GS1100G anyone have (had ) one

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GS1100G anyone have (had ) one

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Going to look at this one tonight http://lancaster.craigslist.org/mcy/4708582645.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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I left it there .. it is a good deal for someone that has the time or just get it running for a kinda ugly bike as the paint was shot :shock: . As usual the picture made it look a lot better than it is .
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Sorry to learn it wasn't worth getting. I'm on my 6th or 7th 1100G now because I think they're great bikes. Their weak links were the charging system and rear differential. Cleaning every connectors surfaces and adding a few extra grounds helps prevent problems with the charging system and lubing the rear diff splines with high moly content grease prevents problems with the differential. GREAT bikes!
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Thanx for the input Willie , this one also had the charging problems you mention and i didnt go as far as trying a test ride as the battery was dead . After all i went through with the GSXR1100 junk yard save i just didnt want to get into a total strip down and rebuild project again .
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If you decide to get a GS-series bike than you should check out their forum:
http://www.thegsresources.com

They have lots of excellent info on engine/carb issues & testing/fixing the electrical system.
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jabcb wrote:If you decide to get a GS-series bike than you should check out their forum:
http://www.thegsresources.com

They have lots of excellent info on engine/carb issues & testing/fixing the electrical system.
I couldn't agree more. I've been a regular on that forum since '06 and have attended a couple of their rallys in WV.
Great bunch of members that are always eager to help a fellow GSer.
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I already owned a 77 & 78 GS750 .. still have the 77 .
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Suzukidave wrote:I already owned a 77 & 78 GS750 .. still have the 77 .
Have you done the coil relay mod yet? Without a doubt the most bang for the buck mod of any I know of.
I've done it on the last 5 GS's I've had and got nothing but better starting and performance as a result.
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I didnt do it to the GS but i have done the mod to several GT750s
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Willie wrote:
Suzukidave wrote:I already owned a 77 & 78 GS750 .. still have the 77 .
Have you done the coil relay mod yet? Without a doubt the most bang for the buck mod of any I know of.
I've done it on the last 5 GS's I've had and got nothing but better starting and performance as a result.
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Just cruising through forum and noticed this post. Have a few Gs's and would like to more about this if you could, thanks, Ron
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