Chance to get the 1982 have ?s Garage find

[volsrock1]

Found this 1982 with 6900 miles on it...I see no rust but dust..say the tank is good and turns over etc ... $650.00

 

[volsrock1]

Pic number..... 2

 

[volsrock1]

I am worried the old acidic oil from sitting has damaged the engine​

 

[Rob S.]

I am worried the old acidic oil from sitting has damaged the engine​

I've never heard of that happening. Does it turn over?

 

[rphillips]

First, welcome to the site. Then I think you're probably looking for opinions... My opinion, a good carb cleaning, fresh fuel, and it'll fire right up, the innards of the eng. would the least of my worries. My biggest concerns, after the carbs, would be inside of fuel tank, electrics, and brakes... Wondering about the "81" GS1100E in the background?

 

[volsrock1]

I've never heard of that happening. Does it turn over?

Yes...............

 

[Rob S.]

Wondering about the "81" GS1100E in the background?

Good eye!

Advice to original poster: buy THAT bike. Not only was it Cycle World's Bike of the Year, but it edged out the GPz1100 in the quarter mile, making it the world's quickest production motorcycle.

 

[Nessism]

Assuming you like the look of L models, that one looks like a creampuff. I'd buy it.

My signature has a carb rebuild tutorial, and a link to the Newbie Mistakes thread, which will help guide you. If you can't see signatures, turn on that feature in your profile.

 

[volsrock1]

Good eye!

Advice to original poster: buy THAT bike. Not only was it Cycle World's Bike of the Year, but it edged out the GPz1100 in the quarter mile, making it the world's quickest production motorcycle.

u would not be concerned with it only having 6900 miles on it

 

[Nessism]

Low mileage isn't a concern, it's a blessing!

 

[volsrock1]

Had a guy tell me after sitting that long it would gasket leak head gasket etc

 

[Nessism]

Had a guy tell me after sitting that long it would gasket leak head gasket etc

Unlikely, but you never know. Torquing the cylinder head nuts is part of regular maintenance. Chances are, it's never been done on that bike. Nor a valve adjustment. Those are things to be done straight away. Again, read the Newbie Mistakes thread, it explains these things...

 

[rphillips]

Well, we are just offering our opinions, do with them what you want. Just wondering if that ''guy'' mentioned how much shorter gasket life would be if just sitting there as opposed to being ridden regularly?

 

[volsrock1]

Well, we are just offering our opinions, do with them what you want. Just wondering if that ''guy'' mentioned how much shorter gasket life would be if just sitting there as opposed to being ridden regularly?

I am going to get the bike

Mech at my work said he would rebuild the carbs for 50.00 each

 

[rphillips]

I'd say a very good project. Another opinion, if your work mechanic is a motorcycle mechanic, may not be a big deal. If he's just a regular mechanic, he would get some really important info from the link Ed (nessism) told you about plus access to a set of the "O" rings that will be needed for the project... Congrats with the find, good luck with the project, and keep us updated with the progress... Oh yeah "Vols"rock, you wouldn't be a Univ. of TN. "Volunteer" fan would you?

 

[volsrock1]

I'd say a very good project. Another opinion, if your work mechanic is a motorcycle mechanic, may not be a big deal. If he's just a regular mechanic, he would get some really important info from the link Ed (nessism) told you about plus access to a set of the "O" rings that will be needed for the project... Congrats with the find, good luck with the project, and keep us updated with the progress... Oh yeah "Vols"rock, you wouldn't be a Univ. of TN. "Volunteer" fan would you?

Yes he was a certified Honda MV and Sea-doo tech...now he is a lawn mower tech certified in Briggs Srhil and Kaw Mules

And yes from Jefferson City TN now in Kansas

 

[Nessism]

You would be better off rebuilding the carbs yourself. You have to start learning to wrench, since bringing back a 43-year-old bike from barn storage is a fair bit of work. It will cost you a bucket of Berrymans Carb Dip + a set of O-rings...and whatever tools you lack, which should be minimal. Key thing is some Vessel screwdrivers, including a couple of Impacta's. They are invaluable, and will last you for years to come.

Did you unlock "signature viewing" yet? Can you see the rebuild tutorial in my signature? And the Newbie Mistake thread?

 

[rphillips]

Totally agree ^^^^^^, And most any question you may come up with can and will be answered here. The knowledge you'd have forever will be worth even more than the $200 you'd save and use for tires, brake hoses, etc.

 

[Grimly]

Put aside a thousand bucks for the total cost of getting it back on the road.
There ain't any such thing as a cheap motorcycle.

 

[volsrock1]

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