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I've been trying to find out what makes the 1150's vibrate so much more than the other GS's. I've said before that Suzuki knew the 1150's were going to vibrate, thus the rubber engine mounts, & vibration dampeners in the handlebars & on the foot pegs. I've seen several tips to try to hide, or mask, the vibration, but no clues as how to eleminate it. Any ideas???
 
kz said:
pjackson said:
Interesting, I thought the bars were the same on both.

Anybody want to trade an E for an ES?
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I rebulit my EF version to E version in year 2001, not to much work, bought all parts including handle bars as Suzuki stock spares.

It was worth the effort... much more comfortable riding... :D

Aggre with rphillips wrote:

"Twenty years ago I would have had the "ES" bars. Today, the "E" bars work a lot better. Very comfortable"
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KZ,

Did you leave the fairing on? Trying to figure out if the E clipons would work with the fairing. The left looks like it would be fine but the right is a concern because of the master cylinder, it comes awfully close to the fairing when the bars are swung all the way to the left.
 
what kind of fairing? An ES fairing has lots of room for at least a few different types of handlebars.
 
Dink said:
Karl there is,
1: Be certain of carburettor synchronisation, spot on not near enough!
2: Replace the rubber engine mount bushes in the front engine mounts!
3: Retorque all engine mounts regularly to the correct torque specs!
torque specs are:
50.5-63.5 lb-ft for the front and rear upper mount bolts.
40.0-47.5 lb-ft for the rear lower mount bolt.
36.0-43.5 lb-ft for the lower mount bolts under the front of the motor.
Dink
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Thanks for your tip Dink,

1: Is planned, as I have dismounted the carbs this winter.
2: worth trying
3: Hmmm...I have actually dropped one smaller engine bolt, so I have retorqued anyway, never thought of that it could have any influence on the vibrations.....

BTW:

What do you mean by "spot on not near enough!"?
 
Pjackson,

No I did not leave the fairing on.

The bike as EF, stock

http://www.thegsresources.com/_scripts/gallerydispwnd.php?RegID=197

Same bike repainted and rebuild to E -model (the blue and white one)

http://karl.zellner.com

I'm afraid I cant answer you if there is enough space then you mount the E-model handlebars and leave the fairing on.

Note that the master cylinder is different on E and ES/EF models, I use the EF master cylider on the E-model handlebar and it works fine.

You have to prolong the hydraulic hose (line?) with approx. 3 cm, if you use the ES/EF mastercyl on the E handlebars.

If you look close on the pictures you can see that the master cylinder is leaning down a little bit to the left.

I just have to be careful as I add brake fluid and turn the steering wheel to the far right, as the master cylinder top-cover is back on it's no problem.

If you have the E-model mastercylinder on a ES/EF handlebar I'm not sure if it works.
 
kz said:
Pjackson,

No I did not leave the fairing on.

The bike as EF, stock

http://www.thegsresources.com/_scripts/gallerydispwnd.php?RegID=197

Same bike repainted and rebuild to E -model (the blue and white one)

http://karl.zellner.com

I'm afraid I cant answer you if there is enough space then you mount the E-model handlebars and leave the fairing on.

Note that the master cylinder is different on E and ES/EF models, I use the EF master cylider on the E-model handlebar and it works fine.

You have to prolong the hydraulic hose (line?) with approx. 3 cm, if you use the ES/EF mastercyl on the E handlebars.

If you look close on the pictures you can see that the master cylinder is leaning down a little bit to the left.

I just have to be careful as I add brake fluid and turn the steering wheel to the far right, as the master cylinder top-cover is back on it's no problem.

If you have the E-model mastercylinder on a ES/EF handlebar I'm not sure if it works.
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Thanks.
I had seen both these pictures before on your website and assumed it was two different bikes. You did a great job on the conversion!
Maybe I'll look into doing this for next winter.
 
Hey Karl,
Where did you get that tinted windscreen on the EF? I've been looking for one for a long time, mine is all discolored and cracked looking. any help would be much apreciated.
Jake
 
Mookie said:
Hey Karl,
Where did you get that tinted windscreen on the EF? I've been looking for one for a long time, mine is all discolored and cracked looking. any help would be much apreciated.
Jake
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Hi Mookie,

I'm afraid the windscreen was mounted then I bought the bike, and my "EF-parts" are stored elsewhere.

The windscreen is a little bit higher than stock and tinted, I think it was a label on it and I can check for the label next time I'm at the "store-place".
 
Mookie said:
Hey Karl,
Where did you get that tinted windscreen on the EF? I've been looking for one for a long time, mine is all discolored and cracked looking. any help would be much apreciated.
Jake
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This is a copy of an email I got from zero gravity

We make a windscreen for the GS1150es and ef models. I've attached a picture of this bike below. If this is the same bike as the efe model then you can order a smoke windscreen from us by calling us at 1-800-345-9791. It's priced at $69.95 plus $6.50 shipping. Ask for part number 20-168-02. Thanks .. . . ZG

http://www.zerogravity-racing.com/sportbikes/suzuki_sptbks/168.htm

I haven't ordered one yet but plan too.

Gerry
 
I think the euoropean EF model is called EFE in the States, so they should be the same.

BTW:

I'm not 100% sure......
 
Gerry said:
Mookie said:
Hey Karl,
Where did you get that tinted windscreen on the EF? I've been looking for one for a long time, mine is all discolored and cracked looking. any help would be much apreciated.
Jake
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This is a copy of an email I got from zero gravity

We make a windscreen for the GS1150es and ef models. I've attached a picture of this bike below. If this is the same bike as the efe model then you can order a smoke windscreen from us by calling us at 1-800-345-9791. It's priced at $69.95 plus $6.50 shipping. Ask for part number 20-168-02. Thanks .. . . ZG

http://www.zerogravity-racing.com/sportbikes/suzuki_sptbks/168.htm

I haven't ordered one yet but plan too.

Gerry
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I am going to but the tinted one and just stor it till I need it.
 
It's a great ride

It's a great ride

I have owned a GS1150es for 15 years and have loged over 60k miles on it and it has never let me down. I have owned over 15 motorcycles and sold Honda's, Suzuki's and Kawasaki's. Bikes have come and gone, but Ive always keeped my 1150. It's a great ride.

R2
 
Re: It's a great ride

Re: It's a great ride

Randy Ruby said:
I have owned a GS1150es for 15 years and have loged over 60k miles on it and it has never let me down. I have owned over 15 motorcycles and sold Honda's, Suzuki's and Kawasaki's. Bikes have come and gone, but Ive always keeped my 1150. It's a great ride.

R2
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I have owned mine since it was sitting in the showroom and aside from the ridiculous abuse I delivered(drag racing on and off for 15 years) nothing that I didnt cause ever broke
 
Re: It's a great ride

Re: It's a great ride

Randy Ruby said:
I have owned a GS1150es for 15 years and have loged over 60k miles on it and it has never let me down. I have owned over 15 motorcycles and sold Honda's, Suzuki's and Kawasaki's. Bikes have come and gone, but Ive always keeped my 1150. It's a great ride.

R2
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I have owned mine since it was sitting in the showroom and aside from the ridiculous abuse I delivered(drag racing on and off for 15 years) nothing that I didnt cause ever broke
 
Karl the mighty GSX1100EF that we know and love is called either a GS1150e(unfaired) or a GS1150 es in north american markets.
Dink
 
And the mighty GSX is called the GS 1150 EF in Canada. I thought I read somewhere that it is called an EFE as well but not sure about that. The EF in Canada is the full faring with the lower as well. The E is naked and the ES has the upper Faring and mid side cover. And yes we love it here too :lol:
 
Dink said:
Karl the mighty GSX1100EF that we know and love is called either a GS1150e(unfaired) or a GS1150 es in north american markets.
Dink
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Dink,

In Sweden, the model you have on your avatar, if 1984, is called GSX 1100 ES and the model I have (the converted one) is called GSX 1100 EF.

E means basic model, think the E stands for electronic ignition, but not sure
ES means Sport Fairing
EF means Full Fairing

If you look close to the fairing, you can see that there is an extra part of fairing covering the lower part of the bike, on the EF model.

The E-model was never imported to Sweden, but at least I have one now. :twisted:


The 1985 models are called GSX1100:

Basic EF
Sport fairing ESF
Full Fairing EFF

The 1986 models are called GSX1100:

Basic EG
Sport fairing ESG
Full Fairing EFG

I think, that the last letter is a year code and if 1985 is F and 1986 is G, it could be that E is 1984. So maybe a 1984 EF model is called EFE on some markets??

And yes we love them here too :lol:
 
Mookie said:
Hey Karl,
Where did you get that tinted windscreen on the EF? I've been looking for one for a long time, mine is all discolored and cracked looking. any help would be much apreciated.
Jake
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Checked yesterday, sorry no label, can't tell you where the windscreen came from. :cry:
 
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