1981 GS1100 EX Help with some questions

[newgsguy]

Hi All,

I am new to world of GSs and have a couple of questions I hope someone may be able to help with:

1. I have sourced a couple of 24 Litre fuel tanks - I note 1 has fuel tap installation point in mid length of the underside of the tank and misses the carb tops well.

2. Another 24 Litre tank has the fuel tap installation point nearer to the seat and appears to be in a position that would cause tap to clash with carbs.

Why are there two poistions for the taps? 1100 & 750?

3. Please can anyone advise on 'black & blue' 1981 EX colours if the black predominant colour is a plain black or a pearlescent black?

4. I would like to fit wire wheels to my EX (Aussie thing) can anyone advise what bike model hubs are compatible to 1981 EX?

Thanks in advance for your help.

Cheers

Newgsguy

[rphillips]

On the GS1000's when Suzuki started using CV carbs in 1980, the pet cock position changed so it wouldn't hit the top of the carb. GS1000 spoke wheels, and probably others, bolt right on for the GS1100. One of the rear wheel spacers has got to be for the spoke wheel, that spacer from a cast wheel won't work. Rotors bolt right on.... Not guaranteeing anything, just what I've learned from the past.

[zuluwiz]

The black paint is metalflake, I had one of those new and liked the black metalflake paint, but it really only shows up in bright sunlight.

[storm 64]

If you use a GS 750 wheel hub. You will have to space the brake rotor out 5mm I have a thread somewhere in this forum detailing what I did...

[newgsguy]

Thanks guys for your responses - much appreciated. Cheers