1983 Suzuki GS1100E

[Vmass]

Hi:

I picked up an 1100E today. The bike has 17k miles and is in very nice shape. The bike looks very original, paint is in great shape......nothing look buggered up.

Runs and stops beautifully!

Some new territory for me...........got some learning to do!

Previous owner said carbs were done this past spring, along with a set of tires. Looks like the carb dip took the paint of the carb bodies.

It has a ratty V & H that has to go.

Can anyone give me their experience with Pit Replica for this specific seat cover? I have used their covers on other bikes with good results. I am curious with this style as it looks like it may be difficult to get a tight fit.

 

[Vmass]

 

[Vmass]

As far as I can tell, the following items are not stock:

1) Exhaust
2) Mirrors
3) Bars and grips

I hope to source the above original parts.

See anything else that does not look OEM?

 

[posplayr]

You absolutely have to get rid of that Ratty exhaust, except anything else if going to be even harder to get.

And it is a good think you found that bike, that garage is way too clean

I guess you guys have long winters and little need for motorcycles for a good part of the year ? Great score.

 

[dorkburger]

You sure have a knack for finding the clean ones. Looks good! At first I thought it may have been the one down here for sale..... Its still for sale...

Good luck on what looks to be a fairly easy resto....

 

[bonanzadave]

I saw this up here a couple months ago. Kind of a barn find. Ill snoop around a bit and see if its still available

 

[Sandy]

Hard to say about the mirrors. They look like Napolean replacements however on my '84 750EF it had 1 Suzuki mirror and 1 Napolean (both same style but shorter stem as yours) and they were identical except where one said Suzuki, the other said Napolean in the exact same spot. Probably a common supplier for the 2. Very nice bike by the way, I'm sure you'll do it proud.

 

[Hayabuser]

I'm going to guess that the carbs aren't original either being that they're silver and not black. Nice bike though! I'm trying to convince a friend of mine to sell me one of the two he has.

 

[trevor]

I'm going to guess that the carbs aren't original either being that they're silver and not black. Nice bike though! I'm trying to convince a friend of mine to sell me one of the two he has.

Did you not get my email?

 

[Hayabuser]

Did you not get my email?

Just did! I need to figure out how to get e-mail alerts on my phone so I don't go hours between updates. I'm such a luddite.

 

[Hayabuser]

Yay, I'm goingt o be an 83 GS1100E owner too! Let's form an exclusive club.

 

[Guest]

Nice bike, great find.
Shame your so far away, I have an original set of 4-2 chrome exhaust on my 83-ED which will be sold, they are in very good condition.

I'm going 17inch USD forks, 4-1 etc.
Just got to finish my RG5 build.

 

[Vmass]

I'm going to guess that the carbs aren't original either being that they're silver and not black. Nice bike though! I'm trying to convince a friend of mine to sell me one of the two he has.

I am not sure....the screws on the top and bottom of the carbs look to be black which would lead me to believe the carbs were dismantled and dipped. How does the factory paint on these carbs hold up to dipping?

 

[Vmass]

I saw this up here a couple months ago. Kind of a barn find. Ill snoop around a bit and see if its still available

I remember seeing that picture somewhere.............let me know, thanks!!!

 

[trevor]

I am not sure....the screws on the top and bottom of the carbs look to be black which would lead me to believe the carbs were dismantled and dipped. How does the factory paint on these carbs hold up to dipping?

I don't think they hold up well. Mine don't have the black paint on them anymore. At first I thought they were carbs of an 82 but when I got my latest 83 under some light power washing I noticed the paint flecking away quite easily.
Didn't those original exhaust already sell for something like $1200??

 

[dorkburger]

When I dipped my 1150 carbs (24 plus hour soak- they were BAD), every bit of paint came off.

 

[Steve]

When I dipped my 1150 carbs (24 plus hour soak- they were BAD), every bit of paint came off.

I have also dipped some (factory) black carbs, they came out silver.

VHT Caliper Paint does a wonderful job of putting your choice of color back on them. :encouragement:

.

 

[Weapon]

nice purchase I'm sure you will love it.

I bought this one for my 82 and had a local shop install it for me. I had no complaints from the upholsterer, and I am happy with the result.

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Suzuki-GS110...c38b49a&pid=100011&rk=2&rkt=7&sd=111733356808

 

[Vmass]

So, it sounds like Silver is the new Black for the 83' carbs.

After a closer look, I think the mirrors are original. So, I think it is just the pipes and the bars.

I did get an extra seat without tears but it is not an original cover. I seem to always want to keep the original look.

So, the short list of needs is pipes, center stand and seat........minty please!

 

[rapidray]

Need to see more pics of the rear of the pipe, like a side view of the back half to tell what the system is. If it IS a V&H, it is actually a decent system & would look good blasted & ceramic coated black.
Ray.