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Converting an LT to an RS
Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2013 3:57 pm
by boxertwinjeff
Are these old K100LTs the exact same bike as the K100RSs only exception being the Fairing,
or are there other Mechanical differences such as gearing etc?, and will an RS Fairing slot right onto
an LT without any modifications?
Re: Converting an LT to an RS
Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2013 5:11 pm
by ME 109
The greatest modification would be to your bank account Jeff.
I don't know what fits what, but I doubt it would be simple. Then there's paint.......
Edit, as well as handle bars, cables, wiring differences..
Re: Converting an LT to an RS
Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2013 5:42 pm
by boxertwinjeff
Ah, so probably not so straight forward..
Re: Converting an LT to an RS
Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2013 5:49 pm
by ME 109
boxertwinjeff wrote:Ah, so probably not so straight forward..
No.
Personally, I wouldn't even consider it.
Re: Converting an LT to an RS
Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2013 6:33 pm
by dwerbil
boxertwinjeff wrote:Are these old K100LTs the exact same bike as the K100RSs only exception being the Fairing,
or are there other Mechanical differences such as gearing etc?, and will an RS Fairing slot right onto
an LT without any modifications?
Jeff, you could try the K11.org forum. Maybe someone has taken on the same type project.....
http://k11og.org/forum/index.php?sid=58 ... 39111bc611
Re: Converting an LT to an RS
Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2013 9:58 pm
by Major Softie
Harness isn't the same, but everything you need for an RS is probably on there.
Hawksley says the RS has an 11/31, and the LT has an 11/32 - not a big enough difference to worry about.
They have exactly the same fuel capacities, which is good, because that means they probably have the same tank.
If it was something you REALLY wanted to do, I don't think it would be too bad. It's all about the price of the parts.