GSXR1100 1986 - oil change. But what is this?

[Arronduke]

Had the GSXR11 for a while now and have done 3000km, it had an oil and filter change when I got it.
Did a change today and found something that looks cool.

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I am thinking this is not standard... is just a new fancy cover being cool that no one will see or does it mean more?

had the bike for a while, usually like to do yearly changes but this slipped away but its been 3000km since I purchased it.
Now brought a book for each bike so I know what has been done and when.

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seems my phone take better pictures than a 20 yr old camera.

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Also worked out NEVER ask what oil to use, its like asking what tyres are best or who's a better root, fat or thin.
There will be no clear answer.

[FJRider]

Translation : Made in Taiwan ...

[FJRider]

Also worked out NEVER ask what oil to use, its like asking what tyres are best or who's a better root, fat or thin.
There will be no clear answer.

Always (In all such cases) ... ask yourself if you believe you are getting value ... for money spent ... ;)

The answer WILL be clear ... :innocent:

[Arronduke]

Always (In all such cases) ... ask yourself if you believe you are getting value ... for money spent ... ;)

The answer WILL be clear ... :innocent:

What a great post.. agree.
Me are thinking, average oil, changed frequently and better than when the bike was made.

[Arronduke]

Translation : Made in Taiwan ...

As a teenager, I was lead to believe that women from the east had boxes that went horizontal not vertical, oh to be a apprentice again. Cost $120 to find out that was wrong.
Many years ago just in case you asking.

[drift77nz]

That sir is a Yoshi Side Cover.

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[FJRider]

Cost $120 to find out that was wrong.


Was it value for money though .. ??? ;)

[Karitane pete]

That sir is a Yoshi Side Cover.

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and nice Yoshi duplex exhaust system:niceone:

are the wheels 17" or the 1988 18"

[HenryDorsetCase]

Had the GSXR11 for a while now and have done 3000km, it had an oil and filter change when I got it.
Did a change today and found something that looks cool.


Hey what sort of lift bench is that behind the bike?

I need one.

[Kickaha]

Hey what sort of lift bench is that behind the bike?

I need one.

Buy a hospital bed and convert it, much cheaper than a lift bench
http://www.trademe.co.nz/home-living/beds-bedroom-furniture/beds/single/auction-699346451.htm

[ktm84mxc]

Aaron you should be getting all the trick bits coated by HPC in Mahia rd, should make the bike at least 10kph faster when sitting still.

[Arronduke]

Hey what sort of lift bench is that behind the bike?

I need one.

Made it last year.. got the plans of ebay.
Sure saves the back.

Best thing I have made for the garage.

[Arronduke]

and nice Yoshi duplex exhaust system:niceone:

are the wheels 17" or the 1988 18"

Those Sir are 18inch 88.

[Arronduke]

Busted the oil filler cap and ordered a new one, dam thing was black not the same colour as the original engine.
Looks like I may have trouble finding the right colour cap.

Mind you I could paint the new one.

Moral of the story here is don't use an adjustable spanner when undoing a tight oil filler cap...

[Arronduke]

Aaron you should be getting all the trick bits coated by HPC in Mahia rd, should make the bike at least 10kph faster when sitting still.

Certainly plan to HPC coat the exhaust as the coating is getting thin / old / corroded, don't want to try and buy a new exhaust. No rust yet!
Have to say I love this bike, goes great.

[jasonu]

The swingarm isn't stock.

[Karitane pete]

The swingarm isn't stock.
yes but I like it

[Arronduke]

Time to get the Yoshi exhaust re coated.
Gone with ceramic coating from pro coat, waiting for it to be finished.

The muffler had bugger all packing left inside, need to find some new stuff.
Any ideas?

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and after some hammer use and a weeee bit of grinding.

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not seen these on an exhaust before.

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and this what was left of the muffler packing.... no wonder it was loud.

[R650R]

The bits you haven't seen before are quite common, balances the pulses between the exhaust headers for some technowizardry reason.
Usually done a bit tidier than that, maybe someones home job...
Measure end can length in inches then search the online bike stores for exhaust repack kits, go for a pillow one, so much easier.
Yoshi side covers available as commonly as the exhausts.

[nodrog]

The bits you haven't seen before are quite common, balances the pulses between the exhaust headers for some technowizardry reason.
Usually done a bit tidier than that, maybe someones home job..,....

Ive seen them like that on stock bikes of that era, held on with little springs.

[Karitane pete]

those little cans are what makes a Yoshi duplex exhaust system so good in the mid range as well as the top end range.
Have you found the rest of the baffle tube?

[skippa1]

who's a better root, fat or thin.
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Fat.......ever so grateful