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Nice score there Charlie. Not sure where you're going to park it in your garage but nice score indeed. And look..another fairing. You know, they could make nice art pieces
Shsh! That's what Chris said. Parking will be tight. 10lbs in a 5 pound bag. I'm good at space planning. Washing machine and dryer is highly overrated. I'll save the fairings for you, along with ArtH's. It has matching saddle bags and lowers.
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Good point about the fairing Todd, but I've ridden mine with the Vetter and although it does it's job and is retro cool, it sure does feel like you're pushing a piece of plywood down the highway 
Good point about the fairing Todd, but I've ridden mine with the Vetter and although it does it's job and is retro cool, it sure does feel like you're pushing a piece of plywood down the highway
I'll try to keep an open mind about the fairing . Going from a 650 to an 1100 is a big enough step for now. I can see some value of having a nice one at some point in the future.
cg
GS Rescue
GS Rescue
I had scheduled to meet with the seller of the new 83 GS 1100 g at his house in Sacramento before 1:00pm. My friend ArtH called me Friday and said he could join me on my 4 1/5 hour drive and in the spirit of saving a bit on fuel costs, offered his small truck as the transport vehicle. This is the third time we've headed out together to look at and buy GS'es together and we've always made and had fun doing it. We've began to call these trips "GS Rescues". I know many of you check frequently for GS's on e-bay and Criags list and know it's interesting to keep your "ear to the ground" so to say, to see what bargains and bikes are available, just in case.
I left the house at 7:30 am Saturday and head south to the city of Mt. Shasta to meet up with Art.
We load up the truck and ....
place an identifying "GS Rescue" sign in the rear window & off we go to Sacramento.
We get to his ( Steve) house about 12:45 and there it is , setting in the driveway, with all the saddle bags, top cases and parts waiting to be loaded up. Clock work!
After an hour we're back on the road north. After a quick stop for a burrito, and fuel about an hour north of Sacramento, we're headed back north to our mountain home.
A rest stop near Shasta Lake
Unloaded truck at my house about 7:30 pm.
The 83, tucked in for the night.
The wife had a nice meal ready for Art and I when we were done and we toasted a successful "GS Rescue" mission. Thanks Art for your help and friendship. Thanks Steve!
cg
GS Rescue
I had scheduled to meet with the seller of the new 83 GS 1100 g at his house in Sacramento before 1:00pm. My friend ArtH called me Friday and said he could join me on my 4 1/5 hour drive and in the spirit of saving a bit on fuel costs, offered his small truck as the transport vehicle. This is the third time we've headed out together to look at and buy GS'es together and we've always made and had fun doing it. We've began to call these trips "GS Rescues". I know many of you check frequently for GS's on e-bay and Criags list and know it's interesting to keep your "ear to the ground" so to say, to see what bargains and bikes are available, just in case
. I left the house at 7:30 am Saturday and head south to the city of Mt. Shasta to meet up with Art.
We load up the truck and ....
place an identifying "GS Rescue" sign in the rear window & off we go to Sacramento.
We get to his ( Steve) house about 12:45 and there it is , setting in the driveway, with all the saddle bags, top cases and parts waiting to be loaded up. Clock work!
After an hour we're back on the road north. After a quick stop for a burrito, and fuel about an hour north of Sacramento, we're headed back north to our mountain home.
A rest stop near Shasta Lake
Unloaded truck at my house about 7:30 pm.
The 83, tucked in for the night.
The wife had a nice meal ready for Art and I when we were done and we toasted a successful "GS Rescue" mission. Thanks Art for your help and friendship. Thanks Steve!
cg
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No, just 2-650g's and 2-1100g's. I've got nothing on Paul.
I picked up a $150.00 650g last February for a spare engine and intended to part it out. I sold a LH switch gear and don't have the heart to let it go. Too complete. I'm a wimp
cg
Good Job Charlie
Good Job Charlie
Charlie - good good job there buddy. You've got the exact same one as me (Restoring my Dad's Bike). It has the air rear shocks and the air tube connecting the two fork tubes for equalization. The box section grab rail.
Looks like you have good mufflers too.
I'm looking forward to seeing what you do with this.
Greetings
Good Job Charlie
Charlie - good good job there buddy. You've got the exact same one as me (Restoring my Dad's Bike). It has the air rear shocks and the air tube connecting the two fork tubes for equalization. The box section grab rail.
Looks like you have good mufflers too.
I'm looking forward to seeing what you do with this.
Greetings
I kept thinking of you as I eyed this bike over, because of your thread pointing out the air shocks and forks crossover tube. The pipes are undented, with very slight surface rust and bluing. The paint is great with the exception of two clear coat bubbles on the tank and minor chips. When I get some time I'll post up some pictures of the bike's particulars challenges and assets. Cheers.
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Hahah I'm not the jealous type!!....... till I see the finished product
I meant 850 Combat, he's a serial G hoarder and he doesn't have many on the West Coast anymore
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That was the Paul I was thinking of, not to slight our Welsh friend. Combat Paul has more toys than I ever hope for. I'm envious
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Goodies and condition
Goodies and condition
included with the 83 were a complete set of Windjammer V saddle bags, top case, fairing with lowers and mounts.
I'm not interested in putting them on my bikes, but I'l hang on to them for the time being, unless someone (in Victoria,BC) wants them.
Gave it a quite "sponge "bath to better see condition of the paint job and it's pretty decent. It looks like it's been kept out of the sun with only a couple of small blisters on the tank clear coat.
It's got a 140mph speedo much to my surprise. I really don't need that
. Wouldn't you know Johnny Drummond just put one in the mail for me. The tach lens is fogged over wit a rusty colored film and wonder if it is some sort of lubricant gone astray. I have another one on the 82 and if it works it, will fill my needs. I might try to pull the lens off and clean it up. I've heard it can be done with a bit of patience.
The PO told me that the final drive leaks and that the oil has a metallic color to it. I haven't looked at the manual yet to see if there are seal, bearing or what not that might solve this problem, but the 82 has one and it's pretty clean looking. Is there anyone who has experience working the final drives?
The 82 doesn't have this crossover pipe for the air in the forks. I plan on using progressive springs but does anyone have any input on how this might effect the use of new springs and no air? I just rebuilt the forks on the 82 and have a new set of Avon Roadriders mounted on rims waiting.
The PO states the cylinder # 4 has low compression, 90 lbs or so. I think it sat for a few years before he last worked on it and it's been since 2007 he did the last compression check.
The good news is I've some good looking parts to make at least one runner, if not two. Which one to focus on at the moment is the question. Whichever one I go with I need some carbs cleaned, so I need to start there. Advice and comments welcome. Thanks for tunning in.
cg
Goodies and condition
included with the 83 were a complete set of Windjammer V saddle bags, top case, fairing with lowers and mounts.
I'm not interested in putting them on my bikes, but I'l hang on to them for the time being, unless someone (in Victoria,BC) wants them.
Gave it a quite "sponge "bath to better see condition of the paint job and it's pretty decent. It looks like it's been kept out of the sun with only a couple of small blisters on the tank clear coat.
It's got a 140mph speedo much to my surprise. I really don't need that
. Wouldn't you know Johnny Drummond just put one in the mail for me. The tach lens is fogged over wit a rusty colored film and wonder if it is some sort of lubricant gone astray. I have another one on the 82 and if it works it, will fill my needs. I might try to pull the lens off and clean it up. I've heard it can be done with a bit of patience. 
The PO told me that the final drive leaks and that the oil has a metallic color to it. I haven't looked at the manual yet to see if there are seal, bearing or what not that might solve this problem, but the 82 has one and it's pretty clean looking. Is there anyone who has experience working the final drives?
The 82 doesn't have this crossover pipe for the air in the forks. I plan on using progressive springs but does anyone have any input on how this might effect the use of new springs and no air? I just rebuilt the forks on the 82 and have a new set of Avon Roadriders mounted on rims waiting.
The PO states the cylinder # 4 has low compression, 90 lbs or so. I think it sat for a few years before he last worked on it and it's been since 2007 he did the last compression check.
The good news is I've some good looking parts to make at least one runner, if not two. Which one to focus on at the moment is the question. Whichever one I go with I need some carbs cleaned, so I need to start there. Advice and comments welcome. Thanks for tunning in.
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Things are looking great on the new bike Charlie, congrats! with the final drive there are some simple bearings and a few seals in there but if there's metal it might be from the spline. You'll see soon enough once you take it apart. I can't remember which, but one of the years had a bad habit of teeth wear. Cliff's got a good picture of it in his rear tire removal walk thru. For the front forks why not just get rid of the cross over? And I wouldn't be too worried about the low compression just yet. Do the valves and then check again, it could easily just be that. Oh ya...don't show up with all that Vetter gear....I'm tempted, of course I'm tempted..but just don't
I received my decal set from Reproduction Decals.com and they look fine. They didn't carry ones for my 1982 GS 1100 g and I checked with them if they could make me a set to match my stock bodywork. I was told if I pay the shipping they would make the decal set for free. Which they did. They were very responsive to my e-mails and considering that I said "no rush", the Christmas holidays and such, timely. They now carry decal sets For Sale, for the 82 1100 g. I may not need my set so if any is in need, let me know. The new 83 1100 g has changed my priorities a bit.
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I received my decal set from Reproduction Decals.com and they look fine. They didn't carry ones for my 1982 GS 1100 g and I checked with them if they could make me a set to match my stock bodywork. I was told if I pay the shipping they would make the decal set for free. Which they did. They were very responsive to my e-mails and considering that I said "no rush", the Christmas holidays and such, timely. They now carry decal sets For Sale, for the 82 1100 g. I may not need my set so if any is in need, let me know. The new 83 1100 g has changed my priorities a bit.
cg
they look nice, keep me in mind if you do want to sell them
On my 83 forks I believe I removed the pipe & plugged the holes with the correct size bolt & some thread sealer. You need to leave the collar on as the fork sliders have a hole drilled in them which will leak oil if the collar is not there.
The collars have O rings top & bottom.
I believe RapidRay has welded the holes on the sliders up as an alternative...
The collars have O rings top & bottom.
I believe RapidRay has welded the holes on the sliders up as an alternative...
