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82'1100g

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Just got an 82-GS1100G. No idea of what I'll do with it :confused:, (restore, rat rod, bobber, caffe, get it running and ride it,.........). It seems all there, (don't know what one looks like complete), and I rode it home via "screwdriver plate transfer". Needs a good carb cleaning, the front brake doesn't grab untill I move my fingers out of the way of the grip, and the rear tire is a bologna skin. Other than that, I could use it as a daily rider. Has a few dents and dings in her tank and finnish and some rusty bits here and about.

Here's the ol' girl today when I bought her.....still warm from the ride home....................

http://i510.photobucket.com/albums/s350/donmod/1100G/DSC00170.jpg

We'll see how it goes from here............
 
Futher inspection, the tank on the 1100 has A-LOT of rust in it. May have to take a trip to those crazy guys in NH to see if they have a tank for this thing.

I just noticed that what I have is a 82' GS 1100 GZ. If anyone knows of another model that uses the same tank, please let me know. More models=less looking.

PS
Anyone have any sugestions on how to lower my 83 so the wife can ride it? ( short legs, but HOT, .......wife...not bike)

Thanks,

Don
 
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don said:
Futher inspection, the tank on the 1100 has A-LOT of rust in it. May have to take a trip to those crazy guys in NH to see if they have a tank for this thing.

I just noticed that what I have is a 82' GS 1100 GZ. If anyone knows of another model that uses the same tank, please let me know. More models=less looking.

PS
Anyone have any sugestions on how to lower my 83 so the wife can ride it? ( short legs, but HOT, .......wife...not bike)

Thanks,

Don
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why not just coat the inside of the tank? it's cheaper and then the tank still matches (paint job looks to be decent from the pics). The POR-15 product should work just fine, and easy to do.
 
That's a riot. Looks like the brother to mine:
1100GZ014-1.jpg


My tank(s) were pretty rusty. Took them to a radiator shop. Then banged some nuts, bolts and chains around the inside then sealed it with some red stuff. It's been fine for several years.

I believe an 82-83 GS 850 tank will fit.

Congrats on the purchase. Very nice bikes.
 
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There's only so much you can do with a shaft driven bike... What's your budget gonna be? Are we talking powdercoat or spray paint? That said I feel that it could best be a resto mod. "Paint it black" lol ;)
 
Thanks for all the comments. In order posted:

Thanks Josh.
May even have her roadworthy for Skateguy's gig on the 10th. Most likely not, but maybee.

Chiphead,
You stole my bike and fixed it up..........thanks! Mine's not as pretty as it looks in the pics. Plenty of dents, dings, and scuffs that don't show up on the camera..........plenty.

Midnight,
The first thig will be to get it safe-roadworthy and clean the carbs. After that, have no idea what to do so I'm just going to leave it alone for now. I'm one of those guys who think, either go all the way or leave it alone,(like cutting the lawn without weedwhacking, do both or neither). If I decide to do a proper restore it will be all the way like 1100E's bike which will $COST$. If I go rat rod, it'l be cheap but, I'll be cutting up a perfectly good GS. Kind of the same as a rat rod, going the caffe route will also involve cutting up a good GS.

We'll see what my attitude and budget bring once it's on the road and running proper. In the mean time, please keep your thoughts coming........I may be swayed in any direction with this one.............

Thanks again for all the comments.
 
Hey Don,

I would do the POR-15 process with the tank... that stuff rocks IMO. I've just done that over last weekend on my 550E tank. I can help you with that if you've not done that before. I've done about 5 tanks so far with that stuff.

I wouldn't bob it myself - it's a great riding bike as is - can't even tell you even have a passenger on it with the power it has. That bike was made to ride long distances very comfortably - one of the best seats the GS series ever produced.

Use it for 2 up riding with your hottie, buzz around with your 550 - a perfect compromise!!

Mike
 
Mike,

Thanks for the offer. While we're all burning our stoves and clearing the driveway, I'll have to have you over to help me do the tank for sure. And I relly would hate to cut this thing up too bad. I know I could do a decent job, but still........

Considering a windshield and bags kind-a thing for it ???????????
 
Just make it safe and ride it. Pretty sure that 550 will begin to sit a lot.
Riding a good 1100G is like riding a cannonball.
 
don said:
Thanks for all the comments. In order posted:

Chiphead,
You stole my bike and fixed it up..........thanks! Mine's not as pretty as it looks in the pics. Plenty of dents, dings, and scuffs that don't show up on the camera..........plenty.
....QUOTE]

Yoiu obviously have not seen my bike up close.:o
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The camera may add 10 pounds to people, but it eliminates a lot of flaws on a bike. lol
 
In addition to your other jobs, and I cannot stress this enough, replace your rear hub spline straight away. If you don't, you'll really be kicking yourself when it goes bang and leaves you on the side of the road. 82 and on shafts are notorious for it. Crap crap craaaaaaaaap metal they used.
 
TheCafeKid said:
In addition to your other jobs, and I cannot stress this enough, replace your rear hub spline straight away. If you don't, you'll really be kicking yourself when it goes bang and leaves you on the side of the road. 82 and on shafts are notorious for it. Crap crap craaaaaaaaap metal they used.
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TCK, what are you supposed to replace this spline with? Just curious as I have my eye on an 82 GK. (sorry for thread hijacking)
 
alke46 said:
TCK, what are you supposed to replace this spline with? Just curious as I have my eye on an 82 GK. (sorry for thread hijacking)
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Well, you can either order the part new, (they AFAIK STILL use this set up in some of their cruiser bikes) and they used much better metal on these, for about 140 bucks, OR peruse ebay and find a pre 82 bit. The NEW NEW ones are silver in colour. The OLD OLD ones are black in colour. The shlt ones are gold in colour. Trust me. I blew up two of these in 7k miles...
 
alke46 said:
TCK, what are you supposed to replace this spline with? Just curious as I have my eye on an 82 GK. (sorry for thread hijacking)
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Not TCK here, but I can still answer it. :o

Well-aged cheddar cheese would be an improvement, but for really long-term use, get a set of used splines from an '81 or older bike or spring for a brand new set.

The original spines ('79-'81) were made of hard steel. For some reason, they softened them up from '82 to about '84 or '85. Virtually all of the newer shaft-driven bikes from Suzuki have harder splines again, and will drop right in to the GS wheel.

The originals are black steel, the soft ones are gold, the newer ones are
silver.

EDIT: sorry for the duplication with TCK, appears we were both typing at the same time. :D

.
 
Steve said:
Not TCK here, but I can still answer it. :o

Well-aged cheddar cheese would be an improvement, but for really long-term use, get a set of used splines from an '81 or older bike or spring for a brand new set.

The original spines ('79-'81) were made of hard steel. For some reason, they softened them up from '82 to about '84 or '85. Virtually all of the newer shaft-driven bikes from Suzuki have harder splines again, and will drop right in to the GS wheel.

The originals are black steel, the soft ones are gold, the newer ones are
silver.

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ANd you STILL need to pay attention to the colour on the 81 bits. Mid 81 supposedly (according to BWringer) is when they started the wreched conversion to the metal that I wouldnt make cheap Chinese lighters out of. Black is good. Silver is good. Gold is trash. That is all :)
 
don said:
Excelnt info fellas. Thank you!! Would truely SUCK for sure crapping out going down the highway. Will look into it for sure during the off season. (getting here quick in New England)

Been pokeing around this net we love, and came acrosst this pic of an 82 1100G. I think I'm initially, (love at first sight), fond of the colors and styling.

Comments welcome.

http://i510.photobucket.com/albums/s350/donmod/1100G/Suzuki20GS201100G208220202.jpg
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Tha is one sexy looking 1100G. The absolute best color scheme IMHO.
 
Nice color scheme indeed. I would shoot for a black with gunmetal grey accents and silver pinstriping- a dark gray would look mean on black!
 
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