Thread: will an 04 1000rr motor fit in a 600rr frame?

Quote: Originally Posted by ekstatixx sorry i meant to say carbs. and yes the carbs were different. i beleive you said anything can be done. i know anything can be done. but i wanted to know if it fit without issues thanks im done There will be issues. It's not going to bolt straight in as the motor is physically wider and taller (it may be longer as well which may make it difficult to fit the big 1000RR radiator in) so expect to do some...

Quote: Originally Posted by ekstatixx it isnt against the law to swap motors. I have a V8 in an 80s import that came with a 4cyl stock. my insurance doesnt know and prob doesnt care. it is not fraud to not tell your insurance. would you have to tell your insurance if you put a turbo kit on your bike? no. (well not unless ou wanted to insure it for a higher value due to mods) we dont have emissions or any sort of illegal mods here. just...

sorry i meant to say carbs. and yes the carbs were different. i beleive you said anything can be done. i know anything can be done. but i wanted to know if it fit without issues thanks im done

Quote: Originally Posted by Destructo Mate, I think we might have caused him to lose the will to live!! Quote: Originally Posted by ekstatixx thanks for jacking my thread. maybe someone with a us spec 1KRR/600RR could help if you would keep the chatter elsewhere Sorry dude. Weren't the early R1 "designed" to have big engine in small frame? My guess is that your project is worth investigating if time and all other...

If you can dream it you can do it!!!!!!!!!!! lol sry just thought that was funny...... bladeracer is rite... if you get in a wreck and they see its a 1000 you could be left out in the cold with the repairs

Quote: Originally Posted by ekstatixx i like the power of the 1KRR. i like the price of the 600RR's insurance quote i have. Cheaper for me to insure my 1000 than a 600...asked the insurance lady why this was (after I signed my policy agreement) and she simply stated because "squids on 600's get in more wrecks"

As stated before, you can do it. And you can insure it as a 600cc bike but, when it's time for the insurance company to pay out. I guarantee they will check the bike out and notice. At that point, insurance is void, you forfeited all your premiums paid and are left paying for the repairs and/or personal injuries. Possibly even facing a lawsuit... That being said, it can be done. I know a guy who bought a 1krr, brought it in on a recall...