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First GS1100G Rebuild

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Howdy All,
I have restored several Honda CB's, but never a Suzuki, so this will be my first. The bike wasn't running when I bought it, but the PO said it had been running good when it quit. The motor turned over OK by hand and seemed to have compression. The bike was relatively complete and in pretty decent shape, so I took a chance. Once I got it home and started testing, I discovered the starter motor was bad. It is being in the process of rebuilding now. I pulled the carbs and discovered they had no slide springs and the pilot jets were 60's! Yep, 60's. I think the PO burnt the starter motor up trying to start it, which he denies of course. It had been run very lean and very hot to turn the pipes such a deep blue color. I hope the motor internals are OK, I think they are. Once I get the starter motor rebuilt and the carbs rebuilt with the proper jetting, I'll see if it will start. More to come later.
 
Hello fellow GS1100Ger. Would love to see some pics.

Here is a thread I made up of all the GS1100 and GS1000 threads that are the best reads for GS1100G owners. There is tons in that lot.

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?t=202497&highlight=ultimate

Have a look at my rebuild blog too: My GS1100 Blog although it is so cold and miserable over these winter months in the UK that I haven't done much work lately.

Greetings

P.S. My bother lives in DFW, TX
 
Howdy Richard! Thanks so much for the great link on GS rebuilds. I'll study it well. I used to live in Dallas many years ago. My paternal grandfather (Ackroyd) came from Bradford, York. Small world, isn't it?
 
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