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83 GS1100E Opinions/ Advice

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Not a bad price for what you have there.....

covers are normally aluminum, and are polished, sort of like what I did on mine, if your's have been chromed, then it was done afterwards, I don't know of any our bikes that came like that. As for the rims, I don't know enough to say if that is the stock color for the rims or if they have been painted to suite the PO

check your tires date code, see if they are still OK, or do they need to be changed

check everything over and have fun
 
GateKeeper said:
Not a bad price for what you have there.....

covers are normally aluminum, and are polished, sort of like what I did on mine, if your's have been chromed, then it was done afterwards, I don't know of any our bikes that came like that. As for the rims, I don't know enough to say if that is the stock color for the rims or if they have been painted to suite the PO

check your tires date code, see if they are still OK, or do they need to be changed

check everything over and have fun
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thanks.. will be going through everything on the bike before it gets put on the road.. Starting with electrical first.. then Valve clearance.. Even though the engine sounds real good i'm checking everything..
 
Hey if your in need of a painter.....just saying, I just used a guy in your neck of the woods to shoot all my tins, good work and cheap, compared to the local guys in my area.....if you decide to go that far on the bike...let me know and I will post the name and location of the place....

Yours would have been a nice project for me for the winter.....LOL

.
 
GateKeeper said:
Hey if your in need of a painter.....just saying, I just used a guy in your neck of the woods to shoot all my tins, good work and cheap, compared to the local guys in my area.....if you decide to go that far on the bike...let me know and I will post the name and location of the place....

Yours would have been a nice project for me for the winter.....LOL

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thanks for the offer.. If I decide to paint it and need somebody I'll come msg you.. I'm in Niagara
 
I think you stole that bike for that price.
The wheels do not come gold stock, you can go back to my photo and see what stock ones look like, also the cam end covers are from a earlier model I think.
The chromed covers are truly nice!
I don't believe those turn signals are stock, but close, I'd need to see another pic to verify.
Your seat has been redone, a little shallower on the front, but mine has also, doesn't have the strap the stockers came with.
But............. doesn't it look so much better without all the stuff on it?
If it's a strong runner you'll be having a great time for sure.
 
Great looking bike. On '82's, I've found on this site pressed cranks up to engine #146884, welded cranks after #1466889.
 
jona said:
Great looking bike. On '82's, I've found on this site pressed cranks up to engine #146884, welded cranks after #1466889.
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Does that second number have one two many digits, or does the first one missing one? There allot of bikes in between the two numbers you think?
So, my '82 GS1100E that was manufactured in 02/82 has a engine serial number of 152474, welded crank? I'd like to think so.
 
ooops! 2nd #146889. And yes it seams you have a welded crank.
 
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thanks for all the replies, appreciate the comments and information.. This forum is so full of information it's insane.. The bike runs very strong, engine sounds excellent.. I will be going through all the wiring very soon and redoing every connection and ground.. Then i'll be changing all the orings with new one..

I'm sure i'll posting here again..

I've always liked these bikes, I'm glad I finally found a 1100E, they're not the easiest bikes to find.. I looked for a long time..

thanks :cool:
 
That is a really nice bike! I just got an 1100GK toured recently, &am bringing it back to reasonable condition. Am normally into sport tourers. So, when I saw those better bags &the big windshield on your 1100E, it made me think about what I want next! Nice bike!
 
You got a GREAT buy!!! I build these engines if you ever decide you are used to it & it needs more power! :D Look at the 83, 6 spoke wheels & see if you are like me & like the look of them better than the star pattern wheels your bike came with. I specialize in the 1100s & 1150s so feel free to call me at 714--356-7845 if you ever need a question answered.
Ray.
 
rapidray said:
You got a GREAT buy!!! I build these engines if you ever decide you are used to it & it needs more power! :D Look at the 83, 6 spoke wheels & see if you are like me & like the look of them better than the star pattern wheels your bike came with. I specialize in the 1100s & 1150s so feel free to call me at 714--356-7845 if you ever need a question answered.
Ray.
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Thanks Ray, I appreciate that :D I'm an ex drag racer so I'm sure sooner or later i'll get "used to it" haha I will give you a shout if I ever need advice..

thanks again

Pete
 
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