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 1983 Suzuki GS1100esd

This was one of the original "superbikes" of the eighties.

This bike is fast.  Although it is somewhat dated as far as handling and braking are concerned, I have made some mods to alleviate these drawbacks.

  • Stainless brake lines with galfer pads.  Front and rear.  No more squish.
  • Metzeler me33 comp front tire.  me55a rear.  Good grip for the money.
  • Progressive fork springs with the anti-dive enabled, no spacer, 
    15 wt PJ1 fork oil.  Telefix fork brace.  Really helps on this bike.  This year,  RACE TECH gold valves.
  • Works performance rear shocks.  Nice improvement.  Much better than the old stockers.
  • K&N superbike bars.  Nice fit and comfortable too.

To date very minimal engine mods. Dynojet, splitfire and opened airbox.  It's not that I don't want to do more but I don't have the scratch.

 

 HONDA
1985 Honda VF700F Interceptor.

O.K.  This bike I purchased for my wife,but I still have to do the work 
(so far).  This bike was the Japanese answer to the tariff war of the early eighties.  It seems the 750's were taxed at a higher rate so the logical solution was to reduce displacement by longer stroke.

Few mods here.

  • Yoshimura slip ons.
  • Dunlop tires front/rear.
  • Complete wash, wax and check out.

Hey, waddya want for $700??

Upcoming mods:
Sargeant seat.  Got it!!   This is a great seat.  Click here to check out the details. 
Stainless lines F/R. Galfer pads. 
RACE TECH Fork/Shock rebuild. 
Misc. doo dads here and there.

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