GSXR 1100 1989 walk around start up my purposes and opinions

[@robertoburromiapanino2659]

It's actually a '90 model 1100L, some were built from around September '89 not on sale until éarly '90, it's a slingshot, not a bloody slabbie. BTW, the swingarm doesn't look extended to me, they were a bit longer than the '89 K model as standard, maybe 50-60mm from memory and the brake torque arm hasn't been modified which indicates it is standard, just braced and polished. The pipe is a Vance and Hines Sidewinder... for obvious reasons.

[@brf351c]

You are correct - it is a 90 model. You can tell via the paint stripping. The 89 had solid lines on the top fairing. Good catch. And I think it's not the OEM swing arm. Still looks amazing.

[@rpm2dayg648]

Bikes from my era. Hearing protection? Getouttaheah with that. That's music!😊

[@camarobruce2666]

Its loud ++ thanks for the reply I just posted a 1983 1100 es check it out won't make your ears ring as much.

[@davidgerrard8661]

Gorgeous and Ferocious 😍

[@camarobruce2666]

Thanks for the comment we dragrace the bike and are challenged to keep the front wheel down all through first gear

[@aviazx1799]

Pray for me rode four wheelers and dirtbikes all my life but this is my dream bike and I’m getting one this year! A few nice ones on marketplace and I’m so ready!

[@camarobruce2666]

you go get it and will never turn back Thanks for your reply

[@epiha4578]

The slab side are more the 86-87-88 model maybe 85with the straight or flat side fairings at the rear end your bikes are rounded

[@epiha4578]

In New Zealand we call your model a sling shot the slab side ,side fairing almost goes down 2 the foot page big and flat

[@camarobruce2666]

Thanks sometimes I get confused about all the models just posted a 1983 1100 ES its a rare beauty check it out mate.

[@gsxrJOE92]

Nice to see them in good condition still 👍😎

[@camarobruce2666]

Is yours a 1100 or 750

[@GPz84]

Jesus what an absolute beauty!

[@camarobruce2666]

Thanks for the Reply old school rules I just posted a 1983 GS 1100 ES check it out GPZ ruled for a while they were beauty,s

[@markdesousa7574]

I just started following you, beautiful garage! love the gixxer! I definitely know the feeling to well of wasting hours, traveling & fuel on pointless trips to get to the destination, and NOT being to happy once getting there lol.. But, about 1 month ago i drove to NY from Massachusetts & purchased a 1990 I'm currently putting some love into it, with same blue & white color scheme.. But, Im so sick of searching for a decent rear cowl. Yours is beautiful & perfect! But anyways, would you happen to know of a legit place of business I can reach out too that can maybe help me out? I honestly don't care what color I find at this point, it could be pink for all I care lol. I'm just tired of the shady online characters. If you could help a brother out with maybe a link, I would i highly appreciate it. If not, no worries. Thank you anyways for reading my long comment lol🙏

[@Barry-tp2vd]

Wow that is a beauty. Inspirational

[@camarobruce2666]

Thanks for the reply I just posted a 1983 GS 1100 ES its a rare beauty

[@kawasakiz76]

Great motorcycle! I have a matching 88 slingshot 750. Also the slabbies go from 85-87. 😁

[@camarobruce2666]

Thanks for the comment . I have a 1975 Z1B prize of my shop also I have a clip of the slingshot going down the 1\8th mile fighting to keep the front wheel on the track is a chalange whin launching.. great clips of all the trains

[@kawasakiz76]

@@camarobruce2666 nice!! Thanks so much!!

[@antonios990]

Very nice!

[@markjdeluca]

Very awesome!👍

[@camarobruce2666]

Thanks for the Reply I checked out your page nice run on the ZX 14my guess is you are under 180lbs 9.4 is a great time for your bike without a lot of mods well done I just posted a 1983 GS1100ES and have a lot of ZX 14 runs on the strip I suit up at 270lbs and the beast still gets it done,

[@thetranfamily3910]

Hi Bruce. Any chance I can come take a look at gsx1100? Reason I ask because I also have one but need restore and I want to see if I still have the motivation after see yours.

[@brf351c]

Best year. I noticed the "slingshot" carbs are gone replaced with RS-36? I had the same bike but a 750 - did a full restore - enjoyed it. Had it up to 155 a few times - enjoyed it. 38...yes..that makes sense...since it's a 1100.

[@camarobruce2666]

If you have a bike with carbs you need to be able work on or know someone who can thanks for your input and reply if you check out my page you can see the GSXR 1100 run down the track

[@brf351c]

@@camarobruce2666 That's 100% true. I bought all the books and practiced for months still I got it right. I had my RS36's dial in...and they key was non-ethanol fuel...if you can find it.

[@true-moto-resto]

GSXR Slab side/slabbie is 1985,86,87. Nice sling shot you have there

[@camarobruce2666]

Thanks for the comment working on bikes gives us peace and riding gives us thrills of many kinds are your tracking some of your collection they are great bikes your have there that need to be ridden.

[@true-moto-resto]

@@camarobruce2666 some are ridden with some regularity, a few others have become show queens. Our insurance laws here make it impossible to insure them all for the road , so they go on rotation, different bikes on the road year to year

[@camarobruce2666]

@@true-moto-resto I noticed all the race jackets and guessed you did some track days with the track bikes in your shop its so good to engage on the track I ride of few of the sport bikes on the track and love it at 62yrs old keep up the good work

[@true-moto-resto]

Not done any track days, although i have an RC8 track bike that I’m about to turn into a RedBull motogp tribute. No tracks anywhere near me unfortunately , but I would like to give it a go at some point .

[@scottlaker3467]

Well done mate nice bike. I'm a Suzuki fan & luv all bikes. I have a Hayabusa awesome bike. Cheers Scott from Australia. 👍🏍👌🍻

[@camarobruce2666]

Thanks for watching you now have 1 subscriber hope as a bike fan you can enjoy some of the other clips I have lots of stuff going on her in Nebraska

[@dg8062]

Cool bike, typical of a short wheelbase bike. I have a yamaha mt10 and I know I could lay down some pretty respectable 1/4mi times if I didn't have to waste all of 1st and 2nd gear by short shifting to keep front end down. Best so far was a 11.04 but it took me like 6 runs to do that. Beautiful bikes!

[@camarobruce2666]

Thanks for the reply I have bikes set up to get it done but the old school bikes are the biggest thrill even it the post a slower ET its just a privillage to ride them just posted a 1983 GS 1100 ES was the first stock Bike to Post a ET in the 10s

[@roadtoad1216]

The 1986 to 1988 were slabbies , the 1989 to 1990 were slingshots .

[@garagenschatzeuncut5161]

to 92 slingshot

[@camarobruce2666]

Thanks for clarify I checked out your channel and I will say I rarely see a busa on a track day well done

[@roadtoad1216]

@@camarobruce2666 Thanks bro , but I was just happy not to drop it back then . I use to own a lot of GSXR 11 based bikes , including 1276cc supercharged slingshot , and a 1340cc full house slingshot . Had a 1255cc 9 second Slabbie as well . Nice job on your beast , braced swngarm is good addition . PS , Search Anthony Cooper on youtube , best Busa track rider ever .

[@roadtoad1216]

@@garagenschatzeuncut5161 maybe right , but enclosed headlight and different tail section not as nice , 91 m looked okay , the N 92 WITH scateboard stickers was not pretty , still , that was my last GSXR11 , and I eventially got it looking sharp

[@brf351c]

The carbs on the bikes were called "Slingshots". If you know anything these particular carbs you'll find out they don't do with with Ethanol fuels. You'll wind up swapping them out for a set or RS from Mikuni.

[@fidelcatsro6948]

my 2006 air oil cooled bandit engines grand father

[@camarobruce2666]

yes and what a great design it is thanks for the comment

[@Bacongrease00]

1216 I bet that motor is making 145-150whp?

[@camarobruce2666]

You can see in a clip of it going down the track nursing 1st gear to keep the front end down thanks .

[@country808-si7xw]

Lower the back more down and make one or find someone to make a wheelybar

[@camarobruce2666]

@@country808-si7xw it actually had one on there at some point. It would be a good idea, then. I could get a good 60 foot and give it down around a 6.8. Thanks for the comment and advice

[@country808-si7xw]

@camarobruce2666 well not a problem I figure a wheely bar would be cheaper than a extended swing arm but it also would be a better thing swing arm those style bikes I just love the frame style all hight polished up could use it as a mirror cheers brother happy holidays merry Christmas happy new year Aloha from Maui Hawaii 🤙🏽

[@geraldwalker2209]

Bob's

[@camarobruce2666]

good on ya thanks

[@jamesbutterworth4313]

Why make bikes like this , shouldn’t be allowed in residential areas , why disturb the peace and quite 😡 , the past four years we’ve had to put up with some guy on one of these model bikes tearing up and down the main road near our house every fifteen minutes , an absalote fool

[@camarobruce2666]

I would not do that I have my shop in the country and only race it on a dragstrip thanks for the reply

[@Onlineghost2ohm]

Sidewinders…..the REALLY rare limited editions. The Slabbies and Slingshots are WAY Overrated…😊

[@camarobruce2666]

Thanks for the comment actually the pipe is a sidewinder and the bike is a slingshot