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Just acquired an 1100E

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Picked up this '83 GS1100E last week for $425. Motor runs great but leaks oil from every cam seal. Has some electrical gremlins: idiot lights for headlight, sidestand, taillight stay on when running. Charging system seems to keep the battery fully charged, though. Starter button does not actuate the starter, but it starts immediately when I use a screwdriver to short across the solenoid terminals. Air forks are shot--someone probably used a gas station air chuck to (over) inflate them. Can't decide whether to part it out or put it back on the road.

I have a photo, but can't figure out how to resize it to attach it here.
 
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Greetings and Salutations,

A wiring harness cleanup, a new valve cover gasket, new fork seals, a few other maintenane items, and you could have a dream vintage bike. ;)

If you are here you probably have a 30 year old motorcycle that needs about 20 years worth of maintenance. In the links below you'll find maintenance lists, documentation, wiring diagrams, "how to" guides, vendor links, tips, tricks, and a whole lot of GS goodness. This is your "mega-welcome". Let's get started. :)

Let me dump a TON of information on you and share some GS lovin'. :D

I just stopped by to welcome you to the forum in my own, special way.
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If there's anything you'd like to know about the Suzuki GS model bikes, and most others actually, you've come to the right place. There's a lot of knowledge and experience here in the community. Come on in and let me say "HOoooowwwDY!"....
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Here is your very own magical, mystical, mythical, mind-expanding "mega-welcome". Please take notice of the "Top 10 Common Issues", "Top 15 Tips For GS Happiness", the Carb Cleanup Series, and the Stator Papers. All of these tasks must be addressed in order to have a safe, reliable machine. This is what NOT to do: Top 10 Newbie Mistakes. Now let me roll out the welcome mat for you...

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Please Click Here For Your Mega-Welcome, chock full of tips, suggestions, links to vendors, and other information. Then feel free to visit my little BikeCliff website where I've been collecting the wisdom of this generous community. Don't forget, we like pictures! Not you, your bike! :D

More links to helpful threads in the forum:
Help! Your Bike Won't Start
DON'T DO THESE THINGS
Help! Your Bike Won't Run Well
Oh God! Pods!


Thanks for joining us. Keep us informed.

Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff
 
Mr. Cliff: Thank you! The links you have provided will be invaluable. I just found the GS1100 wiring diagram on your site, and as soon as I can enlarge parts of it and print it out my battle with the electrical gremlins will begin! Again, thank you for the great info. It will be of tremendous assistance to me.
 
Welcome!

Welcome!

burkslaw said:
Picked up this '83 GS1100E last week for $425. Motor runs great but leaks oil from every cam seal and somewhere around the front crankcase mating surfaces. Has some electrical gremlins: idiot lights for headlight, sidestand, taillight stay on when running. Charging system seems to keep the battery fully charged, though. Starter button does not actuate the starter, but it starts immediately when I use a screwdriver to short across the solenoid terminals. Air forks are shot--someone probably used a gas station air chuck to (over) inflate them. Can't decide whether to part it out or put it back on the road.

I have a photo, but can't figure out how to resize it to attach it here.
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Welcome!

A bargain bike that runs for $425...NICE!

And it's an 1100 too. I paid $475 for my GS750TZ and was extremely happy I did.

Good to see the WELCOME message as well...good on you BassCliff!

What can't you figure out? Load the pic onto your profile after you establish a photo album...then copy the BB Code link and paste it to your reply.


Ed
 
After seeing the pic, I second my opinion on not parting it. In fact I think that was a steal. Looks like a great starting point for a resto or do the required maintenence and run as it is. You may want to lose that sidewinder pipe so you can turn though.
 
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After seeing the pic, I second my opinion on not parting it. In fact I think that was a steal. Looks like a great starting point for a resto or do the required maintenence and run as it is. You may want to lose that sidewinder pipe so you can turn though.
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I agree!!! What a great find! Enjoy it as it is or restore? you cannot lose either way.
 
Welcome to the site, good find, I didn't see that on Clist.
I'll third the, don't part it out sentiment, if you have a clear title.
If not, call me first, I have an '82 roller that will need a lot of parts, an engine being one of them.
I'm on the other side of the river in Lake Mary.(moving from Longwood as I type)
If you want to contact me, send a PM( Private Message) and GSR will notify me with an email.
 
Steal!

Steal!

Whoa!

You got that for $425??? :biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:

That was Fantastically fortunate. I am very envious of that deal! (Not really but Wow!)

This is the second bike I've seen with those type of pipes.

Definitely not recommending you parting this bike out.

Thanks for the pic...really sweet bike!


Ed
 
Looks good. Looking at the rear caliper stay, appears to not be the round unit. If so, is the rear wheel perhaps a 3.5 inch GS1150 transplant? Is the front wheel a 16 inch piece?

And welcome to the site as well.
 
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You didn't see it on CL, Rick, because I was at his garage with cash about 20 minutes after he posted it on the Daytona List!:biggrin:
 
Welcome to GSR from another Florida member. I am about an hour south if you need any help.
 
KKBS said:
Looks good. Looking at the rear caliper stay, appears to not be the round unit. If so, is the rear wheel perhaps a 3.5 inch GS1150 transplant? Is the front wheel a 16 inch piece?

And welcome to the site as well.
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you are correct.
looks like a 3.5 rear and the front looks like an 83 750/84-86 700 16" front wheel.
 
Trippivot Sale

Trippivot Sale

^^Hahahahaha!

Low-baller!:p:p:p (Just Razzing you)

Did you see trippivot's thread?

You suggesting this bid to include delivery made me think of that.


Ed
 
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