1983 Suzuki GS1100ED --- "Big Boy"

[psyguy]

... But don't be too disapointed when that cover leaks... it can be difficult to get them to seal properly even when all bolts are in place...

I am sorry I was right a few pages back...

Here's the oil leaks. Not bad but I would rather have it not leaking oil . However, I WILL fix the valve and cam cover leaks. New valve cover gasket and half moon caps soon.

Under the stator cover.


Under the clutch cover.


Under all 4 cam cover caps. This is why the bike always smokes up when I first start it up.



This is why my steering lock doesn't work. Part of the frame broke off...



This bike looks fast standing still.





Check out that low flying airplane. I have to deal with that noise EVERY DAY! Most of them fly a bit lower than that...

It is a very good chain.New front sprockets are cheap so get one.

good deal. and yeah it's a good chain.

install new sprockets/chain at same time so they wear together.

Nic

Good to know.

Since I already have a new rear sprocket (42T), all I need is a front sprocket. How does this one look? Will I need any spacers or anything?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/JT-630-FRONT-Sprocket-SUZUKI-GS-1100-E-1980-1983-15T-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem35b3acf8c5QQitemZ230647724229QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

[niclpnut]

good deal. and yeah it's a good chain.

install new sprockets/chain at same time so they wear together.

Nic

I assume that's a good thing
Brand new rear sprocket is sitting in my box of parts . However, I will need a NEW front sprocket.

It is a very good chain.New front sprockets are cheap so get one.

SO: AN 0-RING GRADE CHAIN THAT USES NITRILE BUTADINE RUBBER O-RINGS TO SEAL A VACUUM INJECTED U-GREASE.

Nic

I assume that's a good thing

That is a great deal.You are doing new sprockets,right?

Brand new rear sprocket is sitting in my box of parts . However, I will need a NEW front sprocket.

That is a great deal.You are doing new sprockets,right?

[niclpnut]

Whew! That's exactly what I have.

Question. What does "SO" mean? Does that matter at all?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWNX%3AIT

SO: AN 0-RING GRADE CHAIN THAT USES NITRILE BUTADINE RUBBER O-RINGS TO SEAL A VACUUM INJECTED U-GREASE.

Nic

Yes Allen, 96 links with 15/42 sprockets is stock.

Whew! That's exactly what I have.

Question. What does "SO" mean? Does that matter at all?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270795023348&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT

[TeamDar]

Yes Allen, 96 links with 15/42 sprockets is stock.

I'm guessing he sold a few different R/R's and not only a Shindengen.

I needed a new chain and found a good deal. RK 630 o-ring chain. 96 links. That's stock, right?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270795023348&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT

My battery should be here on Monday. Bought that R/R as well. Bought some brand new bulbs. Fixed a few wires in the wiring harness. I got to use my new soldering iron and heat gun I had laying around! I think I'll be good to go once I get my parts. The damage isn't too bad after all .

I told myself that I wasn't going to work on the bike for a while but I just can't stay away from it!

Couldn't tell you what is stock. I think I found it in the service manual? I know Mike from Z1 confirmed what I counted for the chain that was on it. I think mine was 114 but it's a 530 also. I'll admit my newbness....I didn't realize that you had to count pins for links and not just the links! Ugh...so I came up with 57 originally. Lol

Oh!! Kewl. Mine was an actualy Shindengen.

I'm guessing he sold a few different R/R's and not only a Shindengen.

I needed a new chain and found a good deal. RK 630 o-ring chain. 96 links. That's stock, right?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWNX%3AIT

My battery should be here on Monday. Bought that R/R as well. Bought some brand new bulbs. Fixed a few wires in the wiring harness. I got to use my new soldering iron and heat gun I had laying around! I think I'll be good to go once I get my parts. The damage isn't too bad after all .

I told myself that I wasn't going to work on the bike for a while but I just can't stay away from it!

But that's the exact same R/R I got from duaneage...

Oh!! Kewl. Mine was an actualy Shindengen.

I think this little gadget will be useful. So I bought one.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150479033981&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

Wow! That's cheap! I saw someone else post about that model number....I wonder what manufacturer that is though? Maybe no better than the stock one. Wish it said Shindengen on it like my Duaneage one did. Might be worth picking up a backup, but I doubt this one will fail With my luck it would though! Seriously, your story sounds like something my luck would bring me!


That's the spirit!! Hope you can get her back up!

But that's the exact same R/R I got from duaneage...