1983 GS1100E Cheap easy mods thread

[mriddle]

Good one ..

Open up the tiny vent in the side of the fuel filler neck, lets the tank be topped off completely in a few seconds, rather than a few minutes...Note to newbs, don't top it off unless you are going to hop on and ride several miles immediately.

 

[rapidray]

You can slot the bolt holes in your stock sprockets instead of buying sprockets. Ray.

 

[mriddle]

Thanks Ray


Do you enlong them both directions ?

You can slot the bolt holes in your stock sprockets instead of buying sprockets. Ray.

 

[Old Colt]

Do you enlong them both directions ?

I myself setup the degree wheel and take measurements as to where the cams are. With this info decide which way you want to move the cams and how far.
You can file the slots by hand, start with say ? diameter added to the slot.
Assemble with the cam rolled to the end of your new slot and measure again.
Look over your numbers. Determine if you went the right way? How much change you got and do you need more or can you back it off a bit.
With this you can end up with the minimal removed from the area the bolts clamp onto.

The first time you do it, take your time and check each measurement. Some people get confused with the math involved so take it as a learning experience.
Each engine wants a different setting so start with what is recommended but you may ride it and after awhile go through it again with a bit different timing and see how it feels.

 

[mriddle]

Thanks Charlie ..

Over my head right now .. but I will learn.

 

[rapidray]

Yes, slot in BOTH directions, about 1/4 inch. Also, if you have a MONTH to do it, use a file. If not, use a carbide cutter in a die grinder! Ray.

 

[mriddle]

What am I trying to accomplish by degreeing the cams?

 

[rapidray]

You can advance or retard the cam timing to move the power up or down in the RPM range. Drag race motors run the cams more retarded to move the power up higher & street & road race motors have the cams more advanced to make more bottom end & mid range. Ray.

 

[mriddle]

So slots allow you to manipulate the timing by less than a tooth on the cam sprocket :-k

Compensate for the changes you have made with the intake and exhaust.

You can advance or retard the cam timing to move the power up or down in the RPM range. Drag race motors run the cams more retarded to move the power up higher & street & road race motors have the cams more advanced to make more bottom end & mid range. Ray.

 

[rapidray]

EXACTLY! Ray.

 

[mriddle]

Extreme case of noobitis ..

EXACTLY! Ray.

 

[rapidray]

How will you learn if you don't ask questions? I have NO problem sharing my knowledge. I would much rather someone ask & learn rather than tearing up parts to learn the hard way! Ray.

 

[mriddle]

Just another reason I love this place :clap:

I will research some and be back with more questions then.

How will you learn if you don't ask questions? I have NO problem sharing my knowledge. I would much rather someone ask & learn rather than tearing up parts to learn the hard way! Ray.

 

[Supavert]

Mriddle,

Can you post a pic of the 1150 oil cooler? because I would like to use the same setup. Can you also tell me what mods would have to be done?

Thanks, Supavert