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Done polishing my turd for this year

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Spent the winter adjusting the valves and putting a GS1100EZ front end with anti dives on my 1100GZ. Someone here asked me to follow up with how it came out when I was done so here I am. I just replaced the fork tubes and lower legs, calipers and master cylinder. Note if you decide to do this, you must use the 1100EZ headlight ears so you can assemble the 1100EZ front end with the air pressure cross over tubes. Front end has progressive springs and shimmed bushings. I've ridden it maybe 20 miles over the past week, increase the preload on the springs and tightened the steering stem bearings this morning and am heading out this afternoon for an easy 40-50 mile jaunt.
My tach started screaming on my initial run this year (as it was doing last year) so I took it apart to lube but on reassembly a gob of dried glue wound up on the inside of the glass and one of the reflectors for the instrument light fell off so I got disgusted and put the faded one on I had in my parts box that worked great last time I used it. Naturally, now that one has a mind of its own and the needle wanders all over the friggin place as it sees fit. So I'm looking for a tach with fuel gauge if anyone has a spare and thinks it actually works.
Like I said, I'm done polishing my turd for this year.
 
chiphead said:
Spent the winter adjusting the valves and putting a GS1100EZ front end with anti dives on my 1100GZ. Someone here asked me to follow up with how it came out when I was done so here I am. I just replaced the fork tubes and lower legs, calipers and master cylinder. Note if you decide to do this, you must use the 1100EZ headlight ears so you can assemble the 1100EZ front end with the air pressure cross over tubes. Front end has progressive springs and shimmed bushings. I've ridden it maybe 20 miles over the past week, increase the preload on the springs and tightened the steering stem bearings this morning and am heading out this afternoon for an easy 40-50 mile jaunt.
My tach started screaming on my initial run this year (as it was doing last year) so I took it apart to lube but on reassembly a gob of dried glue wound up on the inside of the glass and one of the reflectors for the instrument light fell off so I got disgusted and put the faded one on I had in my parts box that worked great last time I used it. Naturally, now that one has a mind of its own and the needle wanders all over the friggin place as it sees fit. So I'm looking for a tach with fuel gauge if anyone has a spare and thinks it actually works.
Like I said, I'm done polishing my turd for this year.
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I have a guage set thats just sitting collecting dust. I think its off a 550L, and think it has a fuel gauge. Lemme check.
 
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Thank you. \\:D/



By the way... your sig says 82 GS 1100G rat. Where's the rat? I only saw a nice-looking bike in the pics.

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Steve said:
Thank you. \\:D/



By the way... your sig says 82 GS 1100G rat. Where's the rat? I only saw a nice-looking bike in the pics.

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Lot of stuff the camera hides. Bike runs very well but cosmetically it could use a major makeover. I came very very close to selling it this year. Problem is I have a real soft spot for these drive trains. It does everything just enough for me. I just wish it wasn't so rusty, scratched, dented etc. I put the 1100EZ front end on it because the original tubes were so pitted that the seals I replaced last year only lasted 3/4 of last season. But I'm riding it for another year. I looked, believe me I looked, but nothing convinced me to lay down 2-3-4-5 K. Perhaps I'm jaded and living in the past but thanks for your kind words.
 
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I happen to have a fondness for the 1100G as well. One thing i find interesting on your bike. Are those forks off something else? My 82 does NOT have the antidive system on it. Great looking bike. The blue is nice :) Do you happen to know what/who/colour code for it?
 
wow awesome. those are EXACTLY the forks i have, with exactly the same bike. i'm now positive that i have ez forks, and now i know what speedo cable to order. plus now i know it'd look good in blue! nice ride, man!
 
TheCafeKid said:
I happen to have a fondness for the 1100G as well. One thing i find interesting on your bike. Are those forks off something else? My 82 does NOT have the antidive system on it. Great looking bike. The blue is nice :) Do you happen to know what/who/colour code for it?
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No color code. Sorry. See this link for the bloody history of the a$$ tank and why it is the color it is.
http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?t=108681&highlight=tank
Thanks for all the positive comments.
 
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seuadr said:
wow awesome. those are EXACTLY the forks i have, with exactly the same bike. i'm now positive that i have ez forks, and now i know what speedo cable to order. plus now i know it'd look good in blue! nice ride, man!
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The speedo cable I'm using is the original part number.
All I changed out is the tubes and lower legs, calipers, master cylinder and hoses, headlight ears and lower fork tube brackets that secure the brake lines. EVERYTHING else is "stock" 1100GZ.....fender, speedo drive, triple trees, axle, spacers, discs, etc.
 
cool. my gs was lowsided and had no gauges at all, i was not sure if they cable was the same, so i did not order it.
 
seuadr said:
cool. my gs was lowsided and had no gauges at all, i was not sure if they cable was the same, so i did not order it.
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Hey man if you need gauges i have a set off a 550. I think it was an L. They are PRETTY similar to the 1100G gauges. Not exact but close. They would certainly work i would think.
 
Hey, nice looking bike.. I swapped out the stock forks & tree on my 750B to a set from an EZ, myself.. Definitely an upgrade for the stock 750B.
 
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Bro, I beleive that your front tire is on backwards.
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Believe it or not, it's quite correct. I have the same tires on my wife's 850L and the tread points the same direction.
If you look at the direction arrow on the sidewall, it points forward, and that is the direction that counts. 8-[

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chiphead said:
Lot of stuff the camera hides. Bike runs very well but cosmetically it could use a major makeover. I came very very close to selling it this year. Problem is I have a real soft spot for these drive trains. It does everything just enough for me. I just wish it wasn't so rusty, scratched, dented etc. I put the 1100EZ front end on it because the original tubes were so pitted that the seals I replaced last year only lasted 3/4 of last season. But I'm riding it for another year. I looked, believe me I looked, but nothing convinced me to lay down 2-3-4-5 K. Perhaps I'm jaded and living in the past but thanks for your kind words.
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How much do you want for it? :twisted::twisted:
 
Schweisshund said:
How much do you want for it? :twisted::twisted:
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OK. You started it. What's it worth?
What's been done: rebuilt rear master cylinder, new tires, new used 1100EZ front end with progressives and new seals, stator, battery, intake boots and orings, carb rebuild with replacement of one carb due to broken float post, tank cleaned and coated by radiator shop, new mirrors, new turn signals, valve cover and breather gasket with new half moons, headlight wiring repair, 140 mph speedo, tach drive seal, GK seat, oil and filter less than 100 miles ago, primary and secondary gear oil last year (under 2K ago), new LH switch assy, and probably more that I don't remember.
What it needs: paint, sanding and bondo on various points of the blue body work see here: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...highlight=tank, if it's chromed or plated it's rusty or corroded, seat needs recovering-seat pan mint but cover has multiple small tears and holes some that have been patched with vinyl repair, tach erratic, if it's painted black it's rusty i.e handlebars, frame etc. I'm not crazy about the front brake feel at this point. Maybe I'm being to picky. Looks like the original line on it and perhaps I need to re-bleed them, but like I said, I'm done for right now.
Also comes with various parts in various states of dis-repair: spare black tank-needs repaint but has been cleaned and sealed inside by radiator repair shop, front legs, master cylinder and calipers, black frame covers (broken post), front black fender (1/2 inch crack on top right side front), black tail section with broken mounting arm, new OEM rear disc (not installed yet) etc. etc. etc.
Clock reads about 23K but speedo has been replaced. Runs very well.
 
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