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    Jetting confusion

    I recently got an 82 GS1100EZ when I got it it had 4 into 1 exhaust and K&N pods. I want to put it back to stock with stock air box and pipes.
    When I took the pods off they had restrictors in them. the po mut have not wanted to rejet is the only reason I can think of for the restrictors.
    The Carbs have 107 main jets. But not knowing if they had been drilled I decided to order new main jets. I checked the chart and I must read it wrong
    i thought it said 107.5 mains. Now that I have the new jets I checked the chart again and says 110 main jets for 1982 and 107.5 for 81& 83. the main jet size
    is the only difference in the 3 years. So should I order 110 or use the 107.5 ?
    Thanks
    82 GS1100E, 82 GS1100GK, 2014 BMW R1200GS, 2015 Indian Chieftain

    #2
    Even when re-jetting for performance, it's hard to tell the difference in one size, (107.5 to 110). For what you're doing, you will see absolutely no difference. Just my opinion from what I've seen myself. What kind of restrictors were in the pods? Welcome & congrats on the bike.
    1983 GS1100E, 1983 CB1100F, 1991 GSX1100G, 1996 Kaw. ZL600 Eliminator, 1999 Bandit 1200S, 2005 Bandit 1200S, 2000 Kaw. ZRX 1100

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      #3
      Like a big aluminum washer with a hole about half the size of the opening. I wanted to upload a picture but it failed.
      I will just use the new 107.5 jets I am sure it will be fine. Just wanted to get another opinion
      Thanks
      82 GS1100E, 82 GS1100GK, 2014 BMW R1200GS, 2015 Indian Chieftain

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        #4
        How'd it run with the restrictors in the pods? sounds like a plan, makes it much easier to work on, but completely does away with the extra air flow the pods should allow.
        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
          I don't know how it ran with the restrictors. I have not had it running since I got. It had been sitting a long time and pretty much a basket case
          82 GS1100E, 82 GS1100GK, 2014 BMW R1200GS, 2015 Indian Chieftain

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            #6
            Welcome to the site. If you look in our signatures, you'll see why rphillips and I think you've got a great bike.

            It might have been easier to just get it running before making changes. Good luck, and looking forward to pictures.
            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
              Thanks for the welcome. When I got it the plane was to get it running first but the Carbs were such a mess I had to do something with them. I did take a compression test it was #150 #2 140 #3 135 #4 150
              That's not too bad.I also got the valves adjusted and they were all in spec did not have to change any. It came with an extra engine it is black so I assume its an 83.
              What is the trick to posting pictures on this site ? I have tried several times and always says upload failed.
              This is my first chain drive GS I rode the old Suzuki 2 strokes in the 60s and in 80 I bought my first GS an 850G absolutely loved that bike. then an 1100gk. Ill quit rambling
              Thanks for all the info on this site
              82 GS1100E, 82 GS1100GK, 2014 BMW R1200GS, 2015 Indian Chieftain

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                #8
                Originally posted by Studeblu View Post
                What is the trick to posting pictures on this site ? I have tried several times and always says upload failed.
                Most of us use a photo hosting site, like Flickr or ImageShack. And link them here.

                There is a way to upload photos, but only one per post. Unfortunately, I have no idea how that works.
                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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