GSX1100E - Welcome to the fold

**Arronduke** · 28th October 2013, 16:48

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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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** · 28th October 2013, 17:59

Nice. I like gsx and gs suzukis.
Im watching a gsxr1100 at the moment with interest
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?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/List...x?id=655144880

Both a little newer than your score.

This was my gs750e

**Arronduke** · 29th October 2013, 17:05

Originally Posted by mossy1200

Nice. I like gsx and gs suzukis.
Im watching a gsxr1100 at the moment with interest
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?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/List...x?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** · 29th October 2013, 17:19

Originally Posted by Arronduke

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** · 29th October 2013, 17:20

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** · 29th October 2013, 17:27

Originally Posted by 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.

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

**AllanB** · 29th October 2013, 17:47

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

**mossy1200** · 29th October 2013, 18:58

Originally Posted by AllanB

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** · 30th October 2013, 08:29

Originally Posted by Arronduke

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** · 30th October 2013, 17:18

Originally Posted by AllanB

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** · 30th October 2013, 17:21

Originally Posted by roogazza

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** · 30th October 2013, 17:52

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** · 12th November 2013, 20:26

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..............

They are still available in red or gold at $84 USD, that's like $101 each.
http://www.partzilla.com/parts/searc...%29/parts.html

Not worth me pissing around.

Only issue is the colour, always liked Gold.

**jellywrestler** · 12th November 2013, 21:30

Originally Posted by 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..............

They are still available in red or gold at $84 USD, that's like $101 each.
http://www.partzilla.com/parts/searc...%29/parts.html

Not worth me pissing around.

Only issue is the colour, always liked Gold.

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

$49
other side $54