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    #1

    Tires and spark plug questions.

    Hello,

    I'm looking at putting on a new rear tire (I believe it's 100/90-16) on an '82 GS1100, I believe GK model. (Has the two side trunks, rear, front fairing with windshield)

    Are these the same tires as any/all other GS series of Suzuki's?

    Also, which spark plugs are the best/correct size ones to buy?

    Thank you,
    Ryan
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    If you go to this site you can download a service manual and an owners manual for free. The info is in these documents as well as in the archives here - please do a search. http://members.dslextreme.com/users/bikecliff/
    Ed

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      #3
      That rear tire is way too skinny.


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        #4
        120's were specked for my GS1000E rear tire, I went to 130's as was commonly done in the day. It's nothing like modern tires, but not bad at all.
        '78 GS1000E, Dyna-S ignition, Dyna Green Coils, K&N pods, Delkevic SS 4-1 exhaust, Dynojet Stage 3 jet kit, Russell SS Brake Lines, Progressive suspension, Compu-Fire series Regulator 55402 and Advmonster cree LED headlight conversion.

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          #5
          Originally posted by tkent02 View Post
          That rear tire is way too skinny.
          That's what I was thinking. I will have to check them out again to know for sure.

          And thanks a lot for the links to the manuals.

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            #6
            I do believe the original rear tire on the GK was 130/90-16 (MT90-16 is the corresponding size in tires sized that way, like the Dunlop Elite 3). This is the same as most of the L and GL models. There are gobs of good choices in this size. Search the forum for tires for more.

            It definitely wasn't 100/90-16.
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              #7
              Greetings and Salutations!!

              Hi Mr. TheRealFatShady,

              On my website you'll also find a chart that will tell you your bike uses NGK B8ES spark plugs. I'd also suggest using a 130 for your rear tire, but not any wider because the rims are too skinny and will pinch the tire. That's what I use on my bike. Now I'll just say "HOoooowwDY!"

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