GS1100- "Project NimRod"- Shafty

[Awall]

Thanks sachsaca. It was a great stock bike...just ended up being the prey for my mad mind! haha

[Graham]

I must say I was broken hearted when I saw what you were gonna cut up. I have a real fondness for the 1100 L, dream bike as a 16 y/o. I must say though you have done it justice, nice, very nice indeed...

I’m trying to get my GS1100GL to look like Awall’s did. Nice job Awall it’s just been hard to watch.

[Awall]

At least all the vital parts were donated (i mean sold ) to help others keep their GS's stock!!

[sachsaca]

I’m trying to get my GS1100GL to look like Awall’s did. Nice job Awall it’s just been hard to watch.

I think that takes alot of planning and skill.

[Awall]

hey..anything is possible if your not afraid and have a vision. I have one month in this build at about 70-80 hours now.

[Awall]

So since I'm waiting for a new universal joint flange because mine is toast...I decided to tear the swingarm apart. It's now in pieces and I'm cleaning every nut and bolt. I've sanded the swingarm and will be repainting it along with the caliper. I'm also going to paint the spoke edges black.

[Awall]

I decided to open my rear caliper while everything else was in pieces. MAN..I'm glad I did! One dust cover had a hole worn in it and the other had the outer ring almost gone and seperated. Had a heck of a time removing that piston. Finally got it and found the seals to be ok. After pulling the seals I found alot of buildup in the grooves and some rusting in the caliper bore. Guess PO never did his maintanence. Glad I found it now...I don't belive that the one piston was working. wow.

[Awall]

Rear end in pieces. Cleaned every bolt and have most parts painted. Only thing left to paint is the swingarm itself.

[Awall]

Calipers together. Raining tonight and tomorrow so I will be getting everything back together Friday. Hopefully riding on Saturday!!!! (Fingers crossed)

[Awall]

Finally got the swing arm together...was a little distracted as I found out my wife is pregnant! Doctors visits and family visits. WOO HOO

Anyway, I should have some time tomorrow to get everything back together. I changed the secondary and final gear drive oil with 75-90w. Need to install swing arm, add fresh oil again and add new brake fluid to the rear system. I'll get some pics to keep things interesting.

I've been through almost everything on this bike. Just for good measure I will be refreshing the front brake system soon and I still need to get to replacing the intake boots. I plan to do a valve job at the same time then finish with a carb sync. New braided brake lines and tires are slated for this summer.

I just wanna RIIIIIIIDDDDDEEEEE! Weather has been great. 70s and sunny!

[Hoosier Daddy]

Congrats on the new Baby news! Take care of Momma!
Keep at the bike and get it finished up as your life is going to get real busy very soon!

[Awall]

Swing arm painted with rebuilt caliper and fresh break fluid.



Thanks for the encouragement Hoosier.

[Awall]

Here is a pic of the current mobile phone mounting since alot have asked. I want to do something alittle lower profile to the stock handle bar mounts. Also, pic of the side covers with clear coat sanded off. Still need alittle polish or some lemon pledge.

[Awall]

UPDATE TO THE PVC SPACERS USED IN CLIPONS:

Many were worried about the pvc spacers I used to mount the cbr clipons onto the stock fork tubes. I've put several days of riding on the bike and had to save the bike from falling over once by holding the bars...almost totally loosing it.

To date I have had no issues with slippage. bars are rock solid for what I have put them through. My confidence is high with them. I did sand both sides of the spacers which may or may not have helped any. The 2 pieces of pvc on each tube do not touch end to end. I was able to crank down on the clipons and have room for more tightening. Just FYI.

[Awall]

Went on a great ride today around Beaufort, SC. Sooo enjoyable. I think I might need a whole new bevel gear though. The spline rod coming from the back of the bevel gear seems to be leaking and has alittle play in it. I changed the secondary fluid and found the old to have a metalic look to it. The new fluid seems to be getting the same metalic tint. Maybe a bearing or something inside. Looks like a replacement will be 40-50 bucks on ebay.

I may be needing to sell my bike though. Have a wonderful baby on the way and could use the money right now. I don't have the time or funds to repair the bevel gear and I'll be on the road for the summer. I hate to see the thing sit and could use the boost of income right now. I've listed it in the bikes for sale to see if anyone wants to make an offer. I'm not sure what would be a good $$$$ to get from it?

If that doesn't work I might open it up on Ebay.

It won't be my last GS or last build.