Having troubles getting into my gs1000

[mike_of_bbg]

Not talking about the fins. Look at the second pic. Go almost staight down from between the plug boot and other wire. There's a shark-fin shaped piece missing from the cylinder sleeve!

I'll attach another pic with an arrow to it.

[Rover]

Rebuilding is one option. Consider a donor engine or a parts bike with a good engine.

[trippivot]

I have had to cut cylinders apart so I could get it all torn down. I hate to say it but "caveman style" is necessary in certain situations. Prying will ruin more parts by mutliating the gasket surfaces. You don't want to sacrifice crank/rods or the engine case due to frustration.

try to save what you can.

it is very very easy to mix-match engine parts.

[rustybronco]

I am going to end up getting a 1979 gs1000 that is in top notch condition for about 1000 bucks.

Get a hold of member chuck_hahn. He has a GS1000 engine for considerably less than buying a complete bike.