gs1100e gasket kit? Maybe rebuild

[Guest]

So my gs1100e has some oil leaks. It has around 40k on her. I also need to do a valve adjustment on it any way I was wondering if there is a place to get full gasket kits? It's leaking out of a couple places. 1. The head gasket in the front middle 2. Front left where the two halves of the crankcase meet and 3 in the front also out of the left big bolt by oil filter. So could I get just a kit or since the case is leaking should I do a overhaul i.e piston rings and bearings valves

[Nessism]

Suzuki stopped selling gasket kits for the 1100E. You can piece together what you need by purchasing individual gaskets though. OEM gaskets are vastly superior to aftermarket gaskets, which range in quality from passable to pure $hit.

[hannibal]

750 experience only... I don't think you have to remove cylinders to fix the leaks between the case halves. So the dilemma of rings and honing is avoided.

Edit: head gasket leak. Then yes, rings and hone would be my suggestion based on what I've read and did.

[curt4]

That's what I kind of noticed I couldn't find a suzuki kit just some odd brands. And only outside gaskets at that! But if I'm going to split the case should I go through and replace bearings and rings?

[hannibal]

I haven't heard a recommendation to replace bearings "while you're in there".

[curt4]

I haven't heard a recommendation to replace bearings "while you're in there".

Well my thought with 40k would to do it I guess I'm not certain on how long these engines typically last

[posplayr]

The 1100e doesn't have crank or rod bearings

[Nessism]

What Jim means to say is that the 1100E uses a roller bearing crank so there are none of the half shell plain bearings that are common with cars and most other bikes.

Suzuki parts are sold through dealership sources. There are quite a lot of on line sources too such as Parts Outlaw and Partzilla.

[curt4]

Oh wow I did a quick Google image search! I understand now! I heard that the crank was roller bearing but I didn't understand that the rods were roller also. So now I understand why you wouldn't change them "since you were there". The best way to replace the crankcase seal would be to pull the engine right?

[curt4]

750 experience only... I don't think you have to remove cylinders to fix the leaks between the case halves. So the dilemma of rings and honing is avoided.

Edit: head gasket leak. Then yes, rings and hone would be my suggestion based on what I've read and did.

I would just order standard size rings right?

[hannibal]

The correct way is to inspect the cylinders once they're off the motor. If they're worn too much or out of round, I think you're supposed to bore them out to the next larger size (0.5mm over). You'll still need to hone the fresh bore and get larger pistons and corresponding rings.

I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong. But from what I've read, this is pretty rare on a motor with less than 100,000 miles. I'm guessing you should be good with the standard sized rings.

[curt4]

The correct way is to inspect the cylinders once they're off the motor. If they're worn too much or out of round, I think you're supposed to bore them out to the next larger size (0.5mm over). You'll still need to hone the fresh bore and get larger pistons and corresponding rings.

I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong. But from what I've read, this is pretty rare on a motor with less than 100,000 miles. I'm guessing you should be good with the standard sized rings.

Ok that sounds relatively straight forward so assuming it's not out of spec just a hone and standard rings. These engines can last for 100,000 miles? Is that because of the roller bearings?