GS1100 Jugs and heads E & G

[Anonymous]

I have a 1982 GS1100GK. I am very fond of this bike and thought It would behoove me to have a few spare parts as it is 22 years old. I niavely purchased heads (complete except for followers), jugs and pistons from a 1983 GS1100E. I have since learned that switching heads on these bikes is not straight forward or neccessarily wise.

My question is (before I just sell these parts again on e-bay). If I replace it all. Jugs, pistons, head (complete with cams) will this swap work? Or am I still in way over my head?

I am not suire what followers are although I am pretty sure they don't mean disciples.

thank you

[Anonymous]

The G models have eight valve heads while the '83 E has 16 valve. The E heads also have significant differences in form, i.e. the oil passages won't line up.

My advice is start with a set of G heads and slugs unless you want to spend a few months re-engineering...

[Anonymous]

I believe your statement to be accurate but is it complete? Wouldn't these problems be addressed by using the pistons and jugs that came with the head?

[SqDancerLynn1]

The followers are rocker arms used to actuate the valves, You need to find a 8 valve motor. For what it would cost you for the followers you could probably buy a 8 Valve top end. Sell the 16 valve on ebay