I got this yesterday for a grand, it's been sitting (ran when parked in 92!) in a garage here in Orange County CA.
Did 184 MPH according to a time sheet.
Has Mr Turbo and I believe an S&S carb, and there's a Mikuni in the parts pile. The owner said it's running sleeved down cylinders (and an 83 head), with 6.5:1 compression. He said if not sleeved the heat would distort the barrels. Welded crank thankfully.
All original parts were taken off in 82 with 2K miles, plus tons of spares. Original wheels with the original tires - nubs still on. Front EPM magnesium and rear aluminum racing wheels 'for competition use only'. Full exhaust system in great shape, brand new carb set plus a spare from an 83. Magura clip ons, big oil cooler, etc. I'm still taking inventory and pinching myself.
I'd like to ID the full twin headlight fairing, it seems quite special, hand laid fiberglass and looks to be modified to fit the wide cases.
It would be easy to bring back to stock, all paint and plastics are in very good shape. But with this history and cool factor, I think I'll restore to as-raced condition, paint the fairing to match perhaps, and have a bit of (LOUD) fun on it. It'll be a fun project, I'll take my time and do it right.
I've owned and restored GS1100s and one very special 82 Katana that I sorely miss. So life is good indeed.
Someone on here probably knows this bike. It was on C/L for 20 minutes and he happened to reply to me first. Sometimes you get lucky.
Did 184 MPH according to a time sheet.
Has Mr Turbo and I believe an S&S carb, and there's a Mikuni in the parts pile. The owner said it's running sleeved down cylinders (and an 83 head), with 6.5:1 compression. He said if not sleeved the heat would distort the barrels. Welded crank thankfully.
All original parts were taken off in 82 with 2K miles, plus tons of spares. Original wheels with the original tires - nubs still on. Front EPM magnesium and rear aluminum racing wheels 'for competition use only'. Full exhaust system in great shape, brand new carb set plus a spare from an 83. Magura clip ons, big oil cooler, etc. I'm still taking inventory and pinching myself.
I'd like to ID the full twin headlight fairing, it seems quite special, hand laid fiberglass and looks to be modified to fit the wide cases.
It would be easy to bring back to stock, all paint and plastics are in very good shape. But with this history and cool factor, I think I'll restore to as-raced condition, paint the fairing to match perhaps, and have a bit of (LOUD) fun on it. It'll be a fun project, I'll take my time and do it right.
I've owned and restored GS1100s and one very special 82 Katana that I sorely miss. So life is good indeed.
Someone on here probably knows this bike. It was on C/L for 20 minutes and he happened to reply to me first. Sometimes you get lucky.
