Oz GS1000 resto and GSX1100 cafe builds

[blackhammer]

So i was going to buy a new starter due to the 9 tooth 10 tooth pinion gear difference, but looks like i can use the 1100 unit, swapped out the idle gear of the 1150 for the 1100 one and it all seems to spin ok, no binding.

Ive decided to soda blast the engine and im going to use the 1100 stator and cover as well as the ignition cover.

Im undecided what to do with the ignition. Keep the auto advance and find an 1150 ignition module or put the mechanical advance 1100 stuff in.

 

[blackhammer]

false start on the starter, gears were binding so its not going to work. Hopefully have an 1150 starter on the way soon.

In the mean time, motor fits without much drama, couple of washers on the rear upper mount to get the spacers right and all the other mounts match up exactly.

new tank and 33 smothbores on the way soon as well

 

[blackhammer]

looks like franken gsx at the moment, but paint is coming soon. Matching paint isnt required for registration here and i want to get that first before i start the frame mods etc.
The 33 smoothies are on with new boots after a 10h round trip to visit ozman, great to meet steve and see your wonderful collection, thanks for the other bits and pieces too. Starter also arrived thanks to Chef.

After registration it will all come apart again for sandblasting, powdercoating, 1150 vapor blasting, lots of polishing along with quite a few $$ worth of new parts, including new 750 SS spoked wheels.

 

[ozman]

happy to help, looking forward to seeing the bike completed

ozman

 

[Guest]

Good stuff Nate, having it all in one piece and registered will be an achievement in itself!

 

[blackhammer]

So....couldn't look at the flaky half painted rocker cover...so did some polishing and used a Kreem tank cleaner and sealer kit on the tank im going to use.

Then got another GS in the stable.

Then fired the 1150 up.. ran well for 3min or so. Bad fuel leak out the front of the 33s. looking into whats going on there before i can take it for a ride. Another problem is the 8 cell ballistic battery doesnt seem to have enough guts to get the bike cranking properly....which is a major disappointment.

yeh i know the filters are the crap ones....they came on one of my 1000E, just using them till the K&Ns arrive.

 

[Fjbj40]

I get your disappointment about the ballistic battery. I put the same one in my 1000/1085 and it just barely gets her started. I added the ignition cut switch mod so I get her cranking before I turn on the ignition, it helps greatly because of the higher compression ratio.

Ballistics advertisement is misleading, most definitely does not have the advertised 210 cranking amps!

Daryl

 

[silverbullet132]

The 8 cell is not meant for bikes that big.

I just picked up a 12 cell on sale for $75, it is the one recommended for the gs1100.

 

[blackhammer]

Yeh, its clear the 8 cell is far too small. I am more disappointed at myself for choosing the 8 cell after reading their advertising, rather than asking more questions and doing more research first.

Daryl - Is there a thread on the forums about the ignition cut switch mod? sounds like something i should do regardless of battery used.

Silver - good price for the 12 cell, don't happen to have a link do you?

Nate.

 

[Fjbj40]

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?t=123877&highlight=Ignition+switch+mod

Read away

 

[Gregory]

Then got another GS in the stable.

. .

I really like the styling look of that bike. Where did you come up with that seat? Is is off a Kawasaki?

 

[silverbullet132]

Yeh, its clear the 8 cell is far too small. I am more disappointed at myself for choosing the 8 cell after reading their advertising, rather than asking more questions and doing more research first.

Daryl - Is there a thread on the forums about the ignition cut switch mod? sounds like something i should do regardless of battery used.

Silver - good price for the 12 cell, don't happen to have a link do you?

Nate.

It was a 1 day sale sorry, they sold out within an hour.

 

[blackhammer]

Hi Gregory, This bike has just be bought recently and came this way.... I organised the purchase of the bike for a friend, its just been delivered to me as i'm the middle man for my friend that bought it.

not sure what the seat is, im fairly certain it isn't staying on the bike however.

 

[Gregory]

If you were on this side of the pond I would probably buy it or trade you for it.

 

[blackhammer]

A little hot in the shed this time of year, some 40 degree days this summer have kept me more excited to spend the weekends at the beach or in a pool somewhere instead of working on bikes in the oven otherwise known as my shed....
Still, weeknights after work have been semi productive.

Got the thing running, semi-well. Well enough to go for a quick test ride
Starts on 3 cylinders but clears out after a while...some flat spots low down, but boy, once it gets going..impressive power, it feels quicker than my v-rod.

Not a fan of the muffler, very loud, i thought the MAC exhaust was a good deal, but i wish now i wasn't cheap and spent some extra cash on a better one.
The headers are good though....so i thought i'd try putting something together myself....i liked the idea of dual mufflers so got a 2 into one collector and got the mig out tonight.
Probably not to everyone's tastes....not even sure its to mine yet. will see how it sounds tomorrow. I think it will look better with the cafe style seat/ducktail.
Sending it for tuning/jetting shortly with someone that knows better.

 

[blackhammer]

So, good news is the bike passed registration inspection and after parting with 600$ i have brand new number plates and the privilege of using the Australian Capital Territories (and the rest of the states of Oz) roads legally for 12 months!

Bike is on the dyno today to get the jetting right. Tomorrow it will be home and getting pulled apart for painting, polishing etc...

Still, seems a good milestone to have registration....it was last registered in QLD in 98!!

 

[landshark]

Nice work, mine got roadworthied yesterday and hopefully registered today.
That S in the background of one of the photos looks like it could come up alright?

 

[blackhammer]

Thanks mate, hopefully you get the paperwork sorted without any dramas, are they strict in qld?

The 1000s is going to another member on here's collection, I've got another 80 1000e I'm restoring to factory and a 78 1000 that's stripped down to the frame I'm building for a mate in a brat style.

 

[landshark]

Busy man!
I don't think they are too strict up here in general, but we'll see.

 

[blackhammer]

Bike never made it on to the dyno, had alot of trouble getting the 33's running right, really didnt want to idle at all.
So to get the bike home to start the strip down, and just to have a little ride and see how it travels i put a spare set of CV's of one of my 1000's on it. It was a good ride home, bike handles and stops very well, although i think i have geared it a little to high, it was just lazy ride, no revs due to the 1000 jetted CVs on it.

When we had a good look at the 33's it became clear what the issue was, feel pretty stupid not picking it up before.

Air jets were missing

Ordered after giving myself an uppercut.