GSX1100E - Welcome to the fold

[Arronduke]

Might as well start a thread about turning this GSX1100E recently purchased in to a mint example.

1983 - Blue if you did not notice.
33,900KM on the clock.

Missing the tank seat bracket, but have one on the way thanks to GS Resources. Side covers tabs all stuffed and a few other shit bits.

Bike has been down the road but its been repaired reasonably well. So there is not a lot for me to fix.

Dude I purchased this from was a bike mechanic and has fitted new rings. But one of the rubber cam grommet was not fitted correctly and pissed oil when I started the bike, Once I fixed that it ran very nicely. Most pleased. This this has new tyres front and back so the purchase price of $3200 I think was good.

Picture with side cover not fitted as all the tabs are missing. But it has the tool kit and is very original with low KM...

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cant work out why the picture's are so small... seem to work ok if you click on them.

I have started a shopping list to fix all the little things.
Rear seat fairing rubber around the seat lock and Rear tail light lens and screws are on the shopping list.

Now back to the side covers as some will know I want to fix these.... all help appreciated.

[mossy1200]

Nice. I like gsx and gs suzukis.
Im watching a gsxr1100 at the moment with interest
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=653718529

Also a gpz1000rx. I have this feeling im going to end up with a character bike soon also.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=655144880

Both a little newer than your score.

This was my gs750e

[Arronduke]

Nice. I like gsx and gs suzukis.
Im watching a gsxr1100 at the moment with interest
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=653718529

Also a gpz1000rx. I have this feeling im going to end up with a character bike soon also.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=655144880

Both a little newer than your score.

This was my gs750e

The GSXR11 is cheap and low KM, love the GS that looks real nice. Any updated picture of the GS?

[mossy1200]

The GSXR11 is cheap and low KM, love the GS that looks real nice. Any updated picture of the GS?

I sold it. I ran it at the quarter mile once then came across a fzr1000 that I wanted to race instead.

The gsxr has had over 30k on another speedo with a big time not registered so km could be anything.

[Arronduke]

And before everyone say... dumb ass you all ready asked the question on the side covers.
Yes I did and I meant to continue on how I am planning on fixing them but I had to go for tea.

So the fix I am planning is magnets and plastfix

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4RECGjEOnE

Going to use this stuff to secure a steel base to the side cover and then add the magnet and coat it in plastifix.
I will make up some new tabs on the frame to allow for the depth of two magnets and then bingo... they should mount up nicely all going well.

[mossy1200]

And before everyone say... dumb ass you all ready asked the question on the side covers.
Yes I did and I meant to continue on how I am planning on fixing them but I had to go for tea.

So the fix I am planning is magnets and plastfix

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4RECGjEOnE

Going to use this stuff to secure a steel base to the side cover and then add the magnet and coat it in plastifix.
I will make up some new tabs on the frame to allow for the depth of two magnets and then bingo... they should mount up nicely all going well.

I like that product. No more melting felt pen plastic for me.

[AllanB]

Looks like a clean example. Why new rings at only 33,000?

[mossy1200]

Looks like a clean example. Why new rings at only 33,000?

Might have sat not running for a long time? Rusty rings and bore

[roogazza]

The GSXR11 is cheap and low KM, love the GS that looks real nice. Any updated picture of the GS?
Like those in blue and silver. Came close to buying a gold one tho in later years but in the end didn't. Had the square headlight jobbie of 81, E..X?
I think the EZs had Katana motors, no ? (xtra 10 hp). 110 ?

[Arronduke]

Looks like a clean example. Why new rings at only 33,000?

Mossy is correct.
It had been sitting for some time and the dude I got it off pulled the head and fitted new rings as a precaution and to check everything else.
He then added new tyres and parked if up due to a change in circumstances.

And I got it!

small detail... it might end up with a busa front end and a few other bits on it... Like I said keeping it mint standard... for now!

[Arronduke]

Like those in blue and silver. Came close to buying a gold one tho in later years but in the end didn't. Had the square headlight jobbie of 81, E..X?
I think the EZs had Katana motors, no ? (xtra 10 hp). 110 ?

Yes about the motor, I got an 1135EFE motor but decided to stick with the original. Seem the numbers all match and all.

This is the second silver and blue one I have owned and had a gold one briefly. Why you ask?
The first one I sold to buy a Katana 750, now that was a mistake. But it got repowered so it ended well.
Then the gold one which was just a plain heap and needed heaps spent on it to get it running and I had to many other projects... SOLD
Then this one, needs FA to get up and running and I can use it while build other projects until its day arrives.

[fridayflash]

cool bike to rebuild man,my neighbor in napier had one the same model/colour scheme as that. ive got an 1100g but would love a gsx1100et hard to find in good shape without re-mortgaging the house!

[Arronduke]

Up date on the side cover repair.
It is the easiest option, close to fail safe and the finish is great.

Can believe I did not think of it, Oh that's right I did.

BUY NEW ONES..............:doh:

They are still available in red or gold at $84 USD, that's like $101 each.
http://www.partzilla.com/parts/search/Suzuki/Motorcycle/1983/GS1100E/FRAME+COVER+%28MODEL+Z%29/parts.html

Not worth me pissing around.

Only issue is the colour, always liked Gold.

[jellywrestler]

Up date on the side cover repair.
It is the easiest option, close to fail safe and the finish is great.

Can believe I did not think of it, Oh that's right I did.

BUY NEW ONES..............:doh:

They are still available in red or gold at $84 USD, that's like $101 each.
http://www.partzilla.com/parts/search/Suzuki/Motorcycle/1983/GS1100E/FRAME+COVER+%28MODEL+Z%29/parts.html

Not worth me pissing around.

Only issue is the colour, always liked Gold.

http://www.speedsupplies.com/parts/suzuki-47110-49510-14B.htm


$49
other side $54

[Arronduke]

Thanks for the link.
Added to cart and guess what, part superseded and cost...$86.

cheers

[jellywrestler]

Thanks for the link.
Added to cart and guess what, part superseded and cost...$86.

cheers

my point is did you google it and find other options, also have you a search in on ebay etc, i chase old shit way rarer than that and there's a few options usually

[Arronduke]

decided to start it up again.
Last time it had an oil leak around the cam shaft rubber on the head... hammer fixed that. leaked fuel.
No idea what fixed that but no leak and no oil leak.

Mint but the heap only fired on three cylinders, how dare it!

Prior to the second big start (need to steal battery from Kat) I did a compression test.


All the cylinders are 140psi. All of them....very pleased.
That looks like the dude I got the bike off was correct, new rings. Mint.

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I cant blow like that, and sure as hell the wife can't.

Anyway I was pleased. Next is check fuel followed by spark.

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Bike only ran on three cylinders. Did not check anything but I think it will be fuel.
Could be the reason for no leak.

[Arronduke]

OK what's with small pictures, help please I don't like them!

[Arronduke]

my point is did you google it and find other options, also have you a search in on ebay etc, i chase old shit way rarer than that and there's a few options usually

Point taken, and a good point also.
Thanks I appreciate the comment, you are dead right.

In my defence I have looked for parts for like a couple of months, there it is and DAM its expensive. You hit buy now.... and there are two for sale at half the price the following week.
Always, always...

And dam I hate getting ripped.

[Arronduke]

Got to love Suzuki's.

They fix themselves. What more do you want in life?

Last time, which was also the first time I stated this it leaked oil from the cam bung and fuel from the carbs.
But it ran fine.

Next run, three cylinders. Today I hit the button and away it went.
Idling beautiful after a warm up and a few revs.

Still a couple of drops of oil on the ground but struggling to find the leak.
No fuel leak, like some fuel has sealed the orings etc.

[Arronduke]

Took the GSX1100EZ for a spin yesterday, dam nice bike to ride.
I have to say it was so easy to ride. I felt like I could ride it all day.

Handling could be better but I was impressed until I hit 5000 RPM and that's where the power stopped dead.

The bike has good pull off the mark and seemed ok until I hot 5k.

At home I gave the bike a good throttle and man the timing chain is rattily, I am wondering if this will root the timing and cause an issue like this?

[Arronduke]

All back in one piece but I need to sort out the will not rev bit.

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[jellywrestler]

Took the GSX1100EZ for a spin yesterday, dam nice bike to ride.
I have to say it was so easy to ride. I felt like I could ride it all day.

Handling could be better but I was impressed until I hit 5000 RPM and that's where the power stopped dead.

The bike has good pull off the mark and seemed ok until I hot 5k.

At home I gave the bike a good throttle and man the timing chain is rattily, I am wondering if this will root the timing and cause an issue like this?

did you check the operation of the tensioner, i run my gs's and back the knob off and it's noticably louder obviously when backed off, these often seize on so if so pull it out and give it the once over

[Arronduke]

did you check the operation of the tensioner, i run my gs's and back the knob off and it's noticably louder obviously when backed off, these often seize on so if so pull it out and give it the once over

Obviously not.


Did no of the above, the fuel tap leaked and is impossible to move from being painted.... new one on order.
Carb kits on there way.
Check why the vacuum was blocked off on carb?
Carbs in to ultrasonic thing, strip and clean.
check valve clearances and chain tension
new exhaust gaskets and head gaskets.

Then try...

If this does not work..

Ignition upgrade and then sell.!