Just bought another junker

[GSX1000E]

I spent several hours today attempting to detail the rims. What a PITA! Hoping that it might be worth it when finished.
I drained the vinegar from the brake pistons and wiped them out with a rag. I see some/enough improvement to make me happy.



Removed the springs from these and started on cleaning them up a bit.



Not sure about the color for the springs but we shall see. I might just end up using another set of shocks. Again, we'll see.
Oh yeah, I also finished painting the inboard side of the rotors.

[Gregory]

Wow, looking great! Dang you have a lot of energy, what's your secret?

[GSX1000E]

Secret? Red Bull and Vodka! LOL!

This evening, I took the forks apart in preparation of the rebuild. With a broom handle and an air gun it was effortless.



While the shock springs were painted and drying, I polished up the bodies spring retainer/adjuster. I am still debating on whether or not to paint those or leave them natural with clear coat.







I removed the over spray paint from the rotors and then decided to remove the black paint that I had painted the pitted/nasty/ugly rotor bolts to polish them and clear coat for more contrast when installed.







I did manage to paint the fork lowers before calling it a night.

[GSX1000E]

Not much done tonight. I got the rotors torqued with blue loc-tite to the rims and the tires mounted.
I also finished up the shocks. (The rubber piece on the top is a dust boot that covers the dampener adjuster wheel.)




Whoops, I almost forgot, I also ordered the new sprockets from Z1 Enterprises today 17/45.

[azr]

What's your opinion on Koni shocks? man do you blow thru the work.

[GSX1000E]

Azr, I won't know until after I try them on a bike or two.
I actually like the stock '83 1100E shocks and have them on three or four of my bikes.

I also forgot that I finally cleaned and painted the triple trees today.
I am still waiting on those fork seals that are due to arrive this Thursday.
I am at least getting closer to a rolling chassis piece by piece.

[GSX1000E]

Today the UPS man made my day as though it was Christmas in October. Two shipments arrived! The custom made engine gaskets and a box full of Suzuki parts.



I finally got around to putting the calipers back together and it was as though they WANTED to go back together! Effortless!



After struggling to find the correct O-rings for the anti-dive units, I finally managed to get them back together. Assembled most of the front end to see what it might look like.



Earlier today, I called Raymond at Rennsport and got all of the custom color/length/brake hoses/various pitch banjo bolts ordered. Have I mentioned just how GREAT he is to work with? 1-866-939-3953 (Ontario,Canada)

Lastly, I started on the front master cylinder that I hope to use. It better work because I already ordered the hoses.





I will be painting over the totally useless window on it. (If you are leaking brake fluid, you should already know that you need more fluid AFTER you repair the problem.)

[Steve]

Any special prep or paint on those coils? Just wondering how "regular" paint holds up the constant flexing.

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[GSX1000E]

The paint is for plastic products and what I had laying around on hand. It is NOT the color RED that I wanted but will have to do.

Edit: The fake skunk that is pictured in post #7373 of the Riding Game thread has S&W shocks with the appliance epoxy paint that was cured for over a week and
has a little over 1,000 miles on them with no signs of wear.

[GSX1000E]

Yesterday I pulled the studs not only to clean the case to cylinder deck but to replace the studs with the APE heavy duty ones from Blowerbike.



I also finished rebuilding the GSXR master cylinder and painted it with VHT hi-temp satin black caliper paint. Replaced the screws with stainless steel fasteners.

[blowerbike]

i have the same style of wicked stud removal tool...
got to be careful when low on the deck...i remember going to low and putting a LARGE scrape in the deck area when the stud broke loose.
off to the machine shop i went to have it surfaced...grrrrrrrrrr

[Pete's GS]

I'd ask for it for free. If that.

[blowerbike]

I'd ask for it for free. If that.

some kind of secret coded response?

[azr]

I'd ask for it for free. If that.

Yes I was wondering the same thing. Even your signature seems to be some sort of code.

[jsandidge]

Yes I was wondering the same thing. Even your signature seems to be some sort of code.

I get the code in the signature. Spinal tap. Don't know about the other one.