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8 Year update. Added a oil cooler. The cooler is off a 1983 XJ650 Turbo. The lines and oil filter housing are from a 1985 FJ600. No hose clamps or custom lines, all OEM parts matched to make this a bolt-in. Dyna coil mounts. The wires exit the bottom of the coils. Sealed NGK plug caps...

I could add something to this conversation, but I think I would get in trouble....

I haven't had enough room to take it up to full speed. On paper its around 100mph with the 50 tooth rear. It has a 6 speed. I picked that motor due to its physical size/shape.. its not going to be anywhere near an R6 or CBR600, but it is just about right for that small frame.

Haven't posted on the old Blaster forum for a few months. My 550 blaster had it's third birthday this summer so I thought I would post some updates. It now has an oil temp gauge next to the tach. Also, the topic of "usability" comes up a lot with swaps like this. With that in...

Did you get my PM?

A warn sprocket hub can cause it to wear out sooner. If it has any play it will move whenever power switches directions. I noticed mine started to do it in fall. My launch control box lets me keep the throttle pinned 100% then when I pull the clutch it cuts the igntion down by half.. so I use...

Yes, was a Warrior 350 motor. There doesn't seem to be any bluing on the big end bearing so i'm guessing it was over-reved or the rod had a defect.

I'm not sure if this is a offical name for it, but I like to call the 700XX a Backbird. A call back to the CBR1100xx Blackbird of the 90s. If I owned a 700xx I would put a decal like this right below the headlight:

This is a parts motor I almost bought back in 2006.

The bike fell over in the barn over winter. All the gear lube must have leaked out of the vent. He went for a ride in spring and locked up the rear tire solid.

This is what happens when someone rides a motorcycle without gearlube in the middle gearbox. It wasn't on my bike. I just fixed it for him.

I bet you could still fit. It will be a lot stronger if its not so wide. If you want to make it easy you could just make it as wide as the rear frame tube like mine. Plus you won't have to go so far to connect in the motor mounts. I know you have done this a few times, but i'll share how...

Hey, it's always good to see someone who isn't scared to do a little cutting! May I give you a few tips? First, are you sure the frame has to be so wide? I think the widest parts of the motor cases may end up being above your frame tubes anyways. Second, I would make your new frame long...

Did the old lady force you to keep that lawn mower in your shop ChrisZx7?

I thought Harley had the trademark on that?