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Can a VT1100 engine be placed on a VT750 Bike without too much trouble?

why go through all the hassle? Just sell the 750 and buy the 1100? Ready to move up?

Been ready since I went on my first highway sprint. I'm probably rushing things, but I am looking at all options.

Yeah I hear you. One of the guys at work got back into riding a few months ago and bought a used Shadow 750 and he's talking about getting the Sabre 1100 already.

The weight isn't that much more actually and the ergonomics are pretty much the same.

Don't get me wrong. It's a great size and great bike. I could ride around town on it all day long. I would be great for short rides on the highway. But anything long, I would have my concerns. I need to ride a larger bike on the highway and see whether it's the bike or just me.

No I understand completely. He said the same thing actually. Around town it's great, but he commutes down I66 and feels that the bike doesn't have enough power at highway speeds.

The only Vtwin I've ridden is the Rebel 250 and not on the highway. My V4 has no problems running at 80+ miles so commuting on I95/HOV isn't an issue for me.

See if you can find yourself a 3rd gen Magna and try out the V4. It'll easy blow away the 750 AND 1100.

Anyways, I'm going out and enjoy this 70*F day

Isnt the 250 reb a parallel twin?

There was a magna here a couple of months back.....looked in perfect shape. low miles....2500 or so. /stares @ motheaten wallet.