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SWITCH gs650 MOTOR for bigger?????

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1982gs650E

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I like the 650 motor but is there a way i can get a bigger motor and switch it

what size motor can i fit?
what all would i need to do for this to fit?

any other ways to improve the performance of my bike are welcome also

thanks:)
 
1982gs650E said:
I like the 650 motor but is there a way i can get a bigger motor and switch it

what size motor can i fit?
what all would i need to do for this to fit?

any other ways to improve the performance of my bike are welcome also

thanks:)
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I was asking the same question about my 550 and all I got was "Get a bigger bike"
http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/album.php?albumid=196

So I did :D
http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/album.php?albumid=315

I suggest you do the same.
 
I know there are some combinations where you can put larger cylinder barrels on your current lower end, like 650 barrels on a 550 and 850 barrels on a 750, but I don't know if 750 barrels would fit on your 650. Other than that, unless you get into some serious frame re-working, I don't think anything larger will fit. :(

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1982gs650E said:
I like the 650 motor but is there a way i can get a bigger motor and switch it

what size motor can i fit?
what all would i need to do for this to fit?

any other ways to improve the performance of my bike are welcome also

thanks:)
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You need to make lots of decisions about what exactly you want, how much you are able to spend, and where your skills are in terms of fabrication before anyone can answer this question.

Short answer: Sure! Anything can fit into anything! :D
 
Steve said:
I know there are some combinations where you can put larger cylinder barrels on your current lower end, like 650 barrels on a 550 and 850 barrels on a 750, but I don't know if 750 barrels would fit on your 650. Other than that, unless you get into some serious frame re-working, I don't think anything larger will fit. :(

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The 650 barrels can be bored to fit 750 pistons.
 
The 650 is what it is. Not the fastest but a decent balanced bike. If you want more power the short answer is to find a larger bike.
 
Commodus said:
You need to make lots of decisions about what exactly you want, how much you are able to spend, and where your skills are in terms of fabrication before anyone can answer this question.

Short answer: Sure! Anything can fit into anything! :D
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as far as what i want. more power and more performance WITHOUT getting a bigger bike

amount able to spend varies but its enough

skills as far as fabrication are low to moderate but usually if i have the right tools i can do it
 
duaneage said:
The 650 is what it is. Not the fastest but a decent balanced bike. If you want more power the short answer is to find a larger bike.
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I have to agree with Duane. If you have the money to transplant a different motor, might as well get a newer, more powerful bike. It will be better all around, brakes, suspension, handling, and most importantly reliability.

Even though, someone here had stuffed a 750 Gixxer motor into a 550, it has been a while ago, search for it.

My big question is why waste the time and effort to end up with a faster 650 limited with 25 year old technology. Save the cash and get a bigger bike, much less hassles. Just my opinion.
 
1982gs650E said:
as far as what i want. more power and more performance WITHOUT getting a bigger bike

amount able to spend varies but its enough

skills as far as fabrication are low to moderate but usually if i have the right tools i can do it
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I'm pretty sure things changed significantly in the jump from the 650e to the 750's and up, so I doubt there is going to be a bolt on/in solution for you that will stay in the era. That being said, I think someone at one point grafted a water cooled engine into one of our beasts and got it to work, but it was a bit of work with some frame mod's for mounts etc, plus getting the chain/sprockets lined up correctly.

Other than that, exhaust and pods claim to get some power, but there is then the time spent getting the jetting right etc.

IMHO, the 650E is a great balance between power and weight. Due to the basic frame/design being based on the 550 it is lighter than 750's of just a couple years prior, yet has better power to weight ratio. This gives seat feel of having a bigger bike.

But then again, that is just my humble opinion.

Amos
 
ok thanks all for your information and help.. i will just save for a bigger bike
 
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