82 GS1100E Project/Cleanup

[Tech73]

gday mate, how much was the new loom, as i could not find a price, cheers.

The price was a little more than $200.00 USD

[Tech73]

Can anyone tell me why me rear shock has so much space where it goes on the frame? I'm sure these are the stock shocks so I guess I shouldn't worry and just buy new shocks.

[7981GS]

Eric

[cowboyup3371]

Are you missing some stuff inside that shock?

[Tech73]

Are you missing some stuff inside that shock?

I'm thinking I am, I don't remember anything falling out when I took them off and have no parts lying around. I'm scratching my head...lol.

[7981GS]

No worries at all...
shock absorbers are supposed to self-eject off of the bike at speed.
Thus placing the fender onto the tire to slow you down.

Eric

[Tech73]

LOL, that would be something to see Eric.

[Guest]

Can anyone tell me why me rear shock has so much space where it goes on the frame? I'm sure these are the stock shocks so I guess I shouldn't worry and just buy new shocks.

It's missing a spacer. Most hardware stores should carry one.

My new progressive shocks came with a new spacer.

-Dave

[jwhelan65]

Its looks like the eyelet bushing is missing?

[Guest]

Its looks like the eyelet bushing is missing?

Is that what they call it?
Lets see, if I remember correctly, theres a rubber bushing with an inner metal sleeve.
Perhaps you can see it in this shock auction, shocks are rubber mounted to a degree.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1979-1983-Suzuki-GS1100-Rear-Shocks-/180882673496?hash=item2a1d728f58&item=180882673496&pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr

[Tech73]

I'm not going to worry about it and order new shocks from Z1.
I'm not sure what weight springs to get though. I'm 6' and right at 200lbs.
I don't plan to have anyone ride with me but might put a rack on the back.

[Loksoff]

They look upside down

[Tech73]

I've bought a few parts but still need a few things.

Thanks 5azzmonkey for the help on getting my SS brake lines.


Picked these up for $30.00


It will be a little while before I put these on.

The upper part of the triple is off the same bike as the forks (93) but the lower is from a 96 and don't seem to be the right size.
I'm guess these forks are 52 top 54 bottom but the lower from the 96 is 56 bottom.

[Tech73]

I'm going to need some help on where some wires go. I tried to take as many picture as possable but I missed some things.

[bonanzadave]

It will be a little while before I put these on.

Do you have any plans for the old forks ? I need one slider...