Well, I bought another 1150.

[Big Block]

Just bought my GS750 about 2 months ago and knew I wanted another 1150 as well. I bought this one yesterday. It runs good but I'll ride it a bit before teardown. Right away I checked the charging system (I've had 2 1150's previous) and of course it is weak so that will be first on the list. Rivets are loose on the rear rotor so that has to be addressed right away and I have to cut the right muffler apart from the hidden side and address a loose baffle. I'm sure there will be other issues. I prefer the look of the E and may look for an E headlight bucket for it. Originally planned to go the original 1986 paintscheme in white and blue but I'm kind of digging it the single dark colour so I may just spray it all black. Anyway, I'll be busy.

[Big Block]

Other side. I've been lucky that both bikes I bought this year have been complete.

[dorkburger]

Wooo hooooo. Congratulations. While I do love the 85 / 86 factory paint, that does look good in black. The red S sets it off. If you're planning to get an E light setup, look early, often, and be prepared to pay. You'll also need a different bracket to mount the gauge cluster.

[Big Block]

Yes: I was thinking that and also different mirrors. I was set to do the original style paint and turn it into an E but I think if I left the fairing on it will look a lot cleaner with black. I'll think on it a bit. Took it for an hour ride to see what else I have to address and it isn't too bad. Carbs need syncing, Mirrors fold back at 50KPH (I remember that feature) Rear brake is dragging a bit. I think it is charging okay though, I ran it with an alternator tester gauge I have and it gave a medium reading but thats probably based on cars. I had 12.8V when I started the ride and 13.1 when I got back so I think the charging system is fine. Here is my old E that I should have kept....
I'm amazed that I had about 5 sets of decals printed up and kept them.

[TxGSrider]

That really looks good in black!

[Baatfam]

[Big Block]

Thank you Baatfam.

[GSXR7ED]

Great looking Bikes!!!




Ed

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[eil]

Always loved the look of those late-model E's.

[Big Block]

Probably boring you guys. This is a shot of my first 1150. Didn't do much on my project today, however I did pull off the rear wheel and repair the loose rivets on the brake rotor. Next little task will be to see what is broken on the speedometer drive and bleed the brakes. It sat for a few days and started pretty much as soon as I hit the button (like a good GS does) so overall I'm still pretty happy. I also found a stock airbox so hopefully I can pull the pods off soon and refresh the carbs although it runs great as is.

[Baatfam]

[dorkburger]

1150- never boring. How did you tighten the bobbins on the rotor? Mine are showing some wear and I have a set of good ones, but the bobbins are quite loose.

Not sure where your speedo drive issue is, but here's some info on the wheel end. I also had the drive tabs disengage from the slots in he wheel on one of my GS bikes.

https://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?219838-1150-speedo-drive-quick-rebuild&highlight=

[Big Block]

Thank you for the link.
On the rotor I put it over piece of relatively good fitting pipe and then hit it with a tapered chisel to stretch the Bobbin out. Then I placed the Bobbins on flat iron and hit them square with a sledge hammer. That seemed to tighten everything up and keep it all square. I'm pulling the front wheel tomorrow and see what I need there. Then I'll be switching the plate from my 750 onto it and put some miles on it before I tear it down.

[Big Block]

Speedo is repaired. The notches were worn thin, so I got out the welder, built them up a bit and filed, ground them down. All good. I pulled the plastics off and they're about the shape I thought they would be but the belly pan seems pretty good. Just have to inspect the trans output sprocket then I can order either a new chain or a chain and sprocket. Wheel sprocket is good still.

[dorkburger]

Thanks for the tip on the rotors.