Andyb Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 With my 550 I had the same. I have rebuilt the engine so running wasn't an issue for me. Depends what you are going to do. If it was me, the fact that it turns over and it goes through the gears would be okay for me. I'd just get on with it. If it's sat that long you will need to get your carbs stripped and cleaned for sure. Quote Link to comment
Cobby Posted July 18, 2015 Author Share Posted July 18, 2015 Yeah I had all intentions of the carbs been sonic clesned anyway I was just not sure whether or not to try fiting it up before going any further Quote Link to comment
Andyb Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 Were the carbs drained do you know. If not the fuel that's left in will have dried up and blocked the smaller ports. You may get it running without a clean! Good luck which way you go. Quote Link to comment
surplus 6 Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 used to have the 700cc us import version, stroked down but same bore - they have slightly higher comp pistons as well!!!! Quote Link to comment
wraith Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 Was the motor left with oil in it and has it been turned over over the years?The worst you may find when you start it is that the valve seals have dried up and let some oil in the cylinders, but if it was me, I'd just get the project done and then see how the motor runs. You can always sort the motor out later. Quote Link to comment
Captain Chaos Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 I would definitely try to start it and at least warm it up while it's still complete. If possible ride a bit. Quote Link to comment
Cobby Posted July 19, 2015 Author Share Posted July 19, 2015 Too late to start it now as all the wiring loom is now removed plus when I took the carbs off they had a thick white coat of smeg in the bottom Just need a chain splitter and then I can drop the engine out Quote Link to comment
Andyb Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 That will be the remains of the petrol from over the years of just sitting there. If you are changing the rear end you will probably need a different length chain, so dremmel a link out 1 Quote Link to comment
Nick_C_Hotrods Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 I am doing a modern Katana rebuild on mine, have some spares if you need 1 Quote Link to comment
Cobby Posted July 23, 2015 Author Share Posted July 23, 2015 Any idea if a K4 swingarm will fit? Quote Link to comment
Cobby Posted July 24, 2015 Author Share Posted July 24, 2015 This is mine.very tidy, what back end is on that and how was it to make it fit? Quote Link to comment
kingofvenus Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 '93 gsxr 1100 swingarm, ground on both sides on frame at the pivot point. Made and welded shock and bellcrank mounts. Shock from a Busa. Wheel is 4.5x17 (160 tire) from '89 1100. Brake mount and caliper from '94 RF900. Fork is also RF900 with wheel from same bike as rear. RF rotors and bandit six pots. Quote Link to comment
Enrico Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 (edited) I have got one too. . Edited July 26, 2015 by Enrico 2 Quote Link to comment
Cobby Posted July 26, 2015 Author Share Posted July 26, 2015 Holy shit that's nice, tell me about it Quote Link to comment
Enrico Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 (edited) Gsx750es. Widend rear frame.Gsxr750 2001 rear wheel 190 tyre and arm.Kawa z750 2010 fueltankYam r6 2006 seatTl1000r forkCrf250 mufflersGubbelini rear shockAim displayBrembo RCS 19 master brake and wave discsetc.etc. Edited July 26, 2015 by Enrico 1 Quote Link to comment
Rene EFE Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 Keen to know if the font end swaps as easily as on the big bikes. Quote Link to comment
Cobby Posted July 26, 2015 Author Share Posted July 26, 2015 sure is @Rene EFESo I can slot a TL front straight on ? No mods ? Quote Link to comment
Rene EFE Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 So I can slot a Slingshot front straight on ? No mods ?Yes Quote Link to comment
Captain Chaos Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 (edited) lock stops will probably need modifying but that's no big deal Edited July 26, 2015 by captain chaos cant spell for shit after beer Quote Link to comment
Cobby Posted July 26, 2015 Author Share Posted July 26, 2015 TL , SLINGSHOT .? what happened there? Quote Link to comment
Enrico Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 So I can slot a TL front straight on ? No mods ?you only need to sort out the bearings and the end stops. Offcourse the stem needs to have the right length. Quote Link to comment
Cobby Posted July 26, 2015 Author Share Posted July 26, 2015 Would a set from a gsxr 1000 k4 fit? Quote Link to comment
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