Project 1100 Bandit/Gsxr conv

[jwhelan65]

Had it out yesterday, my oil leak has moved from the 1 and 4 exhaust ports to 2 and 3. Thinking on removing the top end oiler all together, seems to have caused all the issues and not really sure of its need for street use anyway. Suspension however is fabulous, tight, crisp and sound through a turn. Could not be happier..

 

[harley10]

Hey did you put stock carbs back on and if yes how come , just wondering, and man that is the best looking GS I have seen, Brian

 

[Nessism]

Where is it leaking from Joe? Exhaust ports don't leak oil. Maybe the valve cover?

 

[jwhelan65]

Where is it leaking from Joe? Exhaust ports don't leak oil. Maybe the valve cover?

Ed,

I replaced the valve seals on 1 and 4 where it was initially leaking out the front of the exhaust ports. Pretty certain the added pressure from the top end oiler blew out the 30 year old seals, there were massive pools of oil under the exhaust cam. I was hoping this would solve my problem and it did, however it moved over to the center ports. Pulling the oiler off today but inevitably the valve seals on 2 and 3 will need replacing and they are a booger to get to with the motor in the frame.

 

[jwhelan65]

Hey did you put stock carbs back on and if yes how come , just wondering, and man that is the best looking GS I have seen, Brian

I actually went with a set of stock 1150 36mm CV's instead of the RS flat slides, around town they are so much better than the flats.

 

[Guest]

Great look EZ.
certainly makes me want to start stripping mine down.

Attention to detail is great.
One of a kind...

 

[Guest]

I actually went with a set of stock 1150 36mm CV's instead of the RS flat slides, around town they are so much better than the flats.

Interesting! How are they set up (Factory Pro, Dynojet, etc.)?
Thanks!

 

[mrbridgeport]

I believe you can get a sheet of that from McMaster carr

 

[GSX1000E]

Stripped off the covers for polishing and removed the valve cover. Next up adjust the valves and figure out the oil leak...

I think these are the o-ring leaks that Jim and Ray referred to...?? dunno for sure

Are these the culprits? Did you have the head rebuilt or just replace those seals?

 

[jwhelan65]

Are these the culprits? Did you have the head rebuilt or just replace those seals?

Already replaced those, it is coming directly out the exhaust ports

 

[LAMA]

Just finished enjoying this build. Absolutely fantastic work. Talk about inspirational !! Lots of really cool stuff learnt that I hope to put to good use on my dust collecting project. Thanks for sharing. :clap:

 

[jwhelan65]

Just finished enjoying this build. Absolutely fantastic work. Talk about inspirational !! Lots of really cool stuff learnt that I hope to put to good use on my dust collecting project. Thanks for sharing. :clap:

Glad you enjoyed, it is still work in progress...