A GS1100 To Restore

[redbirds_imp]

Picked up this barn find GS today for $500. Connected a gas supply to the fuel system, checked the oil, Jumped a car battery to the dead one in place and she cranked up after just a few turns. Right side cover is missing and the seat needs a good cleaning and recover.

Always liked these bikes and I plan to keep this one and ride it. I'll post more pictures as I go forward with the project. Any advice from those with previous experience with this model will be appreciated.

Steve

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[flynrider]

Nice find, Redbirds! Most of these garage queens either have solidly plugged up fuel systems, or the pistons are frozen in the cylinders. Looks like you're way ahead of the game already. I bet she'll clean up nicely. Congrats!

[curlyjoe]

Cool! Have fun restoring it!

[Cormanus]

Oh, nice find, redbirds. Look forward to seeing pictures of the restoration.

[Lord Popgun]

Needs RLETs .

[redbirds_imp]

Needs RLETs .

And more!

[Razor]

Nice bike, great find

[the Ferret]

I loved the body work on that model with the square headlight. Very cool birds! Nice find.

[IndianRider_imp]

Really cooling Suzuki .. love the dashboard lower right panel


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[redbirds_imp]

An inspection of the fuel tank revealed a frosting of rust inside. The petcock was clogged with fine rust particles and I will be replacing rather than trying to rebuild it. I did find a product that worked like magic on the rusty tank, Metal Rescue. Ordered a 5 gallon bucket from Wal Mart for $88 and worth every penny. After removing the petcock from the tank, sealed the opening and filled the tank to the top with Metal Rescue and let it sit for 24 hours. Poured the liquid back into the original container (it's reusable) and on checking the tank was amazed to see all the rust was gone. This stuff really works and I've since used it to de-rust more of the parts on this old Suzuki.