1983 gs1100es

[el Camexican]

Hi all,

Been working on my GS of over 27 years. Might be needing some tips as it gets closer to done, so I thought I'd best join a forum.

Looked like this in 2008...

 

[el Camexican]

Then in 2009 it was torn down and a few mods were made to the frame...

 

[el Camexican]

Today it looks like this...


However, after completing the body work in black I've decided to strip it back down to bare metal and do the frame in black as well.

 

[steve murdoch]

Welcome to the site.
Quite a few members here with time spent at the strip.
How about some details on the engine.

 

[el Camexican]

Welcome to the site.
Quite a few members here with time spent at the strip.
How about some details on the engine.

Thank you Sir!

The engine is basically a pump gas version of a mild drag engine. The mods include:

The original cases bored by APE
A rebuilt and welded crankshaft (small end) with straight cut gear
APE SSR1323 engine kit
MRE undercut transmission
APE billet clutch basket
750 plain bearing oil pump gears
APE stud kit
KB top end oiling kit
APE cam chain tensioner
Cylinder head porting (by owner)
28.5mm int and 24mm ex valves
Lengthened rocker arms
APE valve job
Lockhart oil cooler
38mm RS flatslides
Dyna ignition
VH pipe
PMFR 5/8” offset bearing support

It was built as a bar & coffee shop hopper with a touch of attitude. I might take it down the strip one day just to get a time slip, but I specifically left the wheelie bar mounts off to ward off temptation. Been there, done that, not enough spare time to take up that addiction again and if I did it would be with a newer platform.

I was about to call it done, but my wife pointed out that the frame would look better black, so I'm tearing it down again to change the color and make a few changes to things that annoyed me when I put it together last time. Still pondering the seat as well.

 

[GSXR7ED]

Ewwwwww, stretched GS!

To be honest...this is the first stretched GS I've seen. Looks odd but then again...it's elongated.

Not sure how it will ride unless you are using it to drag race. I've only ever read negative feedback about stretched bikes from another forum so excuse my comments.

Lots of modifications so I can't knock the ideas rolling around in your head. I agree with your wife...the Canary Yellow doesn't boast well. It's a mean looking machine with what looks like a Gixxer front end and rear wheel.

Moar pics please...as you continue your changes.


Ed

 

[el Camexican]

Ewwwwww, stretched GS!

To be honest...this is the first stretched GS I've seen. Looks odd but then again...it's elongated.

Not sure how it will ride unless you are using it to drag race. I've only ever read negative feedback about stretched bikes from another forum so excuse my comments.

Lots of modifications so I can't knock the ideas rolling around in your head. I agree with your wife...the Canary Yellow doesn't boast well. It's a mean looking machine with what looks like a Gixxer front end and rear wheel.

Moar pics please...as you continue your changes.


Ed

I have no delusions about what an 8 extra inches on a solid rear axle and a 36 degree does for handling LOL! Straight line bursts and parking lot burnouts are the only things the mods will enhance.

Front is off a 2004 GSXR 1000 with the stiffest springs Progressive sells. The wheels are also 2003/2004 GSRX 1000. Bad choice to go with the 6" rear. I've had to notch the frame to clear the chain, cut and shim the swing-arm and add another 1/8" to the offset sprocket. Even with all this the centerline of the rear wheel is .125" to the right of the front wheel. I wish I'd have gone with the 5.5" rim, but I do like the look of the 200 rear tire.

 

[rapidray]

Doesn't say what cams but should EASILY be 150-160 @ the rear wheel. Nice!!
Ray.

 

[850 Combat]

I used to do some business with a place called "The Frame Shop in Stanton, CA. He had several old drag bikes. Some were stretched stock frames. Some had Cosman frames. A few guys were buying them to turn them into "bar bikes". One guy I spoke to said he had a 10 second Harley, but they were getting common and he wanted to do something else.

 

[el Camexican]

Doesn't say what cams

I believe they are the WGS348 Webb cams. I set them both at 110 degrees.

 

[el Camexican]

Blasted and coated in 6 hours. Starting to bolt parts back on.

 

[el Camexican]

One photo per post?

 

[el Camexican]

Here she is waiting for the engine (it's in now). I can't believe how heavy the motor is fully assembled! I seem to recall R & R ing these by myself back in the day, either I was removing the top ends, or I was stronger than I remember being.

The color is called "Wet Black" and it's well named. Shows everything, I would go with something a little less glossy next time.

 

[el Camexican]

Replaced the stock springs with the stiffest that they offer. I was told they could support a Goldwing.

 

[steve murdoch]

Yup, the black was a good choice.
Sometimes wives get it right. haha.

 

[el Camexican]

Still waiting for the custom single seat from Corbin, but you get the idea. Plan to fire it up next week. One photo per post, so here goes...

 

[el Camexican]

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