Will a crank from XS1100 fit XJ1100?

[Nicklezz12]

I let my cousin borrow my beloved '82 maxim XJ1100... (1st mistake). He had 1 comment when he came back. "Wow that thing redlines in 1st gear before you know it!" ... well you know the rest of the story.
I pulled her all apart to find #3 rod heat blued and with 1/8 th inch play. I just know that journal is shot. I spied a 1100XS crank and rods for sale and thought if it fit ... Bada Bing! I thought one of you fellas should know the answer to my quandry. Thanks in advance!
Mike

[trbig]

These motors... unless EXCESSIVELY worn and high mileage will withstand a run into redline and above with no harm.. UNLESS there's too little oil to keep things lubed. Bluing means it got hot from lack of oil. I wouldn't make a habit of it, but it shouldn't hurt unless run there all day.

Yup.. the cranks are all the same from 78-84 covering all XS/XJs. You'll need new bearings though, and you'll need to MIC that new crank. Heck.. MIC the old one to see if it's still in spec. No use shipping a 40 lb hunk of metal if not needed.


Tod

[Ivan]

If you are anywhere close to central KS, I have one in my garage, and probably the rod if you want to stop by....