Kichigai GS1100ESD

Oh! I'm totally flattered, but alas no, that would have been "Paul". And Paul is indeed a super genius with the wrenches. Paul studied under Kaz Yoshima(!!!) and was completely full of information that I was just amazed by. Paul also wrenched for Graves Motorsports and Team Valvoline Suzuki (both for their race teams). Since that day I moved back to Kansas, finished grad school, married, kids, ...you know the drill. A few years after me Paul moved, met the girl, got married, had a kid...so it may have been contagious...you didn't have any kids, did ya??? just kidding.
So, again, I'm flattered that you mistake me for the 'uber-guru' of all things mechanical, but alas, it was Paul...wish I had that knoweldge, but I'm innocent ... unfortunately.

Thanks for the invite. We get out there from time to time; hopefully I can bring my GS out next time and give you a call...meet ya at the Rock Store for a soda??? It'll be on me!

-KR

PS> Paul actually went with me to buy the old GS ... back in the day.

Jadesystem,

Just give me a shout if you ever come to LA. Would be great to meet you too and to go for a ride. I have two bike for such ocassions!

Bad Kaw, the same offer still stands for you too! I still wonder if you were the mechanic who worked on my bike like 10 years ago and rejet my carbs? Would be funny if you did! I'm no master mechanic but if I can you both with any question, give me a shout! Kich

That's a pretty eloquent post; and I have to agree. Fantastic execution on 'beefing' the suspension properly, yet keeping the visual personality of that very particular and specific bike. So, you've stayed true to the key features that make the '83 1100ES "what" it is, and yet turned it into your bike, all the while making certain 'now-inferior' parts, superior. Great bike! Hope my 1150 gets close to that.
-KR

Hi Kichigai,

That is a great machine you have and very well documented. I would like to do this experimentation with interchanging parts from other bikes. The combination of upgrades and refinements yet keeping the integrity of the original streamline concept (of the bike) is the way to go. I can see your passion of this rare machine and the pride of ownership.

I would like to meet you and see your machine when I'm in the LA area
and viceversa if you are here in the SF bay area. You've got great
ideas and I do appreciate your cordial sharing of your experiences on
this thread. The original "esd" appearance package Suzuki introduced in
1983 was quite unique, and truly enhanced the "e" model. It looks very
different than any GS model before it and even so today after 26 years. . This is the ultimate project bike to refine because of its rarity. It is
even more rare than the GS1150s !!

All of your modifications were finely executed and well thought-out.
These upgrades are essential in keeping pace with the 21st century
for handling and performance characteristics and staying aligned with
the old-school tradition of a a true classic. Your bike is even more impressive with these refinements.

Kichigai, thanks again

Thanks Schlyme and Bad Kaw for the nice comments about my bike! It's been a blast to ride with the new suspension. So far its been running pretty good!

I still try to take it out for a ride even if it is a short one at least once a week.

Here is another picture that was taken of me and my GS1100ESD not too long ago in the Malibu canyons near the Rock Store!

Take care,

Kich

This bike is spectacular.
Kichigai, have you been out on it, lately? Got any recent pics???
-KR

man i need a garage to start my project. your bike looks awesome!!!!!!

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That was the first thing I saw too, Joe! Ray.

Great lookin bike...man that clearance is kinda scary!

Hello Fellas,

I took my bike for a ride in the Malibu Canyon to the Rock Store in SoCal and found my picture of me and my ride posted up on the link below.

It was nice to have my GS1100ESD out there representing and hanging with the rest of the sportbikers.



http://www.flickr.com/photos/capfacs...ckstore/page8/

Hi Kichigai,

I too have this same year model bike and color scheme. Suzuki only
made these for one year with only one color scheme and are quite
rare. I would like to do the mods that you are doing, and yes, to also
keep the bike "old school" because I am that age considered "old
school".

About how much in cost are for your add-ons for everything regarding your modification project ??

Kichigai, thanks in advance,

KT
San Jose, CA :-D\\/

Jadesystem,

Here you go! Hope this is helpful!

Keiichi’s GS1100/ GSXR Conversion Project Cost

1993 Suzuki GSXR 750 forks front end $175.00
1993 Suzuki GSXR 750 rear wheel $157.50
1993 Suzuki GSXR 750 front wheel $155.25
1993 Suzuki GSXR 750 front brake rotors $109.01
1993 Suzuki GSXR 750 front brake calipers $28.00
1993 Suzuki GSXR 750 front axle $31.00
1999 Suzuki GSXR 750 SRAD front fender $64.00
2006 Suzuki SV650 bar risers $37.00
1995 Suzuki GSXR key ignition switch $25.90
2001 Bandit 1200 modified swing arm $335.00
2001 Bandit 1200 axle, adjusting blocks $30.00
2001 bandit 1200 rear brake arm and brake hanger bracket $50.00
Custom bushings for swing arm pivot $100.00
Dunlop's 208-ZR tires size 120/70/17 and 180/55/17 for $149.00
RACETECH FORK SPRINGS $109.99
530 (JTR816 series) 47T Rear Sprocket $31.84
530 Chain - RK 120 link 'X' Ring $96.84
530 Chain - RK split link 'X' Ring $4.05
AFAM 530 Multi Fit C/S – 13M Offset Sprocket $64.16

Great bike Kichigai! Hope I get to meet up with you...shall we say 'The Rock Store' next summer??? ...you'll pardon me if I geek on your bike the entire time! ...and wow, IngvarB has a nice ride too, eh?

-KR

Sounds Great! Just PM me when you come back over to LA. :-D

hey IngvarB, what model Ohlins are they? they have eye to eye right? i thought the only came with eye to clevis.

btw: amazing bike!

Hi,
they are from a Yamaha JXR SP. And yes, they have eye to eye.
Some other chassies info:
Front fork : GSXR 750 -89
Swing : GSXR 750 -91
Front wheel : Yamaha FZR -91??
Rear wheel : GSXR 750 -90
Discs: ISR
Callipers front: Hayabusa -00

/Ingvar

hey IngvarB, what model Ohlins are they? they have eye to eye right? i thought the only came with eye to clevis.

btw: amazing bike!

^^^

...Old school muscle meets newschool tires, brakes and handling.

Now there's a guy who knows what he's talking about! :-D

Great bike Kichigai! Hope I get to meet up with you...shall we say 'The Rock Store' next summer??? ...you'll pardon me if I geek on your bike the entire time! ...and wow, IngvarB has a nice ride too, eh?

-KR