Engine swap

[Leezus]

I am looking for a motor for my 1980 Suzuki GS1000 and it seems to impossible to find a good motor. If any one can help with any info would be helpful. I on a road trip last summer and she spung an oil leak and by the time I got somewhere to fix it the damage was done.

[Steve]

Was that a 1000E or a 1000G?

Makes a big difference when trying to fit one in.

.

[7981GS]

2-valve or 4-valve engine?

Eric

[Leezus]

Good question. How do I tell?

[Leezus]

It is a 1000E

[Leezus]

It is Shaft

[Leezus]

The only hurry I am in is that I want this swap done for Sturgis. Preferrably before though

[Leezus]

Dunno the exact damage. I ran it dry on oil last year and I believe she seized up. Looking for new motor rather than tearing ths apart and trying to fix it.

[Steve]

It is a 1000E

It is Shaft

OK which one is it?

E is chain-driven.

G is shaft-driven.

.

[Steve]

The only hurry I am in is that I want this swap done for Sturgis. Preferrably before though

Last I knew, Sturgis is in August.

An engine swap takes a few hours.

You have PLENTY of time.

.

[Leezus]

Well everything I have been told is that it is an E model. I can physically see that it is Shaft driven.

[Dogma]

Sounds like you were told wrong. Anyway, you can also bolt in an 1100G motor. I seem to remember reading the output flange on those is different, so you may need the drive shaft too. And maybe a re-jet, if you don't get the carbs. Folks around here have done it, so ask around if one pops up.

[Leezus]

Back to my original question, just looking on any info (wesites, papers, blogs, ETC.) where I can find a good used GS1000 or GS1100 motor.

[Tim Tom]

Back to my original question, just looking on any info (wesites, papers, blogs, ETC.) where I can find a good used GS1000 or GS1100 motor.

You mean like the parts for sale / wanted sections right here on this website?

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?t=191665

[Leezus]

thank you tim tom. 14 questions later and all i wanted was your answer.