can i put a 16 valve head on a gs1000g

[Anonymous]

i recently got a 81 gs1000g and i would like to know if there is a direct replcement 16 valve head from another suzuki engine i can use or a aftermarket head. also where online could i get aftermarket parts (seat,forks,crome pieces ext.)

 

[Hoomgar]

I don't know enough about GS's yet to answer the question at hand but I can tell you that I would opt to keep the original 8 valve configuration. I haven't seen anywhere that there was an advantage to this type of mod and it may actually decrease your performance and milage depending on how it comes out.

 

[Billy Ricks]

You would have to get lucky on alot of things. Bolt patterns, piston pin diameters, piston dimensions, etc... Not worth the effort.

 

[SqDancerLynn1]

1 Seat Options Your local uphostry shop, send it to sargens or Corbin $$$$$
2 Forks refit forks from 89-91? GSX Do a search in the forum for info
3 Head? don't know but it would require custom made $$$$$ pistons
4 Trim/chrome parts depending what you want Ebay

Aftermarket is hit & miss because of our bikes being 20 + years old

 

[Anonymous]

If you wanted a shaftie with a 16-valve head, then get yourself a Kawasaki Concours, a GSX1100G Suzuki, or the like. Don't mess with a good thing. As Billy Ricks said, it isn't worth the effort.

Nick

 

[mcycle-nut]

Is the head that much better to warrant the change? That's just more valves to adjust. :?

 

[Anonymous]

well it was just a thought you see i am also a race car driver and naturaly i always look for upgrades to what i have i did find out that i can do it using the jugs and head of a 16 valve 1000 gsx

 

[Anonymous]

For absolute performance, there's always vortex heads. awefully expensive though.

 

[massakins]

The reverse of this question has been successfully done in years past. Not really complex, but a lot of work. The motivation behind it arose when the performance of the Pro Stock Drag Bike heavily favored the 4 valve Suzukis; rule changes were enacted to give the 2 valve Kaws an advantage. Hence, the 4v Suzuki riders sought to retrofit their existing combinations with 2v heads. Relocate 2 of the cylinder studs, new pistons, miscellaneous machining and voila!!!

Yes, its possible, and not too expensive if 1)you're a machinist with access to machine tools and 2)retrofit parts from a boneyard motor.

But, for most practical purposes it wouldn't justify the effort. The 2v motors are excellent for reliability and most street use; the 4v motors benefit from improved flow at high RPMs. If you're racing and need that, then start with that and don't waste time with the shaft drive. If you're street riding most of the time, then you can probably get the results you want with modifications to the 2v cylinder head. Good luck.