80 gs1100e teardown/rebuild

[loud et]

much better

these things suck to polish!

[loud et]

I had a silver one !

I got this bike two months ago. It only came with one side cover. I will not be using it. make me a fair offer. would buff up nice. tabs intact, emblem not bad..can send better pics if interested

[loud et]

Little update, almost ready to paint engine as it is mostly apart on the bench. Need to scrub and clean it all one more time. I am dying to get it done to re install, but I feel myself rushing and need to chill. Almost painted tonight, but the humidity is too high. I wish my GS was on the road, I always seem to know a great spot for the riding game pic and I just realized the New River Gorge ride is very soon and I will definately not make that. paint/reassemble engine, timing, valve adjustment, carbs are clean but need o rings to re assemble, break in the engine a little, front tire, stator, r/r, fix the po's electric spaghetti.
Oh yeah all as $$$ allows. Lovin the GSR site, thanks to all for past help and suggestions. Trust me, I will need more as it comes time to get my 1100 running right. Will post pics soon.

[loud et]

engine paint has begun

got oil pan and valve cover painted. I used Rustoleum engine paint. I see everyone using the VHT , both brands have one called Aluminun, and one called New Cast Aluminum...This paint looks ok so far, the parts I did were just dry a few hours, but came out smooth . I think a bit dull though.I used the Aluminum color. Might switch mid-stride and switch to the VHT new cast color.
Bottom end is ready for one more acetone wipe and a little more masking, before I spray. Cannot wait to see the clean engine in the fresh chassis.

[Jason the terminator]

Did you bake it to cure the paint some? I see a lot of people do it. I think it makes the paint a little more durable for assembly.

[loud et]

Did you bake it to cure the paint some? I see a lot of people do it. I think it makes the paint a little more durable for assembly.

Yeah, I actually did. I was just reading a thread a few days prior about preheating the parts a bit and then baking after. I will do the same for the cylinders and head... I painted the bottom end after work today, I tried to put twin halogen work lights on it for an hour to warm it up, but I doubt it helped much. I also painted and clearcoated the six mounting "ears" that bolt to the frame and engine. Same color as frame. Need to get busy and get a engine gasket kit. Wanna get that thing back in.

[loud et]

top 10 signs your front brakes suck

Yeah, here is a good example of severe PO neglect. The front master cylinder piston was leaking, ruining the paint on the whole mc assembly, running down the wires/hoses to the front splitter stripping paint off the lower triple tree and anything else it dribbled across. Rebuild kit to be orderd, whole master cylinder disassembled and cleaned. gobs of brown/orange fluid plugging everything from the resevoir down to the caliper bleeders. not cool man.

[Jason the terminator]

Any progress?

[loud et]

Any progress?

Bottom end painted and installed. Jugs are bakin in the oven at this very moment, along with a few other parts. Have brake calipers painted and installed, whole brake system installed except front mastercylinder. Painting the lever housing and waiting for rebuild kit.
Here is a mini build thread on my Facebook. Yes , I have facebook, to all you old timers who had to walk to school uphill both ways.

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.172356319491415.42287.100001511450532&l=6e736c2352

[loud et]

pointless update

have not worked on this bike in a month or more, lost steam and money.
Gathering some funds to get carb o rings and engine gaskets.....I will ride this bastage some day. I also figured I better comment on my thread so it does not get deleted.....

[loud et]

Time to continue project, need parts help

bike: 80 1100e The only good thing about walking away from your project for 6 months is that you know the paint cured nice.lol The worst is that the parts you would have had no problem rebuilding now requires more time lookin through manuals and diagrams than it takes to do it.
So, At this point all I am lookin for is opinions on the best parts sources that give the best blend of quality for the money...I need:
Base gasket
Head gasket
cam cover gasket
stator
RR
carb intake boots -these on on e bay http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Intake-M...fd9f1b&vxp=mtr
OR SHOULD I JUMP ON THESE?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/CARBURETOR-CARBURATOR-CARB-HOLDERS-INTAKE-BOOTS-INSULATORS-SUZUKI-GS750-GS1100-/110803808430?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item19cc6bf0ae&vxp=mtr

I know Boulevard has good gasket prices.
any opinopns best places to buy?

[hikermikem]

I use Partshark for my OEM stuff, but my local dealer isn't too bad for sime stuff, once you factor in the shipping costs for the on-line guys...

http://www.partshark.com/fiche_select1.asp?cat=Motorcycles&mfg=Suzuki

I've replaced all those gaskets on my '81 1100E (same as yours) and recommend you only use the OEM head gasket. The others can be aftermarket if significantly cheaper.

PS - when all was said & done, I got my OEM head gasket from my dealer - it's more $ than you think though.

[6pkrunner]

This is going to be a sweet looking bike when done.

[loud et]

This is going to be a sweet looking bike when done.

Yeah I am basically keeping it stock, with just cosmetic ie: paint , seat, maybe round headlight , type of changes. Did not want to cut the frame or any of that. I love tail end look on these bikes and to chop it off would only ugly it up . I do want to put a small maijer style fairing on the front and fork gaiters, once again, small cosmetic stuff that gives it a unique look.
Thanks-

[saffa]

maybe round headlight

noooooooooooooo

a unique look.

you want unique ....keep the stock light and clocks ...these along with the tank ,panels and tail piece are the 1100ETs identity. Everyone seems to be doing the round headlight thing which to me doesnt work....this bike has big square lines keep em that way...


just my 5 cents