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    #16
    Originally posted by mctaylor42 View Post
    Seems that way. I think, at this point, a new head is my best option.
    I would swap out a 1100 engine for it
    sigpicMrBill Been a GSR member on and off since April 2002
    1980 GS 750E Bought new in Feb of 1980
    2015 CAN AM RTS


    Stuff I've done to my bike 1100E front end with new Sonic springs, 1100E swing arm conversion with new Progressive shocks installed, 530 sprockets/chain conversion, new SS brake lines, new brake pads. New SS fasteners through out. Rebuilt carbs, new EBC clutch springs and horn installed. New paint. Motor runs strong.

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      #17
      Originally posted by mrbill5491 View Post
      I would swap out a 1100 engine for it
      What's the saying, "Go big or go home?" lol
      GSRick
      No God, no peace. Know God, know peace.

      Eric Bang RIP 9/5/2018
      Have some bikes ready for us when we meet up.

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        #18
        Originally posted by mrbill5491 View Post
        I would swap out a 1100 engine for it
        That works for the earlier gen 750's but the 83-86 750/700 is quite a but smaller than that engine.Heard tell the oil cooled GSX-R might fit with serious mods though.

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          #19
          What happened to the head? Why not just a chain unless there is truly caranage
          1984 GS1100GK newest addition to the heard
          80 GS 1000gt- most favorite ride love this bike
          1978 GS1000E- Known as "RoadKill" , Finished
          83 gs750ed- first new purchase
          85 EX500- vintage track weapon
          1958Ducati 98 Tourismo
          “Remember When in doubt use full throttle, It may not improve the situation ,but it will end the suspense ,
          If it isn't going to make it faster or safer it isn't worth doing

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            #20
            Originally posted by mctaylor42 View Post
            So I pulled the valve cover to check the timing chain, but I'm having trouble finding it.


            Damage report:
            1 missing valve adjustment screw
            2 broken tapits
            1 broken chain

            will update after more digging
            You may contact a very good GSX engine builder and friendly member here; rapidray. Also lives in southern Cal.
            "Only fe' collected the old way, has any value." from His Majesty O'Keefe (1954 film)
            1982 GS1100G- road bike, body, seat and suspension modded
            1990 GSX750F-(1127cc '92 GSXR engine) track bike, much re-engineered
            1987 Honda CBR600F Hurricane; hooligan bike, restored

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              #21
              Originally posted by hjfisk View Post
              What happened to the head? Why not just a chain unless there is truly caranage
              It would just be easier, plus I've found complete engines at the price of the individual parts new.

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                #22
                Remember you'd be buying a motor an unknown history with its own potential issues.
                Jordan

                1977 Suzuki GS750 (My first bike)
                2000 Kawasaki ZRX1100
                1973 BMW R75/5

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                  #23
                  Originally posted by hannibal View Post
                  Remember you'd be buying a motor an unknown history with its own potential issues.
                  I figured as much, but all it seems I need are valves lifters and a chain, and even a trashed motor could supply me with those and a hand full of spare parts to put in storage or resell.

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                    #24
                    Originally posted by storm 64 View Post
                    He's thinking "In all my years as a shop dog I've never seen anything like this" ☺
                    I need a shop dog. All my dogs just want to chew on motorcycles.
                    1983 GS 1100 Guided Laser
                    1983 GS 1100 G
                    2000 Suzuki Intruder 1500, "Piggy Sue"
                    2000 GSF 1200 Bandit (totaled in deer strike)
                    1986 Suzuki Cavalcade GV 1400 LX (SOLD)

                    I find working on my motorcycle mildly therapeutic when I'm not cursing.

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                      #25
                      Originally posted by 1948man View Post
                      I need a shop dog. All my dogs just want to chew on motorcycles.
                      I feel it, all Skipper does is find every conceivable way to get tangled up or stuck in tight places.

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                        #26
                        Originally posted by greg78gs750 View Post
                        another victim of an improperly tightened screw adjuster?
                        What is the screw adjuster?

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                          #27
                          Originally posted by MR.G View Post
                          What is the screw adjuster?
                          It's a small threaded pin between the lifter and valve that allows you adjust the gap between the two.

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                            #28
                            "Skipper" just needs some new togs and then he will be of more use around the shop.

                            2@ \'78 GS1000

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                              #29
                              Originally posted by mctaylor42 View Post
                              I figured as much, but all it seems I need are valves lifters and a chain, and even a trashed motor could supply me with those and a hand full of spare parts to put in storage or resell.
                              Good call. Buying as a parts or spare motor makes sense!
                              Jordan

                              1977 Suzuki GS750 (My first bike)
                              2000 Kawasaki ZRX1100
                              1973 BMW R75/5

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