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  1. Griffin

    Case Bars: Interchangeabilty

    I have both an 1100E and 1100G. I can tell you this much with certainty: The case guards for the GS1100E do not interchange with the guards for the 1100G. Now then. Since the 1100E and 750E guards interchange, and the 1100G guards fit the 850G, then the logical conclusion is that guards...
  2. Griffin

    New member with a Katana 550 question.

    You made the right choice. $1,500 for a bike that needs nothing is a good deal. No matter what I initially paid for any of my bikes, I inevitably ended up with that much (or more) into each of them when all was said and done.
  3. Griffin

    New member with a Katana 550 question.

    In the condition it's in and obviously running well, I'd have no problem paying $1,200-$1,500 or so for it, if that's what I was looking for and it needed nothing. By the time one can resurrect a dog of a bike, one will have that much into it, along with a lot of sweat and blood. It was only...
  4. Griffin

    Track day at Gingerman-Michigan

    They don't like motorcycles at Putnam, and only have about four track days a year for them. Back in '09, I went out there with a coworker who was doing a track day on his '07 GSXR750. That bike was crazy fast, and he was too. He was built for riding fast, at 5'7" and about 140 lbs. soaking...
  5. Griffin

    Track day at Gingerman-Michigan

    That's nice to hear. The people at the local track here (Putnam Park Road Course) are dicks.
  6. Griffin

    How to make my GS650L Louder!

    Loud pipes are for azzholes. Go away. Nobody here wants to help you f*ck up a bike and pizz your neighbors off every morning you start it up.
  7. Griffin

    Track day at Gingerman-Michigan

    Damn Bill. That came out really, really nice. Quite the sleeper.
  8. Griffin

    Replacing tires & tubes, chains & sprockets

    DO NOT BUY SPITFIRE S-11 TIRES. THERE ARE FAR BETTER CHOICES OUT THERE, EVEN IF YOU'RE ON A BUDGET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ok, now that I have your attention, I have experience with them and it is terrible. They seemed ok for about 2,000 miles, then while at a rally, turned into the most evil...
  9. Griffin

    Buying a Bandit, Which Forum Should I Join

    I would just stay here. Like you said, there are lots of Bandit riders already here, and the combined "Hive Mind" of the GSR members can get you through pretty much any technical difficulties you might run into.
  10. Griffin

    K&N air filter in place of POD filters on 1980 GS1000G?

    My 1000G is set up to run a K&N OEM style filter. All I had to do was install a Dynojet Stage 1 jet kit, and follow the instructions EXACTLY. It is noticeably stronger in the midrange and top end, and is also running less lean than stock. You might want to take a peek at what needles are in...
  11. Griffin

    Marving Silencers (mufflers)

    A lot of people here have done exactly that on their stock systems, but used discarded Harley Davidson mufflers instead of aftermarket slip-ons. H-D owners in the USA frequently have the dealerships remove the OEM exhaust mufflers and install straight open pipes, which are terribly loud. The...
  12. Griffin

    Metric tires size chart confusion?

    Standard tire sizes on the forum for the big G models are a 100/90-19 up front and a 130/90-17 in the back. I have that setup on my 1000g and am quite happy with it. Favorite tires around here are (in no particular order): Avon Roadrider Michelin Pilot Activ Pirelli Sport Demon Shinko 230...
  13. Griffin

    1981 Kawasaki KZ750 Resurrection

    The Honda CB750/900/1100 F Supersports of the early '80s have some of the clunkiest gearboxes I've ever encountered. I've owned three or them, and ridden a few others over the years. Compared to the same era GS and KZ gearboxes, they were light years behind. My current 900F requires an...
  14. Griffin

    1983 gs750es

    I've tried a 110 up front, didn't like it, slowed the steering down too much, mitigating the purpose of the 16" front hoop.
  15. Griffin

    1983 gs750es

    Original OEM tires on that bike were Bridgestones. They sucked badly and most people replaced fairly soon after purchasing the bike back in the day.
  16. Griffin

    1981 Kawasaki KZ750 Resurrection

    It certainly lets you know when you've shifted gears.
  17. Griffin

    1981 Kawasaki KZ750 Resurrection

    Ed, have you noticed any gear train whine that seems loud compared to a GS? I've owned three of these bikes now ('82 750E, '84 GPZ750, '84 KZ700A, all of them under 25,000 miles)) and they all have exhibited a bit of whine to the tranny, particularly noticeable on downshifts.
  18. Griffin

    1983 gs750es

    I have Sport Demons on my GS700ES (same bike as yours with a shorter stroked motor) and love them. What size tire is on the front? It looks really big, but it could just be the perspective from the camera angle. You want to go with a 100/90/16 on the front and a 130/90/17 in the rear.
  19. Griffin

    Aftermarket Stator Spreadsheet

    Now that you mention it, I believe Rick's and RM are in error on their listings for the 650G/GL/M. They list a stator that is the larger size. From your experience and what the other manufacturer's list (smaller size fitting that bike), I'd say that they have the wrong unit listed.
  20. Griffin

    Aftermarket Stator Spreadsheet

    On the GS1100E, notice that three of the four use the same unit for all years, but Electrosport recommends a different unit between the '80-'81 and the '82-'83 models. I know from old magazine articles that the electrical output was upped for the '82 1100E, so my guess is the ESG024 stator puts...
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