1983 Suzuki GS1100ED --- "Big Boy"

[Guest]

Yup, that is exactly what happened. Owner let his boss ride it, then the engine blew.

This is what happened. Cylinder sleeve #1 exploded. Chunks of it have been found on the bottom of the oil pan.


Apparently the head was in great shape since a member is using it on their bike right now. But I sold the bottom end off for parts. It might still be good. I don't know.

And I have replaced it with a good running GS1100EZ engine.

This bike has been on craigslist for a quite a few months. I think he wanted $800 for it at first.

Actually, SonicSalmon bought the bike first. But he never got around to doing anything with it so it sat for 5 months until I picked it up
http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=169316

wow, I would like to know how a sleeve explodes. He had come down to 500.00 last I saw it. Was on Craigs for about 2 years

[Flaming Chainsaws]

wow, I would like to know how a sleeve explodes. He had come down to 500.00 last I saw it. Was on Craigs for about 2 years

Wow! 2 years? I got this bike for $400 then I got an engine for another $400. Not too bad.

[Flaming Chainsaws]

This is an older video from about 3 days ago. I tell you, Bill does good work. The turn around is amazing!

So... Carbs cleaned, rebuilt, and tuned for my bike .

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQqMHhhL3S4

Please let me know what you guys think. I so wanted to rev the bike up to 9,000 RPM but the neighbors...

[dueller]

Battery is dead. Had it on the trickle charger over night but there is still no reading. However, the seller on eBay WILL replace it for free .

R/R is toast. Did the tests following the Stator Papers and it did not pass. It reads CH125-6 on it. This is the one I got from duaneage. So I did a search and found this. I will follow the instructions on BassCliff's site to convert this to work on a Suzuki GS.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/New-M...item3cb9442cb9

Wow! That's cheap! I saw someone else post about that model number....I wonder what manufacturer that is though? Maybe no better than the stock one. Wish it said Shindengen on it like my Duaneage one did. Might be worth picking up a backup, but I doubt this one will fail With my luck it would though! Seriously, your story sounds like something my luck would bring me!

Headlight bulb is blown up. 2 fuses blown. A few wires have been melted. A few connectors burnt/melted. Looks like it's mostly within the charging circuit. I hope the igniter is OK...

It seems that everything else is good. Maybe I can fix this.

That's the spirit!! Hope you can get her back up!

[Flaming Chainsaws]

Wow! That's cheap! I saw someone else post about that model number....I wonder what manufacturer that is though? Maybe no better than the stock one. Wish it said Shindengen on it like my Duaneage one did. Might be worth picking up a backup, but I doubt this one will fail With my luck it would though! Seriously, your story sounds like something my luck would bring me!


That's the spirit!! Hope you can get her back up!

But that's the exact same R/R I got from duaneage...

[Flaming Chainsaws]

I think this little gadget will be useful. So I bought one.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150479033981&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

[dueller]

But that's the exact same R/R I got from duaneage...

Oh!! Kewl. Mine was an actualy Shindengen.

[Flaming Chainsaws]

Oh!! Kewl. Mine was an actualy Shindengen.

I'm guessing he sold a few different R/R's and not only a Shindengen.

I needed a new chain and found a good deal. RK 630 o-ring chain. 96 links. That's stock, right?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270795023348&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT

My battery should be here on Monday. Bought that R/R as well. Bought some brand new bulbs. Fixed a few wires in the wiring harness. I got to use my new soldering iron and heat gun I had laying around! I think I'll be good to go once I get my parts. The damage isn't too bad after all .

I told myself that I wasn't going to work on the bike for a while but I just can't stay away from it!

[dueller]

I'm guessing he sold a few different R/R's and not only a Shindengen.

I needed a new chain and found a good deal. RK 630 o-ring chain. 96 links. That's stock, right?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270795023348&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT

My battery should be here on Monday. Bought that R/R as well. Bought some brand new bulbs. Fixed a few wires in the wiring harness. I got to use my new soldering iron and heat gun I had laying around! I think I'll be good to go once I get my parts. The damage isn't too bad after all .

I told myself that I wasn't going to work on the bike for a while but I just can't stay away from it!

Couldn't tell you what is stock. I think I found it in the service manual? I know Mike from Z1 confirmed what I counted for the chain that was on it. I think mine was 114 but it's a 530 also. I'll admit my newbness....I didn't realize that you had to count pins for links and not just the links! Ugh...so I came up with 57 originally. Lol

[TeamDar]

Yes Allen, 96 links with 15/42 sprockets is stock.

[Flaming Chainsaws]

Yes Allen, 96 links with 15/42 sprockets is stock.

Whew! That's exactly what I have.

Question. What does "SO" mean? Does that matter at all?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270795023348&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT

[niclpnut]

Whew! That's exactly what I have.

Question. What does "SO" mean? Does that matter at all?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWNX%3AIT

SO: AN 0-RING GRADE CHAIN THAT USES NITRILE BUTADINE RUBBER O-RINGS TO SEAL A VACUUM INJECTED U-GREASE.

Nic

[SVSooke]

That is a great deal.You are doing new sprockets,right?

[Flaming Chainsaws]

SO: AN 0-RING GRADE CHAIN THAT USES NITRILE BUTADINE RUBBER O-RINGS TO SEAL A VACUUM INJECTED U-GREASE.

Nic

I assume that's a good thing

That is a great deal.You are doing new sprockets,right?

Brand new rear sprocket is sitting in my box of parts . However, I will need a NEW front sprocket.

[SVSooke]

I assume that's a good thing
Brand new rear sprocket is sitting in my box of parts . However, I will need a NEW front sprocket.

It is a very good chain.New front sprockets are cheap so get one.