Re-sleeve? 1100 to 1230

[Guest]

Would like to know the pros/cons for re-sleeve VS just getting an 1150 block before I invest in new sleeves. These are the ones I'm interested in.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/KZ1000-GS1100-GS1150-BIG-BLOCK-CYLINDER-LINER-LA-SLEEVE-ADVANCED-KA750-DRAGBIKE-/231132356017?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item35d08fddb1&vxp=mtr

Just don't know if this is the hard way to go EX: Bottom case will have to be bored, 1150 head won't fit to 1100 block...... All potential problems or non issues?

Would be nice to have a more cylinder wall left when I'm done as I'm going with 1230 pistons. If I use 1150 block I'll have thinned the walls down to minimum. If I go this way I'll have 1mm more of wall left in the sleeves and it should run cooler right?

[chef1366]

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?t=154214&highlight=1230

I did it
You'll need an 1150 crank and 1150 outer clutch hub.

Sorry I did not use a sleeved cylinder and my firewall at work won't let me see your link.

[mrbill5491]

Are you considering using a top end oiler as well?

[cdnoel]

Yes, yes

Already have the 1150 crank, billet/welded clutch basket and straight cut gears. will be using HD head studs so yes on the top end oiler as well. would like to have the oiler kit hidden as much as possible. Definitely don't want bright or anodized soar thumbs on the side of the head.

I see these sleeves from time to time and understand the extra machine work would be more expensive. If the extra thickness of the sleeve will pay off in a better end result It'll be worth it. Retaining the 1075 CM3 casting on the block is also something I'd like to accomplish.

If someone has gone down this road and had to turn back that would be worth knowing.

[Carter Turk]

I've been running a 1229 for over 13 years on a stock block 1150. Had some jetting issues running hot/lean at the beginning, but got that sorted. The motor has gone near cross-country and done several track days. Its had issues over the years, mainly tranny and clutch related, which may be no fault of the big-bore, not sure. Probably just my ignorance. Does have a Falicon super crank, but otherwise is mostly stock. It does get hot, but I live in the NW, so not a huge issue. With 107k on the motor, I'm still getting 40-45 mpg.