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    Does your 11E rear skid?

    I have pursued this question before: why does my 11E rear hop instead of skid?My CB350, my Z1 and my Sportster all skidded the rear wheel with complete control. My '82 11E bucs and throws me off. Why?

    'North Americans' with multiple 11Es in the garage, I'm counting on you for answers.
    1982 GS1100E V&H "SS" exhaust, APE pods, 1150 oil cooler, 140 speedo, 99.3 rear wheel HP, black engine, '83 red

    2016 XL883L sigpic Two-tone blue and white. Almost 42 hp! Status: destroyed, now owned by the insurance company. The hole in my memory starts an hour before the accident and ends 24 hours after.
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    Skid?

    Last edited by Baatfam; 02-19-2022, 04:57 PM.
    Bob T. ~~ Play the GSR weekly photo game: Pic of Week Game
    '83 GS1100E ~ '24 Triumph Speed 400 ~ '01 TRIUMPH TT600 ~ '67 HONDA CUB

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      #3
      Tire selection & size? Mine never did.

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        #4
        Rarely used the rear that hard, but when I did never noticed what you're say'in with any of the 11E's nor other bikes I've had. Sounds exciting though.
        1983 GS1100E, 1983 CB1100F, 1991 GSX1100G, 1996 Kaw. ZL600 Eliminator, 1999 Bandit 1200S, 2005 Bandit 1200S, 2000 Kaw. ZRX 1100

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          #5
          Well, I was talking about stopping, not starting. And on the street.

          I recognize the 11E engine, but is that you? If so, kudos!

          But mine has the stock swing arm, shocks and brakes (w/SS braided lines).
          1982 GS1100E V&H "SS" exhaust, APE pods, 1150 oil cooler, 140 speedo, 99.3 rear wheel HP, black engine, '83 red

          2016 XL883L sigpic Two-tone blue and white. Almost 42 hp! Status: destroyed, now owned by the insurance company. The hole in my memory starts an hour before the accident and ends 24 hours after.

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            #6
            Originally posted by wymple View Post
            Tire selection & size? Mine never did.
            Pirelli Sport Demon, 130/90-17.
            1982 GS1100E V&H "SS" exhaust, APE pods, 1150 oil cooler, 140 speedo, 99.3 rear wheel HP, black engine, '83 red

            2016 XL883L sigpic Two-tone blue and white. Almost 42 hp! Status: destroyed, now owned by the insurance company. The hole in my memory starts an hour before the accident and ends 24 hours after.

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              #7
              Originally posted by rphillips View Post
              Rarely used the rear that hard, but when I did never noticed what you're say'in with any of the 11E's nor other bikes I've had. Sounds exciting though.
              If you're a rodeo rider.
              1982 GS1100E V&H "SS" exhaust, APE pods, 1150 oil cooler, 140 speedo, 99.3 rear wheel HP, black engine, '83 red

              2016 XL883L sigpic Two-tone blue and white. Almost 42 hp! Status: destroyed, now owned by the insurance company. The hole in my memory starts an hour before the accident and ends 24 hours after.

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                #8
                I think the rear brake on my 1150 is still on its original pads . I'll jab the rear brake on occasion to see if it still works. It does, but doesn't do much. No hopping though.
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                Glen
                -85 1150 es - Plus size supermodel.
                -Rusty old scooter.
                Other things I like to photograph.....instagram.com/gs_junkie
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                  #9
                  Originally posted by dorkburger View Post
                  I think the rear brake on my 1150 is still on its original pads . I'll jab the rear brake on occasion to see if it still works. It does, but doesn't do much. No hopping though.
                  But does it lock up the rear wheel?
                  1982 GS1100E V&H "SS" exhaust, APE pods, 1150 oil cooler, 140 speedo, 99.3 rear wheel HP, black engine, '83 red

                  2016 XL883L sigpic Two-tone blue and white. Almost 42 hp! Status: destroyed, now owned by the insurance company. The hole in my memory starts an hour before the accident and ends 24 hours after.

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by Rob S. View Post
                    I have pursued this question before: why does my 11E rear hop instead of skid?My CB350, my Z1 and my Sportster all skidded the rear wheel with complete control. My '82 11E bucs and throws me off. Why?

                    'North Americans' with multiple 11Es in the garage, I'm counting on you for answers.
                    Possibilities

                    Swingarm is damaged/bent or Bushings are worn and uneven

                    Real wheel misaligned

                    Tire out of round

                    Too much forward weight shift due to weak front shocks/springs

                    Rotor warped
                    Bertrand Russell: 'Men are born ignorant, not stupid. They are made stupid by education.'

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                      #11
                      Originally posted by Rob S. View Post
                      But does it lock up the rear wheel?
                      Only if the road is wet.
                      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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                        #12
                        Originally posted by Rob S. View Post
                        I have pursued this question before: why does my 11E rear hop instead of skid?My CB350, my Z1 and my Sportster all skidded the rear wheel with complete control. My '82 11E bucs and throws me off. Why?

                        'North Americans' with multiple 11Es in the garage, I'm counting on you for answers.
                        The wheel is hopping because there's flexibility enough in the rear suspension to allow energy build up and release. Slack in one word.
                        Worthless shocks, worn swing arm bushings, cracked frame, loose or missing bolts.
                        External cause would be waves in the pavement. You see it in old asphalt in the braking zone before a traffic light. Trucks and buses do it to the pavement
                        Last edited by Buffalo Bill; 02-20-2022, 01:26 PM.
                        1982 GS1100G- road bike
                        1990 GSX750F-(1127cc '92 GSXR engine)
                        1987 Honda CBR600F Hurricane

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                          #13
                          Originally posted by Buffalo Bill View Post
                          The wheel is hopping because there's flexibility enough in the rear suspension to allow energy build up and release. Slack in one word.
                          Worthless shocks, worn swing arm bushings, cracked frame, loose or missing bolts.
                          External cause would be waves in the pavement. You see it in old asphalt in the braking zone before a traffic light. Trucks and buses do it to the pavement
                          Thank you. I'm sure it's time to replace 40-year-old shocks.
                          1982 GS1100E V&H "SS" exhaust, APE pods, 1150 oil cooler, 140 speedo, 99.3 rear wheel HP, black engine, '83 red

                          2016 XL883L sigpic Two-tone blue and white. Almost 42 hp! Status: destroyed, now owned by the insurance company. The hole in my memory starts an hour before the accident and ends 24 hours after.

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                            #14
                            Originally posted by dorkburger View Post
                            I think the rear brake on my 1150 is still on its original pads . I'll jab the rear brake on occasion to see if it still works. It does, but doesn't do much. No hopping though.
                            These bikes have a rear brake?!?
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                              #15
                              Sort of like a harley rider asking -- these bikes have front brakes?!?
                              Larry

                              '79 GS 1000E
                              '93 Honda ST 1100 SOLD-- now residing in Arizona.
                              '18 Triumph Tiger 800 (gone too soon)
                              '19 Triumph Tiger 800 Christmas 2018 to me from me.
                              '01 BMW R1100RL project purchased from a friend, now for sale.

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