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1982 GS1100EZ Welded Crank Question

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I keep reading that if my GS1100E, was built in late 1982 , that the crank was welded, is there anyway to determine what month in 1982 the bike was built.:-k
 
If I remember correctly, it's listed on the steering stem along with another copy of your VIN. Mine says 2 / 82 oof! Now, once you find out that your bike was built during the pre-weld years..... do I just inspect the crank to see if it ever got welded?
 
The easiest way to tell if your crank is welded is to look at it...

I believe you can see it if you pull the clutch basket out.
 
That sucks, its stamped 2/82--more freaking work to do, Hmmm--now what temp welding rod do I use-:D
 
I've read here that they didn't start welding the cranks until the 4th quarter of 82... But many people got them welded after the fact as is was clearly an issue early on.

I've also read that unless you are redlining all the time (over course you never know how the PO rode the bike) you are probably fine .

Crom- I think my bike is your bikes evil twin brother.
 
I'll check, the PO, was a crazy guy in his early days, can't say I don't twist the throttle some myself, so ill have to pull the basket and check the crank.--can't see welding the pins as a big deal.
 
if you have a large taper alt. rotor crank snout...
you have a welded crank.
ive never seen a welded crank in a silver motor from the factory...ever.
if your gonna remove your non welded crank and take it to a weld shop or buddy to have it welded...
buy/rent/borrow/steal an index rod...
it wouldnt suck to weld a twisted crank.
in my opinion...yes i said my opinion..
its money well spent to ship/drive it to a crank shop and have them do it.
you would have that little extra piece of mind knowing someone thats worked with/on hundreds of press pin cranks checked yours out and gave it a good bill of health.
john pearson is one of the best and located in west alexandria ohio..
pearson racing is his business.
937-839-9723
theres also several other good crank builders located in the US.
 
Unless you've gone mad and put on a 1260cc big bore kit and doing 1/4mile drags every day of the week or racing the GS(X) 1100 motor stop fussing.

There's to much fear about an old bike.

My GS(X)1100ESD (look at my avatar) has a welded crank as standard. My GS1000E hasn't. Both are way quick enough even in this day an age.

Suzuki mad
 
No fuss, just have access to a welding shop, good winter project---some of us like upgrades, modifications, and actually improving the mechanics of stuff--sorry you disagree, came a long way since 1980----
 
Check the number on the engine, not the frame. numbers above 140000 are welded, below that are probably not.
 
I think you can see only one crank pin, if you look in thru the clutch cavity. If I remember right, that one pin isn't welded from the factory, even up thru the GS 1150's. Someone please, correct me, if I'm wrong.
 
JPaul--very smart, I remember someone saying the same thing " Its the number stamped on the motor that counts"--thanks a lot--I will check!
 
check the motor and it's stamped "153643", so if JPaul is right , this number is above 140000, therfore it should be welded, can anyone firm this up--that would be great!!
 
isleoman said:
When it did go it didn't do any other damage to the head, not sure if its a possibility, it just didn't hurt my engine in any other manner. When it happened the bike started making a strange whirring noise and I could still drive it. Suzuki warrantied it. I doubt they would help you now though.
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Same here. I had ridden the bike for about 10 minutes at 30mph. Low RPMs, 3rd gear. I was on USMC base and the MPs would get you for speeding. When I got off the base I rolled up 2nd to about 5k and when I shifted to 3rd she let go. I pulled over and it idled fine. The nearest Suzuki shop was about 15 miles away so I rode it there very slowly. Took the lone mechanic 3 days to get word back on what happened. When he called and told me I was floored.:eek: Took him a month to get a new crank and R & R it.
 
If it is a winter project, send it to have it welded. I would NOT send anything to Falicon but John Pearson is good as well as Stan Gardner who does all of my crank work. I would send it to whichever is closer to you. While it's apart, have the clutch basket rebuilt & welded & put GS750 oil pump gears in it. Instead of going 1166, find an 1150 cylinder block & make a 1229. An 1100 cylinder 3 mil over is an 1166 where an 1150 cylinder the same 3 mil overbore is a 1229! It's a pretty good difference in power & the same amount of work either way. To me the cost difference in the 1150 block is WELL worth it! Ray.
 
Does any one know about the 140000, being the magic number, meaning any motor stamped with a higher number is welded--JPAUL (previous thread) mentioned that possibility-
 
cromwell1234 said:
Does any one know about the 140000, being the magic number, meaning any motor stamped with a higher number is welded--JPAUL (previous thread) mentioned that possibility-
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i have never seen a factory welded crank in a an 80-82 silver 1100E engine..
if one has been replaced under warrenty...thats doesnt count as(factory stock).
where is ray?
RAYYYYYYYYY..
what do you think?
 
Ray where the hell are you--just kidding--any light on this magic number crap would help many of us out--:D
 
I've seen 4 or 5 big left end 82 cranks when I worked at the dealership in the mid 80s & I KNOW at least 3 of those motors had NEVER been apart. As for the serial #s after 140000, I'm not sure. I know for SURE though that some of the LATE 82s had 83 cranks & rotors in them! Ray.
 
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