has anyone used a GSXR1000 motor

[nudgebar]

I am going to use a gsxr 1000 just wondering why the R1 motor
is used the most?
can anyone shed some light on this?

[londonsean69]

Originally Posted by nudgebar

I am going to use a gsxr 1000 just wondering why the R1 motor
is used the most?
can anyone shed some light on this?

Used the most in what? Dunno how many Haynes roadsters have an R1 lump, I am sure the majority have used something easily available, like a Sierra engine, or a zetec.

People use all sorts of engines, Hedgabuser is a firm favourite, giving the thick end of 180+ bhp.
There is a whole list of engines used a lot in BECS - ZX (10, 12, 14R), Blackbird, ZZR 14, R1, GSXR thou, Fireblade etc.

The R1 has been around for a while and the engines come up at a reasonable price quite a lot.

Don't forget, when using a bike lump you will need a reverse box.

Welcome to the forum by the way, maybe a little info about yourself and your build in the announcements section would be helpful.

Sean

[7ishNZ]

R1 because it doesn't need to be dry-sumped... a simple baffle plate and a set of uprated clutch springs is all you have to add.

[chriseyj]

I've been looking at the zzr1100 make decent power and seem to come up for a reasonable price. Does anyone know if these need to be dry sumped?
I have given up on the idea of a gpz1000rx someone offered me I think there are more powerful and lighter engines around.
I've also noticed a few older bikes have the timing chain running around the centre of the block/head like the Yamaha Fazer and CBR 1000 f, how do you change the chain? Is it a rebuild job?

[londonsean69]

Probably best doing a search on Locost Builders. There are large numbers of BEC builders on there

Sean