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jwhelan65 said:
Thanks man, it has some issues I may sell it, it is way to small for me. But definitly has the cool factor. ;)
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That's funny, I never thought about it being too small. I suppose the 1100s were exactly the same size. My gs1100 is barely the perfect size for me at 6'5" so I wouldn't want to downsize at all.

J
 
ironsheik said:
That's funny, I never thought about it being too small. I suppose the 1100s were exactly the same size. My gs1100 is barely the perfect size for me at 6'5" so I wouldn't want to downsize at all.

J
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Yeah I am 6'1" and it feels like my knees are in my ears when I ride it..:-k
 
Whew!

Restoring to stock.

I was afraid you might try to pull an OSS job on it. :p

It's just in too good of condition.

Did you ever find out what type of pipe it has on it?







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tejasmud said:
Whew!

Restoring to stock.

I was afraid you might try to pull an OSS job on it. :p

It's just in too good of condition.

Did you ever find out what type of pipe it has on it?




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Hah! no OSS on this one..going as close to stock as possible, I hate seeing guys chop these things up. The pipe is a Vance and Hines I think, the header is kind of rough but the can might clean up. Probably going to get rid of it. You want it..? :D
 
jwhelan65 said:
The pipe is a Vance and Hines I think, the header is kind of rough but the can might clean up. Probably going to get rid of it. You want it..? :D
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Naaa.. no need for it really.

Thanks.

But, if you come across a V&H system in your ventures like you have on the 700ES. I would be interested. Actually it is the pipe I was looking for back in 2001, but I was unable to locate one thus why the chrome megaphone on the 700E now.




I seen an 86' GSXR1100 on CL for $2500 in Ft Worth.

http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/mcy/1702190480.html

Hooker Headers? :confused: Looks like a V&H to me. lol

Anyways, would be a nice match. :D




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tejasmud said:
Naaa.. no need for it really.

Thanks.

But, if you come across a V&H system in your ventures like you have on the 700ES. I would be interested. Actually it is the pipe I was looking for back in 2001, but I was unable to locate one thus why the chrome megaphone on the 700E now.




I seen an 86' GSXR1100 on CL for $2500 in Ft Worth.

http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/mcy/1702190480.html

Hooker Headers? :confused: Looks like a V&H to me. lol

Anyways, would be a nice match. :D




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Hey Eric,

That last link I sent you I believe that guy had one, I think he sold it though. If I stumble on one its yours.
 
jwhelan65 said:
Hey Eric,
That last link I sent you I believe that guy had one, I think he sold it though. If I stumble on one its yours.
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Dang! Ah well one will turn up one day.

Thanks Joe.


jwhelan65 said:
A few more

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Is that just the light, or is that a leg print in the right side of the tank?
 
tejasmud said:
Dang! Ah well one will turn up one day.

Thanks Joe.





Is that just the light, or is that a leg print in the right side of the tank?
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Just the lighting, however there is a dent on the top of the tank next to the gas cap.:rolleyes:
 
Waiting on some parts for the 1100, so started the tear down and clean up on this thing.

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Cleaned up the rear calipers and adjusters, sent a spare swingarm I had off to be powder coated. This one is pretty banged up on the left side.

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Had the swingarm powdered looks new and the color was almost a perfect match.

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Are you going to strip it down to the frame?

I'm debating how far to pull my 1100 down.

I'm not sticking to OEM and teh farme is already polished. Thinking about going back over it and respraying it semigloss clear (Por-15) and installing a new harness just to have a good base.
 
posplayr said:
Are you going to strip it down to the frame?

I'm debating how far to pull my 1100 down.

I'm not sticking to OEM and teh farme is already polished. Thinking about going back over it and respraying it semigloss clear (Por-15) and installing a new harness just to have a good base.
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That's a good idea Jim, alot of times lightly sanding with 600 or 800 grit and a few coats of clear can really look good. You cannot go wrong with a new harness, its almost like giving it a new heart! ;)

I debated as well but its just getting a face lift. Bike is in really good shape some parts cleaned up like new. Just gonna get it running really good and remove as many worts cosmetically as I can without spending a fortune....yeah right.:rolleyes:
 
Cleaned up the chain by soaking it in Evapo-Rust over night, stuff really works well. Mounted up the swingarm, cleaned up the adjusters and the wheel.

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Joe, are you just a LITTLE curious what the Evaporust did to the orings & grease in the chain? I am! Just a thought. Ray.
 
rapidray said:
Joe, are you just a LITTLE curious what the Evaporust did to the orings & grease in the chain? I am! Just a thought. Ray.
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Evaporust is not harsh, so if there are O-rings they are probably still there. Not sure if the evapos rust got past teh o-rings and diluted the grease.

If non o-ring probably OK.
 
Info from their website...assumed It would be ok.

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jwhelan65 said:
Thanks man, it has some issues I may sell it, it is way to small for me. But definitly has the cool factor. ;)
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Man i want one of those!! and partly because at my height it would fit me like a glove! :o

suzukicycles.org lists the 86gsxr 750 as having a 29.7 " seat height. Would you say that is accurate?
 
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