1983 Suzuki GS1100ED --- "Big Boy"

[Curly]

My guess is posting before trying anything, I have no idea where you're looking at stars or how to rate your thread though, never cared too. It's kind of the difference between Twitter and a Forum. Twitter you post about doing stuff without actually doing anything, a forum you're supposed to do stuff until you get stuck, then post about it. That's my only guess though.

That's weird about the fuses, glad it's working though I guess.

 

[Flaming Chainsaws]

My guess is posting before trying anything, I have no idea where you're looking at stars or how to rate your thread though, never cared too. It's kind of the difference between Twitter and a Forum. Twitter you post about doing stuff without actually doing anything, a forum you're supposed to do stuff until you get stuck, then post about it. That's my only guess though.

That's weird about the fuses, glad it's working though I guess.

Yeah, whatever. I'm not gonna post until I do something as you said. It may be a while....

 

[SVSooke]

Why are you worried about stars?this is not school and they really don't matter.I have no idea if any of my threads are starred and I don't star others threads,yours included.To not post because of this is.........silly IMHO.

 

[Flaming Chainsaws]

Why are you worried about stars?this is not school and they really don't matter.I have no idea if any of my threads are starred and I don't star others threads,yours included.To not post because of this is.........silly IMHO.

No, I'm not posting because I am not doing anything with the bike.

I keep posting the exact same thing. "Oh hey, my lights work and now they don't." I went back into my thread and that's what I saw. No one wants to read the exact same thing all the time right?

 

[Guest]

i keep reading your thread stars or no stars... it's actually very rarely that threads are rated at all... so having people bother to give stars to your thread at all, i would take as a good thing

 

[sschering]

Don't stress the stars man.. I never pay much attention and just ramble on most of the time.. Nice meeting ya today.. Sorry I was in a rush to get back home and couldn't hang out longer.

That last fuse I pulled was the accessory power fuse..

Best I can figure it was just dirty contacts and re-seating the fuses got it working again.

 

[TeamDar]

OK Allen, I went and gave this thread a 5 star vote.....and guess what? Now the thread has a 4 star rating! That means that only a few people have even voted, if my vote could change it that much. Now quityourbitchen and fix the bike! Who cares how many stars you have?

 

[SVSooke]

And now it's almost 5

 

[Flaming Chainsaws]

I'll fix the bike later. I have more important stuff to do right now (damn patches ).

 

[Flaming Chainsaws]

Wiring harness and other electrical parts received from katman. This is from a 1983 Suzuki GS1100E.

Right after I cleaned it up.

Removed the old harness which came from an 80 or 81 GS1100E.

Then I stuck the 83 harness on. It went pretty good until I found some wires that are missing connectors. I need to go buy a crimper so that I can continue. The stator wiring, R/R wiring, and horn need connectors. Other than that, looks very good. I haven't looked at the headlight bucket wiring yet though....

A different fusebox has been installed too.

These came from sschering. It's not in the best condition. Just for mock up I guess lol. How's the champagne? I really like it! I just wish it was usable as is.

 

[7981GS]

For a guy that is broke, you certainly spend a bunch of money.

Daniel

 

[Flaming Chainsaws]

For a guy that is broke, you certainly spend a bunch of money.

Daniel

What do you mean? I spent $80 for the wiring harness and electrical parts from katman.

And the parts I got from sschering were traded. My stuff for his stuff. Zero moola.

Remember that I also have a job now, so I'm not exactly broke.

Or do you mean something else?

 

[Tim Tom]

For a guy that is broke, you certainly spend a bunch of money.

Daniel

Maybe this is why he is broke?

PS Champagne looks awesome on these bikes.

 

[Flaming Chainsaws]

Sheesh. I TRADED my parts for the champagne bodywork. Not one penny has been spent for them. :-s

Besides, there is a nice big dent on top of the tank, lots of rust inside, and the paint isn't so great as it looks in the pictures.

The tail piece is missing the two tabs on the back and the paint isn't so great either.

I had to sell a **** load of my stuff (iPod is gone ) just to get that harness too.

It feels like I'm being accused of something lol.

And it's really none of your business what I spend my money on.

 

[dueller]

I'll fix the bike later. I have more important stuff to do right now (damn patches ).

Patches? You a puter weenie too?

 

[drivera84]

are you willing to sell the engine pm me

 

[sschering]

Don't let these guys bother ya.. Heck you should have seen what I was spending on my cars when I was your age.. scary

sschering was over at my place real quick. Got myself 2 gas tanks, a tail piece, airbox (missing filter), a near complete set of electrics from an '82 GS1100E, and a 1978 Suzuki GS750 engine.

Hey ya forgot the Carbon fiber airbox lid, super rare.. one of 2 in the world haha.. Soone to be 3.. maybe 4 or 5 .. who knows how many before I get one perfect..

That reminds me, I need to get those GS1100 coils boxed up and mailed to ya....

 

[sschering]

Patches? You a puter weenie too?

I think he's talking about the GSR patches and stickers he had made up..

Don't remind me about patching.. I patched from 9pm friday night till 2 am.. Got up at 8 and went to Seattle..got home at 1am and went right into 4 more hours of server patching.. JOY.. didn't sleep till 5am..

BTW FC.. (just to haul this back on topic) The bike looks nice!! Much better than you can tell in the pictures..

 

[Flaming Chainsaws]

are you willing to sell the engine pm me

I don't really want to sell it. It would be a nice fun side project for me. Besides, I'm not gonna ship this thing anywhere!

If I were to sell it, you would have to come pick it up.

Don't let these guys bother ya.. Heck you should have seen what I was spending on my cars when I was your age.. scary



Hey ya forgot the Carbon fiber airbox lid, super rare.. one of 2 in the world haha.. Soone to be 3.. maybe 4 or 5 .. who knows how many before I get one perfect..

That reminds me, I need to get those GS1100 coils boxed up and mailed to ya....

I spent lots of money on my old car too but then I sold it not too long ago.

I haven't even taken a look at the airbox yet. Carbon fiber lid? It's awesome based on a quick peek.

BTW FC.. (just to haul this back on topic) The bike looks nice!! Much better than you can tell in the pictures..

Finally something positive. Thanks!

 

[Flaming Chainsaws]

Nearly done with the wiring harness. I should be ready to attempt a start this Sunday with the new harness and igniter. All of my lights should be working as well.

One thing though... I need longer bolts for the igniter. The 80-81 1100E igniter is much thinner than the 82-83 igniter. Minor setback but Lowe's should have what I need. Other than that, I'm good.

Oh wait..... I need sparkplug boots