sleeve or not to sleeve is the question?

[Anonymous]

Can a stock block be sleeved?

I own a GS 1100e and I have been looking for big bore piston kits in particular 1260cc. I was told by a parts dealer that the stock Suzuki block could not be sleeved. He said that going to any thing larger that 1166cc would require a new block and the casing would have to be bored out.

I did notice that the largest size for a stock block and sleeve for an 1150 is 1230cc maybe going to an 1150 stock block might make more sense.

My question is can I just sleeve my stock block then bore it out to 1266cc or would a stock block off of an 1150 be the better route to go?

Any advice will help greatly!

Thanks,

Andy.

[rosco15]

Not sure about the 1150, but I do know you can put bigger sleeves in the 1100 stock block and have them bored to 1260. The stock sleeves aren't big enough to go to 1260. 1327 would require a big block.

Ryan

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[Dink]

Yup I agree 1260 is as big as you can go in a stock block 1100, you will need to sleeve it of cause, I recommend also Heavy Duty studs and a top end oiler kit (BTW you must fit a top end oiler kit if you use H/D studs) whilst you are in there get you clutch basket toughened up as 1260cc will eat a stock one real quick.
Dink

[skip]

Yup I agree 1260 is as big as you can go in a stock block 1100, you will need to sleeve it of cause, I recommend also Heavy Duty studs and a top end oiler kit (BTW you must fit a top end oiler kit if you use H/D studs) whilst you are in there get you clutch basket toughened up as 1260cc will eat a stock one real quick.
Dink

Dink is that advise the same you would give for an 1150? the reason I ask is I have APE heavy duty studs in mine but dont run the top end oiling kit just the high volume oil pump gears.

[Dink]

Yes Skip it does apply to the 1150 as well, as I am sure you are aware the H/D studs are larger than the stock ones and therefore restrict the oil supply to your cams etc.
Dink

[Hap Call]

If you are putting the 1150 block on a 1100 case you may still have to get the cases machined...

Hap

[skip]

Yes Skip it does apply to the 1150 as well, as I am sure you are aware the H/D studs are larger than the stock ones and therefore restrict the oil supply to your cams etc.
Dink

I guess i have been lucky I put over 10,000 miles on it after the the studs were installed and many 1/4 mile trips. maybe ill install the top end oil kit when I punch it out to 1260 cc during the next rebuild. ( hope fully that wont be for at least three more riding seasons) Thanks for the info Dink

[Anonymous]

If you are putting the 1150 block on a 1100 case you may still have to get the cases machines...

Hap

dont think ther is an option unless you try to use sandpaper 8O

[SqDancerLynn1]

I remember my first car 63 rambler 6cyl aluminum block/cast iron head. It had a blown gasket and warped block. Took a large file and resurfaced the top of the block. IT worked. So i imagine you could enlarge the cases with a file but the engine should be dissambled for cleaning

[Anonymous]

I remember my first car 63 rambler 6cyl aluminum block/cast iron head. It had a blown gasket and warped block. Took a large file and resurfaced the top of the block. IT worked. So i imagine you could enlarge the cases with a file but the engine should be dissambled for cleaning

Lynn, I cant evem write my name legible My hats off to you for that operation. 8O