Buying an 1100GS...

[ChrisH Kerry]

What are the things to look out for on the 1100? Is there a way to check the final drive for instance? The Telelever suspension? Any obvious areas to check that might be different from the norm? Any hints/warnings greatly appreciated...

 

[motobiker]

When its someone elses money - my suggestion is always try to aim for a later bike 97 - 99.

plenty of info of what to specifically look for on an 1100 matey... make a cuppa do a search on this site - sit back and read.

 

[harryfire]

like any bike really, if money allows, buy as later one you can, if not, the usual stuff, take it for a ride, if you can, that would bring up possible problems it may have.
The 1100 is pretty straight forward, looked after will be a great work horse, gearbox is a bit clunky, but their the best gs to have



as tony says, search !

 

[ChrisH Kerry]

Yeah, I have been searching through the site but there's lots of individual problems. I just wanted to have some idea of what to look out for. I'm handy enough on the mechanicking front but so far it's all been chain drive Japs and a few old Brit machines... just wondered if there were any ' be sure to check the..... ' things?

 

[MMC]

You need to keep a bit of an eye on them once they hit 150k-plus miles...

Watch the starter motor if the ABS won't reset, if the rev counter waves all over the place it could be the Hall sensor on the way out. Have a listen to the gearbox for the usuals.

Otherwise, I've found them bulletproof.

 

[shready]

You need to keep a bit of an eye on them once they hit 150k-plus miles...

Watch the starter motor if the ABS won't reset, if the rev counter waves all over the place it could be the Hall sensor on the way out. Have a listen to the gearbox for the usuals.

Otherwise, I've found them bulletproof.

What he said, but watch out for the early gearboxes too.

Best GS ever IMO

 

[MattW]

I'm currently looking for an 1100 too.
Things I've been told to watch for include:

Pre '97 gearboxes - check for 'skipping' under load in 2nd / 3rd.

Rear subframe to gearbox connection - heavily loaded or offroaded bikes can crack the gearbox casing where the rear subframe connects.

Centrestand to gearbox connection - can crack as above if the bike is rear-ended when on the stand

Wiring under the ignition barrel - check for chafing / cracking.

Beyond the above, it's just the usual checks you'd make when buying any bike.

hth

Matt

 

[harryfire]

we all forgot the must,


you must check the front brake line up to the connector just below the head stock, this is a common fault and prone to failiure without warning.

 

[ChrisH Kerry]

Great! Thanks for those points to look out for... I read about the front brake hose splitting Harryfire - bit on the scary side especially if you were taking a bike for a test ride. Now I know what to look for.... just need the bike

 

[motobiker]

we all forgot the must,


you must check the front brake line up to the connector just below the head stock, this is a common fault and prone to failiure without warning.

I'm not convinced its something you can actually check for - I read the advice as - swap the upper line for either a new one or a braided one as a preventative measure. It seems to be a fairly rare event... but there again - I think its advisable to change the brake lines on bikes of this vintage anyway. particularly if like mine it lives outside and is used daily.

 

[(RIP) ugg]

buy one off this site
Ogni is sellin his 1100...
pay for subscription n ye can pm him (private message)

ugg

 

[ChrisH Kerry]

Ogni is sellin his 1100...
ugg

Where? Couldn't find the ad?

 

[Aidan1150]

Here's a lovely one.

 

[MattW]

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[ogni]

Where? Couldn't find the ad?

There isn't an ad yet until i get my "new" old bike.