1982 GS1100EZ Winter Project

[RacingJake]

I'd like to see a GS1100 SuperMoto bike, but I think the landing's would be alittle hard.

Anyhow it would be SWEET :twisted:

[Joe Nardy]

Scotty may be being a bit sarcastic. There was an older thread questioning the intelligence of anyone who would own a black engined GS1100. Or he may just be misinformed. Only the '83 GS1100E had the black engine.

Sweet KTM! I am SO jealous. I have a '95 620 Super Comp on which the previous owner put dual sport tires and street gearing so it isn't really a Supermoto but is still a hoot to ride. There may be a newer KTM SM in my not to distant future.....

Thanks,
Joe

[xDUKEx]

you are going to have a real nice bike there when you get done keep up the good work and updates. i too am tackling a winter project. i will be upgrading my 83 1100e with gsxr forks, wheels, brakes, bandit swingarm, and oil cooler. i will definately be using your rear brake mod technique, that is the simplest way ive seen to do it. here are some photos of my bike before and some of the parts i have coming and the current stage the bike is in now. none of this would be possible without the help of the KATMAN. he is awesome, but dont tell him i said that!!! i am going with a tribal theme

http://community.webshots.com/photo/485337125RXYexq

[Mark Harrop]

Is that a KTM Supermoto in the background????

Good eye Joe....

[Road_Clam]

I'd like to see a GS1100 SuperMoto bike, but I think the landing's would be alittle hard.

Anyhow it would be SWEET :twisted:

That would be painfull for both the GS's frame, and the GS's rider.

[outofcontrol]

finished: swingarm, wheels, forks, and almost the brakes

I got the swingarm welded, made some spacers for the front wheel, and installed my new brakes. the only issue was that the front rotors were bent, so I have to find some different ones. I also installed the rear shock bushings in the swingarm, replaced the fork seals, and bought a rear brake line. I'm going to use my racer discount for the front brake lines, they were stupid expensive in the MC shop. I could finally roll the bike out of the garage for some pictures:


I put up a whole bunch more pics on my website if you want to check them out. The link is in my sig. Cheers!!!!!!!

[solo suzuki]

way coolio! 8)

startin' to look familiar,
great pics before/after...
if you're still lookin' for rotors let me know.

[xDUKEx]

LOOKIN GOOOOOOOOOODDDDD!!!!!!!!!!!!!! keep up the good work, and keep us up to date. IM RIGHT BEHIND YOU!!! should be gettin parts soon. my rims are already powder coated red to match the bike. what color are you powder coating yours? our bikes will be similar. i too want polished engine covers. i guess great minds think alike. ahahaha!! i only wish i could create a site like yours. you have put alot of thought and time into this project and it shows. hats off to a real gs lover. i too have admired solos bikes he is the founder of these type modifications.

[outofcontrol]

drive train, brakes, and 1st test ride!!!

I finally got my sprockets and chain Friday afternoon, so most of my time friday night was spent making everything work.

I wasn't happy until I figured out how to make this mod safe.

I was just about to take her up and down the street with no front brakes when the mailman pulled up with my new rotors. Thanks Solo!!!!!! I was so excited, I didn't want to stop and take any pictures of the install. I didn't have any time to go for a real ride, so I just had to celebrate.

How do you test brakes, drive train, and celebrate all at the same time?



I still have to sell my old parts, paint the bike, powdercoat the wheels, re-jet for the new pipes, get some stainless braided front brake lines, get insurance....
I added another page to my website for updated pics and info.
Much thanks to the GSR!!!! I couldn't do it without YOU.

-KM

[solo suzuki]

Glad I could be of some help with your celebration!

way to go Kevin!

[outofcontrol]

I guess I should move this thread to the appearance forum now.

Today I dropped off the wheels at the powdercoater. Then I went straight to my buddies detail shop to find out the painter that was going to hook me up has moved on. Oh well, I guess I'm going to have to pay to make this bike look right. I about crapped my drawers when he said ?I usually charge $800 for a paint job that will stop the show.? My first words were ?dude, this is a $500 bike.? The owner showed up (my buddy) and we agreed on $400. After reading a bunch of threads here about the hassles involved in painting a bike, and the hard costs alone, I think it?s still a deal. Even though in my mind I was thinking $200 max. Oh well?

I'm having a real tough time polishing all the parts, and cleaning all the little bits. Here's my dilemma now: I'm going to have sweet wheels and bodywork, and crappy details. Little rusted parts, scratches, corroded, abused. Now I'm going to have to sit down and take on that tedious task of all the little things.

I never should have gone to Keith?s website and looked at his pictures. I was just happy eating crackers, and he had to show me the steak.
<--(hey, I figured out how to link a thumbnail to a website)

I'm more of a framer, not a finisher.
I wanted to make this bike a killer mechanical work of art, not a garage queen. I know I?m going to get suckered into painting and polishing and cleaning every part.

?Where does the madness end?? That?s not a question for you all to answer, that?s a direct quote from my wife.

Ok, here?s my plan: polish a few bits here and there, band-aid paint a few rough spots on the frame ride it for a year, then next winter powdercoat the frame, do some engine work, and clean up all the loose ends.
Sorry, no new pictures.
-Kevin

[crag antler]

Real sweet work Kevin.
Really like the photos of the progress.
Looking sharp 8) 8) 8)

[Ogri]

Believe me Kevin, you don't want a $200 paint job. Paint is definately one of those things that fall under "you get what you pay for". If they do a good job, $400 will be a smokin' deal.

[Richie]

yes i feel for you on the paint, but feel good about $400 my brother charges atleast $900 for one color paint jobs for bikes, but with paint you deffinetly get what you pay for, your bike will look super nice all finished up it already looks great! , richie

[Hoomgar]

Looking good man

Just start a new thread in appearance mods. This one belongs right where it is