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Offline Leino

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My project GSX 1100 S -82
« on: May 06, 2018, 08:18:46 AM »
This bike came to Finland from Germany about 12 or so years ago. My friend bought it and spent some serious money to build his dreambike. Mike Rieck ported the head, Wiseco's, Dyna 2000 ignition, too much to mention. Eventually he just wanted to get rid of it and the bike sort of fell on my lap. I pulled the engine, sold the head, cylinders and pistons to Jim French and used the rest to build my son a Junior Pro Dragbike. He raced it during the 2013-14 seasons in Finnish Championship series, was the first ever junior racer to ride in the 6's (1/8 mile) and won the championship in 2014.
After the victorious season (I won the Street ET) we retired from racing. I think it's my turn to ride the beast now but on the streets, with upgraded gear and modern suspension so here we go again...

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When she was the fastest kids bike in the country:
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Re: My project GSX 1100 S -82
« Reply #1 on: April 24, 2020, 02:14:53 AM »


Gonna get me one of these.

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Re: My project GSX 1100 S -82
« Reply #2 on: April 24, 2020, 03:54:34 AM »
That looks sweet!...  what is the source?
If it works good, it looks good...

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Re: My project GSX 1100 S -82
« Reply #3 on: April 24, 2020, 03:58:42 AM »
That looks sweet!...  what is the source?
Webike sells them, I think Magical Racing is the manufacturer.

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Re: My project GSX 1100 S -82
« Reply #4 on: April 24, 2020, 09:23:06 AM »
Cool...so much cool stuff at webike not marketed to yhe u.s.
If it works good, it looks good...

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Re: My project GSX 1100 S -82
« Reply #5 on: April 27, 2021, 12:08:35 AM »
I contacted JL Meccanica about a few frame modifications. We planned them for next winter so it gives me time to find suitable forks, wheels etc. etc.  Something a bit like this.


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Re: My project GSX 1100 S -82
« Reply #6 on: April 27, 2021, 12:50:02 AM »
That is a pretty cool looking race bike...
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Re: My project GSX 1100 S -82
« Reply #7 on: April 27, 2021, 09:19:20 AM »
That is a pretty cool looking race bike...
Yes, pretty Cooley  ;D

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Re: My project GSX 1100 S -82
« Reply #8 on: April 27, 2021, 10:45:56 AM »
That is a pretty cool looking race bike...
Yes, pretty Cooley  ;D


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Re: My project GSX 1100 S -82
« Reply #9 on: May 02, 2021, 10:19:35 PM »
A mild 1327cc engine will give this bike enough performance to be scary when I ride it around the twisties or go to Alastaro for some track day fun  ;D

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Re: My project GSX 1100 S -82
« Reply #10 on: May 03, 2021, 04:47:36 PM »
I almost bought one of those new but decided that I needed more experience first. We have a 1980 GS1100E that is the next bike to get resurrected, great bikes.
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Re: My project GSX 1100 S -82
« Reply #11 on: October 28, 2023, 02:05:18 AM »
I almost bought one of those new but decided that I needed more experience first. We have a 1980 GS1100E that is the next bike to get resurrected, great bikes.
They are cool. One of my all time favourite bikes.