Author Topic: 1982 Suzuki GS1100ES (Read 43865 times)

seaweb11 · « **Reply #125 on:** January 17, 2011, 05:12:10 PM »

Thanks Jerry.

The front wheel is a different story.
It has really pitted aluminium. I'm going to try 180 to start with tonight and see how that goes.

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #126 on:** January 17, 2011, 05:19:15 PM »

Some inspiration.....

Wheels are looking great...

Mick

seaweb11 · « **Reply #127 on:** January 17, 2011, 05:32:07 PM »

Yeah, I love that look, but I am shooting for the restored $100.00 per year insurance plates.

I already have 2 bikes that cost $800.00 per year. caching$$$$

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #128 on:** January 17, 2011, 05:34:44 PM »

Yeah, i understand, just thought you would like the pic....

Mick

Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er · « **Reply #129 on:** January 17, 2011, 10:48:13 PM »

Quote from: seaweb11 on January 17, 2011, 05:32:07 PM

Yeah, I love that look, but I am shooting for the restored $100.00 per year insurance plates.

I already have 2 bikes that cost $800.00 per year. caching$$$$

I think you need to license them at my address!!

mrbreeze · « **Reply #130 on:** January 17, 2011, 10:55:34 PM »

Colorado plates up there MIGHT just stand out a tad.....ya think???

seaweb11 · « **Reply #131 on:** January 19, 2011, 06:44:50 PM »

Went to the local Island garage today with my 3 brake discs to see if they could turn them for me, Oh ya!

They were a mess but they were able to sort me out

I asked what do I owe you? Put something in the SPCA tin was the answer, $30.00 later all 3 disks are good to go and some animals are happy

Small Island life has it's benefits.

pdxPope · « **Reply #132 on:** January 19, 2011, 11:13:28 PM »

You mean besides the low population density and breathtaking scenery??

-JP

seaweb11 · « **Reply #133 on:** January 19, 2011, 11:24:48 PM »

Yeah, that to

Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er · « **Reply #134 on:** January 19, 2011, 11:27:41 PM »

Quote from: mrbreeze on January 17, 2011, 10:55:34 PM

Colorado plates up there MIGHT just stand out a tad.....ya think???

And?..........

Wouldn't be the first time

Good deal on the discs and some #$%* will thank you

mrbreeze · « **Reply #135 on:** January 19, 2011, 11:32:09 PM »

Quote from: seaweb11 on January 19, 2011, 06:44:50 PM

Went to the local Island garage today with my 3 brake discs to see if they could turn them for me, Oh ya!

They were a mess but they were able to sort me out

I asked what do I owe you? Put something in the SPCA tin was the answer, $30.00 later all 3 disks are good to go and some animals are happy

Small Island life has it's benefits.

Very cool Derek!!!You have good brake rotors, the dogs get a break and the dudes that did it for you are all good with it..........can't beat that!!!!

fastbroshi · « **Reply #136 on:** January 19, 2011, 11:56:07 PM »

Quote from: Retro Rocket on January 17, 2011, 05:19:15 PM

Some inspiration.....

Wheels are looking great...

Mick

Hmm looks like moving those upper shock mount points on those old Zuki's is a common mod then, RR?

Seaweb, where abouts are those shots from? Beautiful.

seaweb11 · « **Reply #137 on:** January 19, 2011, 11:58:47 PM »

(Seaweb, where abouts are those shots from? Beautiful.)

Do you mean where on the planet, or what side of Gabriola Island>?

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #138 on:** January 20, 2011, 12:03:12 AM »

Beautiful shots Derek.
FB, i have studied many older type race bikes, mainly superbike type's and lots of them have altered shock mounts.
Yoshi spent lots of time working out where the shocks worked best on their bikes....
Sorry for the hijack Derek....

Mick

fastbroshi · « **Reply #139 on:** January 20, 2011, 12:11:30 AM »

Quote from: seaweb11 on January 19, 2011, 11:58:47 PM

Do you mean where on the planet, or what side of Gabriola Island>?

Take your pick, they're great wherever (what planet?) they're from.

seaweb11 · « **Reply #140 on:** January 20, 2011, 08:37:17 PM »

Who says you can't turn #$%* into gold?
It always amazes me what you can do with many hours of prep and paint.

rearwheeldonesproket by seaweb, on Flickr

rearwheeldonebrak by seaweb,

Paint booth

paintbooth by seaweb, on Flickr

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #141 on:** January 20, 2011, 08:54:21 PM »

They turned out great, better than expected by the sound of things....

Your bike is going to look great..

Mick

seaweb11 · « **Reply #142 on:** January 22, 2011, 08:15:35 PM »

Very good progress today, forks, sigs, and headlight bucket

forkson2 by seaweb, on Flickr

forkson by seaweb, on Flickr

pdxPope · « **Reply #143 on:** January 23, 2011, 09:57:45 PM »

Coming along quite nicely!
Don't you love that massive 8" headlight? It's super bright, too.

I see you keep your golf clubs handy. Good man!

-JP

seaweb11 · « **Reply #144 on:** January 26, 2011, 06:24:16 PM »

Went to town today and had the rear tire put back on wheel and picked up some parts that had come in for me as well as fork oil, brake fluid, engine oil, and a new die grinder for that frickin front wheel.

Came home, and my new 4-2 Mac exhaust and O-ring kit for the carbs had been delivered.
Already installed the new oil filter with new nuts and washers.

It was a good bike day.

seaweb11 · « **Reply #145 on:** January 27, 2011, 08:30:02 PM »

Another 4 1/2 hours wet sanding

polishingthumb by seaweb, on Flickr

seaweb11 · « **Reply #146 on:** January 28, 2011, 05:39:07 PM »

Installed all the new O-rings between the carbs and finally finished

suzukirebuiltcarbs by seaweb, on Flickr

Starting to look OK

01-28-11bike by seaweb, on Flickr

seaweb11 · « **Reply #147 on:** January 31, 2011, 06:54:05 PM »

Rear brakes new shocks and all the rear end all sorted and functioning

I think $:-\$
Filled the fork oil and tightened up the front end today as well.

Received new breather cover as well, just ordered a new gasket.
Proof that a bit every day makes a bike

01-31-11rightside by seaweb, on Flickr

Magpie · « **Reply #148 on:** February 02, 2011, 08:10:39 PM »

VERY nice! Cliff.

seaweb11 · « **Reply #149 on:** February 05, 2011, 11:52:47 AM »

A little more progress

fronton by seaweb, on Flickr

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Author Topic: 1982 Suzuki GS1100ES (Read 43865 times)