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Mrs. slayer's GPz1100 refresh & upgrade 18 Jul 2022 10:06 #870555

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Sorry, the ride did not go as intended.  I know you will get it sorted!  

50 tooth?!!!  Wow!  Are you running 17 or larger counter?  
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Mrs. slayer's GPz1100 refresh & upgrade 20 Jul 2022 08:09 #870710

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Sorry, the ride did not go as intended.  I know you will get it sorted!  

50 tooth?!!!  Wow!  Are you running 17 or larger counter?  
Yes Sir. I'll get after it this coming weekend. The front sprocket is an 18 off the top of my head. This size combo gives the same ratio AND physical size of the OEM 630 chain set. 

She hasn't ridden since the last flag hand off down to Fresno, and as HER bike was working, she took advantage of the day and rode around the block and down town just a little bit. It was good to see her back on a bike again.

Be safe brother. 
Don't be ridiculous! It's only a flesh wound!

Wife's little bike... 1984 GPZ 550 Kerker and DynaJet stage I kit
Wife's BIG bike...... 1981 GPZ 1100 Kerker and factory FI Mikuni RS34s W/ K&N pods

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Mrs. slayer's GPz1100 refresh & upgrade 25 Jul 2022 08:21 #870984

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So the maiden voyage of Mrs. slayer's newly refreshed '81 GPz1100 was a success on most every front! After stripping the bike down to the frame I left a few details to be wrapped up:
1). The left side mirror wasn't snugged down properly   
2). The shifter lever was a little too low  
3). The throttle return spring on the flat slides is too stiff  

Ya know? After a complete revamp stem to stern, touching everything except the bottom end of the engine... I'm pretty happy with it. Items 1 & 2 can be solved easily!

 




Be safe everybody & enjoy riding season!
Don't be ridiculous! It's only a flesh wound!

Wife's little bike... 1984 GPZ 550 Kerker and DynaJet stage I kit
Wife's BIG bike...... 1981 GPZ 1100 Kerker and factory FI Mikuni RS34s W/ K&N pods
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Mrs. slayer's GPz1100 refresh & upgrade 25 Jul 2022 11:09 #870999

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That is AWESOME!  Glad to see you and Mrs. Slayer out on the vintage bikes.  You did a great job to have such a short list of adjustments to make.  Quite an accomplishment!  Kudos to you!  
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Mrs. slayer's GPz1100 refresh & upgrade 25 Jul 2022 13:53 #871021

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Agreed^^  it turned out awesome! Easiest way i have found to negate the heavier pull of the RS carbs is a smaller diameter pulley on the throttle sleeve. the sacrifice is a longer pull to WOT.
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Mrs. slayer's GPz1100 refresh & upgrade 25 Jul 2022 14:32 #871025

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Nice matching Simpson Helmets BTW!  
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1974 F7 175 -first bike and still own, full resto soon!
2002 ZRX1200R -Red the faster color
2011 Concours 14 -Now a Snarling Wolf in Sheep's Clothing!

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