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  1. RustyTank

    Is the 1980 16 valve GS1100L Hard to Find?

    HA! Well happy birthday...errr whatever congratulatory response is appropriate upon such a revelation :applause::dancing:
  2. RustyTank

    Is the 1980 16 valve GS1100L Hard to Find?

    I haven't been on one yet so I can't speak from experience but for some reason, and for the first time, that riding position your referring to is beginning to appeal to me. Not that the other, standard position isn't...I'm just up for given the L a shot.
  3. RustyTank

    Cam Degreeing or not

    I'd prefer to buy one. I think the 10mm version they sell will work but I'll double check.
  4. RustyTank

    Is the 1980 16 valve GS1100L Hard to Find?

    There it is :D Thanks Rich. I've thought about it over the last 24 hours and I think your right.
  5. RustyTank

    Cam Degreeing or not

    Perfect. Thanks zed. Lets just go part by part here, lol :) What do you guys think of this Ape TDC indicator? https://store.schnitzracing.com/ape-top-dead-center-indicator/?sku=TDC10&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIhuT15ZmZ7wIVIg_nCh2deAUhEAQYASABEgL_8vD_BwE
  6. RustyTank

    Cam Degreeing or not

    Is there a degree wheel type you suggest for easier reading? Great post BW. I'm finally starting to understand the why...I use the word "starting" loosely...at this point it's the terminology that's got me scratching my head. I'm having to learn a new language of sorts, all this talk of degree...
  7. RustyTank

    Is the 1980 16 valve GS1100L Hard to Find?

    Wait, there was also a GS1000L? You can tell I'm gettin into the L's :p
  8. RustyTank

    Valve spring removal tool, 1982 GS1100E?

    Would be nice of you to drop a link to the one you bought on Amazon for all of us. Thanks.
  9. RustyTank

    Is the 1980 16 valve GS1100L Hard to Find?

    I take your point Rob, I’m just coming at it from a street riding perspective. To me a half second faster doesn’t mean jack sh!t.
  10. RustyTank

    Is the 1980 16 valve GS1100L Hard to Find?

    I'm sure that's all in the eye of the beholder but I hear what you're sayin Rob. I do like the idea of the shaft drive vs. the chain. That difference is interesting. It doesn't seem like much.
  11. RustyTank

    Is the 1980 16 valve GS1100L Hard to Find?

    That's interesting info Rob. Thanks. I guess from my perspective, I'm trying to figure out whether, when looking for an 1100L, it's even worth looking for an 80 model, and what the pros and cons are between the 1980 and the later years. It sounds like the 1980 engine is gonna have better...
  12. RustyTank

    Cam Degreeing or not

    GregT, I just PM'd you.
  13. RustyTank

    Is the 1980 16 valve GS1100L Hard to Find?

    What is "much heavier"? Like 50lbs? 100lbs? I'm havin a hard time finding the info on the difference between the chain drive and the shaft drive versions.
  14. RustyTank

    Is the 1980 16 valve GS1100L Hard to Find?

    To get into the weeds a bit, do you mean that the 16 valve, chain drive engine was more designed for high performance and high speed vs the 8 valve was more designed to...oh I don't know be a smooth tourer? I'm trying to understand what you mean by "performance engine". And can anyone tell me...
  15. RustyTank

    Is the 1980 16 valve GS1100L Hard to Find?

    I learn something new every time I log into this site :o
  16. RustyTank

    Is the 1980 16 valve GS1100L Hard to Find?

    I'm curious what the differences in performance are between the 16 valve, TSCC engine and the 8 valve shafty? I read that the 16 valve engine produced about 10 more HP. Any other pros to that engine or are both engines close enough in performance that it's negligible?
  17. RustyTank

    Is the 1980 16 valve GS1100L Hard to Find?

    Right. Zuluwiz, I just took a look at the chart you referenced. I'm talking specifically about the GS1100L with the TSCC, 16 valve engine.
  18. RustyTank

    Is the 1980 16 valve GS1100L Hard to Find?

    Hey guys. I'm no where near being in a position to purchase one right now, but I've recently become very intrigued with the GS1100L. I'm curious if anyone has any idea if the 1980, 16 valve version is a difficult one to come by? As I understand it they were a one year make.
  19. RustyTank

    '82 GS850G CDI compatability

    Got it. I think Chris and I misread your post. I just re-read it and understand what your saying.
  20. RustyTank

    '82 GS850G CDI compatability

    Whoa, there was a 16v 850?
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