1982 gs1100gk

[Guest]

I picked up an 1100 parts bike to use the front forks/brakes, rear shocks, and a few other pieces. The motor looks pretty complete, I was just going to take the shims so I have extras since I'm in the process of checking my valve adjustment. My question is, if I part out this motor, are there certain parts that I need to sell together? It seems semi-frozen, I took the plugs out and can spin it about an 1/8 of a revolution before it stops dead, but the cams look pretty good and I'm hoping there are more good parts in there as well.

[azr]

since the engine is unknown to you and it already seems to have a problem of some sort, you could basically do want you want. Sell it whole or piece it out. If the engine was a good runner you'd be far better off to sell it whole. I know the cams should go with the head, other than that I don't think it matter too much. What are you doing with the rest of the bike?

[tkent02]

Cam caps stay with the head, pistons and rings with their cylinders, but a lot of people would use new rings anyway. Not much else needs to stay together. Probebly make a lot more money for the individual parts if you have the patience to sell them all.

[Jcgonzal]

What are you doing with the rest of the bike?

There's not much left of it, other than the motor, hacked up wiring harness, and untitled frame. Once I figure out what I'm doing with the motor the frame will probably just go to the scrap yard....unless someone would have a use for it.