GS1100G Motor and bike Build (aussie wassa)

[retro]

ok so the 850 is up and running no rebuild needed
broke a bolt for headers have to get that sorted
and after looking at front brakes and the rarity of them from the 79 model im looking at some katana brake callipers so if some one has some or knows of some let me know please

most parts ordered now time for fabrication

 

[Guest]

Good news!

You're gonna havta get some pic's up soon when you get into the fabrication...

 

[retro]

will do mate ill start on seat and rear fended pics soon cool

 

[Guest]

Good stuff, lookin' forward to it!

Oh, and don't forget 7th September if you wanna come along... don't matter if the GS is ready if you have other 2 wheeled transport...

 

[retro]

now in case any one needs some shocks i have a guy in brissy that i get mine from i needed 35 mm larger hole to hole for this 850 gave him a call and within ten mins he made ma a pair set them up for the Suzuki and shipped the next day ( now they where actually for a triumph but he redid em to fit mine ) best bit is shipped to my door 86 bucks the pair

 

[Guest]

Not bad mate... I can see pre-load adjustment too. Are they rebuildable? A lot to ask for that price I know

 

[retro]

give you a idea mate this is the bloke i buy of but i just ring him or send him a email and tell him what i want but he goes thru most things in his listings.

a couple of mates from vintage jap club have used him since he started and have no complaints

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Suzuki-GS-GSX-250-400-425-500-NEW-shocks-shock-absorbers-shockers-/321187239021?pt=AU_Motorcycle_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4ac840546d&_uhb=1

hes having some health probs atm so prefers email mate

ps he will rebush shocks for your bike as well im using some triumph ones on mine

Keith Allen
tec-au@hotmail.com

 

[retro]

so after much trouble and using a jack got my shocks one

now the fun begins as the swing arm now hits the right rear foot peg mount so will have to heat and bend out 10mm

just put the bars on to see what she sat like (i like it )

cant really do the seat and mount guard till i get the rear loop done so has to wait for now

have to see a friend of mine this week to see about removing broken bolt from head mount of exhausts and then retap a spark plug hole.

Then i can get going on this one lol

 

[retro]

just got a call this arvo on two gs1000s
one 1978 model GS1000e full bike
and a 1980 GS1000s full bike wes cooley
pluss two sets of wheels one spoked one mags pluss a spare set of headers
new set of shims for both
and other bits he wants $2500 for the lot not happy cause untill i sell my xvs650 i cant afford them lol

 

[Guest]

Mate I know how you feel... I keep watching Katanas come and go, and no budget at all at the moment...

 

[Brodie]

How did you go with the swing arm clearance mate?

 

[Guest]

just got a call this arvo on two gs1000s
one 1978 model GS1000e full bike
and a 1980 GS1000s full bike wes cooley
pluss two sets of wheels one spoked one mags pluss a spare set of headers
new set of shims for both
and other bits he wants $2500 for the lot not happy cause untill i sell my xvs650 i cant afford them lol

Jeeze mate , sell the missus and kids and grab the lot .
You'd be getting a free 'S .

Cheers , Simon .

 

[retro]

Have given the details to another member on here so hopefully he will get them.

Hey Brodie Welcome (brodie just picked up a 1977 GS750 hes about to start so he will be chasing parts )

so between the two of us could be some fun building we are looking at elec ignition units for both so any suggestions appreciated

 

[Brodie]

Thanks mate, still fighting the stuck piston. See how I go before I start a build thread.

 

[Guest]

Ok you both got your work cut out for ya's! That 750 looks like it's seen some better times...

I can only speak highly of the Dynatek in my 450, and they definitely have units for the 750's and 1000's.

 

[Brodie]

Yeah I was reading your thread over on DTT Pete and that is what lead me here, I have a crap load of work, hopefully it is worth it.

 

[Guest]

Cool, good stuff Brodie.

It's a lot of work but a bunch of fun all at the same time!

If you've got other two wheeled transport you're more than welcome to join our GSR and Katana Australia ride next Saturday too, heading to Urbenville for lunch.

All the details here:

http://thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?t=203846

 

[Brodie]

I was reading that earlier as well, I would tag along but I am fully booked for that weekend. Stepsons birthday and mine is on the friday. That and I don't think the SR250 is up for a long trip.

 

[Guest]

No worries mate, next big one will be Sunday December 1st so hopefully both you and Wassa have your GS' done.

 

[retro]

mine will be or by that time the missus would have killed me (no bike fever sort of thing atm LOL )