GS1100g cylinder jug on a 78-80 GS1000

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  • gsman
    • Jan 2026

    #1

    GS1100g cylinder jug on a 78-80 GS1000

    Hi!

    Will a GS1100g cylinderjug fit straight on a 78-80 GS1000
    crankcase?
    Or is it like 750>850 that some metal must
    be removed in the cylinder to crankcase area?

    In advance
    Thanks.

    gsman
  • tkent02
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    • Jan 2006
    • 35571
    • Near South Park

    #2
    I'm wondering the same thing..... Want to make my 750 an 1100. Have the pieces in the garage, I'll try to check tonight.
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    • Nessism
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      • Mar 2006
      • 35774
      • Torrance, CA

      #3
      Steve (Supertrapp) has a thread somewhere on what he did regarding use of the 1100 cylinder on a 1000.
      Ed

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      • Guest

        #4
        Yes an 1100G cylinder will directly bolt onto a 78-80 1000 engine. I have one and planning on doing a Wiseco kit. With the 1100G head the cylinders only have to be shaved .5 versus the stock sleeves that have to be shaved so much I was worried about cracking under use.

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        • gsman

          #5
          Thanks!
          That was also the rumors that I have heard
          that a 1100 jug should should fit on a 1000
          without to much hassle.
          I also know the 1000 and 1100 also use the same wristpin diameter
          of 18mm compared to the 77-79 gs750 16mm so there should be
          a lot of piston options.
          Some info on the net I was reading said that the actual compression
          (for that version) ratio on the wiseco piston in real are lower than the advertised teoretical 10.25-1
          mounted and when in use as they sits a little bit lower in the cylinder
          at TDC by having the pin a little higher almost touching the lower oilring.

          Some say that the MTC brand similar to the wiseco 10.25-1 version
          actually have a little higher compression. About 10.5-1 or so
          for the mildest version(73mm Bore)
          Anyone feel free to update me on this.

          gsman

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          • tkent02
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            • Jan 2006
            • 35571
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            #6
            I just slid my 1100G cylinders down over the 1000 pistons, it went all the way down into the 1000 block without hanging up on anything.
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            • Guest

              #7
              But isn't there a stroke difference? Gs 1000 stroke 64.8 mm, Gs1100 stroke 66mm

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              • tkent02
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                • Jan 2006
                • 35571
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                #8
                So it will be slightly less displacement than the 1100G was, but it's still a big increase over the 1000 displacement. Taking the bore from 70mm to 72mm is worth doing.
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                • gsman

                  #9
                  I have also heard that the 1100g crank is a lot stronger
                  in addition to the longer stroke you guys here
                  are telling about.
                  Also interesting,That also means that maybe fitting an 1100g
                  crank in to the 1000 block(if the 1100g crankbearings fit)
                  will do the 1000 bottom end stronger.
                  Anyone who knows if the 1100g crank fit the 1000 block?

                  gsman

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                  • limeex2
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                    • Dec 2012
                    • 1498
                    • Stillwater, Mn.

                    #10
                    Originally posted by Nessism
                    Steve (Supertrapp) has a thread somewhere on what he did regarding use of the 1100 cylinder on a 1000.
                    Can you help me find that thread? I am putting a 1100g top.end on a 78 gs1000 in the very near future
                    Current Rides: 82 GS1100E, 00 Triumph 955 Speed Triple:twistedevil:, 03 Kawasaki ZRX1200, 01 Honda GL1800, '15 Kawasaki 1000 Versys
                    Past Rides: 72 Honda SL-125, Kawasaki KE-175, 77 GS750 with total yosh stage 1 kit, 79 GS1000s, 80 GS1000S, 82 GS750e,82 GS1000S, 84 VF500f, 86 FZR600, 95 Triumph Sprint 900,96 Triumph Sprint, 97 Triumph Sprint, 01 Kawasaki ZRX1200, 07 Triumph Tiger 1050, 01 Yam YFZ250F
                    Work in progress: 78 GS1000, unknown year GS1100ES

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                    • Nessism
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                      #11
                      Originally posted by limeex2
                      Can you help me find that thread? I am putting a 1100g top.end on a 78 gs1000 in the very near future
                      You're killing me man. You're sitting there sucking down a beer while I'm searching out threads for YOU! Oh well... http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...mp-Mikuni-RS34
                      Ed

                      To measure is to know.

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                      • limeex2
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                        • Dec 2012
                        • 1498
                        • Stillwater, Mn.

                        #12
                        Originally posted by Nessism
                        You're killing me man. You're sitting there sucking down a beer while I'm searching out threads for YOU! Oh well... http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...mp-Mikuni-RS34
                        Sorry no beer at work. lemons in the water though! This person is doing extensive mods. I am would like to put (um, already have 'em...)stock 1100g pistons, cylinder, head and carbs on a 1000 bottom end. Plug and play per say'?
                        Last edited by limeex2; 10-06-2016, 08:25 PM.
                        Current Rides: 82 GS1100E, 00 Triumph 955 Speed Triple:twistedevil:, 03 Kawasaki ZRX1200, 01 Honda GL1800, '15 Kawasaki 1000 Versys
                        Past Rides: 72 Honda SL-125, Kawasaki KE-175, 77 GS750 with total yosh stage 1 kit, 79 GS1000s, 80 GS1000S, 82 GS750e,82 GS1000S, 84 VF500f, 86 FZR600, 95 Triumph Sprint 900,96 Triumph Sprint, 97 Triumph Sprint, 01 Kawasaki ZRX1200, 07 Triumph Tiger 1050, 01 Yam YFZ250F
                        Work in progress: 78 GS1000, unknown year GS1100ES

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                        • Steve
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                          • Jun 2005
                          • 35924
                          • southwest oHIo

                          #13
                          Originally posted by hjfisk
                          But isn't there a stroke difference? Gs 1000 stroke 64.8 mm, Gs1100 stroke 66mm
                          Originally posted by tkent02
                          So it will be slightly less displacement than the 1100G was, but it's still a big increase over the 1000 displacement. Taking the bore from 70mm to 72mm is worth doing.
                          1100G stock displacement is 1074.9

                          1000E (or G) stock displacement is 997.5

                          A 1000 with 1100 barrels (a 2.0mm overbore) displacement is 1055.3

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                          • limeex2
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                            • Dec 2012
                            • 1498
                            • Stillwater, Mn.

                            #14
                            I am motor stupid! Going There is a difference in stroke of 1.2mm. Wouldn't this result in the piston not rising by 1.2mm thus lower compression? If the answer is no,and to stop worrying, is there a benefit to using the thinner gs1000 base gasket?
                            Current Rides: 82 GS1100E, 00 Triumph 955 Speed Triple:twistedevil:, 03 Kawasaki ZRX1200, 01 Honda GL1800, '15 Kawasaki 1000 Versys
                            Past Rides: 72 Honda SL-125, Kawasaki KE-175, 77 GS750 with total yosh stage 1 kit, 79 GS1000s, 80 GS1000S, 82 GS750e,82 GS1000S, 84 VF500f, 86 FZR600, 95 Triumph Sprint 900,96 Triumph Sprint, 97 Triumph Sprint, 01 Kawasaki ZRX1200, 07 Triumph Tiger 1050, 01 Yam YFZ250F
                            Work in progress: 78 GS1000, unknown year GS1100ES

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                            • Steve
                              GS Whisperer
                              • Jun 2005
                              • 35924
                              • southwest oHIo

                              #15
                              Yes, there is a difference in stroke, but only half of that difference is at the top. You will have 0.6mm more room at the top.

                              Yes, that is just a bit less compression, but how much less would have to be measured and calculated.

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                              mine: 2000 Honda GoldWing GL1500SE and 1980 GS850G'K' "Junior"
                              hers: 1982 GS850GL - "Angel" and 1969 Suzuki T250 Scrambler
                              #1 son: 1986 Yamaha Venture Royale 1300 and 1982 GS650GL "Rat Bagger"
                              #2 son: 1980 GS1000G
                              Family Portrait
                              Siblings and Spouses
                              Mom's first ride
                              Want a copy of my valve adjust spreadsheet for your 2-valve per cylinder engine? Send me an e-mail request (not a PM)
                              (Click on my username in the upper-left corner for e-mail info.)

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