GS1000L to crazy cool looking bike

[mrl1000l]

speedorchid, welcome to the L club! I have a 79 gs1000l with k&n pods, with a kerker 4-1 and I can tell how I jetted mine. PM if you are curious about jetting based on stock carbs. I can also tell you that you will completely waste your time jetting unless you do all this first:
? checked the valve clearances
? checked the compression on each cylinder
? checked the carb boots & o-ring seals for cracks
? checked the vacuum petcock diaphragm isn't leaking
?*checked the voltage to the coils
? checked points clearances

Looking forward to seeing how this turns out!

 

[speedorchid]

awesome thanks so much...this week I'm moving forward with some more cosmetic stuff so will post some picts asap.

speedorchid, welcome to the L club! I have a 79 gs1000l with k&n pods, with a kerker 4-1 and I can tell how I jetted mine. PM if you are curious about jetting based on stock carbs. I can also tell you that you will completely waste your time jetting unless you do all this first:
? checked the valve clearances
? checked the compression on each cylinder
? checked the carb boots & o-ring seals for cracks
? checked the vacuum petcock diaphragm isn't leaking
?*checked the voltage to the coils
? checked points clearances

Looking forward to seeing how this turns out!

 

[speedorchid]

Was too overwhelming - but looks good

Was too overwhelming - but looks good



IT got to be too much to do on my own so I sent to someone who cleaned the carbs and got it all working. He called me to let me know that there is a grinding sound coming from the middle of the engine and that it needs to be taken apart to find out what exactly is the issue or I need to get a a used engine to swap into it. Both will cost too much $$$ sooooo....I will get it all back together with a good carb cleaning and sync as well as the top engine with a new gasket. I have to lift it back up an inch or so as its too low....I'll get some new oil in it and then it will be for sale with an accompanying parts bike unless I can think of something between now and when I get it back.

A sad day for me as I put in a ton of time and effort into this one but think I have to cut my losses. Thanks GS for all the feedback and replies.

 

[eil]

It's been over two years in the making and you're going to give up now?

tear down engine, fix grinding noise
clean and sync carbs
bring the front end back up
get a fork brace or re-fit front fender
take a better photo
ride forever

 

[jeffgs]

I am saying this more in regards to the bike and not your discouragement.

I cannot believe for one second you are giving up on that bike. That is a hot bike. Finish the race brother

 

[speedorchid]

Front fender brace...oh ya...that would like help since I took the fender off! ;-) If I take that engine apart I fear it will never be put back together...ha ha If I find broken bearings or other parts that need replacing in TOronto Canada where would I get replacement items? any thoughts?
Love the comments and the encouragement, this forum is amazing.
thanks as always.

 

[Guest]

If I find broken bearings or other parts that need replacing in TOronto Canada where would I get replacement items? any thoughts?

Your local Suzuki dealer still has many parts available and there is lots of knowledge and help available here.


Mark

 

[wymple]

A cheap parts bike could cure many of your issues without a lot of investment.

 

[RGM]

Do you still have the side covers for it. Would be interested in buying them if you are not using them

 

[81GS850]

Do you still have the side covers for it. Would be interested in buying them if you are not using them

Haha vultures are already coming out.... jk.


I would try to pinpoint the grinding noise. While it doesn't sound good, there's not a lot of grinding that could be going on in the lower end of that bike! Maybe just a clutch basket or stator or something? Try to diagnose it before completely giving up.