1983 Suzuki GS1100ED --- "Big Boy"

[Joe Nardy]

Yeah, the guy may have put like $500 . When the auction started, there was a "Buy It Now" button for $350 but he removed that in the middle of the auction. Now I'm kicking myself in the nuts for that .

Well... I suppose it's sort of a good thing. I'm gonna go get my engine this Thursday since the plan has changed.

Keep a look out for some bodywork for me!

FYI, The 'Buy It Now' option goes away once there is a bid on the item. I hope it wasn't someone else on the forum who outbid you........

Thanks,
Joe

 

[nvr2old]

Boy, even $500 would have been a rippin' deal for all those parts in that condition. Too bad you lost out on it. It sure would have made things easier for your project.

 

[Flaming Chainsaws]

FYI, The 'Buy It Now' option goes away once there is a bid on the item. I hope it wasn't someone else on the forum who outbid you........

Thanks,
Joe

Didn't know that. I still wish that I clicked But It Now.

If I see someone get a very nice set of new red bodywork.....

JK, not a huge deal to be complaining about. Who ever won the bodywork must have wanted it more than me since they were willing to pay more. Good for you!

Boy, even $500 would have been a rippin' deal for all those parts in that condition. Too bad you lost out on it. It sure would have made things easier for your project.

No doubt. I guess I'll just run with this raggedy ass bodywork for now .

On to more important things!

 

[wacky941]

I was after that same body work!
Damn I wanted it but like you got outbid!

 

[Flaming Chainsaws]

I was after that same body work!
Damn I wanted it but like you got outbid!

Man, that's too bad.

Anyways, I'm trying to decide between getting exhaust bolts or studs. Hmmm....

 

[wacky941]

Man, that's too bad.

Anyways, I'm trying to decide between getting exhaust bolts or studs. Hmmm....

I have been thinking the same thing, I think the studs would be easier to deal with but the bolts would provide a cleaner look. I haven't decided which way to go either.

 

[SVSooke]

Man, that's too bad.

Anyways, I'm trying to decide between getting exhaust bolts or studs. Hmmm....

I have been thinking the same thing, I think the studs would be easier to deal with but the bolts would provide a cleaner look. I haven't decided which way to go either.

Go studs.Way less wear and tear on aluminium threads.

 

[Guest]

the bolts would provide a cleaner look

unless you go with studs and use acorn nuts... now, that's a clean look

 

[Flaming Chainsaws]

unless you go with studs and use acorn nuts... now, that's a clean look

Now that's what I'm talking about! 60mm oughta do it since I have after market headers.

Finally got paid for the stuff I sold on eBay. I am going to go get the engine tomorrow morning!

 

[Guest]

Now that's what I'm talking about! 60mm oughta do it since I have after market headers.

Finally got paid for the stuff I sold on eBay. I am going to go get the engine tomorrow morning!

Excellent! Man it must be nice to be close to a complete bike again

It's weird having mine out of the garage... seems rather empty in there!

 

[Flaming Chainsaws]

Spent a total of 9 hours and $400 today.

Here's an engine.

And it needs to go in here. Bike has been stripped down.

Lay it on the side technique.

Some parts were missing from this engine such as the stator, signal generator, signal generator cover, gear position sensor, and starter motor cover.

But luckily I kept the stator, signal generator, signal generator cover, and gear position sensor from the grenaded 1983 engine.

I only need the starter motor cover. I also need to drain the oil and fill it up with new oil, air filters for the carburetor, and possibly new intake pipes (I couldn't put the carbs on because it's hard).

What else? Need a gasket for the stator cover (there is none). Pulled the starter out of the engine and bench tested it. It works! Good compression on all 4 cylinders and that's good as well.

OK... I have a very good feeling about this engine

 

[SVSooke]

Looking good!BTW the on the side works even better with a completely bare frame.Just saying.

 

[Flaming Chainsaws]

Looking good!BTW the on the side works even better with a completely bare frame.Just saying.

Yeah, I know. But it would taken too long lol. It wasn't easy to lift this whole rolling frame over the engine. The thing must have weighed as much as me!

 

[SVSooke]

I know why you didn't do it.I seem to have bare frames these days so......

 

[Guest]

Must feel good to not have that big empty hole in the middle of the frame any more FC, nice work

 

[Tim Tom]

Congrats on getting the engine in the bike! That's a big step for sure. I gotta say your super motivated to get this bike on the road. I am impressed :clap:

 

[Flaming Chainsaws]

Must feel good to not have that big empty hole in the middle of the frame any more FC, nice work

Congrats on getting the engine in the bike! That's a big step for sure. I gotta say your super motivated to get this bike on the road. I am impressed :clap:

Thanks guys!

I feel real good right now, especially after a night of flame grilled BBQ steak and chicken and explosions going off every couple of secs. I hope you guys had a good July 4th!

Having this engine did wonders to my motivation . Now I have a new goal. Get it running before the end of July.

 

[7981GS]

From the movie The Water Boy: "You can do it."

Daniel

 

[Flaming Chainsaws]

I hope you guys like videos as much as you do with pictures.

A walk around of this big red (and blue) bike .
http://www.youtube.com/user/SpidershotgunX?feature=mhee#p/a/u/0/jpMJQlRA8kQ

 

[ptexotik]

I hope you guys like videos as much as you do with pictures.

A walk around of this big red (and blue) bike .
http://www.youtube.com/user/SpidershotgunX?feature=mhee#p/a/u/0/jpMJQlRA8kQ

yea BIG RED!
looking great!!