I have a kaw 900 clasicLT bike. its a bit small for me. I would like to change the motor in this bike to a 1600 V twin. is it possible? without hassle
2007-12-27 13:41:40 · 4 answers · asked by dripper 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
No. Go buy a Vulcan 1600 Classic or Nomad.
2007-12-28 02:49:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Without hassle? Ha! I wouldn't even begin to try that kind of swap. Last year I replaced a '79 KZ1000 shaft engine with an '81 KZ1100. Those engines are almost identical, but not quite. The swap works great, but it was not a job for the faint of heart. Even with an engine that's similiar in physical size, configuration and engine mounting, I wouldn't try it unless you have an above average mechanical ability and truely superior ability to reason out problems and above average ability to visualize, design and manufacture necessary items.
I have all that and while not beyond my abilities, the actual amount of time I spent doing was nothing compared to the amount of time I spent reasoning out problems, sometimes at night when I should have been asleep. My advice? Don't even try with such differing engines.
2007-12-28 09:24:00 · answer #2 · answered by bikinkawboy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want a 1600, then you'll have to trade your 900 in for the bigger bike.
2007-12-27 23:45:39 · answer #3 · answered by JetDoc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no
2007-12-27 22:23:54 · answer #4 · answered by byteme 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋