GS(X)1100ES

[simon lambert]

I picked up a cheap complete GS(X)1100ES from a guy.
Its a complete bike that he had owned since new.
He had log books and the bike was not neglected too badly in its
74 000 km life. One day a few years ago while out riding it developed a rattle.. He took it home and parked it in the carport for a couple of years.
I picked it up for next to nothing as he just wanted rid of it for the space.

I am not too keyed up on what the rattle is or could be as I have not tried to start it yet.. It could be something as stupid as a clutch basket to loose tappet to the timing chain or crank.. I know the week spots on the 2 valve models and have considered the crank the weak link in the 4 valve..

Anyone care to shed some light on what they think or what to look at first?
If the motor is a simple fix I will use it in another bike to save one of my trusty two valves for something else..

If its a junker its gone..

[Robert Corrie]

What year is it ??

[simon lambert]

plated 83. blue and white with the upper kat style fairing
I was told yesterday they are the better of the GS(X) series engines
with a good crank,starter clutch etc..also the better handling

[SqDancerLynn1]

I would check & make sure the stator rotor is tight & check the splines/Nut on the clutch basket