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    #16
    Over the past week I have spent about 5 hours at the glass bead cabinet. All paint has been removed from all of the engine. Because the bike spent 3 years outside it had a reasonable amout of oxidation on all the aluminum engine bits. The majority has been removed but unfortunately there are still areas which will never look as good as new.

    I have decided to paint the engine. I will paint it black or silver, not sure. Maybe a combination such as lower cases silver and cylinder barrels black and the head silver or black?

    Any thoughts or pictures to share?

    I now need gaskets and seals. I was figuring on a Cometic MLS head gasket and copper base gasket. New Vitton valve seals and the remainder of seals and gaskets OEM Suzuki. The consensus seems to be most aftermarket gasket kits are questionable in quality.

    Have spent lots of time researching front fork swaps and it is either going to be a Katana or GSXR, keeping the GS1100 rear swing arm and going with newer style wheels.

    Cheers,
    Daryl
    1978 Gs1085 compliments of Popy Yosh, Bandit 1200 wheels and front end, VM33 Smoothbores, Yosh exhaust, braced frame, ported polished head :cool:
    1983 Gs1100ESD, rebuild finished! Body paintwork happening winter 2017:D

    I would rather trust my bike to a technician that reads the service manual than some backyardigan that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix things.

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      #17
      Nice!

      Nice continuation.
      How about silver cases, black cylinder and head with a silver VC? Then black or silver covers?
      Anywa, The '90-'92 GSXR750 arms are about the same length as the GS1100's. The GSXR11 arms are anywhere from one to three inches longer than the GS11.
      Sorry, but I think too many are worrying about teh fork length. Yes, it will be shorter and more with the smaller wheel, but you can clearence teh alt cover some and the igi cover as well. You gain some clearence back when you raise the rear to get a real 24 degree head angle. Only under the engine would be a problem with a traditional 4:1. Make a skid plate.
      G
      sigpic1983 1100 Katana - soon to be turbo Busa powered.
      2007 GSXR1K-Sold-But not forgotten.
      Have 2X ZG14 engine's for '81 GS750E project.
      '82 GS750E frame is TITLED awaiting GSXR1127/12B engine and '81 1100E slowly being built.:eek:

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        #18
        That was along the lines I was thinking about the engine colors. I think the side covers being black will make the engine appear to be a bit narrower, which is a good thing.

        So you are saying the GSXR750 swingarm is the same length, what about width? Does it need to be narrowed to fit?

        Right now I am thinking I will keep the GS1100 swingarm, get GSXR1100 RSU forks or Katana forks. I would like to go with early GSXR or GS1150 18" wheels. This would return some of the lost ground clearance.

        I have Marzocchi rear shocks, they require a rebuild, but if that is to much I will get some new rear shocks. Thi assuming I do not switch to a rear mono shock set-up.

        Daryl


        Originally posted by gmansyz View Post
        Nice continuation.
        How about silver cases, black cylinder and head with a silver VC? Then black or silver covers?
        Anywa, The '90-'92 GSXR750 arms are about the same length as the GS1100's. The GSXR11 arms are anywhere from one to three inches longer than the GS11.
        Sorry, but I think too many are worrying about teh fork length. Yes, it will be shorter and more with the smaller wheel, but you can clearence teh alt cover some and the igi cover as well. You gain some clearence back when you raise the rear to get a real 24 degree head angle. Only under the engine would be a problem with a traditional 4:1. Make a skid plate.
        G
        1978 Gs1085 compliments of Popy Yosh, Bandit 1200 wheels and front end, VM33 Smoothbores, Yosh exhaust, braced frame, ported polished head :cool:
        1983 Gs1100ESD, rebuild finished! Body paintwork happening winter 2017:D

        I would rather trust my bike to a technician that reads the service manual than some backyardigan that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix things.

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          #19
          You can get the Strada rebuild kits from Marzzochi UK
          1978 GS 1000 (since new)
          1979 GS 1000 (The Fridge, superbike replica project)
          1978 GS 1000 (parts)
          1981 GS 850 (anyone want a project?)
          1981 GPZ 550 (backroad screamer)
          1970 450 Mk IIID (THUMP!)
          2007 DRz 400S
          1999 ATK 490ES
          1994 DR 350SES

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            #20
            Swingers

            Hiya D
            The GSXR arms are about 3/16 inch wider than the GS arms. I solve this problem by getting a small car jack and spreading the pivot a little. Really, it works and doesn't take much. It also gives you a little more chain clearence as well although it doesn't sound very advanced. The biggest problem is sometimes the pivot bolt is a little short. You then grind down the bosses on the outside of the frame. Or get an '80 to '82 1100E pivot bolt.
            I think a single shock is the way to go no matter what. Cheaper and lighter and any GSXR shock is better than most cost effective duals. But it's only my opinion.
            Laters
            G
            sigpic1983 1100 Katana - soon to be turbo Busa powered.
            2007 GSXR1K-Sold-But not forgotten.
            Have 2X ZG14 engine's for '81 GS750E project.
            '82 GS750E frame is TITLED awaiting GSXR1127/12B engine and '81 1100E slowly being built.:eek:

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              #21
              Good to find this thread. Parts look amazing... =^.^= I'm sad at my inability continue with her, but she's looking good!

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                #22
                So, the second pic, the swingarm is a GPZ? Looks like one with eccentric adjuster.Any modding to get that to fit / work?
                BB

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                  #23
                  Just purchased front and rear GSXR wheels. 18" each.

                  I will be picking up VHT silver for the case and black for the cylinders and head today. I plan on cleaning everything with a diluted 10:1 POR marine clean then a final flush with hot water to ensure all glass media and any residual oil is removed and then bake it in the over at 250 for a thorough drying prior to paint. After paint it will get baked again.

                  I will be checking out a SV1000s front end today to take measurements.

                  Hopefully engine will be reassembled by the end of the month.

                  I am going to do some minor mods to the blast cabinet so I can soda blast the carbs and then disassemble and sonic clean and reassemble with all new gaskets and seals.

                  Daryl
                  1978 Gs1085 compliments of Popy Yosh, Bandit 1200 wheels and front end, VM33 Smoothbores, Yosh exhaust, braced frame, ported polished head :cool:
                  1983 Gs1100ESD, rebuild finished! Body paintwork happening winter 2017:D

                  I would rather trust my bike to a technician that reads the service manual than some backyardigan that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix things.

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                    #24
                    Been awhile since I have posted here. Work has been ongoing, frame has had bracing, engine has been painted, Bandit 1200 front end done. Bandit 1200 front and rear wheels added with a 170 rear tire. Frame is going to get painted this week as are wheels and many other parts.

                    Rear sets from a 1998 gsxr750 installed. 530 conversion with 5/8 front offset sprocket, 17/47 sprockets with DID xring pro street chain ( narrowest I could find).

                    More pics to come...

                    Daryl
                    1978 Gs1085 compliments of Popy Yosh, Bandit 1200 wheels and front end, VM33 Smoothbores, Yosh exhaust, braced frame, ported polished head :cool:
                    1983 Gs1100ESD, rebuild finished! Body paintwork happening winter 2017:D

                    I would rather trust my bike to a technician that reads the service manual than some backyardigan that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix things.

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                      #25
                      More for the viewing

                      Had to clearance the tank with a hammer
                      1978 Gs1085 compliments of Popy Yosh, Bandit 1200 wheels and front end, VM33 Smoothbores, Yosh exhaust, braced frame, ported polished head :cool:
                      1983 Gs1100ESD, rebuild finished! Body paintwork happening winter 2017:D

                      I would rather trust my bike to a technician that reads the service manual than some backyardigan that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix things.

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                        #26
                        Did not need to be tweaked much
                        1978 Gs1085 compliments of Popy Yosh, Bandit 1200 wheels and front end, VM33 Smoothbores, Yosh exhaust, braced frame, ported polished head :cool:
                        1983 Gs1100ESD, rebuild finished! Body paintwork happening winter 2017:D

                        I would rather trust my bike to a technician that reads the service manual than some backyardigan that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix things.

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                          #27
                          All tacked and then brought to the tig man
                          1978 Gs1085 compliments of Popy Yosh, Bandit 1200 wheels and front end, VM33 Smoothbores, Yosh exhaust, braced frame, ported polished head :cool:
                          1983 Gs1100ESD, rebuild finished! Body paintwork happening winter 2017:D

                          I would rather trust my bike to a technician that reads the service manual than some backyardigan that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix things.

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                            #28
                            All painted with acrylic urethane
                            1978 Gs1085 compliments of Popy Yosh, Bandit 1200 wheels and front end, VM33 Smoothbores, Yosh exhaust, braced frame, ported polished head :cool:
                            1983 Gs1100ESD, rebuild finished! Body paintwork happening winter 2017:D

                            I would rather trust my bike to a technician that reads the service manual than some backyardigan that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix things.

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                              #29
                              Only the cylinders and head were painted with VHT caliper paint and then baked @ 250 for 3 hours
                              1978 Gs1085 compliments of Popy Yosh, Bandit 1200 wheels and front end, VM33 Smoothbores, Yosh exhaust, braced frame, ported polished head :cool:
                              1983 Gs1100ESD, rebuild finished! Body paintwork happening winter 2017:D

                              I would rather trust my bike to a technician that reads the service manual than some backyardigan that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix things.

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                                #30
                                Here is my son painting for his first time
                                1978 Gs1085 compliments of Popy Yosh, Bandit 1200 wheels and front end, VM33 Smoothbores, Yosh exhaust, braced frame, ported polished head :cool:
                                1983 Gs1100ESD, rebuild finished! Body paintwork happening winter 2017:D

                                I would rather trust my bike to a technician that reads the service manual than some backyardigan that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix things.

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