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'82 Suzuki GS1100G ~ Back to OE we go!

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Got the brackets on (for the most part). Getting some new allen head screws for the muffler mounting hole. It ended up being quite a bit of work, actually. Had to drill out pretty much all new holes for screws, re-sand blast many times, and these brackets don't have the adjustable brake pedal stopper, so the brake was too long and would rub up against the bracket. Ended up sanding down the back corner. It's pretty much an exact fit now, so even with the stopper, the bracket itself acts as one.

Otherwise, here's some pictures!

I'll have to put a picture of it from a little more distance tomorrow.


Without all the screws, brake pedal, and foot peg.
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With screws, brake pedal, and foot peg,

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Otherside,

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Got the Renthal Ultralow bars. All I can say is looooow. Can't wait to try them out. Might be able to put them on before going to the Rock Falls raceway this weekend.

Sanded, sand blasted, and spray painted the rear turn signal brackets. They were supposedly off of a 82 850g, but they aren't the correct brackets. Ongoing to have to use washers to get them out far enough so they don't ride on the fender piece.

Sanded and sand blasted the rear turn signals themselves. No more scratches and ugliness.

Also, took apart the little light assembly for the high/low, neutral, turn, kickstand, etc. and replaced all the lights. The high beam light was out but replaced them all. They are nice and bright, and were surprisingly easy to replace.

No pics this time sorry! Soon!
 
Here's the bars. Ran into a few complications such as the bars hitting the tank when all the way turned, but we were able to get around that. Also, the cables don't fit as well behind the headlight now, making them bend weird and pop out, so hopefully I can figure out something.

Pics,

Original handle bars,

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New handle bars,

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It's a very nice bar, and looks great. I have the slight lean I wanted now. I like how they look without the bar cover in the middle.

Thanks, next on the agenda is the rear turn signals!
 
A real seat will have you sitting higher too. (That's quite the low-riding saddle currently :))
Don't know your braking system's condition ... but with these older braking systems, it's wise to not neglect them (and LOTS of folks upgrade to stainless steel brake lines). AND original brake lines should be replaced periodically too! (there's danger in a neglected braking system failing or even seizing :eek:) So when you next replace brake lines ... you can eliminate that extra kink in the upper line, by shortening said line.
nice bike alright
ps yea, I nixed the mid-bar cover too


Ice said:
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Those bars look really nice! I think you'll find you have much better control with the lower bars, and 'faster' feeling steering. I also ditched the silly bar clamp cover. :cool:

The bike looks great, a headlight and some rear signals and it will be sweet.

Still gotta do something about that seat though. :rolleyes:
 
All finished and already drove it 500 miles. It's awesome! :D So much fun to ride. I do miss the windshield though. I was thinking of the National cycle street shield, as seen here.

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yer missin a bolt

yer missin a bolt

you do of course have and will replace the missing bolt in the steering stem, wont you.

great bars, I also have a silly centre cover spare.

With the headlight wires, try and work them in a circle around the inside of the bucket, the ties are there to hold them each side.


Cheers john
 
john82q said:
you do of course have and will replace the missing bolt in the steering stem, wont you.

great bars, I also have a silly centre cover spare.

With the headlight wires, try and work them in a circle around the inside of the bucket, the ties are there to hold them each side.


Cheers john
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A bolt? I wasn't aware there was a bolt, I did however buy a nylon cap that I put in there. Looks good.

Yes, I did, those pictures were slightly old. I drove it 500 miles this weekend already. :)

ptexotik said:
next you'll be sticking with that seat!? :p:p:p:p:p
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Haha no! It doesn't look too horrendous in person though, but it definitely does need replacing.

I'm going to try to a little more scenic area to take a few pictures, rather than in my messy shop. ha
 
Great looking bike! I really like it a lot.

Yes there should be a steering stem bolt in the top of the triple tree. You need to replace that.

Hope you enjoy the bike!
 
How crucial is this bolt? I mean this bike has been in the family for over 3 years now, and the bolt was never there, so I can only assume the previous owner didn't have it in there for who knows long either. It drives fine. Weird, stuff? haha. I'll order it anyways just curious.
 
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It's the main bolt that hold the upper tripple tree on. Pretty important. :)
 
Well now I feel like I have been living on the edge for the past year and half haha. I ordered the bolt, and washer. It was 11.69 plus 6.99 shipping.

Thanks guys, I never knew I was missing anything, and would have never known.
 
You're a wild man!

Just didn't want your signature to be a self fulfilling prophecy. LOL
 
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