Gsx1100er

While collecting parts for the 400 Teapot rebuild, I have a few spare bits laying around. I bought a gsx600F ( minus engine for all the little bits and pieces I was missing ) dirt cheap. The frame ,forks , rear end and wheel are propping up the shed at the moment but I also have a couple of bits left over from the 7/12 build i did awhile back. There maybe a future project here but just wondering if anyone has put a GSXR 750 slingshot swing arm and linkage into a a GSX600F frame. I have the arm , shock and dogbones but no rocker. If anyone has done this swap which rocker have you used ? Cheers Gaz

Cheers guys , taken head off and everything looks nice and clean, no marks on the bores , cams look good so lap the valves and new stem seals and rebuild it. Does anyone have ,or know of,a wiring diagram for this GSX400FJ ? I can work most of it out but its been hacked and I think bits are missing. Just need a reference before trying to fix it. Thanks Gaz

Well, just bought an engine in a frame and a pile of bits for £100 to keep me quiet over the winter. Bike evidently last ran over 2 years ago. its a JDM 1988 model with the little say what now!? motor ( imported in 1996 ). Managed to unsieze the engine and the valves are snapping shut as sticky in the guides. The engine rotates clockwise ( when standing on the LH side ) but just locks up when you turn it anticlockwise. Is this usual ? The camchain is so tight you can play tunes on it ( normal ?). The poor thing has been mistreated over the years. I would like to keep it true as a 400 but understand a gsx600F motor would drop sraight in ? ( both water cooled ? )if the 400 is scrap. Anyone got a workshop manual for the 400 ? Oh yeah it came with a brand new pair of Michelin Streetsport tyres and 3 new discs !! I maybe along in the wanted ads before too long !! Any comments and information on the little beastie will be greatly appreciated, Cheers Gaz

Yeah, the small " sensible" side of the brain has decided to leave it alone.

Cheers for the input , having second thoughts about it. It does have a V5. If it turns up in projects you'll know I bought it !

Chrome work is reasonable, tank is junk , 2 engines ( stripped ) price is just wrong side of £999

I have the chance to buy one at very reasonable price . Would you guys consider the model as a " reasonable classic " worthy of a full resto ? Opinions greatly appreciated

Cheers for that , ill keep an eye out for the early ones

Does anyone know if the Headers from a GSXR1000 will fit a 1200 Bandit motor fitted in a GSXR750 L frame ? Its always better to ask before splashing the cash ! Cheers chaps Gaz

Cheers guys, will have a search through

As per title is it a dumb ass idea to try and do this conversion ? Any one done it ? Gaz

Dezza , no your not missing anything. I think there has been a bit of confusion throughout this thread and I've added to it by misunderstanding your reply when you quoted " the cdi produces sparks ............. ". I took this to mean this is what the CDI unit SHOULD do, whereas you were basically quoting what i had described !! Durrrrrrrr ! Thank you for your input , much appreciated. I may swap the loom for a B12 ( winter project ) as old gsxr parts are getting hard to find. GeorgeE17KO: Cheers for the info , do you know of anyone who repairs these units ? Gaz

Right then, the saga continues. New coils ( as the originals were 31 years old ) made no difference. Replacement CDi unit ( 1100 Slingshot ) fitted this evening and the old girl fired first time on the button !! NOW , I carefully checked as before , and with the ignition on and the kill switch to run, there were NO sparks at any of the plugs. Sparking only ocoured when i pressed the starter button. This is exactly the same on the EFE . I'm certain this has always been the case on all of the bikes i have owned. I am currently a happy bunny , but cant help being confused over the fact that the information in Dezza's post seems to go against my findings. I cant understand why the CDI unit would produce sparks on a static engine, what would be the point ? I have just had this scenario on my bike ( plugs sparking on a static engine ) and it proved to be a faulty CDI unit. Off to put Suzi back together. Gaz

PS, it doesn't happen on the EFE, I've just tried it !

I may well be totally wrong , but I thought you only got a spark when you pressed the starter button ???????

Yeees

I am getting sparks at all 4 plugs when I put the kill switch to the run position. I thought it was a faulty kill switch but I've changed it and it made no difference. Obviously the bike won't start if all the plugs are firing constantly as the timing is not operating correctly. There is no difference to the sparks when I press the starter button. I am starting a process of elimination as to possible faulty components.

Yeah ,it still is. I never said it wasnt

Its using the 750 CDI with 750 ignition advance . the actual pickup is still the bandit unit ( although I do have the 750 pickup plate if I need to swap it out ). using 750 ignition switch. Its worked fine and run well up to the point it just died on me. If it was supposed to have the resistor in the switch wiring and it didnt, would it have run at all ?? Gaz

Cheers bud , put new switch gear on but made no difference . Rechecked all wiring for continuity, cleaned and checked all fuse board connections, cleaned all CDI connections, all seem good. Changing the coils this week , if that don't fix it , its got to be the CDI unit ? Would the CDI from an 1100 gsxr be ok to use on the bike. Its using 750 wiring loom and a 12 Bandit motor ? Thanks again Gaz

Well I'm not sure the plugs should spark constantly and my question should have read. "any ideas why they should be sparking constantly ?" I havn't tried to start it until I'm sure everything is OK and right now I don't know if it is. Gaz

Cheers guys, just had a look round and 1. ign on getting 12v at both coils 2. Getting 12v at the CDI Flicking the kill switch several times has resulted in a constant spark at the plugs ( in the run position ) !! Stripped the switch and it crumbled to nothing. if I join the two wires that go to the switch I get a constant spark at the plugs . Rechecked all block connectors , fuses all seem ok. Any ideas ?? Anyone got a RH switch gear for a 1990 slingshot for sale ? Gaz

Just out for a bimble on my slingshot 7/12 when it comes to a sudden stop ( no warning ) and refuses to start. Checked all fuses ( ok) and all electrics working fine. Engine cranks OK but no start. Just got it recovered home and there is no spark at the plugs. quick check under the tank and all seems ok ( no loose / damaged wires ). Any ideas as to possible problem ? Any ideas gratefully accepted. Cheers Gaz

Cheers mate ! Gaz

Does anyone know if the fuel tank from a GSXR1100WP will fit on a GSXR750L frame ? Ta