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  1. craz1

    1980 GS1100E Rebuild

    Its always fun to correct the small problems. I saw you rebuilt the carbs. might want to look at the diaphragm on #4. By the looks of your shop (very well organized and clean) I would expect you to figure it out. Nice work on everything. My last build was a CB550, bike ran good for about 35...
  2. craz1

    1982 GS1100gl project

    Disassembled the brakes and found that the pistons had some major pits in the pistons. had to order new pistons. Blasted the calipers and mounts and painted with high temp gloss. Also got the side cover emblems painted
  3. craz1

    Gs450 scrambler project

    Paint looks good. Was it rattle can. Looks to good for rattle can
  4. craz1

    1982 GS1100gl project

    As I continue to correct all the issues, I decided to turn my attention to the wire harness. The PO surly made a mess of it so it will take some work to correct all the cut and spliced wires. Some people should not be allowed to have any tools. This guy was supposed to be a 20 year airline...
  5. craz1

    1982 GS1100gl project

    Yes I know what you mean. Even though I have a dedicated room I still wear a full painters hood with mask. After 4 hours of buffing I still come out pretty dirty
  6. craz1

    1982 GS1100gl project

    Thanks for the compliment Dale. Well I have been doing this for a long time and since retiring 6 years ago I spend quite a bit of time in the garage. As far as the polishing goes I do it all myself. Many years ago I used to buff using an old motor with wheels it works but if your doing a lot its...
  7. craz1

    1982 GS1100gl project

    I had it made by a guy on Ebay who does them. Again i'm not sure how accurate it is but has to be very close. I just wanted something there. He made another set and that is for sale on Ebay. Just search vin tag Gs1100GL and it should come up. You would have to supply him your vin number. Im not...
  8. craz1

    1982 GS1100gl project

    Also the Vin tag was totally faded and I tried to find another GS1100GL to copy but no luck. I came across a GS850GL which is pretty much the same bike other than the engine. I used that tag and just inserted the 1100 serial number and changed it to read GS1100GL. Tires are the same so I assumed...
  9. craz1

    1982 GS1100gl project

    Started to assemble the bike after a lot of cleaning/polishing I am waiting on some cushions for the new speedometer Polished mounts The starter was toast, this is what the armature looked like. The brushes were completely gone and only carbon dust remained. I found a NOS armature in Texas...
  10. craz1

    '79 GS1000E project start

    Nice looking bike
  11. craz1

    1982 GS1100gl project

    Got the powder coat back yesterday. Now the fun part. The majority of the cleaning has been done. Lots of replacement parts ordered. Off to the right is my XJ550 project and the right of that another Z1900. Going to be busy.
  12. craz1

    1982 GS1100gl project

    Yes the beads can shatter and embed in the aluminum. Once heated and expands it can be released into the engine. So if you do use dry glass blasting make sure your protect the insides. Only blast the exterior. No problem with the SS media however I still protect threads and passages. You still...
  13. craz1

    1982 GS1100gl project

    I developed my cleaning method due to the fact I hated working with glass beads in my blast cabinet. Its very dusty when even doing a small piece. You cant see in the cabinet and you need a good vac system which was always getting clogged. Also you went through a lot of blasting media because...
  14. craz1

    1982 GS1100gl project

    The cases have been cleaned and waiting for new seals. I was going to have them vapor blasted but my cleaning method comes very close to vapor blast. Time to save a few dollars on this project. Frame and parts should be coming back from the powder coaters this week.
  15. craz1

    1982 GS1100gl project

    Completed carbs tonight, new diaphragms, orings, Carbs were cleaned in the ultrasonic cleaner, bowls and tops polished.
  16. craz1

    1980 GS1100E Rebuild

    Nicely done. Everything turned out great. Hows the first start
  17. craz1

    1982 GS1100gl project

    Thought I would try uploading better pictures. Built a engine stand and ready to split cases for vapor blasting. Waiting on a clutch basket holding tool.
  18. craz1

    1982 GS1100G Muffler

    I have a set of stock 1982 GS1100gl pipes you could have. Just shipping. I think they use the same pipes. The mufflers are in pretty good shape. If interested I could shoot you some pictures. Pm me for more info.
  19. craz1

    1982 GS1100gl project

    The engine has been removed and head and cylinder are off to be vapor honed then off to APE for head and cylinder work. Cases are next.
  20. craz1

    vin tag

    Thanks Ill try to contact him to see if he has info on the GS1100GLZ model . Yes the vin Number is stamped into the frame and that tag is not really needed to title. The tag is normally replaced when restoring bikes to the original condition. It does have additional info as to the build date...
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