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    engine/cam question

    Someone is offering a 1000G engine to me but there are no cams in it. I've read on here that cams are specific to each engine, is that true? or can I just put a good set of cams in this engine and be fine with it? as always appreicate the input.
    Rob
    1983 1100ES, 98' ST1100, 02' DR-Z400E and a few other 'bits and pieces'
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    #2
    it will be fine....

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      #3
      Thanks, figured as much but good to know for sure.
      Rob
      1983 1100ES, 98' ST1100, 02' DR-Z400E and a few other 'bits and pieces'
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        #4
        You can use just about any cams from a 750 and larger 8V engine. Some models had slightly different valve timing but the difference is minor.
        Ed

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          #5
          It's also said that Suzuki used the GS1000 cams on the 850, though I've never been in a position to verify that. It might just be motorcycle journalistic BS. If you care to do some part number matching you might find the truth of it, or not.
          ---- Dave
          79 GS850N - Might be a trike soon.
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            #6
            Is it imperative to match cams with cam journals? or is miss matching just fine?
            Rob
            1983 1100ES, 98' ST1100, 02' DR-Z400E and a few other 'bits and pieces'
            Are you on the GSR Google Earth Map yet? http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=170533

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              #7
              it is fine...
              cam caps yes, cams no...

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                #8
                As stated above. The cam caps must remain with the engine they were machined with and the cap positions must be maintained. Another words A to A, B to B, C to C and D to D all from the original engine. The cam bore is align honed at the factory. Cams were not hand selected so virtually any cam set will install.

                1980 GS1000GT (Daily rider with a 1983 1100G engine)
                1998 Honda ST1100 (Daily long distance rider)
                1982 GS850GLZ (Daily rider when the weather is crap)

                Darn, with so many daily riders it's hard to decide which one to jump on next.

                JTGS850GL aka Julius

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by JTGS850GL View Post
                  As stated above. The cam caps must remain with the engine they were machined with and the cap positions must be maintained. Another words A to A, B to B, C to C and D to D all from the original engine. The cam bore is align honed at the factory. Cams were not hand selected so virtually any cam set will install.
                  Got it, great info everyone, thanks as always.
                  Rob
                  1983 1100ES, 98' ST1100, 02' DR-Z400E and a few other 'bits and pieces'
                  Are you on the GSR Google Earth Map yet? http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=170533

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