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1166 mpg

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OK, guys,

My ever faithful GS is going to roll over 100,000 miles sometimes early next year (with no internal work done!!). To reward her for her faithful service, she is getting an extensive overhaul. I would like to install an 1166 kit...stock cam profile,(if feasible) and go with HD cam chain, new tensioner and guide, valve springs, new valves, clean up the seats, etc. The bike already had what I suppose amount to a Stage I jet kit (adjustable needles from an 83 Kat1100 from Canada, and 112.5 mains). I live in Charleston Sc, which is only slightly above Sea Level. After market MAC header and Holeshot slip on. I am not a heavy handed rider, and am not looking for max HP/TQ. Well, ok, maybe max TQ! :D

I realize I may have to bump the mains and pilots up a little....anybody think my mid-upper 40's mpg will be a thing of the past if I go the over-sized piston route?
 
Cassius086 said:
OK, guys,

My ever faithful GS is going to roll over 100,000 miles sometimes early next year (with no internal work done!!). To reward her for her faithful service, she is getting an extensive overhaul. I would like to install an 1166 kit...stock cam profile,(if feasible) and go with HD cam chain, new tensioner and guide, valve springs, new valves, clean up the seats, etc. The bike already had what I suppose amount to a Stage I jet kit (adjustable needles from an 83 Kat1100 from Canada, and 112.5 mains). I live in Charleston Sc, which is only slightly above Sea Level. After market MAC header and Holeshot slip on. I am not a heavy handed rider, and am not looking for max HP/TQ. Well, ok, maybe max TQ! :D

I realize I may have to bump the mains and pilots up a little....anybody think my mid-upper 40's mpg will be a thing of the past if I go the over-sized piston route?
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Believe it or not the bigger pistons might improve your gas milege if you keep the air box.
The jetting should not be that much different.
 
What would be the turn around time for the bore job and a valve job from APE, Jay? Any idea what the shipping to Cali. from SC would be, for the head and the block?? :D That is my only concern with sending it to APE...distance of the shipping both ways, possible damage during transit...she's my baby, and I want to take ALL precautions.
 
Cassius086 said:
What would be the turn around time for the bore job and a valve job from APE, Jay? Any idea what the shipping to Cali. from SC would be, for the head and the block?? :D That is my only concern with sending it to APE...distance of the shipping both ways, possible damage during transit...she's my baby, and I want to take ALL precautions.
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If you are back east, I would recommend you call Carolina Cycle & talk to Kim Barringer. He is a REALLY nice guy & it will save you a BUNCH on shipping. If you were out here I would go with Jay but what you will save in shipping with Carolina Cycle will pay for some of your parts. Ray.
 
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