A skunk in the works

[SVSooke]

OK sounds good.I love the polishing process.I'm not as fanatical as Steve but I like it.Just thought the exchange was funny,being me I just had to comment.

[Rudeman]

I still think He should hang on to it.


Your 'E' has only one front brake rotor. does the serial number say it's an 'E'?

The right side fork lower lacks the cast-in caliper mounts as well.

[Rudeman]

Guess I'm a little late in this discussion huh?

[rustybronco]

Helpful advice is never to late...

[Hoosier Daddy]

Hoosier:IIRC the spacing of the 2 valves motors are different than the 4 valves.Am I right or wrong on this?

I was told when I was shopping for my header they were close enough to work... but I don't know.

[7981GS]

I was told when I was shopping for my header they were close enough to work... but I don't know.

'83 4-valve 1100E exhaust on a '80 GS1000G 2-valve:



Daniel

[SVSooke]

Hmmmmmm....Hoosier you are getting a PM.

[chuck hahn]

I got the last customers bike done early today..so I got the right hand caliper out. I took it apart and cleaned it inside and out. wire brushed all parts down and got the old paint off. I then repainted all the parts with black caliper paint. I got a NEW piston seal and a mint condition piston and built you a new caliper. Only things you will need are the dust boots and the little o rings that go on the carrier pins. You got a new bleeder valve and a like new banjo bolt as well. I will install the new piston seal and snap pics of everything before i reassemble it.

[Hoosier Daddy]

Hmmmmmm....Hoosier you are getting a PM.

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[SVSooke]

I got the last customers bike done early today..so I got the right hand caliper out. I took it apart and cleaned it inside and out. wire brushed all parts down and got the old paint off. I then repainted all the parts with black caliper paint. I got a NEW piston seal and a mint condition piston and built you a new caliper. Only things you will need are the dust boots and the little o rings that go on the carrier pins. You got a new bleeder valve and a like new banjo bolt as well. I will install the new piston seal and snap pics of everything before i reassemble it.

Gee thanks Chuck,all the things I would have done.Got to go through the manual I downloaded from BassCliff to know what o rings you are talking about.Have to tell me what paint you used so I can match it on the other side.

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Looking forward to it.

[chuck hahn]

Go to bikebandit.com and look at the front braker caliper schematic..youll need numbers 3, 5 and 10..just a few bucks for the new stuff..Duplicolor black caliper paint..be sure to use caliper paint because its formulated to withstand the brake fluid. Regular paint will run right off if brake fluid gets on it.

[chuck hahn]

Heres some pics of the rebuilt caliper. I took some pics of the piston , the new seal, and the inside of the piston bore so you can see they are like new. I then assembled everything and this is the caliper that i will be sending.. Hope it passes inspection.

[SVSooke]

Pass inspection?Considering I would gladly taken the before caliper what do you think?You are far to generous helping me like this and I really appreciate the time and effort.Now I've just got to make the other one as nice

[chuck hahn]

I will leave the repainting of the rotor hubs to you!!! I threw the original piston that came out of this caliper away..was rusted and pitted extremely bad. I had the regulator up at 110 PSI line pressure to blow the piston out of the housing! And it wasnt moving very fast even at that pressure! When it popped out it made a good loud pop.

[SVSooke]

I think i can live with that thank you.