GS1100- "Project NimRod"- Shafty

Found a loose universal joint flange on the bike. Bolt loosened and splines are a mess. have a used flange on the way. Man...I thought I was done!

Photbucket up and running.
Here are some bigger pics. enjoy.

I have almost eliminated my back firing by doing a once over the airbox.

I applied new weather stripping, found my stock air filter wasn't seated in it's cradle on the left side of the box. Checked airbox boots and tightened all exaust bolts. That vance and hines 4-1 is an awsome sounding pipe I have to say.

Very nice bike....I just purchased an '82 1100 GK and was thinking of a modified cafe project. You have given me a ton of good ideas

Jetting

Yea you would most likely have to change the jets for pods to run properly. But it would be cool. Something to think about for future upgrades maybe.

Pods would be nice but from what i've read they can be a pain. PO installed a vance and hines 4-1 and I don't know what he has done to the carbs. Wouldn't it need jetted or something?

Nicely done! That is a good looking monster cafe racer. The only thing I would suggest is swap out the airbox for some pods. Saves weight and more power. Both ideal in a true cafe bike

Looks good though. Way better than a stock "L", forgive me for doubting your ability

I like the look of the old CB gas cap.

Still want to put mesh over headlight.

Long view from tail

I still need to polish and do some final touches

Nice day to take pics and take a long ride

Definitely will get you some pics tomorrow evening. I wanted to get some up today but still want to be sure everything is ready and clean.

Details, details,details.

Pictures pictures pictures

Details, details,details.

I sealed up the open ends of the cut frame (under the seat) with JB Weld. Sanded and painted. Polished fork tubes and case covers as best I could while on the bike. When I replace the front tire I'll finish the missed areas. Zip tied wiring, touched up some paint and figured out the mobile phone mounting. I'm using one of those universal auto phone mounts on the bendable rod attached to triple tree.

I checked the fork tube pressure and found there was none. I don't know the PO so I don't know what has been done on the suspension. It does have progressive adjustable rear shocks that I'm unsure if they are stock (i'll post a pic) Maybe the fork springs were replaced. Forks feel good and on a normal ride it appears they compress 3 inches at max (measured with a zip tie around tube).

Tomorrow engine gets a good degreasing and I'll finish polishing.

I'm really happy with the way the GS has turned out. It's my first GS and I do like the platforum.