inazumarob Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 Try Suzuki Performance Spares, he was advertising the last one I saw. Quote Link to comment
R15UTT Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 On 7/16/2019 at 3:00 PM, Bazeque said: Sorry? Not sure if I'm confused over something menial. I have a triumph as well. But not sure your meaning? On 7/16/2019 at 3:00 PM, Bazeque said: Sorry? Not sure if I'm confused over something menial. I have a triumph as well. But not sure your meaning? Just saw your keys on the worktop . Quote Link to comment
Bazeque Posted July 24, 2019 Author Share Posted July 24, 2019 On 7/18/2019 at 9:09 AM, R15UTT said: Just saw your keys on the worktop . Ah yes! I have a Triumph Boneville 865 SE custom, as well as a 1200 Bandit chop. Great bikes Quote Link to comment
Russ750ET Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 Just saw your thread, a great read so far! Virtually identical to my situation... I have a 1980 GSX1100 left to me by my Dad. Lovely bike to ride but its not without it's issues. Fair play for tearing right into it, it wont be cheap but you wont regret it once its running 100%! Keep the updates coming Quote Link to comment
simesman Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 Your picture of the Exhaust Craft pipe was the one that made me order one and it's now on its way to me, can't wait to fit it! Quote Link to comment
Bazeque Posted August 8, 2019 Author Share Posted August 8, 2019 (edited) On 8/7/2019 at 11:22 AM, simesman said: Your picture of the Exhaust Craft pipe was the one that made me order one and it's now on its way to me, can't wait to fit it! You'll probably hear those before I do! Please send a video once you've got them fitted. I'm desperate to hear what mine sound like, but likely won't be for another month or so! Damn his exhausts look good! Edited August 8, 2019 by Bazeque Quote Link to comment
simesman Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 Will do. It arrived yesterday and it fitted absolutely perfectly. I gotta say, it sounds superb, but I need to tweak the carbs in before I take a vid for you. Quote Link to comment
Bazeque Posted August 13, 2019 Author Share Posted August 13, 2019 Ah man ,can't wait to hear. He does a sublime job David at exhaustcraft! Glad he got more business from me posting those pics! Quote Link to comment
simesman Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 Just realised I have absolutely no idea how to get a vid on here. The camera file will be quite big so how do I upload it? Quote Link to comment
Cunnerz77 Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 Cool base for a project. Will be following! Cheers. Quote Link to comment
Bazeque Posted August 20, 2019 Author Share Posted August 20, 2019 On 8/16/2019 at 9:29 PM, simesman said: Just realised I have absolutely no idea how to get a vid on here. The camera file will be quite big so how do I upload it? Best thing would be to upload it to streamable - https://streamable.com/ If you create an account, it'll be there until you delete it. Just paste the link Quote Link to comment
simesman Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 (edited) Does this work? click Running a bit rich still, need to tweak the pilots down a bit, I will play with the carbs a bit then get a decent vid up. Edited August 21, 2019 by Blubber 3 Quote Link to comment
Jonboy Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 Sounds mighty fine, looks good too. Quote Link to comment
Blubber Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 13 hours ago, simesman said: Does this work? click Running a bit rich still, need to tweak the pilots down a bit, I will play with the carbs a bit then get a decent vid up. yes.. it works Quote Link to comment
simesman Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 Ah-ha, somebody has clickied it! How do I do that? Quote Link to comment
Blubber Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 3 hours ago, simesman said: Ah-ha, somebody has clickied it! How do I do that? I did There is a chain link emblem next to a smiley on top of your text screem when you type a post....That's The one to use .... If you want to make it easy Quote Link to comment
simesman Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 (edited) Why thank you Blubber, I have learnt about posting vids from Bazeque and now how to link them properly from your good self. Every day a school day! Edited August 21, 2019 by simesman 1 Quote Link to comment
Reinhoud Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 No one ever told you about the unwritten rule that when the cylinders come of you need to put a high compression big bore kit on? Off course this goes together with a proper camshaft and matching Mikuni RS carbs... 1 Quote Link to comment
Bazeque Posted August 23, 2019 Author Share Posted August 23, 2019 Damn that sounds good! Bet it sounds glorious when you've opened it up. Very nice - Made me antsy to get mine now haha! Quote Link to comment
Bazeque Posted August 23, 2019 Author Share Posted August 23, 2019 21 hours ago, Reinhoud said: No one ever told you about the unwritten rule that when the cylinders come of you need to put a high compression big bore kit on? Off course this goes together with a proper camshaft and matching Mikuni RS carbs... I've been told that if you do put a big bore on, you also need to get the crank welded to stop any twisting. You had any experience with this? The plan for mine is to bore it out, and go up a size slightly but also need to get the bearings redone on the crank as well. Pretty costly, around £180 each, and 6 are needed. Does that sound right? Quote Link to comment
Bazeque Posted December 21, 2019 Author Share Posted December 21, 2019 Slowly coming along. Engine now vapour/bead blasted, come back very nice. Crank should be back tail end of January. Took forever to find a place that'll guarantee the weld. Full replacement of bearings. Bloody pricey! Boreing up to 1180cc. Also came across this. Not sure how accurate it is, but apparently only 3 GS1100X are active in the UK? Doesn't sound right to me but https://www.carlogbook.co.uk/suzuki/gs1100x/ 1 Quote Link to comment
Gixer1460 Posted December 21, 2019 Share Posted December 21, 2019 (edited) When I saw the s/hand cranks quoted at £200 and knowing that bearings, even at £100 a piece + labour pulling it apart and pressing back again, no one will be selling a fresh refurbed crank for £200...... @ £750 it still would be cheap IMO! The mains often seem worn but it does take a lot to actually kill them - best to get advice from a experienced crank builder. They don't need welding if you keep the rev's under control, if you buzz them, they will twist. Edited December 21, 2019 by Gixer1460 1 Quote Link to comment
Bazeque Posted December 21, 2019 Author Share Posted December 21, 2019 Crank cost me £900 in total. Took us a while to find someone who's experienced in them, but got some advice from Sean at big cc, about somebody who does them for drag bikes with the same engines etc. Understand about the twisting and keeping revs under control but figured whilst I'm there might as well get it done! Bearings were actually fine, but it's coming up 40 years old, and I've refreshed practically everything, so no point skimping on the crank. Better doing it right than doing it twice! Quote Link to comment
Gixer1460 Posted December 21, 2019 Share Posted December 21, 2019 I know Sean well - his advice can be trusted. Quote Link to comment
Trav70 Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 Gday lads new to the site so cheers to u all. Really enjoying the pics and comments on this rebuild, I’m collecting parts for same model now and about to start my rebuild so look forward to more of the same from u. I’m in oz and there’s bugger all ET/X 1100 sexers around and no real experts I know off. I’ll be ripping the engine out first so will be asking some questions on best practices shortly. Cheers Quote Link to comment
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