Engine balancing and modification help...

[slapper]

Hi
I am in the process of preparing my GS1000 engine for its overhaul and restoration and I am considering balancing the crank. Do you wise people think its worth it and would you recommend any other modifications or any tips or tricks or even wise words that would help me in getting a first class motor for my bike?

Many thanks

[Big T]

You only need to balance the crank if you're doing a really big bore kit. Lots of us have 1085 Wiseco pistons and they're fine w/o balancing.

You should have the crank pins welded, tho

There's lots of builds on the forum, how much money do you have for this?

[slapper]

I recon around £1500 or $2200 if more is needed then its ok.

[Nessism]

I've rebuild several GS engines by purchasing low mileage heads/cylinders/pistons/etc off ebay for cheap. You can typically pick up a good cylinder head for less than $100 USD, and cylinders and pistons are similar. Of course, this is in the US and the UK is likely different.

Here is a great deal on a cylinder head. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT

[slapper]

We do get various items in the UK but nothing like the USA (boo hoo) and prices vary greatly so with limited parts you have to be careful. My bike does indicate 35000 on the clock which isn't too bad, however the casings need a good vapour blast and there is a lot of carbon build up so ultrasonic cleaning should remove that so while the engine is stripped it gives me a chance to improve things internally.

[Nessism]

We do get various items in the UK but nothing like the USA (boo hoo) and prices vary greatly so with limited parts you have to be careful. My bike does indicate 35000 on the clock which isn't too bad, however the casings need a good vapour blast and there is a lot of carbon build up so ultrasonic cleaning should remove that so while the engine is stripped it gives me a chance to improve things internally.

35000 is nothing. A simple re-ring and valve lapping is all it will need. Surface the head and cylinder if there is corrosion but no need to waste money replacing things that don't need replacing.

[Big T]

35000 is nothing. A simple re-ring and valve lapping is all it will need. Surface the head and cylinder if there is corrosion but no need to waste money replacing things that don't need replacing.

Ditto

If it hasn't been abused mechanically, it'll double that 35K miles

Toss some of that money into suspension and tires instead

[slapper]

Thanks for those comments great sound advice...