82 GS1100E Project/Cleanup

[Tech73]

Tore most of it down today, spent most of the day breaking it down and cleaning the grease off some parts.







Cleaned the air box up


Trying to get that motor out of there




Time for me to get to bed so after work I'm going to get that bad boy out of there.

[saffa]

i see at some time the previous owners have tried reinventing the wheel on that oil filter cover. Why do people do this when suzuki provided the means to put a cooler on it from day one by putting the gallery plugs either side of the cover

[Tech73]

I finally got that bad boy out of there. Now time to clean the frame up and repaint it.

[snicrep5]

i know you already removed it but the shop manual mentions removing the oil breather cover on top of the motor to give you that little extra clearance. I didnt find out til after i wrestled my motor out.

[Zweihammer]

Just thought I would mention, in case you are considering pulling down the engine just to deal with the oil on the front of the barrels/head, to check the two head nuts with the o-rings first. I had the same issue, the PO had slathered silicone all over the front at the valve cover, thinking that was the problem. It as so bad I would finish each ride with oil spots on my pant legs.

Changed those o-rings, problem instantly went away.

They are under the valve cover, center front. I, personally would change those, along with your cover gasket and get her running. Then diagnose your situation, compression, plug color, etc.. I think, by the look of your pics, you will be fine.

Cheers, Erick

[Tech73]

Did a little more today, now time to take the rest apart and blast the frame. Going to clean the engine up and paint it black.













and here's my other project

[Tech73]

Cleaned up the engine a little. What type of blaster would be best for the engine and frame? I'm looking at a Soda Blaster and a Sand Blaster.

Here's a picture of my sprocket on the my 82 if it helps you any FC












Can anyone guess what this is?

[jwhelan65]

Pontiac maybe?

[Tech73]

Your right, It's an old 67 Le-Mans. I tore it a part about 20 years ago and never have put it back together. I should be working on it and nothing else....haha

[Baatfam]

That's what I was thinking, I was looking and compairing pictures of the foot peg area and it did look different. I see where the 82 the swing arm bolt goes through the rear foot peg mounting plate and the 83 doesn't. I guess I'm forced to just keep the 82's on it. Thanks for the answer.

Find an '83 frame and swap it out...I did that a while ago....

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?t=154049

[Tech73]

If I ever run across one I'll get it but for now I'll clean this one up and use it. It's been 100 to 105 here so not getting much done right now.

[Tech73]

OK, got the frame completely apart and ready to blast. I'm going to blast the frame, swing arm and engine tomorrow.

Mess in the shop


80 Grit Glass Beads


Carbs rebuilt, althought I didn't mess with the air screw because they're still sealed.

[Tech73]

Oh, I did see some accel coils on Ebay.....wonder who will pick them up?

[Flaming Chainsaws]

Thanks for the sprocket pictures. I think I got it all figured out now .

So you're going to blast the frame yourself? That's awesome!

[Tech73]

Man, I can't say sand blasting is fun. I have that stuff all over me. But it's getting there.

















I don't think I'll get the frame fully bare but as long as I get the rust off I'm happy.