My project GS1000 Suzuki

[mharrington]

Nice GS! That model line is such a great bike. I was trying to gauge the power of the GS1000N I fixed up compared to my 79 XS1100F. I didnt really hammer on the GS1000 because its not mine but the power was impressive! The XS is 100cc bigger but the GS is lighter- I believe the N was rated at 88hp. The 79XS1100 is rated at 95 but Ive read only the 1978 hit that mark. Anyway if I ever get rid of my XS it will be for an 80-81 GS1100E with the twin swirl combustion chamber engine. Supposed to be 105hp with great low end.

[jjz28]

Nice GS! That model line is such a great bike. I was trying to gauge the power of the GS1000N I fixed up compared to my 79 XS1100F. I didnt really hammer on the GS1000 because its not mine but the power was impressive! The XS is 100cc bigger but the GS is lighter- I believe the N was rated at 88hp. The 79XS1100 is rated at 95 but Ive read only the 1978 hit that mark. Anyway if I ever get rid of my XS it will be for an 80-81 GS1100E with the twin swirl combustion chamber engine. Supposed to be 105hp with great low end.

I think the 82 and 83 were the nicest and fastest. My dad had one, the only came in red and that champagne gold color. Extremely fast bikes (fastest bike in 82 or 83 cant remember).

[MacMcMacmac]

I think the 82 and 83 were the nicest and fastest. My dad had one, the only came in red and that champagne gold color. Extremely fast bikes (fastest bike in 82 or 83 cant remember).

News to me, since I had blue one.



It was the rarest of all the GS1100's, even the Katana, and 1100ES.

[mharrington]

I like that the 80 and 81 GS1100E still embraced the standard look of the 1970s- with chrome fenders/exhaust and such. I read the TSCC 1100E motor made much better low end torque then its CB, KZ, and XS rivals of the time.

Heres what Id like to own in my imaginary stable:
1980 Suzuki GS1100E
1978 Yamaha XS1100E
1972 Kawasaki 750H2
1978 Honda CBX1000.

Thats all. Thats all I need... Well maybe in addition:
1972 Yamaha RD350
First gen Z900 Kaw
Suzuki titan
1969 Honda CB750
1978 Suzuki GS100
1978 Suzuki GS750
1974 Yamaha TX750
1977 Yamaha TT500
1979 Kawaski KZ1300
1985 Yamaha V Max
1985 Kawasaki 900 Eliminator
1970 Yamaha XS-1 (XS650)
1983 Kawasaki GPZ1100
All pre 1978 XR and CR Hondas

Thats it.

[650mark]

rattle can paint jobs

you're right. don't discount spray can paint jobs too much. I've painted several of my restored bikes with spray paint and 2 of them actually got trophies in some local bike shows. if you prep correctly, take your time, and use good quality paint the results can be quite nice. btw,your electric blue paint job looks just terrific

[fredintoon]

you're right. don't discount spray can paint jobs too much. I've painted several of my restored bikes with spray paint and 2 of them actually got trophies in some local bike shows. if you prep correctly, take your time, and use good quality paint the results can be quite nice. btw,your electric blue paint job looks just terrific

Hi Mark,
the only thing with rattlecans is that the pain't ain't fully gas proof so you'd best use 2-part rattlecan clearcoat on the tank to fix that.
And even if you do have an air compressor the cost of 2-part spray paint these days will make your eyes go big and round.
Not that one doesn't need a compressor anyway; air tools rule!
(note that collecting them can be addictive, especially when Sears has a half-price sale.)