GS1100E Parts

[baco99]

Hey all -
I am signed on for the GS Resource, but wanted to post here as well.

Anyone have spares for a 1982 GS1100E? 

I think I've found the mirrors, but I am looking to replace the following:

- tach cable
- brake lines (want to convert to SS)
- fuel petcock
- fuel gauge sender


any other spares would be considered.  it seems parts are harder to find for this bike than the 500.

[jp]

Bikebandit has the petcock for $68. Don't bother with used, unless it's REALLY cheap. Here's a couple more good sitesfor ordering parts. They even use Suzuki part numbers, so you can look it up online, then order from a local dealer if you want. Parts guys really appreciate it when you have the part number with you, especially for the old bikes. I haven't dealt with the second one yet, but they seem to have good prices.

http://www.alpha-sports.com/suzuki_parts.htm
http://www.worldofcycles.com/default.asp

[baco99]

i'm actually considering putting an in-line on/off valve after the petcock as a safety measure.  i really dislike the Suzuki diaphram petcock. I'll keep it there, but add the in-line.  anyone know what size tubing we generally use?  3/8?

[baco99]

i found a good site for anyone else with an older bike:

http://www.z1enterprises.com

[makenzie71]

I've got a few petcocks and several tach cables but I don't know how long the GS1100's has to be.  Also get me how long the SS lines have to be.

[baco99]

i'll try to measure up tonight and get you something. the front brakes are funky.  the line from the brake master comes down to a valve of some kind that attaches to the front forks.  that that feeds each of the two calipers, which have a main line coming in and a "loop" that feeds back into the caliper (my guess is for a second piston).  I really haven't looked that closely yet.

thanks

[makenzie71]

bypass the thing on the forks...run the lines straight to the calipers.

[baco99]

actually, i think the thing on the forks is a splitter/check valve to keep the pressures even on both sides.  the master only has 1 line coming from it.

[makenzie71]

it's a hollow tube that splits the lines.  Just get a longer banjo for the master and run both lines from there.  No need to have a setup that needs 50 diferent gaskets when you can do it with 7.

[baco99]

gotcha.

[drowningbird808]

my dad has one with a turbo

[baco99]

does it run the 1/4 mile?