1983 GS1100ES Street machine

[Samsonite]

Just picked this "shed find" up. Last registered in 94'. Bike is in nice shape just needs the front fairing and some typical TLC. Also included a pic of my last GS11. Ill be posting pics along the way. Plan to do some mild bolt ons but for the most part leave it original. Thanks for looking & if you have a hookup on the front fairing let me know.

Sam

 

[posplayr]

Very nice, check the charging system before that becomes problematic. How many miles?

 

[81GS750]

Nice find, yours looks to be in better shape than mine when I found it! Good luck with the rebuild

 

[redstedman]

I may have some parts for you. Fill in your location. No one knows where you live.
The ES was the "bike of the year" in 83

 

[Samsonite]

Bike has 17505 miles and a lot of dust. Stator issues?

redstedman PM me if you'd like.

Thanks guys

 

[slayer61]

Samsonite, welcome. another GS/ES! Very exciting and looking forward to progress pics! Paul

 

[dorkburger]

Those case guards look like the optional ones that were available on 1150s...And incredibly hard to find in my experience.

 

[Samsonite]

Those case guards look like the optional ones that were available on 1150s...And incredibly hard to find in my experience.

I figured they were hard to come by, i have never seen a set like them.

Thanks Paul, Im excited to get working on it.

 

[dorkburger]

In my 14 years of owning an 1150 ive seen 2 sets. one on a bike i once saw at our local cruise night, and one on e bay that quickly went beyond what i was able to pay..Cool bike by the way. enjoy. I hope its resurrection is fairly painless.

 

[Samsonite]

Can i ask what they went for? I hope it is painless too, but the 20 yrs of sitting with gas in the tank didnt help it out.

 

[dorkburger]

I don't remember exactly - it was 7 or! 8 years ago. When bidding went past the 150 range stopped.

 

[Samsonite]

Picked up some KREEM, ill dig into the bike tommorow and get some pics.

 

[posplayr]

Picked up some KREEM, ill dig into the bike tommorow and get some pics.

please don't do that.

Either get some Por-15 gas tank sealer or some from Caswell if you have pin holes. BUT NO KREEM or you will be sorry. ray:

 

[Samsonite]

Reason for that? Never used it before.

 

[Samsonite]

Got some work done. Currently carbs are boiling on the stove. Gas tank is pretty gnarly.

Tear down went smooth. Seemed it hasn't been apart before.

Carbs not as bad as i had expected

20 yr old gas

Poor gas tank.

 

[tbirdhd]

don't use the red coat it will come out , this new gas eats it, had my tank done at a show they uses red coat , after it had 4 or 5 months to dry, I was rebuilding the motor gs1000, when a started bike for first time , had a carb leak , gas was bright red , and you could see in tank where it was coming off , I use kbs coating from JEGS High Performance , you can find on ebay #111059712049 I have done 3 tanks no leaks ,

 

[tbirdhd]

have you cleaned out tank yet , you can do it with vinegar and salt, let soak 24 hr , wash out with baking soda ,dry with air and coat soon ,

 

[Samsonite]

I decided on the little more unconventional way......

 

[Samsonite]

Carbs are almost done. Petcock rebuilt. Gas tank almost ready. Salvaged most all the original parts. Fuel level sender is hopeless.

Is it just me or does it also make your heart rate rise a bit when those four butterflies crack open......

 

[redstedman]

Carbs are almost done. Petcock rebuilt. Gas tank almost ready. Salvaged most all the original parts. Fuel level sender is hopeless.

Is it just me or does it also make your heart rate rise a bit when those four butterflies crack open......

Oh hell yes. We are ALL gear heads. This bike IS fast. 10.99 1/4 mi, 147 mph top speed in stock form.