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  • tranger03
    XSive
    • Dec 2005
    • 19
    • San Juan Capistrano, CA
    #1

    how much does an engine weigh?

    I was wondering if anyone knows how much a complete motor weighs. If not how much then how many guys would it take to lift it.

    Thanks,

    Camron
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    • mitch
      XSive Maximus
      • Oct 2002
      • 934
      • fredericton new brunswick canada
      #2
      weight

      It weighs about 200lbs! One BIG guy or two normal guys should do it
      Doug
      Doug Mitchell
      82 XJ1100 sold
      2006 Suzuki C90 SE 1500 CC Cruiser sold
      2007 Stratoliner 1900 sold
      1999 Honda Valkyrie interstate
      47 years riding and still learning, does that make me a slow learner?

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        • John
          XS-XJ Super Guru
          • Oct 2003
          • 5117
          #3
          Re: how much does an engine weigh?

          Originally posted by tranger03
          motor If not how much then how many guys would it take to lift it.

          Thanks,

          Camron
          Depends if they are union workers or not.

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            • 79XS11F
              XS-XJ Super Guru
              • Jul 2006
              • 3563
              • Ottawa, Ont. Canada
              #4
              300 hundred pounds was the weight listed on the weight bill for one I got off e-bay. It was a complete engine and open sided crate. They must be plunged of all fluids before shipping.
              Rob
              KEEP THE RUBBER SIDE DOWN

              1978 XS1100E Modified
              1978 XS500E
              1979 XS1100F Restored
              1980 XS1100 SG
              1981 Suzuki GS1100
              1983 Suzuki GS750S Katana
              1983 Honda CB900 Custom

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                • mro
                  XS-XJ Super Guru
                  • Oct 2005
                  • 4276
                  • Hayward, California
                  #5
                  Pull engines by myself.
                  Removed cylinders first tho.
                  Found that a plastic milk crate I have is just the right height to set next to frame to accept the lower end. Don't leave it on the plastic crate too long as it starts to bend.


                  mro

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                    • audijunky
                      XSive Maximus
                      • Apr 2006
                      • 707
                      • VA
                      #6
                      I'm 190-lbs and not very muscular and I have picked the complete motor up off the ground. Not easy but it can be done. All back so if yours is not good I wouldnt suggest doing by yourself. I pulled mine out of the frame with a jack and a couple of piesces of pipe. jacked it up, layed some pipe against the frame and the ground on an angle , pushed the motor over on top of the two pipes and let it slide down them to the ground. I dont think you askeds for all that though. Sorry I am bored
                      "Beware of any man that owns a pig farm"
                      "Hence the meaning of the Saying,.. As greedy as a pig"
                      79 XS1100 modified standard
                      Chain Drive, Monoshock,extendend hand built swingarm, 200 rear
                      pod filters,150 mains,45 pilots
                      straight pipe 4-2 exhaust
                      new to me 05 Kawasaki zxr12r man does she fly
                      Owned 83 Honda V65 Magna
                      Owned 02 Vstar 650 classic
                      owned 85 Honda Shadow VT 700C

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                        • Snow
                          XS-XJ Guru
                          • Oct 2002
                          • 1041
                          • Tallahassee, FL
                          #7
                          It's always a lot heavier once you have it most of the way out of the frame and realize no one can hear your calls for help...
                          1979 XS11F Standard - Maya - 1196cc (out of order)
                          1978 XS11E Standard - Nina - 1101cc
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                            • thecrew299
                              New
                              • Apr 2007
                              • 2
                              #8
                              engine isnt that bad, i picked up a 650 very easy and the 1100 isnt a ton more..

                              you wanna know heavy? i got the one of the heaviest yamaha engines ever made taurus SHO that thing is heavy but i picked it up without heads and the beautiful intake yamaha put on the engine

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                                • thewiz
                                  XS-XJ Guru
                                  • Oct 2006
                                  • 1115
                                  • Wilksboro, NC
                                  #9
                                  Sho(gun)

                                  I bought a new one of those in 89 .... awesome vehicle .. kept it 7 yrs until i traded it for a Mustang GT. I remember changing the water pump in 20 degree weather .... whewwww.... hard work.
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                                  VM33 Smooth bores, Pods, 4/1 Supertrapp, SS brake lines, fork brace

                                  Past XS11s

                                  79F Stone stocker and former daily driver, sold May '10 now converting for N.O. to cafe style
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                                  79F Bought almost new in 80, sold for a house
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                                    • The Lorax
                                      XS-XJ Guru
                                      • Jun 2005
                                      • 1048
                                      • Riverside, OH
                                      #10
                                      My first guess would be..ALOT!
                                      I am the Lorax, I speak for the Trees

                                      '80 XS1100 SG (It's Evil, Wicked, Mean & Nasty)

                                      '79 XS1100 F R (IL Barrachino)

                                      '00 Suzuki Intruder 1400 (La Soccola)

                                      '77 KZ400s (La Putana)

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                                        • HobbyMan
                                          MeatHead Idiot "GURU"
                                          • Jul 2006
                                          • 1801
                                          • Colleyville, TX
                                          #11
                                          You really need to have someone help you. It is not worth the risk of screwing up your back
                                          United States Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, NY
                                          If I can do it at 18 yrs old, anyone can
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                                            • motoman
                                              Master of XSology
                                              • Aug 2005
                                              • 8413
                                              • Grand Junction, Colorado
                                              #12
                                              250 lbs........plus or minus a few............
                                              81H Venturer1100 "The Bentley" (on steroids) 97 Yamaha YZ250(age reducer) 92 Honda ST1100 "Twisty"(touring rocket) Age is relative to the number of seconds counted 'airing' out an 85ft. table-top.

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                                                • HobbyMan
                                                  MeatHead Idiot "GURU"
                                                  • Jul 2006
                                                  • 1801
                                                  • Colleyville, TX
                                                  #13
                                                  you might get by with leaning the bike on its side and doing it that way by your self.
                                                  United States Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, NY
                                                  If I can do it at 18 yrs old, anyone can
                                                  "You know something, You can't polish a turd"
                                                  "What are you rebelling against", "Well, what do you got?"
                                                  Acta Non Verba

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