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Engine Swap

Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by bryan723, Feb 22, 2007.

  1. bryan723

    bryan723 New Member

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    I found a 1994 Kawasaki Vulcan 750 motocycle that is wrecked but the engine is fine. Just wondering if anyone knows if that engine would fit an 81 seca frame? They sort of look the same but I have no clue if it would work or not. The vulcan is shaft drive too. Thanks for any info.
     
    bryan723, Feb 22, 2007
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    Sure it will fit...with enough welding rod and fabrication.

    The V-twin engine is a lot taller at the rear cylinder, and I'll bet the engine is longer as well.
     
    bosozoku, Feb 22, 2007
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    That's called "chopping". Anything is possible with the right tools. Depends how deep you are willing to go. You can put a 409 Chevy engine in your bike if you want to. I have a frame stretcher here somewhere....
     
    PainterD, Feb 23, 2007
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    I think I saw that frame stretcher over there by the stack cover for the power house I work at.
     
    Hvnbnd, Feb 23, 2007
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    I found the frame stretcher..right next to the hubcap gaskets and muffler bearings. Now to get some spring air in my tires before I go riding!!
     
    PainterD, Feb 25, 2007
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