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82 GS1100E updgrade / swap questions

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Hey guys,

What differences between the 82 vs 83 am I looking at if I try swap in bandit upgrades. Many of you have upgraded your 83's and I'm wondering if there are bolt-on front end / back end bandit swaps I can make for my 82.

I thought I remember seeing a chart that outlines which bandit parts to looks for , for specific year GS's.

thanks
 
if that pic in your sigline is yours, the only upgrade id do is maybe go to chrome valve covers for the wheels. that bikes in awesome shape...:D
 
yeah It's mine :D. Would like to upgrade the riding performance. The engine performance suits me just fine (I went back to stock :eek:).



SKD said:
if that pic in your sigline is yours, the only upgrade id do is maybe go to chrome valve covers for the wheels. that bikes in awesome shape...:D
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maro said:
yeah It's mine :D. Would like to upgrade the riding performance. The engine performance suits me just fine (I went back to stock :eek:).
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Ditching the stock shocks for better quality items will make a huge difference....I'm assuming you have already upgraded the fork springs. The Gixxer/Bandit conversions look pretty cool, and probably perform very well too, but even the stock 1100 can be hugely improved with careful selection & set-up of suspension & choice of tires..... if you don't mind the old school appearance.
 
I love the apperance as is. Just would like a better suspension set up, and perhaps a wider tire. I've ripped this thing through many a twisty. Just want to get her closer to inspiring even more confidence and feeling a bit more modern in the handling department.
 
maro said:
I love the apperance as is. Just would like a better suspension set up, and perhaps a wider tire. I've ripped this thing through many a twisty. Just want to get her closer to inspiring even more confidence and feeling a bit more modern in the handling department.
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I put a pair of NOS Marzocchi shocks on mine, Progressive fork springs (blended #10 & #20 oil), fork brace, and am pretty happy with the ride & handling, with an Avon RR 130 rear tire......only reason I would invest time & $$ for the modern running gear would be for the cosmetics.....the look with the 180 tire is fantastic.;)
 
so, how much money we talking for your upgrades?

I already have progressive springs in the front.... I've would def love to slap a fork brace on
 
Mysuzyq said:
New Ikon shocks are available from Z1 I believe, for less than $300....pretty decent & fully adjustable.
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The IKONs have been out of stock at Z1 since January...
I email them regularly and they keep promising they will have them soon.

I will probably stop waiting soon and just pay the $325 direct from IKON.
 
I've got a set of Ikons for a gs1100e that I've used for maybe 50 miles and swapped for 1" longer units since I've got GSXR wheels and forks and needed to raise the rear a bit. I'd sell them for $250. One of the springs has two small spots on the two lowest rings where the chain rubbed the paint off but they're in perfect shape otherwise . I'll get pics if anyone is interested. PM me.

J
 
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