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    GSX1150 Rebuild

    I had nearly identical problems, two broken and frozen plugs and two stripped cam cover holes. I just handed it over to one of the best engine re-builders in Canada, Vass Preformance Cycle. I had him rebuild the entire head for $1,200, money well spent. You have someone in Auckland with a...
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    (Please help) Which looks better?

    Either tip will work, I prefer the stainless. As for loud pipes, it defies common sense and science that a loud noise isn't noticeable. I can hear a loud motorcycle in my blind spot anyone who claims otherwise is lying or a distracted driver. Many times I've been in my truck and I'm aware a...
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    GSX1150 Rebuild

    Many build options with lot's of spares there's enough there to keep you entertained for a few winters.
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    1984 GS1150ef rebuild!!! renew!!

    I've completed even more than in those photos but I really struggle with IT, the forum won't even upload the latest photos, no idea why they're in the same format as the others. The only parts now still in plastic are the rear fender and inner fender. I'm really surprised how much attention...
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    1984 GS1150ef rebuild!!! renew!!

    Thought I was done almost done with converting the plastic to alloy at this point.
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    1984 GS1150ef rebuild!!! renew!!

    can't get them in the proper orientation either.
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    1984 GS1150ef rebuild!!! renew!!

    It's been awhile since I've updated my photos for my efe project. Still vexed by an inability to post large photos and more than one image per post.
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    UJMs FOR SALE IN MOTHER LAND

    Prices are high most bikes are considerably cheaper here. What they do have are models that never made it to the N American market. The Katana in it's original design was reissued for the Japanese market from 1990 to 1994, so if you have the cash they're still available.
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    near death and back

    Had my stroke scare about 10 years ago. Sudden memory failure was the trigger for a visit to the ER, daughter drove me to the Er they had me in a bed in less than 2 minutes a couple minutes more and I was covered with sensors stuck to me. In the end it wasn't a stoke but some weird thing...
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    1985 GS1150EF Original Paint Scheme?

    If it were perfect it would be valued at $5K and it's no where close to that, deduct paint costs and other issues that would be required to make it oem perfect. I'd put the value at $3K. Good reliable vintage bikes are hard to find $3-4K is a fair price. The collectible market for an efe is...
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    what did you wrench on today??

    Heated up the block from a 88-90 GSX1100F and dropped the sleeves. This winter the sleeves and pistons will be going into the GS1150efe, 1260cc should give me a respectable boost in hp and ft lbs.
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    A word of Warning regarding Chains

    Don't scrimp on cheap chains, the price difference is minor compared to cost of the cases or worse should you go for a tumble. My buddy has chain on his V strom with 35,000 kms on it, he rarely adjusts it, keeps it clean and lubed. Make sure the sprockets are lined up perfectly don't trust the...
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    Do they make some type of block-off plates for anti-dive GS750ES ?

    The mechanic who looks after the critical maintenance for me says I wouldn't get anything better unless I went with inverted forks. He's got impressive credentials so I accept his judgment.
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    Do they make some type of block-off plates for anti-dive GS750ES ?

    Yeah don't buy aftermarket plates, absolutely lowest return on your time and dollar. Send a PM to Dorkburger if I recall correctly he disabled his units by gutting them. I took a more expensive option and installed Racetech emulators and springs which vastly improved the suspension and...
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    1985 GS1150EF Original Paint Scheme?

    That's the same as mine, well it used to look that quiet a few mods since then. Conversion to 1260 big bore coming next winter.
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    1985 GS1150EF Original Paint Scheme?

    He's asking a lot. Top dollar for mint shape efe should be $5-6K and it's a quite a small market of people willing to pay that. But then good used bikes are becoming harder to find and values are rising. Many of the 84, 85 and 86 efe's ended up as drag bikes, very strong engines so they're...
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    83 GS1100E chain and sprockets upgrade??

    What Nessism said:encouragement: I had the same issue. For myself going with 18/45 resulted in more useful gearing in the city and on cruising on the highway. Lighter chain and sprockets matter they have an effect handling as things that spin don't like to turn. Depending on the sprockets...
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    83 GS1100E chain and sprockets upgrade??

    What's efficient for one rider isn't for another rider's requirements. Subtle tuning differences are possible with various combinations, not that important to me but for others it is. One tooth on the front is equivalent of 3 on the back.
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    83 GS1100E chain and sprockets upgrade??

    depends on what you're goals are. I've come across quite a few people running 17 and 16 without issues.
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    83 GS1100E chain and sprockets upgrade??

    I've a bit more hp/torque with a '84 1150efe plus additional boost from headers and rs36 flatslides. 18t front, 45t rear to lower rpm.
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