600 motor in a 1100 frame?

[chriskatana]

If one were to happen to have a kat 1100 frame and a kat 600 motor, how's the "doability factor" on putting the kat motor, electrics, etc on the 1100 frame, AND is there a swingarm other than the 100 that will fit the frame?

Thanks,

Chris

[MattO]

I imagine it would be doable, but you'd have some massive weight. I'd sell the 600 and find at least a 750cc. I imagine that would be a little closer to a correct fit. SpecialK could tell you more about this as he is the Katenstien authority.

[Range]

Kat 1100 frame...would make a great boat anchor...aren't you going the OPPOSITE way my friend? People usually install larger engines in smaller frames

[Special K]

Do-able? Well, I guess..........but you'd want to knwo the year of both, and probalby use the 1100's wiring and all, just remember:

The CDI, carbs, & engine always go together. I also usually changed out the alternator so IT stays WITH THE WIRING. Don't want to over or under load the electrical system.........

But I'm like the above other guys.................WHY? It would be a heavy slow pig.

I've got 1100 engines here, and the 600 frames are pretty easy to locate and fairly cheap, even with a title you're normally talking only $400 TOPS.

[chriskatana]

I was thinking that the 1100 frame was aluminum, and with gixxer forks, and the 600 motor, it would make a sweet streetfighter. (naked bike)
I didn't it would weight all that much..

Do-able? Well, I guess..........but you'd want to knwo the year of both, and probalby use the 1100's wiring and all, just remember:

The CDI, carbs, & engine always go together. I also usually changed out the alternator so IT stays WITH THE WIRING. Don't want to over or under load the electrical system.........

But I'm like the above other guys.................WHY? It would be a heavy slow pig.

I've got 1100 engines here, and the 600 frames are pretty easy to locate and fairly cheap, even with a title you're normally talking only $400 TOPS.

[Waltari]

I was thinking that the 1100 frame was aluminum, and with gixxer forks, and the 600 motor, it would make a sweet streetfighter. (naked bike)
I didn't it would weight all that much..

Do-able? Well, I guess..........but you'd want to knwo the year of both, and probalby use the 1100's wiring and all, just remember:

The CDI, carbs, & engine always go together. I also usually changed out the alternator so IT stays WITH THE WIRING. Don't want to over or under load the electrical system.........

But I'm like the above other guys.................WHY? It would be a heavy slow pig.

I've got 1100 engines here, and the 600 frames are pretty easy to locate and fairly cheap, even with a title you're normally talking only $400 TOPS.

I'm not sure of the exact frame weight, but a gsx1100f weighs approximately 100-125lbs more than a gsx600f depending on model year. Anyone know exactly where that extra weight comes from? I'm guessing some is from the extra displacement, but where is the rest?

[chriskatana]

I'm not sure of the exact frame weight, but a gsx1100f weighs approximately 100-125lbs more than a gsx600f depending on model year. Anyone know exactly where that extra weight comes from? I'm guessing some is from the extra displacement, but where is the rest?

do you know if there is a compatible swingarm for the 1100?

[OldandReallySlow]

Hey Chris, not to hijack a thread but did you ever receive those "items"???

[The CyberPoet]

I'm not sure of the exact frame weight, but a gsx1100f weighs approximately 100-125lbs more than a gsx600f depending on model year. Anyone know exactly where that extra weight comes from? I'm guessing some is from the extra displacement, but where is the rest?

My best guess would be heavier frame (to support the extra weight) and larger fuel tank (to offset the heavier consumption), plus applicable increases in the size/materials of the triple trees, steering stem, steering head bearings, etc., to cope with the weight difference. But that's all speculation...

Cheers
=-= The CyberPoet

[MattO]

I've got 1100 engines here

Yeah, what's up with those 1100 engines? I still need one.

[chriskatana]

Hey Chris, not to hijack a thread but did you ever receive those "items"???

No, I have not received those items yet.
I have a machine shop working on the adapters for me though!