Author Topic: 1978 BMW R100S (Read 12488 times)

toytuff · « **Reply #75 on:** January 14, 2016, 05:13:55 AM »

That's how I look at it also.

TT

toytuff · « **Reply #76 on:** January 16, 2016, 07:10:16 PM »

Got a call today.

Stev-o · « **Reply #77 on:** January 16, 2016, 07:27:59 PM »

I dont recognise it?

toytuff · « **Reply #78 on:** January 19, 2016, 04:14:16 AM »

Quote from: Stev-o on January 16, 2016, 07:27:59 PM

I dont recognise it?

TT

toytuff · « **Reply #79 on:** January 19, 2016, 04:29:15 AM »

It's a long way from this...

TT

toytuff · « **Reply #80 on:** February 03, 2016, 06:13:17 AM »

Things have settled down now so the shopping continues. Going this afternoon to look at a 1984 Suzuki GS1150ES.

I'll fill in details later but basically a Winter vistor from Utah that has been doing these bikes most of his life. Thining the heard and brought several down. Needs nothing, new paint. (1985 Red) Missing upper fairing. Rebuilt carbs, forks and other things. Even has the stock air box. Carburetors jetted for the Kerker pipes.

Been researching and these were something in the day.

Has an1983 GS1100ESD also.

TT

Reference photo.

Stev-o · « **Reply #81 on:** February 03, 2016, 08:18:50 AM »

Yes, the GS were a true superbike. Looks good in red! Surprised you dont like it in white...

toytuff · « **Reply #82 on:** February 03, 2016, 09:28:03 AM »

A little more than I want to spend Steve. I am sourcing front fairing stay and cowl for down the road. A lot of parts, too bad it's missing them. Probably around $500 when all is said and done with paint.

Bike was purchased without them as I'm sure he would of installed it had he had them to begin with. Front fairing is like the picture of the White GS.

TT

toytuff · « **Reply #83 on:** February 06, 2016, 01:32:08 PM »

Project found and seller will bring to me next week. Original owner, stored inside with 11k on the clock. Has owners manual, original bill of sale and all paper work. Other than the sissy bar it's all original.

I'll post pictures later. Some tank damage on right side but in my area $600 delivered for a titled bike is pretty rare. I'll fix it or live with it. Coming out of Vegas so that saves me time and a rental.

Titled as a 1982 Suzuki GS400E but every parts diagram points to an 83 GS450.

tt

grcamna2 · « **Reply #84 on:** February 06, 2016, 02:12:09 PM »

subscribed

toytuff · « **Reply #85 on:** February 06, 2016, 02:52:58 PM »

I'll start a separate thread but...I did get this nailed down. It was called the GSX400E patterned of the Katana line.

tt

grcamna2 · « **Reply #86 on:** February 06, 2016, 02:56:13 PM »

They are Nice

tt,a small,high performance 4-valve per cylinder twin that 'lives' for high revs

Stev-o · « **Reply #87 on:** February 06, 2016, 03:02:04 PM »

Het tt...is it like this?

toytuff · « **Reply #88 on:** February 06, 2016, 03:22:42 PM »

Close Steve. I have pictures but they are in JPEG format. I need to load to photobucket then post. I'm burnt out. Saw this bike at 0400 hrs. And have been reading, dealing on bike and who knows what else.

It is an 82. A lot of changes. Ignition, fuel gauge (which it has) and more. Single disc front, drum rear. Pretty good crease in the tank but I'll work that out. In one pic I have it shows a 9500 redline. Good grief! This one is Katana Silver.

Let me get a quick pic posted then I'll start a new build thread.

tt

toytuff · « **Reply #89 on:** February 06, 2016, 03:32:32 PM »

Quote from: Stev-o on February 06, 2016, 03:02:04 PM

Het tt...is it like this?

Looking closer at your pic I would say yes except the engine color and dual disc brakes.

tt

toytuff · « **Reply #90 on:** February 06, 2016, 03:35:00 PM »

Quote from: grcamna2 on February 06, 2016, 02:56:13 PM

They are Nice tt,a small,high performance 4-valve per cylinder twin that 'lives' for high revs

Gonna be fun!

tt

grcamna2 · « **Reply #91 on:** February 06, 2016, 03:36:19 PM »

That reminds me a Lot of my past 83' GS1100ED model w/ that 'Katanesque'

styling

Stev-o · « **Reply #92 on:** February 06, 2016, 03:55:00 PM »

Quote from: grcamna2 on February 06, 2016, 03:36:19 PM

That reminds me a Lot of my past 83' GS1100ED model w/ that 'Katanesque' styling

But with 700 less cc's...

toytuff · « **Reply #93 on:** February 06, 2016, 04:02:46 PM »

Quote from: grcamna2 on February 06, 2016, 03:36:19 PM

That reminds me a Lot of my past 83' GS1100ED model w/ that 'Katanesque' styling

Looked at one last week.

tt

grcamna2 · « **Reply #94 on:** February 06, 2016, 04:12:38 PM »

Quote from: Stev-o on February 06, 2016, 03:55:00 PM

Quote from: grcamna2 on February 06, 2016, 03:36:19 PM
That reminds me a Lot of my past 83' GS1100ED model w/ that 'Katanesque' styling

But with 700 less cc's...

Well Stev-o that extra 700cc's would get me past 100mph Very fast and the 'local constabulary'

would see a red 'flash' and collect lot's of $ from me;I lived on an island at the time w/ a speed limit of 45mph plus I had a very 'built' 1170cc motor w/ over $3K in parts into it on top of it all..

needless to say I was very motivated to sell it

grcamna2 · « **Reply #95 on:** February 08, 2016, 08:05:48 AM »

Quote from: toytuff on February 06, 2016, 03:35:00 PM

Quote from: grcamna2 on February 06, 2016, 02:56:13 PM
They are Nice tt,a small,high performance 4-valve per cylinder twin that 'lives' for high revs

Gonna be fun!

tt

tt, is that GSX400E that you've committed to buy a USA spec bike? or Canadian ? either way I like it

toytuff · « **Reply #96 on:** February 08, 2016, 09:13:22 AM »

Canada, never offered in States.

Link to build thread in signature.

TT

grcamna2 · « **Reply #97 on:** February 08, 2016, 09:33:37 AM »

I tried that link tt but it won't work,I'd like to see it

calj737 · « **Reply #98 on:** February 08, 2016, 09:34:59 AM »

Quote from: grcamna2 on February 08, 2016, 09:33:37 AM

I tried that link tt but it won't work,I'd like to see it

Look in the Project section. Its listed there.

grcamna2 · « **Reply #99 on:** February 08, 2016, 09:35:53 AM »

ok,thanks

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Author Topic: 1978 BMW R100S (Read 12488 times)