I remember drooling over the GS1100E when I was a young punk picking up dirt bike parts at the dealership. Bought a new '86 GSXR750 a couple years later. Uncomfortable and not very useful. All these years I've been thinking about those '82-83 1100s. I've had many bikes in that time, mostly dual sports and dirt bikes. Most recent streetbike was an '06 FZ1, which was a cool bike but kinda boring with little character and an on-off switch FI system. I've been casually looking for a clean 1100E for the last couple years. The original owner of this one found me here on this forum and contacted me (bike wanted post in the forum). I drove 7 hours to pick up this gem. 10k original miles, beautiful showroom condition. Bike was extremely well kept and had already received a few tasteful upgrades by the original owner (braided lines, fork brace, progressive springs, Daytona bars, oil cooler). After sitting for five years unstarted, I gave it some fresh gas, new battery, new plugs, changed oil and filter and she fired right up. Carbs were pulling air though so I pulled the rack and am doing a complete rebuild including throttle shaft seals. Carbs are almost done. Put some fresh Avons on it and will also adjust valves shortly. Shouldn't need much more to be good for another 30 years!
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to quote Charlie Sheen, you are "WINNING!"Comment
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One of the best colors, too. The chrome mufflers and silver engine look better than the black on the '83 in my opinion.sigpic Too old, too many bikes, too many cars, too many things
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Beautiful bike! Congrats!!!
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Nice picture of a nice bike.
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Congrats! I know that feeling. Balance restored in the universe.sigpic
1983 GS1100ES (Bought July 2014)
1983 GS1100E (Bought July 2014)
1985 GS700ES (Bought June 2015) Sold
On Christ the Solid Rock I Stand
All Other Ground is Sinking SandComment
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Great bike.
Nice photo.
Nice story.
Also check the intake boot o-rings. See "Cycle O-Rings" web site (a fine GSR member).
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Had 850G for 14 years. Now have GK since 2005.
GK at IndyMotoGP Suzuki Display... ... GK on GSResources Page ... ... Euro Trash Ego Machine .. ..3 mo'cykls.... update 2 mocykl
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Welcome to the EZBoyez Club !!
82 1100 EZ (red)
"You co-opting words of KV only thickens the scent of your BS. A thief and a putter-on of airs most foul. " JEEPRUSTYComment
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Carbs rebuilt, new tires, checked valves. Unreal how well this bike rides! So much fun! Smooth linear power!1982 GS1100EZ, second owner, 11,000 miles
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Good looking ride and low miles too.Comment
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Congrats, good looking ride.sigpic
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Glen
-85 1150 es - Plus size supermodel.
-Rusty old scooter.
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