colibriman
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| posted on 19/4/04 at 04:17 PM |
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which bike engines do people want?
Are there any other engines that would be of interest to anybody? it would be good to hear what other people would like - is it older/cheaper or
newer/dearer engines that would be of interest...
erm...but not newer /cheaper...afraid that dont work 
cheers
colin
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Peteff
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| posted on 19/4/04 at 04:33 PM |
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Do you mean stuff like cbr1000, zzr1100 and zx10 sort of stuff. I'm building a chassis now for my next project and would like something older
and cheaper that doesn't need a catalyst. I'm not ready for one yet as I don't want it hanging round the shed getting full of
grinding dust but it will not be too far off.
yours, Pete
I went into the RSPCA office the other day. It was so small you could hardly swing a cat in there.
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JoelP
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| posted on 19/4/04 at 04:41 PM |
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when i look on ebay, i see loads of cheap older engines but they are rarely sold running, and often with no carbs/wiring etc, sometimes no gearbox
even. Stuff like suzuki's etc.
Having said that, i will probably just get an R1 one day. Soon.
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colibriman
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| posted on 19/4/04 at 05:07 PM |
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pete,
yes was thinking of the ones you have said and the likes of the fzr 1000,triumph triple,etc.....
just curious as to whether people would rather have lower initial outlay to get started and have older heavier engines that have possibly higher
mileages or stick with the newer dearer options
joel,
as you say ebay isnt dependable for complete engines..you may have to take your chance on waiting for the bits to complete a engine setup......worth
a look though if your patient
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zilspeed
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| posted on 19/4/04 at 05:41 PM |
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Bike engines
I would personally be attracted to something slightly lower tech but bigger cubes - the FJ1200 lump does sterling service in legends racers for
example. The CBR1000 also has a good reputation in the Sylva striker. They are still all in one with the sequential box and zero flywheel effect.
What did you have in mind ? 
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Peteff
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| posted on 19/4/04 at 11:14 PM |
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I missed out on a complete bike, 'H' cbr 1000 a few months ago. £400 and running, no t&t but what the hell did I need that for. I
reckon I could have got some money back on bits after stripping it but somebody beat me to it. Part ex at the local bike shop, he wasn't
bothered about fixing it sold it runner or spares. I ummed and ahhed cos I don't need it yet and I kicked myself after.
[Edited on 19/4/04 by Peteff]
yours, Pete
I went into the RSPCA office the other day. It was so small you could hardly swing a cat in there.
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colibriman
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| posted on 20/4/04 at 09:30 AM |
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zil,
yes,the fj1200 is another example of an older one that could be a good torquey motor for a kit and got at a decent price
the most common ones for cheaper money i have come across but i havent taken are the cbr1000 and gsxr1100
pete,
thats sods law innit....had the same thing myself with an fzr1000 exup...dithered and missed out.
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phelpsa
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| posted on 20/4/04 at 01:23 PM |
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Just warning the people who might be tempted to go with the gsxr1100, you will have to convert the clutch to cable to let the propshaft adaptor
fit.
Adam
P.S. Colibriman, you wouldn't happen to have a suzuki cable clutch mechanism hanging around anywhere would you (off a sv650/1000, TL1000s etc).
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colibriman
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| posted on 20/4/04 at 02:46 PM |
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hi adam,
afraid i can be no help with the cable..i'll keep my eyes open though
any other hassles with the gsxr1100 engine? i've heard from sidecar racing fella's that they are a very strong engine -last well even
when abused
cheers
colin
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Trev Borg
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| posted on 20/4/04 at 08:50 PM |
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ST1100 Pan Euro is a nice cheap lump, waiting to pick up 1994 crashed bike for £400
Before you judge a man, walk a mile in his shoes.
By that time, who cares.
You're a mile away, and you've got his shoes
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colibriman
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| posted on 20/4/04 at 10:30 PM |
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thats an ideal buy.....get all u need and sell what you dont....
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Ian Pearson
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| posted on 21/4/04 at 09:38 AM |
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Not content with finishing what's in the garage, I've been planning way ahead with the idea of using a 3SGE I have. I've also been
thinking of the "NEXT" project; using the engine off my CBR 1000 FL, but the trouble is it's in too good a condition to scrap. The
Pan Euro sounds like a good one.
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spunky
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| posted on 21/4/04 at 10:05 AM |
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Hi all,
I too am toying with future projects.
have any of you come across the use of the old GSX oil/air cooled engine. I'm thinking, strong, tunable and no hassles with plumbing
John
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phelpsa
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| posted on 21/4/04 at 10:56 AM |
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I am using the GSXR 1100 air/oil cooled engine. You would need a big oil cooler if you are using it for the road and note my earlier post, which is
the same for the bandit and gsx 1400 I expect as they are all the same engine just in different sizes.
Adam
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