GS1100E build ideas

[Alpine_95]

Currently I own a 1982 gs1100e. I have owned the bike a little over a year and have put about 10,000 miles on it. I am determined to build the motor but I'm having trouble deciding what to go with. I'm looking for a pro street build where the bike is significantly more powerful but will be able to cruise decent distances if needed. The bike will be getting stretched hopefully this summer but I would like to start buying engine parts asap. If anyone has a build they would like to share I would greatly appreciate it. I had a 1168cc build saved on my computer but I cannot seem to find it. I am curious to see what ideas you guys offer because I am kind of a newbie when it comes to air cooled 4's. It's hard for me to be original on the ideas because my knowledge is slightly limited. Info/opinions on Things like part brands, build size, etc. would be awesome.

Thanks!

[Big Jay]

Here is you one stop shopping source. http://gszone.biz/

[rapidray]

I build a LOT of these. Call me at 714--356-7845 & I will be glad to help you. 160-180 horsepower is easy & reliable if you do the right things. Ray

[trippivot]

a solid foundation is the key to a reliable powerful GS

mikuni 36 flatslides are a must!! with or without engine modifications (ape GS zone)

the stock '82 crank is a weak link for what you described , as is the clutch basket.

I'd say get carbs and put a clutch basket in it and change the sprocket ratio --unless you really have the money to modify the crank.

the carbs alone are worth 20 HP gain if not more

[kawfeedave]

Maybe ease into the HP. As mentioned, a set of flatslide carbs and a nice header/pipe would be a good start, and you'll want to beef up the clutch as well. You would need carbs and a pipe anyway if you did major motor work, so just get them first.

However, before you do any of that, make sure your suspension, brakes and tires are up to the task. Forks/shocks not leaking, and properly sprung/dampened, or replaced rebuilt as needed. Fresh rebuilds on all calipers and both master cylinders, with braided steel lines, good pads and ss braided lines. 'Good' tires, which means more than just visible tread, check the date codes on the them, and replace anything older than 5 or 6 years at most. Check, adjust and lube swingarm and head bearings as needed.

Once those 'basics' are taken care of, slap on the flatslides and a pipe, and hang on for some fun. Once that set-up gets boring, you can look into a big bore kit and some cams/headwork.

[Alpine_95]

I build a LOT of these. Call me at 714--356-7845 & I will be glad to help you. 160-180 horsepower is easy & reliable if you do the right things. Ray

When would be a good time to shoot you a phone call ray?

[Alpine_95]

I'm pretty dead set on an actual build, I should have been more clear about the bike. I have full kerker header/exhaust on the bike right now as well as rebuilt carbs. I was just going to build the top end because it's starting to smoke, but I decided that if it's going under the knife I might as well go all out. I get discounted parts so money is not going to be as tight as I previously thought. I also have a tl1000r that I'm selling so I want the gs to push out some more horsepower because I will miss the TLR

[rapidray]

Call me at 6:30 pm Pacific time. I get lunch then. Ray.