GS1100- "Project NimRod"- Shafty

I decided to open my rear caliper while everything else was in pieces. MAN..I'm glad I did! One dust cover had a hole worn in it and the other had the outer ring almost gone and seperated. Had a heck of a time removing that piston. Finally got it and found the seals to be ok. After pulling the seals I found alot of buildup in the grooves and some rusting in the caliper bore. Guess PO never did his maintanence. Glad I found it now...I don't belive that the one piston was working. wow.

So since I'm waiting for a new universal joint flange because mine is toast...I decided to tear the swingarm apart. It's now in pieces and I'm cleaning every nut and bolt. I've sanded the swingarm and will be repainting it along with the caliper. I'm also going to paint the spoke edges black.

hey..anything is possible if your not afraid and have a vision. I have one month in this build at about 70-80 hours now.

I’m trying to get my GS1100GL to look like Awall’s did. Nice job Awall it’s just been hard to watch.

I think that takes alot of planning and skill.

At least all the vital parts were donated (i mean sold ) to help others keep their GS's stock!!

I must say I was broken hearted when I saw what you were gonna cut up. I have a real fondness for the 1100 L, dream bike as a 16 y/o. I must say though you have done it justice, nice, very nice indeed...

I’m trying to get my GS1100GL to look like Awall’s did. Nice job Awall it’s just been hard to watch.

Thanks sachsaca. It was a great stock bike...just ended up being the prey for my mad mind! haha

I must say I was broken hearted when I saw what you were gonna cut up. I have a real fondness for the 1100 L, dream bike as a 16 y/o. I must say though you have done it justice, nice, very nice indeed...

Ill maybe get in to getting the fender shaped and mounted tomorrow...been under the weather. I cut all new gaskets for side cases with th 1/32 (12" x 36" roll) from Advanced Auto. Only $6.40. Side cases are back on. I don't like the way the connections look for the stator wires to the harness so I might just hard wire them too.

[tkent02]

The gravel and sand will be upset, it will be much harder to get into your eyes.

I've also toyed with putting the front fender on...cut up of course.

That would have been easier. But I have them all done.

[Octain]

Just sand em and paint em with silver engine paint.

Well since the bike will be down for a couple days I've removed all the case covers, headlight ring, chrome bolts and cam covers. I don't want chrome on the bike so I'm sanding these chrome parts to look like brushed aluminum. It takes alot of time to remove the old clearcoat.

[Octain]

Man...I thought I was done!

Never "done".