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Offline Kelly E

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Re: 1980 Suzuki GS1100E
« Reply #150 on: July 11, 2022, 07:08:54 PM »
We had to put a new clutch in the GS 1100E. I've had it out since then and this bike is a blast to ride. The other day I was coming out of the corner onto the last straight before my road. When I got on the throttle on the straight I hit about 5k rpm's in 3rd and spun the rear tire for at least 100'. I love riding this bike. ;D
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Offline grcamna2

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Re: 1980 Suzuki GS1100E
« Reply #151 on: July 11, 2022, 07:16:55 PM »
Kelly,those Mikuni's are looking good;Excellent bike.
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Offline Mark1976

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Re: 1980 Suzuki GS1100E
« Reply #152 on: July 12, 2022, 08:08:31 AM »
   Congrats,  great bike, enjoy....
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Re: 1980 Suzuki GS1100E
« Reply #153 on: July 12, 2022, 02:08:01 PM »
Looks like a lot of fun!
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Offline Kelly E

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Re: 1980 Suzuki GS1100E
« Reply #154 on: July 22, 2022, 03:51:32 PM »
Well we put a new clutch kit with springs in it and I think that the supposedly 10% stronger EBC clutch springs aren't as strong as they claim. I can spin the clutch in 2nd and 3rd from around 4k rpm.
I had forgot that I went through the same thing on the 84' Sabre 700. I put in an EBC clutch kit and I ended up replacing the springs with Barnett heavy duty springs and problem solved. I'll get Paul to order some Barnett springs for the GS 1100E.
Otherwise I'm having a great time with the bike 8)
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1974 Honda CB 550 K0                                            1971 MGB/GT
1975 Honda CB 400F Super Sport                          1972 MGB/GT
1977 Kawasaki KZ 1000 LTD                                   1985 GMC S15
1978 Kawasaki KL 250
1980 Suzuki GS 1100E
1982 Honda CB 900F Super Sport
1983 Honda CB 1100F
1984 Honda VF 700S Sabre
1984 Honda VF 1000F Interceptor
1990 Moto Guzzi 1000 Le Mans
1994 Kawasaki Concours ZG 1000A9
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Re: 1980 Suzuki GS1100E
« Reply #155 on: July 22, 2022, 04:12:29 PM »
Quote from: Kelly E on July 22, 2022, 03:51:32 PM
Well we put a new clutch kit with springs in it and I think that the supposedly 10% stronger EBC clutch springs aren't as strong as they claim. I can spin the clutch in 2nd and 3rd from around 4k rpm.
I had forgot that I went through the same thing on the 84' Sabre 700. I put in an EBC clutch kit and I ended up replacing the springs with Barnett heavy duty springs and problem solved. I'll get Paul to order some Barnett springs for the GS 1100E.
Otherwise I'm having a great time with the bike 8)

Kelly,were your steel clutch plates in very good condition? if not,I'm sure that engine will spin them  :D
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Offline Kelly E

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Re: 1980 Suzuki GS1100E
« Reply #156 on: July 22, 2022, 04:23:50 PM »
The steels were in great shape, no sign of bluing or getting hot. The new EBC springs didn't really feel stronger than the stock ones but we installed them. It was 2017 when I had the issue with the Sabre clutch and I had forgotten about it.
Luckily we can pull the clutch cover with the bike on the side stand and the oil doesn't run out. ;D
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1974 Honda CB 550 K0                                            1971 MGB/GT
1975 Honda CB 400F Super Sport                          1972 MGB/GT
1977 Kawasaki KZ 1000 LTD                                   1985 GMC S15
1978 Kawasaki KL 250
1980 Suzuki GS 1100E
1982 Honda CB 900F Super Sport
1983 Honda CB 1100F
1984 Honda VF 700S Sabre
1984 Honda VF 1000F Interceptor
1990 Moto Guzzi 1000 Le Mans
1994 Kawasaki Concours ZG 1000A9
2005 Harley Davidson Fat Boy

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Re: 1980 Suzuki GS1100E
« Reply #157 on: July 22, 2022, 04:42:32 PM »
Quote from: Kelly E on July 22, 2022, 03:51:32 PM
Otherwise I'm having a great time with the bike 8)

       Kinda hard not to.....
       Your basic twist and go entertainment.
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Offline Kelly E

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Re: 1980 Suzuki GS1100E
« Reply #158 on: July 22, 2022, 07:57:57 PM »
Quote from: Mark1976 on July 22, 2022, 04:42:32 PM
Quote from: Kelly E on July 22, 2022, 03:51:32 PM
Otherwise I'm having a great time with the bike 8)

       Kinda hard not to.....
       Your basic twist and go entertainment.

Yep, real easy to hit 100mph. 8)
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The Rust Bros. Garage Collection
1974 Honda CB 550 K0                                            1971 MGB/GT
1975 Honda CB 400F Super Sport                          1972 MGB/GT
1977 Kawasaki KZ 1000 LTD                                   1985 GMC S15
1978 Kawasaki KL 250
1980 Suzuki GS 1100E
1982 Honda CB 900F Super Sport
1983 Honda CB 1100F
1984 Honda VF 700S Sabre
1984 Honda VF 1000F Interceptor
1990 Moto Guzzi 1000 Le Mans
1994 Kawasaki Concours ZG 1000A9
2005 Harley Davidson Fat Boy

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Re: 1980 Suzuki GS1100E
« Reply #159 on: September 29, 2022, 02:22:04 AM »
Quote from: Kelly E on July 22, 2022, 07:57:57 PM
Quote from: Mark1976 on July 22, 2022, 04:42:32 PM
Quote from: Kelly E on July 22, 2022, 03:51:32 PM
Otherwise I'm having a great time with the bike 8)

       Kinda hard not to.....
       Your basic twist and go entertainment.

Yep, real easy to hit 100mph. 8)
Mine hits 124mph in exactly 6 seconds while it wheelies the whole time  ;D
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