Into the deep end with an 82' gs1100e

[limeex2]

Timely for me too. I will be retro modding a 1100ES soon? I found Busa rear set assemblies are easy to find and generally straight. 6 pot brakes are tough to deal with. If your using ZRX calipers and care to change, the Nissins on modern Triumph's can be used and are very strong and are same bolt pattern. Using a 1/2 inch EX500 master cylinder will give better feel and stronger yet braking. I am having issue's getting my bushings to work properly for my B12 swingarm. For a fee, can you recreate some of your parts?

Isleoman, How did you mount up the oil cooler? Pics?

 

[NCCNC]

I actually just walked up from my workshop. I am about half way done tearing down and cleaning a new/used set of 4 piston nissins that I will be using instead. I have had a busy few days. Talking to contractors about granite countertops, selling my jeep, and signing on a new tacoma has kept me busy.

Timely for me too. I will be retro modding a 1100ES soon? I found Busa rear set assemblies are easy to find and generally straight. 6 pot brakes are tough to deal with. If your using ZRX calipers and care to change, the Nissins on modern Triumph's can be used and are very strong and are same bolt pattern. Using a 1/2 inch EX500 master cylinder will give better feel and stronger yet braking. I am having issue's getting my bushings to work properly for my B12 swingarm. For a fee, can you recreate some of your parts?

Isleoman, How did you mount up the oil cooler? Pics?

 

[Nessism]

Awesome thread! Both the bike and the thread presentation! Love all the photos in high definition. Makes reading the thread that much more enjoyable.

 

[limeex2]

Thanks! Sorry for stepping out of line. Link and pics worked. This will be fun to watch this GS take shape.

 

[NCCNC]

Personally, I think that big beefy oil cooler looks bad ass.

NC, Trying not to thread jack but here is a link for Limex on oil cooler bracket. https://www.thegsresources.com/_for...-Oil-Cooler-Mounting&highlight=cooler+bracket

I wanted the lower shelves on the two L brackets to take the load of the cooler / oil and the rubber pads to reduce vibration. . Has worked well but certainly a clunky method. Had access to lots of materials and world class machinists and welders, when I was still working. Four long thin bolts hold the cooler to the bracket with two face strips of aluminum. If I were doing it again I'd look for a thinner cooler with and integrated attachment rail across top. The Earls does cool well. I can see the Pbucket photos in this old thread let me know if you can't see them.

 

[80GS850GBob]

Nice machine work!

Hmmm...shades of my old days, miti digi mic and what looks like a starret mic...I made rivets for 25yrs.
I went with a 95 gsxr front end for the length...think yours is the same. I'm building an 80 GS1000G with wire spoked wheels....someone has to

 

[NCCNC]

I am planning on making custom titanium spacers to account for the difference in length after removing the oem foot control bracket things.

I meant to tell you last week, but I am going to be making some killer handlebar riser blocks that slide over the fork tubes just like the oem clip ons did. These will be turning in and up to hold the bars, instead of out and down for clip ons.

NC, I was looking for something else and found this. The link involves my 83 frame but it doesn't make any difference. I used the Katman method of one top hat inside the other. My fabbed top hats were bronze I believe. Also note that a Katana swingarm mounting bolt is just the right length if you don't use the OEM rear set mounts.

https://www.thegsresources.com/_for...Swingarm-Dry-Fit-Part-II&highlight=rear+wheel

 

[NCCNC]

Wrenched on the bike a little bit this evening. Removed the left and right foot control/passanger peg brackets, got the front sprocket off, and pulled the stator cover.

There are a few pictures below of the progress. Afterwards I just stood and stared at the wiring harness for about 15 minutes wondering how bad I am gonna be screwing myself by trying to fabricate a new minimalist harness with no idea what I am doing. Lol. Hey, I guess there is a first time for everything. Tomorrow I am going to put some heat on those phillips screws that are holding the stator in, and try to get that thing out of there. Also, there is a pic of the right side zx12r rearset that will be going on.

I pulled the trigger this weekend on a 92 gear 1100 front wheel, a 98 bandit rear wheel with rotor, cush drive, hub (which apparently I can't use), and sprocket, left side zx12r rearset, front and rear caliper rebuild kits, and a few other odds and ends. Pictures to come as it all arrives.

The 4 pot nissins were torn down and cleaned yesterday as well. Sitting on the bench ready for assembly.

Just out of curiosity, for those of you who may know, does this look like the factory stator?

 

[GSXR7ED]

Paging posplayr for an "electrical" question...stator!


Ed

 

[posplayr]

Paging posplayr for an "electrical" question...stator!


Ed

The stator looks like it is overheating and so it is doubtfully original although it does have a nice OEM build quality.

You should definitely be looking at a SH-775 or I would prefer Compufire Series R/R. It will stop you from cooking stators and will also lower your operating temperature. For a stock 1100 probably 10-15 degF.

 

[NCCNC]

Thank you very much! I will have a look when the new wheel comes in.

NC,

When you get a chance put the two hubs side by side on flat surface and you should see that the GS hub gains you some small but necessary depth into the wheel required for the sprocket alignment. I think Katman was the first to figure it out.

 

[NCCNC]

Thank you very much for the advice. From the other stuff I had read, I was leaning towards the compufire.

The stator looks like it is overheating and so it is doubtfully original although it does have a nice OEM build quality.

You should definitely be looking at a SH-775 or I would prefer Compufire Series R/R. It will stop you from cooking stators and will also lower your operating temperature. For a stock 1100 probably 10-15 degF.

 

[posplayr]

Thank you very much for the advice. From the other stuff I had read, I was leaning towards the compufire.

It costs more but you can fit it in the stock location and it is a more efficient device. That said you probably could not tell the difference for most things between it and the SH-775.

I posted a link last month fo someone selling them for $50 new. I don't know if anybody bought one or not. It is definitely worth a shot.


https://www.thegsresources.com/_for...S-Compufire-stock-on-EBAY&highlight=Compufire


Looks like they sold 10 already with positive feedback; 6 left

https://www.ebay.com/itm/3-PHASE-BY...CTIFIER-Viper-Motorcycle-7000002/151945861488

 

[NCCNC]

Good looking out. Just pulled the trigger on one. I will take some pictures when it arrives. Thanks!

It costs more but you can fit it in the stock location and it is a more efficient device. That said you probably could not tell the difference for most things between it and the SH-775.

I posted a link last month fo someone selling them for $50 new. I don't know if anybody bought one or not. It is definitely worth a shot.


https://www.thegsresources.com/_for...S-Compufire-stock-on-EBAY&highlight=Compufire


Looks like they sold 10 already with positive feedback; 6 left

https://www.ebay.com/itm/3-PHASE-BY...CTIFIER-Viper-Motorcycle-7000002/151945861488

 

[NCCNC]

So yesterday started with a trip to harbor freight. I was only there to buy a new lithium ion power socket wrench. By the way, the "earthquake" 3/8" drive that they carry is a killer tool, and I would put it right on par with my Milwaukee. Well, if y'all have a HF near you, you know how this goes. Ended up with a new rolling work cart. I had just watched a comparison video recommended by a coworker, between us general, and husky, and I have to say.....this thing is a VERY nice cart! Beautiful paint, heavy gauge steel, excellent fit and finish, quality stainless hardware, the works.

When I got home, I had a stack of packages on the porch. Got my front wheel in. It looks great, and is super straight. Also received my all balls rebuild kit for the 4 piston nissins. As soon as the pads come in, I will get those things together.

My rear rotor showed up, as well as the hub/sprocket assembly. Pictures are side by side with the original gs hub. I will get hubs swapped here in a few days. (Thanks isleoman)

The gsxr forks are going to be finished next week, rebuilt and resprung, so I gotta figure out how I am going to use the gsxr damper in collaboration with the gs frame. I will get it whipped though.

The left side rear set also came in, so I will be making my mounting brackets over the next 10 days. I am crazy busy at work, but luckily we have a small cnc open that I can get my parts wrapped up in.

I got the stator out this morning and was going to start cleaning the old gasket off, but I realized it was 55 degrees outside, and not a cloud in the sky, so I threw on my gear and took the FZ out for a nice spirited ride.

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I have a blue million more items to buy, but within the next 7 weeks, everything will transition into the "building stages!!!!" SUPER EXCITED!!!!!

 

[dorkburger]

Enjoying reading about your progress.

On a side note, that old wood drawered toolbox looks beautiful.

 

[NCCNC]

Thank you. The toolbox belonged to my wife's great grandfather. Her family has been a very long line of machinists. I was lucky enough to fall into it. I have never found such a rewarding trade. Now that I manage the shop, I am not cutting nearly as much metal as I would like, but I go in alone on sundays and let the chips fly!

Enjoying reading about your progress.

On a side note, that old wood drawered toolbox looks beautiful.

 

[NCCNC]

The bandit rear wheel came in today. Looks nice and straight so that is a plus. I got the bandit sprocket mounted to the gs hub, and test fit it into the wheel. Now I have to see if the rear gs rotor bolts will work on the bandit rotor and wheel. If not, I will have to buy a set. Also need to order my front rotors. On another note, the 3 phase compu-fire rectifier arrived and looks legit, but if is not, I am sure one of you guys will know straight off.

Here are obligatory pics!

GS hub with bandit sprocket

The new rear wheel

With the hub fitted up...

And the compu-fire

 

[posplayr]

That Compufire looks like the real deal. As a preventive suggestion, it is best to flow some solder into the crimps of the 3 pin stator connector end terminals (both side).
Also would solder the red(+) wire direct to the red wire from the harness.
Run the ground to a frame and make that the SPG. I used one of the seat cross brace bracket bolts.

 

[NCCNC]

Those all sound like great ideas! Getting the solder gun out tonight. Thank you very much.

That Compufire looks like the real deal. As a preventive suggestion, it is best to flow some solder into the crimps of the 3 pin stator connector end terminals (both side).
Also would solder the red(+) wire direct to the red wire from the harness.
Run the ground to a frame and make that the SPG. I used one of the seat cross brace bracket bolts.