rubgaldgold
Member
Hello, I have a question in reference to an engine swap out. I currently have a 1981 GL1100 (98,000 miles) Interstate Goldwing with a bad motor. Parked right next to the bike is a 1983 Naked GL1100 (44,000 miles) Goldwing which is not in the greatest condition. It appeared to be left out in the weather for some time, but starts up and runs. I was thinking of doing an engine swap from my 1983 to the 1981. I am not sure if this is possible, if so will I have to retrofit anything.
A different option may be to remove all the accessories from the 1981 interstate to the 1983 naked Goldwing. I am not sure if everything will bolt up to the 1983 or not.
Which bike would be the better bike (81 or 83) to try and fix up from both bikes. Keep the 81 interstate with the 83 motor into it the 1983 bike with 1981 accessories onto it.
I have been reading some information and it appears the 1983 may have an over drive on the transmission compared to the 1981. If so, what items may or may not work if I switch the 1983 motor onto the 1981 Interstate.
I also noticed that the Interstate has some nice features near the throttle and choke compared to the naked bike.
With all of these questions or considerations. First must be determine can the motors be swap out, and or can the interstate accessories be bolted to the naked 1983 unit. Any advise is greatly appreciated. Thank you
A different option may be to remove all the accessories from the 1981 interstate to the 1983 naked Goldwing. I am not sure if everything will bolt up to the 1983 or not.
Which bike would be the better bike (81 or 83) to try and fix up from both bikes. Keep the 81 interstate with the 83 motor into it the 1983 bike with 1981 accessories onto it.
I have been reading some information and it appears the 1983 may have an over drive on the transmission compared to the 1981. If so, what items may or may not work if I switch the 1983 motor onto the 1981 Interstate.
I also noticed that the Interstate has some nice features near the throttle and choke compared to the naked bike.
With all of these questions or considerations. First must be determine can the motors be swap out, and or can the interstate accessories be bolted to the naked 1983 unit. Any advise is greatly appreciated. Thank you