The carbs should not have been adjusted when going to pipe but no pods; just removal of air box lid is advised. (Good luck finding the lid!
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1983 GS 1100e Minor Project
- Thread starter Vmass
- Start date
The carbs should not have been adjusted when going to pipe but no pods; just removal of air box lid is advised. (Good luck finding the lid!
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It's definitely not on upside down and everything lines up properly. It just seems to be too low in the up position.
I think its on right but the arm/foot pad to raise the bike on the stand looks wrong. The EZ/ED/ES arm is curved to go around the exhaust. There is also a pad on the exhaust to hold a small vibration bumper.
Really ? I thought it was just the finish. Black or Chrome.
Your footpad bar looks much shorter from the point where it is attached to the stand to the point of the pad. I do think I have wrong stand.
Both the ES and ED had black chrome exhaust in '83. However, the hanger bracket on the two are in different locations. In trying to put the exhaust I have on the ED, the hanger bracket is 3" too far back from the bolt on the rear set where it belongs.
The carbs should not have been adjusted when going to pipe but no pods; just removal of air box lid is advised. (Good luck finding the lid!
Hmm....the bike ran great when I picked it up. The air box and lid where in place, had a 4/1 Vance & Hines pipe and 127 mains.
Definitely the wrong stand. I looked at pictures and I believe it is a stand for GK: http://www.ebay.com/itm/1982-suzuki...ash=item4193af38ca:g:KUgAAOSwYGFU19e9&vxp=mtr
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Richie Cammock
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Nice bike, I really like the blue GS1100. I have owned several red and several of the Champaign color 1100's but only one blue.
Valve adjustment went well and I finally got the correct valve cover gasket. I also replaced the breather gasket as well as the seal and o-ring on the tach drive.
I wasn't looking forward to the carb/air box reinstall......so I approached it with a " there has got to be a better way " attitude. And, there is!!
At first I put the boots on the intakes followed by the air box. As I held the carbs up it was your typical no room situation and I just wasn't up for it.
So, here is what I did in sequence:
1) Removed the carb holders
2) Installed the air box using two straps, one each around the top and bottom.
3) Cranked the straps to pull the air box as far back as I could without compromising the box.
4) Installed clamps on air box.
5) Installed carburetors in air box and secured clamps ( I kept the straps on the air box at this point).
6) Installed carb holders, order of installation:2,1,3,4. Because of the tapered design, there is plenty of room to do this.
7) Installed 2 clamps per holder, there is just enough room to get the clamps on because the air box is still strapped and pulled as far back as possible.
8) Tightened the engine side clamps on the carb holders.
9) Released the straps around the air box.
10) Popped the carbs into the carb holders and tightened the clamps. I used a strap around the back topside of the carbs which made popping them in easy.
This sequence saved me a lot of aggravation compared to trying to get the carbs in after the carb holders.
I am thinking this method may also be possible on the earlier models with the flanged carb holders, providing you switch to hex bolts
This bike is cleaning up nice. A little tuning today and fired up the bike. This Star pipe has a really nice sound, little louder than the V & H. I am still keeping my eye open for a stock set of pipes.
I sent the seat out and had Eddie redo it. Looks nice and is very comfortable. Stays off the tank a bit, but I imagine that will clear itself up with warmer temperatures and a little seat time.
I need to make a decision on the chain and sprockets. Only 17k on the bike, but I like a new chain. May do the 530 swap, will check pricing.
I sent the seat out and had Eddie redo it. Looks nice and is very comfortable. Stays off the tank a bit, but I imagine that will clear itself up with warmer temperatures and a little seat time.
I need to make a decision on the chain and sprockets. Only 17k on the bike, but I like a new chain. May do the 530 swap, will check pricing.
I do! I came across it in my search for a stock pipe and thought it would do for a while. Price was right! If I find a stock this one will be replaced.
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harley10
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Hey Vmass even a chrome set from a 82 model would look nice on your 83 I think lol , chrome gives it some pop , my 2 cents , bike is very nice , Brian
Ya, the chrome is an option and I agree it does really "give it some pop". However, the stock black is my preferred option.
I think I finally have an exhaust for this bike that will be to my liking, I just hope it fits!
I bought the NOS SuperTrapp muffler several months ago and recently found an NOS SuperTrapp black header to pair it with. The header was listed for the 1150 and the muffler for the 1100. But, I suspect everything will line up nicely!
I bought the NOS SuperTrapp muffler several months ago and recently found an NOS SuperTrapp black header to pair it with. The header was listed for the 1150 and the muffler for the 1100. But, I suspect everything will line up nicely!
That's a sweet looking setup.
