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Main Area => General GS500 Discussion => Topic started by: xunedeinx on December 20, 2012, 09:24:36 AM

Title: Time is closing in on my build, another engine replacement ?
Post by: xunedeinx on December 20, 2012, 09:24:36 AM
How about a engine from a vz800 marauder?

Bulletproof, 55hp, 68tq, redline at 9500k rpm.

Seems to me it would be a lively, and attainable addition to the GS frame.

Still thinking about the kawasaki 650 swap, but kind of like the apparent simplicity of the vz800...
Title: Re: Time is closing in on my build, another engine replacement ?
Post by: weedahoe on December 20, 2012, 09:40:27 AM
Im always up for projects
Title: Re: Time is closing in on my build, another engine replacement ?
Post by: xunedeinx on December 20, 2012, 09:52:27 AM
Looking for feedback, lmfao.
Title: Re: Time is closing in on my build, another engine replacement ?
Post by: jestercinti on December 20, 2012, 05:30:00 PM
What about another parallel twin engine?

Triumph
Kawasaki 650
Honda Hawk
Ninja 500
Suzuki 650 twin (from the 80s)

May need to modify the frame since some will be taller. Then, with liquid cooling you'll have to figure out mounts for the radiator. I have not started with the engine mounts yet.
Title: Re: Time is closing in on my build, another engine replacement ?
Post by: catch2otwo on December 20, 2012, 06:33:03 PM
will the chassis be upset with that much torque?
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