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    82' GS1100E with ZX wheels

    Hey guys, I am new to the site, and new to Suzuki's.

    I picked up a 82' GS1100E back in April and am in the process of turning it into a brat/cafe racer. Almost done, just have to tackle the rear end now.
    I did a 2006 Kawasaki ZX10R front end swap on it, and picked up a 2007 ZX6e rear wheel for it. Along with the rear wheel, i picked up the 2007 ZX6e rear break bracket and a 2006 ZX10R rear brake caliper.

    The ZX6e rear wheel fits on the stock GS1100E swing arm, along with the brake bracket.
    Just wondering if anyone has done, seen or dealt with any ZX wheel swaps for the GS.

    I am also having a hard time finding axle spacers for the rear. Are there any out there or do i have to make some myself?

    Besides that, does anyone know the torque specs for the starter clutch nut? Every 3 times i start the bike, the nut comes loose and i cannot figure out why.

    Here is a picture of the bike with the rear wheel mocked up to see how it will look. (don't mind the sloppy white wording on the tire, it came that way)
    IMG_20181001_121309_446.jpg

    Thanks in advanced
    Patrick
    Last edited by Guest; 11-06-2018, 04:20 PM.

    #2
    Welcome to the site, Patrick.
    Can't help with the rear spacers.
    According to this thread from a couple years ago 65-72 ft-lbs and red loctite.


    What carbs have you got there? Size?
    2@ \'78 GS1000

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      #3
      Other than the unfortunate seat/tail truncation, that looks like a nice bike.
      "Thought he, it is a wicked world in all meridians; I'll die a pagan."
      ~Herman Melville

      2016 1200 Superlow
      1982 CB900f

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        #4
        If you mean the rotor, then as per FSM it is 115-123 ft/lb. also make sure no oil or grease on taper or rotor interface, and use red locktite on it!

        get your own manual for free here http://gsarchive.bwringer.com
        1978 Gs1085 compliments of Popy Yosh, Bandit 1200 wheels and front end, VM33 Smoothbores, Yosh exhaust, braced frame, ported polished head
        1983 Gs1100ESD, rebuild finished! Body paintwork happening winter 2017

        I would rather trust my bike to a technician that reads the service manual than some backyardigan that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix things.

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          #5
          Thanks for the help.

          As for the carbs, i have Mikuni RS36 carbs, they are 36mm.

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            #6
            Bike looks great! Love the wheels and front end. Not coming from the GS family sets it off nicely and looks much different than other builds. Is it safe to assume that with the 36mm carbs there are other motor mods? Couple of things. I believe there are a couple threads/mods to help with starter clutch issues. I'm no expert, but I believe modded motors may have more starter clutch issues. Be careful with that loose rotor nut as it can damage the crank end. Back in the day, our tech's would use valve lapping compound on the crank end and rotor, lapping the 2 surfaces, then red loctite as stated above.
            Current Rides: 82 GS1100E, 00 Triumph 955 Speed Triple, 03 Kawasaki ZRX1200, 01 Honda GL1800, '15 Kawasaki 1000 Versys
            Past Rides: 72 Honda SL-125, Kawasaki KE-175, 77 GS750 with total yosh stage 1 kit, 79 GS1000s, 80 GS1000S, 82 GS750e,82 GS1000S, 84 VF500f, 86 FZR600, 95 Triumph Sprint 900,96 Triumph Sprint, 97 Triumph Sprint, 01 Kawasaki ZRX1200, 07 Triumph Tiger 1050, 01 Yam YFZ250F
            Work in progress: 78 GS1000, unknown year GS1100ES

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              #7
              Thanks!! Actually, no mods have been done to the motor, at least not yet. Still, and always will be, a work in progress.

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