New 1978 GS1000 owner and new to the forum

[Big T]

T..then why do I have an E model and a C model??? The C designations (models ) have spokes. And there are 2 E desigantions as well ....EC and EN. So no I am not wrong. The E and C are submodel designations of the 1000cc bikes.

Chuck

C = 78 model year
N= 79 model year

A 79 spoke wheel 1000 is not a C model, it's not a N model, It's a N year 1000

Plus , there are 3 E model years with the 1980

Look in any 1979 parts fiche and show me a C model

I have brought this up a number of times before, but gave up, because the misinformation is strong here. I believe I have a bit of knowledge here, having bought a 78 spoke wheel brand new

The same thing applies to 750s and 550s

[Gordon B]

T, engine reads GS1000-102186, frame reads GS1000 102192 same as paperwork. MFD IN 1/78 (right off the frame). Yes square rear pegs, choke is directly on the carbs left side.

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[SVSooke]

Well that would make it a mid run 78 Gordon,just one that though time has gotten a 79 tank and tail.It's sort of like my 78 1000"C" coming with the star alloy wheels,you wonder why some PO did it then carry on.I'll give my take on the E and C designation,While BigT and dantod are right the spoke wheel single disc are just GS1000 I think using the C or N model year as sort of a shorthand to say which year it is.So did the factory so in that sense Chuck to is correct.

[Gordon B]

Well that would make it a mid run 78 Gordon,just one that though time has gotten a 79 tank and tail.It's sort of like my 78 1000"C" coming with the star alloy wheels,you wonder why some PO did it then carry on.I'll give my take on the E and C designation,While BigT and dantod are right the spoke wheel single disc are just GS1000 I think using the C or N model year as sort of a shorthand to say which year it is.So did the factory so in that sense Chuck to is correct.

SV, thank you. Well this gives me more to consider as I am now concerned why a new tank and tail were required (accident). If nothing else it has made it more interesting. I will start a thread in projects with all the photos and breakdown thus far. The bike is now 50% stripped and the engine is out. The frame is cosmetically beat up but now I will take a serious look at the welds and the alignment. Thanks to all for the input.

G

[chuck hahn]

I dont have a tail cowl but I do have a 78 indented tank I would trade even up for your 79 tank if thats a direction you wish to go. I would like to get the 79 tank and do a set of red Cooley parts at some point. Get tired of my blue set and swap them out and ride red for a while. My tank is gonna need repainted though.

[SVSooke]

SV, thank you. Well this gives me more to consider as I am now concerned why a new tank and tail were required (accident). If nothing else it has made it more interesting. I will start a thread in projects with all the photos and breakdown thus far. The bike is now 50% stripped and the engine is out. The frame is cosmetically beat up but now I will take a serious look at the welds and the alignment. Thanks to all for the input.

G

The 78 tanks have a probably deserved reputation for rusting out a 79 or 80 tank is not that uncommon.Some PO just went the extra step and added the "smooth" tail.Checking welds on any new to you bike especially of this age is never a bad idea but the later bodywork isn't a huge red flag IMO.

[Gordon B]

The 78 tanks have a probably deserved reputation for rusting out a 79 or 80 tank is not that uncommon.Some PO just went the extra step and added the "smooth" tail.Checking welds on any new to you bike especially of this age is never a bad idea but the later bodywork isn't a huge red flag IMO.

I went over the full frame last night and other than paint wear and grime (and the frame cut under the right rear peg) the frame looks good. When pulling the engine I noted one odd bolt which gives me the impression the engine may have been out before. The wiring harness looks old and original save a few items and all the electrical functioned when originally tested. The rear suspension and the spoke rims have been sprayed black and as mentioned before the pipes were a custom 4 into 1 piece of junk (now in the garbage). The engine leaks oil (no surprise) and I am suspicious that the gaskets were cheap (much reading here has warned against this). Another reason I suspect the engine has been out. When I checked the compression it was on the low end (I don't have the numbers handy at the moment) and from peaking in both intake and exhaust there is work to be done. BASSCLIFF's site is a wealth of info and I plan to heed the advice. Valves and carbs will be baselined and then I will look for indications of more sinister problems (fingers crossed). The tank has a dent and will require paint (part of the plan anyway), the fuel cock is some sort of aftermarket item and stains on the engine below indicate fuel leaking (damn dangerous I suspect). It is a learning project for me...I'm about to be educated. I will start a new project post and outline my plan with many photos. I could use a few opinions and I am sure they will be offered.
Thanks again to all.

G

[GSXR7ED]

Welcome Gordon,

Wow! A single disc liter bike??? And an awesome lookin' Gixxer!

Geeze, learning about year designations and models is fun around here--some knowledgeable members on here.

Post moar pics of the GSX-R1100 and of course your build.


Ed

[chuck hahn]

Yes.......the C has a single front disc as stock setup Ed. E has duals.

[GSXR7ED]

Yes.......the C has a single front disc as stock setup Ed. E has duals.

I learned something new! WooHoo!

Thanks Chuck.


Ed

[Deuce]

azr, no hacking..some bashing. Believe it or not the exhaust is a custom piece of junk the guy built himself. Story goes that he worked at Bombardier (thus the Bombardier serial plate attached). He cut the frame to make it fit and hacked the front mounts. Thankfully I was able to remove it all without any apparent damage. I have been taking pictures and tagging everything as I pull it apart. **seems my photos are too big. I had some better views of the frankenstein job this guy put together.

Gotta hand it to a guy that can build his own exhaust. Looks like a nice job to me.

[chuck hahn]

Cs can have duals if you swap out a right side lower with an E lower and get the splitter that bolts to the triple tree. Hub is already to accept another disc. Dont know why they just didnt go dual from the jump myself.

[GSXR7ED]

Cs can have duals if you swap out a right side lower with an E lower and get the splitter that bolts to the triple tree. Hub is already to accept another disc. Dont know why they just didnt go dual from the jump myself.

I reference that because my "T" only has one disc.

The duel-disks are worth having but I guess they were thinking from the same parts bin when they came out with the "T's".


Ed