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Old Ninja needs a new heart; Swap??
Topic Started: Jan 22 2010, 08:47 PM (1,063 Views)
oldninj1R
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Hey everyone. Hope winter is not too harsh on all of ya. Can't wait to go back riding!!!

Anyway, I own a 1986 ZX-10R Ninja (GPZ 1000RX in Europe) and my valves are pretty finished. I was told that I would need a new head on the engine.
On the other hand, a friend of mine crashed his 2001 ZX-9 without damaging its 12,000 kilometers engine and he's willing to sell it to me, along with his wheels, swingarm, etc. for a very good price.

So, I would like to know if any of you guys out there have ever heard of such an engine swap. Is it possible, can it be fitted or should I look for another solution?
I ask 'cause back here in Canada, finding a new engine or spare parts for an '86 Ninja is pretty hard or pricey, but I love this bike so much it would be a shame if I had to sell it.
Any ideas?

Thank's in advance, Kawi lovers!

Matt
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andy-750
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dont know what model it is your way but a gpz 900 is basically the same engine if that helps at all
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Kawasakifreak
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Hi oldninj1R,
If you have the time & you know someone handy with a lathe you can make an engine fit almost any bike within reason.
But to fit a ZX9R E model motor into the steel box-section frame of your ZX10R/GPZ1000RX would take loads of work.
Most of the difficulties would stem from the fact that the post-1998 ZX9R motor was a clean-sheet design so carried over no parts from previous models to my knowledge.
I suggest an easier option would be to try to find a GPZ900R or later ZX10 motor which are the before & after versions of the GPZ1000RX engine.
Good Luck.
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oldninj1R
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Hey Kawasakifreak! Thanks for the reply.

Yeah, I've been working on my bike in a friend's garage for a couple of days and we kinda' came to the same conclusion. Fitting a ZX9 engine on my bike is just too much time and effort, with all the cutting, fitting and fine tuning that kind of project implies.

Plus, I found a Kawi enthousiast who is willing to buy my baby at a reasonable price, so I guess I'm on the hunting mode for a new bike this spring.

Thanks again for your advice and a lot of great rides to all for 2010!
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