1980 or 1982 GS1100E--Which Would You Choose?

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  • brucifer
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    • Feb 2026
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    • Eureka, CA.

    #31
    Another... Can you see this? DSC04225.jpg
    1980 Honda CB750F 1980 Honda XL500S 1994 Honda XR600R John 3:16

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    • Big Block
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      • Jun 2021
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      • Vernon B.C.

      #32
      Awesome looking, both of them!
      1986 1150EF
      2008 GS1250SEA

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      • bonanzadave
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        #33
        Be aware that the 82 may have a weak crank. Press fit journals and a small taper on the start clutch side.
        82 1100 EZ (red)

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        • rphillips
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          #34
          Well, no doubt, both look great. Also the ugliest color for the 1st gen. and by far the prettiest color for the 2nd gen. Both look like awesome finds, Congrats, and will be watching the progress.
          1983 GS1100E, 1983 CB1100F, 1991 GSX1100G, 1996 Kaw. ZL600 Eliminator, 1999 Bandit 1200S, 2005 Bandit 1200S, 2000 Kaw. ZRX 1100

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          • brucifer
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            • Feb 2026
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            • Eureka, CA.

            #35
            Originally posted by bonanzadave
            Be aware that the 82 may have a weak crank. Press fit journals and a small taper on the start clutch side.
            I've read about that. The earlier bikes never had that issue?
            1980 Honda CB750F 1980 Honda XL500S 1994 Honda XR600R John 3:16

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            • brucifer
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              • Feb 2026
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              • Eureka, CA.

              #36
              Originally posted by rphillips
              Well, no doubt, both look great. Also the ugliest color for the 1st gen. and by far the prettiest color for the 2nd gen. Both look like awesome finds, Congrats, and will be watching the progress.
              That's funny, I really like the black with the red accents and have never been a fan of silver.
              1980 Honda CB750F 1980 Honda XL500S 1994 Honda XR600R John 3:16

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              • brucifer
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                • Feb 2026
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                • Eureka, CA.

                #37
                A little more info., here. The black bike was supposedly a 1980 with title. Well, hold on, not so fast. It's actually a 1981 and the title I have that was supposedly for it is in reality the title for the parts bike, which is an '82.
                Here's a pic of it. DSC04220.jpg
                Those are Fox Shox on the rear.
                Ironically, this bike is the most cosmetically clean of the 3.

                1980 Honda CB750F 1980 Honda XL500S 1994 Honda XR600R John 3:16

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                • brucifer
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                  • Feb 2026
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                  • Eureka, CA.

                  #38
                  More goodies came with the deal. New seat cover for the '82, tank from and miscellaneous parts presumably from the parts bike and in the blue tub are the carbs for the parts bike. Disassembled but organized. DSC04228.jpg
                  1980 Honda CB750F 1980 Honda XL500S 1994 Honda XR600R John 3:16

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                  • Big Block
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                    • Vernon B.C.

                    #39
                    Jeez: Well, one of those 82's should sell easily. Is it a hassle get a title for the 81 in Ca? It sounds like you prefer the 81 and it does look pretty good after a seat replacement. The cranks wouldn't have made it this far if they were going to give a problem.
                    I wish you weren't 2 days away or I'd be interested in one of the 82's.
                    1986 1150EF
                    2008 GS1250SEA

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                    • brucifer
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                      • Feb 2026
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                      • Eureka, CA.

                      #40
                      Originally posted by Big Block
                      Jeez: Well, one of those 82's should sell easily. Is it a hassle get a title for the 81 in Ca? It sounds like you prefer the 81 and it does look pretty good after a seat replacement. The cranks wouldn't have made it this far if they were going to give a problem.
                      I wish you weren't 2 days away or I'd be interested in one of the 82's.
                      It's possible to get a title but it is a hassle.
                      My thinking right now is to keep both '82s and sell the '81 as a parts bike.
                      This morning when I got back from my morning walk, I started tinkering on the '81. Removed the rear turn signal to keep for the '82 and while I was in there, I noticed abnormal wiring coming into the harness. Closer inspection revealed an aftermarket anti-theft alarm system. What a mess of over-engineered garbage! So, what went from a 5-minute job of removing a turn signal, turned into a 2-hour job of ridding the bike of the parasite alarm system.
                      Still not done, but getting there.
                      DSC04230.jpg
                      1980 Honda CB750F 1980 Honda XL500S 1994 Honda XR600R John 3:16

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                      • brucifer
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                        • Feb 2026
                        • 19
                        • Eureka, CA.

                        #41
                        Side note, here's a Honda VF1000F Interceptor I'm working on for a gentleman. Every cam lobe and follower are junk. I found a cherry set on ebay from a V65 Sabre and am installing them.
                        I'm attempting to do the front cams while the engine is in the bike. Unfortunately, I'll have to remove the engine to do the rear, as the follower shafts pull out of the sides of the head, right into the frame tubes. Thanks, Honda. lol. DSC04231.jpg
                        1980 Honda CB750F 1980 Honda XL500S 1994 Honda XR600R John 3:16

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