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Here's a post I put up when I got inspired after a day at the strip. It's many posts, but I think you'll get the same answers here from the same people. All good answers and options.

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?t=212799

Oh, and I get immense enjoyment from tinkering with my bikes. It's my reward at night after the kid goes to bed. I love the whole experience. I don't get to ride as much, but one night at the drags gives me enough stuff to think about for 6 months.

-Kevin
 
Rob S. said:
Are you saying a stock GS1150 (1135cc) engine in a GS1100EZ produces 124 rear wheel horsepower?
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Honestly, I don't know. I just know it's more.

I've seen stock numbers for 1100 motors from 95 to 111 HP.

And I've seen stock numbers for the 1150 from 109 to 124 HP.

Different dynos, different machines, different magazines, different countries, etc.

But I think with a pipe, an 1150 motor, and bigger carbs, 124 is reasonable.

Are you going to make me go to a Dyno? :-\\\
 
Rob S. said:
You don't own one? :)

Is your 1150 stock?
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I own the "seat of the pants" dyno with a "grin factor" readout. It gets pinned at 124hp every time I use it. :p


Fresh air passes though: K&N pods, RS38 Mikunis, a Stock 1150, and out a V&H Street Megaphone.
 
CivilRock said:
Honestly, I don't know. I just know it's more.

I've seen stock numbers for 1100 motors from 95 to 111 HP.

And I've seen stock numbers for the 1150 from 109 to 124 HP.

Different dynos, different machines, different magazines, different countries, etc.

But I think with a pipe, an 1150 motor, and bigger carbs, 124 is reasonable.

Are you going to make me go to a Dyno? :-\\\
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Figure 15% difference between between RWhp and Crank Hp, that brings the range down quite a bit as there is a cluster at about 94 (Rwhp) and 108 (Crank) and of course the black ones are faster for the 1100's
 
OK people, we are digressing a bit. So, barring me finding a decent 1150 engine for a good price I am going to stay with the 1100 and look at tweaking it.

With the amount of experience/knowledge here, does anyone know what I can expect from my 1100 with a set of RS36 carbs and a drop in cam? Considering it is street driven only is breaking the crank a very real possibility or not? Do I need an HD clutch basket or is that a nicety to be installed when the OEM basket gets tired?

Now back to our discussion of driveline losses...:D


Mark
 
In MY book, a welded crank & heavy duty clutch hub are MANDATORY!!! I also use 750 oil pump gears in all of my motors. I build everything overkill & then have no problems.
Ray
 
rapidray said:
In MY book, a welded crank & heavy duty clutch hub are MANDATORY!!! I also use 750 oil pump gears in all of my motors. I build everything overkill & then have no problems.
Ray
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Okay, if (when) she has to be opened up. But do you think I (my mechanic) should do those things now?

I mean, if I were to get the crank welded, I'd really have no excuse not to go big bore. And drop an extreme cam in. And port and polish the heads. Which would require a top end oiler. And a new wife. :D

We're talking about literally hundreds of dollars. :eek:
 
Rob S. said:
Okay, if (when) she has to be opened up. But do you think I (my mechanic) should do those things now?

I mean, if I were to get the crank welded, I'd really have no excuse not to go big bore. And drop an extreme cam in. And port and polish the heads. Which would require a top end oiler. And a new wife. :D

We're talking about literally hundreds of dollars. :eek:
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you mistaken kemosabe...
your taking about thousands of dollars.:clap:
 
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