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    New owner from El Paso

    Hey everyone! Long time lurker. This forum is fantastic. I'm a PhD student studying chemistry at the University of Texas at El Paso. A month or so ago my dad gave me a 1982 GS1100GL that the PO laid down and then parked for 10 years. As a starving grad student (I jest), I was more than happy to tear her apart and fix it up. Can't beat free. So far I've spent hours cleaning the engine because of a bad oil leak from a bad tach cable seal. I've also rebuilt the carbs after ordering an o ring kit and the forks. Now I'm just waiting on funds to buy tires, a battery, handlebars, and some miscellaneous gaskets and seals. Anyway, I love this site and have really enjoyed reading about everyone's builds. Wish me luck I guess!
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    Well that engine looks pretty sparkly! Good work. I have the G version of that motor/bike and it is nice. I hope your not new to riding........Welcome!
    sigpic
    83 GS1100g
    2006 Triumph Sprint ST 1050

    Ohhhh!........Torque sweet Temptress.........always whispering.... a murmuring Siren

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      #3
      Welcome. As they say "free is for me" nice work so far. Good thinking using the utility sink drain plugs in the exhaust.
      sigpic
      When consulting the magic 8 ball for advice, one must first ask it "will your answers be accurate?"

      Glen
      -85 1150 es - Plus size supermodel.
      -Rusty old scooter.
      Other things I like to photograph.....instagram.com/gs_junkie
      https://www.instagram.com/glen_brenner/
      https://www.flickr.com/photos/152267...7713345317771/

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        #4
        Welcome! You must be a big guy. That bike looks tiny under you, or it's the camera angle.
        https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4442/...678005be58.jpg

        1982 GS1100 G converted by Motorcyclist magazine in 1986 to be a tribute to the Wes Cooley replica. 1982 Honda 900F. 1997 Yamaha VMax.
        Also owned: 1973 Kawasaki Z1 900, 1972 Honda 750 K, 1976 Yamaha XS 650, 1980 Kawasaki KZ 1000 MKII, 1978 Kawasaki SR 650. Current cage is a 2001 Mustang Bullitt in Dark Highland Green. Bought new in Sept. 2001.

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          #5
          I don't want to start a full build thread or anything but wanted to update my bike. I've got her on two wheels, brakes are rebuilt and bled, exhaust crack welded up, exhaust mounted, carbs cleaned and mounted, new battery, stator rewired, etc. I'm having a great time. I got her started but #2 is dead. Spark is good and fuel is good. I got the valve depressor tool finally in the mail and checked clearances. All are too close but the intake on #2 especially so. Thankfully there is a shop here in El Paso that will swap shims with me! Great guys at EZ Rider. I also just finished the 2 day motorcycle safety course required here in Texas. Great fun, gotta get me a Honda rebel for putting around. Can't wait to get my M endorsement tomorrow!

          Fyi not a new rider, just never got around to getting the endorsement. Oops.
          Last edited by Guest; 02-21-2016, 10:29 PM.

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            #6
            Fantastic work! this thing is going to purr like a race horse pretty soon. You've sure done some cleaning, that engine looks new along with the pipes. Great to see someone doing all the right maintenance, and on your own! congrats.
            Rob
            1983 1100ES, 98' ST1100, 02' DR-Z400E and a few other 'bits and pieces'
            Are you on the GSR Google Earth Map yet? http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=170533

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              #7
              She's on the road! Safety inspected and registered today. Sounds and drives great. Still things to do but so far I'm very pleased.

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                #8
                Congrats and i like the well deserved grin.
                2@ \'78 GS1000

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                  #9
                  Nice. Glad all went well. It came together quick and cleaned up nicely. Enjoy.
                  sigpic
                  When consulting the magic 8 ball for advice, one must first ask it "will your answers be accurate?"

                  Glen
                  -85 1150 es - Plus size supermodel.
                  -Rusty old scooter.
                  Other things I like to photograph.....instagram.com/gs_junkie
                  https://www.instagram.com/glen_brenner/
                  https://www.flickr.com/photos/152267...7713345317771/

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                    #10
                    Are you East or West side?
                    sigpicMrBill Been a GSR member on and off since April 2002
                    1980 GS 750E Bought new in Feb of 1980
                    2015 CAN AM RTS


                    Stuff I've done to my bike:dancing: 1100E front end with new Sonic springs, 1100E swing arm conversion with new Progressive shocks installed, 530 sprockets/chain conversion, new SS brake lines, new brake pads. New SS fasteners through out. Rebuilt carbs, new EBC clutch springs and horn installed. New paint. Motor runs strong.

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