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    I was wondering, if i do swap out for a bigger engine, what's the biggest engine that would fit on the frame? i was looking in my service manual and it looks like the frame is the same all the way up to 450 models. but i dont want to go to a 450, i want to go bigger. so, whats the biggest engine i can fit on my bike.

    #2
    IMHO, you would be much better off selling or trading the 250 for a bigger bike. The frame of the smaller bikes is not designed to handle the weight and power of larger engines. You would be opening a huge can of worms trying to stuff a big engine in a little frame. Probably not worth the time and expense.

    My $.02

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      #3
      Originally posted by geisterfahrer View Post
      IMHO, you would be much better off selling or trading the 250 for a bigger bike. The frame of the smaller bikes is not designed to handle the weight and power of larger engines. You would be opening a huge can of worms trying to stuff a big engine in a little frame. Probably not worth the time and expense.

      My $.02
      +1...Its simply not worth it. Ive looked and you CAN, with a little effort do a 300 head on that sucker i think, but it wouldnt be worth the gains youd get.

      Sell her, get a bigger bike.

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        #4
        I think you may find a GS500 engine could fit .. but like the others say .. ride it for what it is .. and when you HAVE to have more .. get a bigger bike

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          #5
          If you really want to have fun, go with a RM250 engine, 2 stroke.

          Gear the sprockets to have some top end.

          It would take a bit of creativity if that is what your after.

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            #6
            Buy a ZX14
            1983 GS 1100E w/ 1230 kit, .340 lift Web Cams, Ape heavy duty valve springs, 83 1100 head with 1.5mm oversized SS intake valves, 1150 crank, Vance and Hines 1150 SuperHub, Star Racing high volume oil pump gears, 36mm carebs Dynojet stage 3 jet kit, Posplayr's SSPB, Progressive rear shocks and fork springs, Dyna 2000, Dynatek green coils and Vance & Hines 4-1 exhaust.
            1985 GS1150ES stock with 85 Red E bodywork.

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              #7
              I'd sell it and buy a bigger one. Shop around you can easily find a 550 or 750 for less $1k. I paid $380 for mine with a clear title.

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                #8
                Originally posted by chef1366 View Post
                Buy a ZX14
                whats a zx14???? is that a cruiser or a street bike?

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by GS250 View Post
                    whats a zx14???? is that a cruiser or a street bike?
                    I do believe it is the fastest stock street bike on the planet.
                    1983 GS 1100E w/ 1230 kit, .340 lift Web Cams, Ape heavy duty valve springs, 83 1100 head with 1.5mm oversized SS intake valves, 1150 crank, Vance and Hines 1150 SuperHub, Star Racing high volume oil pump gears, 36mm carebs Dynojet stage 3 jet kit, Posplayr's SSPB, Progressive rear shocks and fork springs, Dyna 2000, Dynatek green coils and Vance & Hines 4-1 exhaust.
                    1985 GS1150ES stock with 85 Red E bodywork.

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