(11-14-2012, 01:41 AM)dyeaton1 Wrote: Engine Replacement-
I have two questions. 1. I have a 2000 vstar 1100 with a blown engine. Before anyone asks if I can just repair it. I am replacing it. How late a model year will fit in the frame and match up? 2. Can I replace the 1100 engine with any bigger size engine that will fit frame and match up? I wonder if anyone has put in a larger engine with ease and success.
Some good questions there dyeaton1. I'm not up on the 1100 - I ride a 1300.
If I were you I'd find someone who lives close to you and rides a 1300 and do some measuring.
I assume that you have the blown motor out of the 1100 frame?
I would take photos of the engine mount points both on the frame and on the motor, then without stripping your new found mate's 1300, measure and match the photos to it.
Alternatively, grab a w/shop manual for both motors and match them that way.
A worthy project, something I'd be up for just for the hell of it and to see the end result!
Good luck, keep us posted.
Gibbo