poor T back up to par brother. LONG LIVE THE "T" NATION ! ! ! ! !

[Spyder]

Well, I am somewhat forced to use my 32mm carbs for the time being. I will properly rebuild the 34's as soon as I have the $$ for the parts.

[Steel Toed Tank]

I don't think mine will get an 1100 transplant until after I move to Florida.
Finding an 1100 here won't happen, and adding cross border shipping to an 1100 will price it well out of its 'worth it' factor.

As it sits right now, it's going to cost me about $6000 to make the move, including trailer rental, gas, mods to the car for pulling the trailer, food, hotel, insurance and some cash factored in for unforeseen expenses.

And right now it's "spring breakup" here.
Because of the warmer temps the ground at most oil sites turns to deep sticky mud and oilfield work grinds to a halt until the ground hardens up again.
So I have zero income at the moment!
Once breakup is over I'll be back at 4 figures a week though.

The T is in pretty good, reliable mechanical condition, it's just ugly, lol.

All I have left on my list of things to get to start riding are a tire, o-ring kit and a battery.
I could easily make due with just a tire though.

What I'm really hoping to be able to do is buy that 750T off Coldrider that has the sequential VIN to mine, and since it has a front end swap and all the right bodywork, put an 1100 into that.

Really depends on when I start back to work and what kind of hours I get when I do.

So what all parts do the 34's need?

[Spyder]

I will just need another jet kit, O'rings, and the proper intake boots. I'm just about done with the 32's. my son is coming over tomorrow to help me get the 750 out of the frame. I'll do some clean up on the frame, maybe some paint. Get my header back to black, and next weekend in goes the 1100. Should be dialed in and ready to go just in time for the Brown County Rally.

[Paul]

Good Luck with this!

[Spyder]

Ok, so an update of the weekend work...

Carbs all done and shiny.


I was unable to find stainless for the caps and bowls, so hardened black it is...

Something about fine polished aluminum gives me a nice warm feeling inside...