Rods and Pistons

[Kitten Tooth]

I'm getting ready to do the head gasket job on my 1982 GS300L D model. I figured though, i might as well replace the rings and maybe the pistons too if I'm gonna have all of that stuff pulled apart. I know a place to get the rings from but i was wondering if anybody knows anywhere that i can get new pistons (part number) 12111-11902 and a new rod assembly (part number) 12160-11900

I might want to replace the lower head gasket as well, just to make sure everything is pristine in the engine so i have no doubts. I can find the upper head gasket but not the lower one. The part number for the lower gasket is 11241-11900. here is a picture http://www.cyclepartsnation.com/page.../1/Suzuki.aspx just go through and pick tghe model and look up cylinder in the list. the part is #4


Thanks guys,
Kitten Tooth

[Nessism]

You shouldn't need pistons or that rod, just change the rings, gaskets and valve stem seals. Easy to say though since that base gasket doesn't seem to be available.

[Macmatic]

The base gasket for the '81 GS250 looks very similar and is pretty cheap, it might be worth getting one. Could fit, could be an easy mod to fit...or a waste of $12 or so. PN 11241-11400-H17


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[Kitten Tooth]

I think I'll give it a try. FOAMY THE SQUIRREL ROCKS! Thanks for looking around guys.
I'm gonna go to the suzuki shop sometime this week with a parts list. I gonna replace the rings, valves, valve seats, springs, rocker arms and any other gasket or pin you can think of involved wit the cylinder head.

Thanks,
KT

[Nessism]

I think I'll give it a try. FOAMY THE SQUIRREL ROCKS! Thanks for looking around guys.
I'm gonna go to the suzuki shop sometime this week with a parts list. I gonna replace the rings, valves, valve seats, springs, rocker arms and any other gasket or pin you can think of involved wit the cylinder head.

Thanks,
KT

Sounds like a monumental waste of money to replace all those parts. Do yourself a favor and learn how to measure and inspect everything. To measure is to know. The valves, rockers, valve seats, etc very rarely wear beyond the service limit and changing them is expensive. Buy or borrow a micrometer and learn to measure the valve stems. Get a dial indicator and learn to measure the wobble clearance between the valve and valve guide. Only replace stuff that is worn. Save your money for stuff that matters. You are likely to out grow that 300 anyway so don't throw all your money away since you will never get it back in resale value.

[Nessism]

It's your lucky day... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NOS-S...=p4506.c0.m245

[tkent02]

You got a couple hundred thousand miles on that 300?

[almarconi]

Save your money for stuff that matters.

Yea..like a bigger bike

[Kitten Tooth]

Well, i bought all these parts and i already got like 400 bucks into the thing, I figured if i pull the head off i just get a manual and replace everything myself. I found intake valves for 24 bucks a piece and exhaust valves for 35 bucks a piece.
Im gonna replace the rings for sure. I kinda need a new set of contact breaker/ points. Its that part thats under that cover on the right side of the engine if you looking down at it while your sitting on the bike. mine only sends signals to one of the coils, not both.