1100E mods questions

[Anonymous]

I'm considering buying a 1982 GS1100E. I've found out that it has a couple mods, and having no experience with this kind of mike, I thought I'd get y'alls thoughts:

- Oversized back tire. Oversized in width, I think. Supposedly this necessitated bending the swingarm
- Once upon a time it had pods, which supposedly made the thing not run (carbs probably out of balance). Now it has an extended airbox and runs well. Maybe lasting carb screwups?

How wary would you be about this bike?

Michael

 

[RacingJake]

Things I'd consider;

Price

Does it burn oil

Compression check

How many miles

Has it been laid down before

Looks

Old or modified clutch

If all check good then I might buy it if the price was right

As for the swingarm that seems strange to bend it, where is it bent?? It may just be extended. Just measure from the front swingarm pivot axle to the rear axle. Stock should be around 20 3/8" to just over 22" I think, but that gives up a ball park figure. As for the carbs more likely they just needed bigger jets to correct a lean condition.