GS1100 E bobber from Ebay is mine!

[gs11e-project]

Hi all, I was the winner of this bike from an ebay auction! I know many of you frown on these chopped classics, but I think it looks prettty cool. Kind or norton like or something. I rebuilt the carbs (the slides were frozen) and now it runs great! I was looking for some alternatives for a new tank (mine has rust/big dents). It is an 80 with an 82 motor. I think the looks of the "L" series of tanks for the 1100 bikes would look cooler. Does anyone know of any alternative GS 80-81 tanks that would bolt on? My tank has the mounting bracket on the bottom, and not the back like the 82 tanks.
Here is the auction!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1,1&item=4577664520

It looks much better in person! (after a major cleaning!)
I still have not worked out the title issues yet, but the DMV says "no problem" with an inspection and a copy of the police report...

I might go with one of those vaypor units for the gauges. My neighbor thinks I should go with some more swept back higher bars, but I'm not sure. I can ride the ones on the bike pretty comfortably. At least for 10 minutes around the block... With a lawn mower gas tank!
Let me know any opinions!
-Shawn

[Mike_H]

Well, if it looks so much better now that its clean....We need pictures!!!

[gs11e-project]

Well MUCH better would probably be in the eye of the beholder...
After pressure washing the motor and getting new air filters and headlights. _I_ think it looks better!
-S

[JatKat]

To me, standard bikes are just a good starting point for modification!

Im a big fan of bobbers - I wouldnt mind doing one myself at some stage. That one looks good and has real potential - thats if you decide you want to keep going with it. If you ask me, Id go with some flat 'bars and modern running gear/brakes/USD'd and a fatter rear tyre. I reckon that tank shape looks pretty good, but there are a few tanks on eBay Aust. at the moment including one for a Nomad which might look the goods too.

Id be keen to see how it evolves.

[LW_Icarus]

really its all about what you want, I think its well worth what you paid in parts alone.

I kinda like the look, I think with some creativity and hard work you'll make it into something you really like.

remember, anybody can restore a bike, it takes a real man to chop one up

[gs11e-project]

Thanks for the replys so far! Does anyone have any experience with the 1100L tanks? I like how it sweeps down at the back. Sice the seat is so small and flat I think the huge tank looks kind of like my sport bike...
Anyone have an 80-81 "L" tank lying around that they could take some measurements of?
Thanks again!
-Shawn

[Anonymous]

maybe you want to pick up an Intruder tank?

mike