Just bought another junker

[GSX1000E]

Not to worry, my first oil change is between 30 and 50 miles after the first break-in test ride. The second one is usually about 100-150 miles later. (oil & filters are cheap, engine parts are not.)
The next one is 500 miles. Then 1,000 and recheck the valve clearances. Next one is 6,000-8,000 miles later as it is with synthetic oil on that one.

[rapidray]

To everyone reading this thread, it is not necessary to use anything other than the stock cam sprocket bolts. Some like to change things for their own reasons but the stock cam sprocket bolts are PLENTY strong. Just so you know.
Ray.

[GSX1000E]

??? I did use the factory cam sprocket bolts. Those would certainly be hard to find not from a Suzuki dealer.

[rapidray]

Not much done today at all. I did get the cam sprockets installed on the cams and the cams installed with new grade 12.9 Allan bolts to replace the factory grade 10.9 bolts.


I didn't look at the picture & thought you were referring to the cam sprocket bolts since you were talking about putting the cam sprockets on the cams. The cam CAP bolts are what you were referring to, I see, after looking at the pictures again. Some look at the pictures & don't read, I like to read & don't look at the pictures so much. LOL!
Ray.

[GSX1000E]

Not much done today at all. I did get the cam sprockets installed on the cams and the cams installed with new grade 12.9 Allan bolts to replace the factory grade 10.9 bolts.


I didn't look at the picture & thought you were referring to the cam sprocket bolts since you were talking about putting the cam sprockets on the cams. The cam CAP bolts are what you were referring to, I see, after looking at the pictures again. Some look at the pictures & don't read, I like to read & don't look at the pictures so much. LOL!
Ray.

I left out words that should have been in that line. "in the cam caps". I will edit it to limit any confusion. Thanks.

[dorkburger]

The bike looks a little cold and lonely while outside "chillin" literally.

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Is it an unwritten rule that nearly all 1150 ES fairings get dinged at the outer edge?

[GSX1000E]

Quote- "Is it an unwritten rule that nearly all 1150 ES fairings get dinged at the outer edge?"

As long as you were not the original owner, yes.
I think that rule also applies to the left hand mirrors on Cooley's too.

[londonboards]

Did not get much done today. I did get the rocker shafts, springs, shims and rockers installed though. I used a trick that I have used for more than 40 years on shaft mounted rockers.
I installed some .2mm shim washers to help increase the spring side load pressure on the rockers. In this pic, I tried to get the shim that the spring rides on.

GSX - why do the rockers benefit from an increased spring load?

Greetings

[rapidray]

I've never had to do it to any GS engines I've built. On splayed valve, BIG valve heads, I have had to make spacers to take the place of the springs so the rockers COULDN'T move off the rocker arms but those are WAY different. What is your theory Eric?
Ray.

[GSX1000E]

Not much accomplished today but must keep at it. I washed and then painted the rear fenders inside and out. Cheapo black paint on the road side and plastic paint on the pretty sides.
I use gloss black because I like it better than the factory satin on them.

[limeex2]

I shouldnt read this thread.I got some work to do..where do you find your energy?

[Higgibaby]

Not much accomplished today but must keep at it. I washed and then painted the rear fenders inside and out. Cheapo black paint on the road side and plastic paint on the pretty sides.
I use gloss black because I like it better than the factory satin on them.

That Looks great, what was the plastic paint you used on the fender (Plastic one!?) My rear fender is scratched to heck!

[GSX1000E]

London, to increase the side load. I use similar tricks including doubling up the springs on Hi-performance Ford FE blocks like my 427 side-oiler and Buick's that use rocker rails also.

Limeex2, Energy??? If slower than a snail is using energy, I guess I have it.

Higgibaby, here is a pic of the paint (it comes in a few colors) is it also great for side covers on these bikes.

[GSX1000E]

Some of today's progress. Most of these are a waste of time as no one will see them but might as well do a good job anyway.
Re-sealed, polished and clear-coated tach drive.



Resealed and slightly modified cam chain tensioner polished bits, painted and clear-coated.









Finished product next to nasty stock unit.



Tiny O-ring installed along with the stock gasket.



More shiny bits that no one will ever see but me.



Rear fenders installed sort of with new rubber bits.




Almost forgot, I cleaned, straightened some fins and painted these bits too.

[GSX1000E]

Not much of nuthin' today but I did do something. After drowning the footrest mounts for a month or so in lacquer thinner to get the remaining clear coat off, I was toying with the idea of
polishing these old scratched up parts. After a bout an hour of very little progress, one of these rear mounts is almost done. Not sure if it is even worth the effort.



I also adjusted an oil cooler mount from an earlier GS1000 model to fit onto the '83 1100E frame and mounted it.



At this rate, the bike should be able to ride sometime in 2020 perhaps.