1982 1100E with GSXR Mods

[KGB]

Another GS1100 done with tasteful mods.

Duke also modded his in a similar way.
More suspension than motor, unlike some that heavily mod the motor
without any suspension work, and wonder why it rides/handles like junk.

Amazing what can be done to these bikes and
they still retain the classic lines.

 

[terbang]

I like it a lot and it inspires me to do something similar. What is the front mudguard (fender) off..?
Cheers B

 

[RJ]

1993 GSXR 750 fender.

 

[Guest]

Oh yeah BTW on the '83 footpegs, they mount a little differently than the '82's. The '82 swingarm pivot bolt runs through the footpeg mount plates, whereas the '83 setup eliminates that part of the mount. So you'll need a shorter '83 pivot bolt (or lots of washers) to make it work.

I bought 83 front and rear foot pegs for my 82 also and I think the issues are more than just the swing arm pivot bolt. It didn't seem like the allen screw mounting bolt locations for the pegs matched the 82 frame either, so I gave up on it. Let me know if any one figures it out completely and has some photos. The 83 hardware is certainly more attractive.

 

[Guest]

Awesome job RJ! The V&H looks very 'period correct', but that bike would also look great with a Yosh RS3 (black oval) can or something similar .

Tony.

 

[RJ]

Well that's disappointing to hear regarding the footpegs. I bought a set of '83's for that very same purpose but haven't tried to mount them yet. As for the exhaust I would like to mount a canister style. However, more importantly, I would like to have a setup that eliminates the double decker collector which plays havoc with ground clearance once you switch to 17" rims. I did acquire a GSXR 1000 system that takes care of the ground clearance issue but would need to be modified to fit the GS head as well as allow me to retain the centerstand (I'm not asking too much am I?). Great time to learn how to weld!

 

[drhermanstein]

Well that's disappointing to hear regarding the footpegs. I bought a set of '83's for that very same purpose but haven't tried to mount them yet. As for the exhaust I would like to mount a canister style. However, more importantly, I would like to have a setup that eliminates the double decker collector which plays havoc with ground clearance once you switch to 17" rims. I did acquire a GSXR 1000 system that takes care of the ground clearance issue but would need to be modified to fit the GS head as well as allow me to retain the centerstand (I'm not asking too much am I?). Great time to learn how to weld!

Is the GSXR header very new and titanium? or is it stainless. If it's titanium it needs to be welded in a bath of argon gas (enclosure). If stainless, you have a chance of welding it economically.

 

[RJ]

If I'm not mistaken it's a 2001-03 era exhaust. Judging by the weight of the thing I don't think it's titanium.

 

[80GS1000]

RJ-

I'm running into the same ground clearance issue with my V&H 4 into 1 exhaust system on my GS1000 when I switched over to a 2004 GSXR 1000 front end.

Here's some info, check out post #180 here: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?t=97905&page=18

The solution is to get a 89-92 GSXR 1100 header. It has the correct exhaust port spacing, and will fit most of the dimensions of the bike like a glove. The only modification required is a bit of careful bending as the downpipes are too tall, and the exhaust flanges/collars from your old exhaust may need to be donated to the new header to make up the difference in downpipe diameter. You can then use a canister style muffler.

Hope this helps.

 

[hlrembe]

my compliments indeed

my compliments indeed

Very nicely done! I am starting a similar project on an 85 700e (in the research stage) and would appreciate any and all tips. Also please see post in technical forum.
Did I mention VERY nicely done!

 

[donnietorok]

My head is spinning and I feel woozy...

My head is spinning and I feel woozy...

Man, that's an awesome mod. I haven't digested everything that you've done yet - I'm going to have to read this post over a few times. The gauges really top it off. I just picked up an '82 GS1100E in burgundy. You've got pictures of what's in my head. Kudos to you.

 

[RJ]

Thanks. Katman's ICBM Katana thread is a great primer on the whole conversion thing. He's taken his bike a few steps further than mine.

 

[johnnysuperbike]

RJ, great job, it looks factory only better, looks real similar to my 1150

 

[80gs1000e]

Sick bike, very nice job.

 

[posplayr]

Really Nice Mods RJ

Really Nice Mods RJ

I really was not that interested and swapping out fork on my bike but after seeing yours, well it looks very nice.

I would love to do this to my 83 gs1100ED

wow.

Posplayr

 

[RJ]

Thanks. Just follow what I and all the other fellas have done with this swap and you'll be set. Just realize that you have to do the front and rear together. No mixing bias ply and radial tires!