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1981 GS1100E Crank Shaft replacement options.

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Long story short one crank shaft bearing is dead.

I would like to know my options for a replacement. I do not want another bearing to fail after 50 000km.
She is my baby and I do not mind putting a little extra $$$ to get excellent quality bearings.
Get a resent one that is welded, APE or other rebuilt and welded. balanced.

I was wishing that she would have healed until this winter which is when I was going to totally rebuild her.
So for now I just want great crank shaft asap so I can get riding again.

What are your thoughts?

Thank you



 
http://www.grccranks.com/

This guy is in Maine so not super far away from you. It's going to cost you quite a bit of $$ though. Someone here will chime in with a proper quote but I suspect somewhere in the $500 range.
 
it would be a good time to upgrade to an 83 style crank.
you would need all the rotor/SC parts but it would be money well spent and one less weak point to worry about on the 80-82 engines.
IMO find a complete used 83 crank set up and install it.
crank builders are behind this time of the year and the 500.00 price mentioned is on the low side for a complete rebuild plus parts(new main bearings are crazy expensive).
 
Is a welded crank the only reason for going with a 83 CrankShaft or are they just better built.

If I go with a 83 crank I need to get a complete starter clutch. Not a single part from my current SC can be used?
I`ll have to search this site. I'm sure some one already made the switch.

Ill send an email to GC cranks and see what they have to say.
http://www.grccranks.com/
 
29mm taper on 83-86 rather than your 25mm taper.
that is why your rotor is not interchangeable.

buy a crank with all the parts on it and install it.
that would be the best way rather than sourcing parts from all over the US and canada.
 
Can I use the Crank from a 1983 GS750e?
If so what else can I use off of it. There is a used complete bike one for 300$.
 
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