Project Tracy

[Guest]

Hey Folks, I decided it was time for me to start my own thread as a continuation of the work already completed by drhermanstein (http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?t=102640). For those of you who don't know, I purchased this project from drhermanstein and I hope that I can proceed with the same quality of work as has already been completed.

The bike:

GS1100 motor (1395, 1150 head and oversized valves, cams)
Modified frame
Tracy 1 piece body
GSX-R USD forks
Bandit 12 Swingarm
GSX-R Rear Wheel
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Now comes the segment where I ask all those who have embarked on a similar journey to impart their wisdom on me.


**Update Oct 8,2009**
Progress is slow but take a look at the last couple pages of the thread for the current state. I will be selling a bunch of gs1000 parts in order to continue funding for this project.

 

[Go Mifune]

That body is going to look nice on the bike. Can t wait to see it.

 

[Guest]

this should help for the engine year
http://www.z1enterprises.com/catalog.aspx?pid=GS1100
good luck!

 

[rapidray]

Hey Folks, I decided it was time for me to start my own thread as a continuation of the work already completed by drhermanstein (http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?t=102640). For those of you who don't know, I purchased this project from drhermanstein and I hope that I can proceed with the same quality of work as has already been completed.

The bike:

GS1100 motor (waiting to be built...1166, 1150 valves, cams)
Modified frame
Tracy 1 piece body
GSX-R USD forks
Bandit 12 Swingarm
​

Now comes the segment where I ask all those who have embarked on a similar journey to impart their wisdom on me.

I am looking for a gasket kit to build the motor and noticed that there are two different kits, one for the GS1100E 80-81 and one for GS1100E/S 82-83. What is the difference between these kits and how can I tell what year my motor is?

For those of you that have done the GSX-R Wheel in the bandit swing arm, what axle bolt do you use? I have the bandit axle but it is too large to fit into the Wheel bearings.

I am sure that I will have many more questions, but that should be it for now.

The only REAL difference in the gasket sets is the valve cover gasket. If your valve cover has 24 bolts it is an 80/81. If it has 20 it is an 82/83. Hope this helps. Ray.

 

[Guest]

The only REAL difference in the gasket sets is the valve cover gasket. If your valve cover has 24 bolts it is an 80/81. If it has 20 it is an 82/83. Hope this helps. Ray.

i thought suzuki added extra valve cover bolts in 82, not took them off, no?

 

[RJ]

Yes it's the other way around. The later heads had the 24 bolt covers.

 

[buster]

Yeah not at home right now to count for sure but I thought I had 24 bolts...I can check later.

 

[mac1170]

gday mate, you will also find stock head gasket is thinner on later 1150, also will be a bit more clearance around bore, if used on 1100 barrels, come to think of it, on the left side of barrels will be cc, size, 1075, for gs11 motors, and 1135 for gs1150, regards.

 

[zig06]

Just to get us all back up to speed, how about posting a couple of pic's? Nothing fancy, just in it's current level of rebuild.

 

[ThAzKat]

yes, pictures please?

 

[Guest]

I have the bike to the same state of build as the last owner because I have been working out of town so much. I will be putting in an order to APE in the next week or two so that i can start building the motor with the parts that it deserves. These are the pictures that he had taken.

 

[Guest]

 

[jwhelan65]

build it and they will come

build it and they will come

Good grief you purchased the world's largest jigsaw puzzle!! Is it an 1100?... Look forward to watching it come together...

jw

 

[Guest]

Yeah, it is going to be a puzzle alright. It is an 1100 with a worked head(minor porting and 1150 valves), performance cams and JE 1166 10:1(i think) pistons.

 

[jwhelan65]

Puzzle

Puzzle

Let me re-phrase a "BEAST" of a jig saw puzzle!! keep us posted

 

[cromwell1234]

Look like your on the right track--BUILD THAT MOTOR---man I love those blocks---cant beat them

 

[posplayr]

Triple Top

Triple Top

I see in the first pic you have a stepped triple top and the rest now. Are you going to use one?
What forks are you using?
Pos

 

[Guest]

I think they are '97 gsxr forks with heavier springs and a revalve kit. The P.O. took an extra set of top triples and cut the clamps off and welded them onto a complete set to give a little more length. I am going to have to figure out rear suspenssion and exhaust before I know if the forks will be long enough.

 

[TheCafeKid]

Hey Flatline, can you possibly send me some close up pics of that home made "drop" clamp? I am looking into having one made for my upcoming 1100/Gixxer/Bandit conversion, and would like to see what you have if you dont mind? Thanks in advance

josh

 

[Guest]

Hey CafeKid,

Here are some pics of the clamps. I think they need a bit more welding and some cleanup. My plan is to eiter make up some slugs to fill in the tops or make my bars mount in the top of the clamps. I am off to the boonies for work now, but if anyone has anymore questions or suggestions I will be back next weekend.