HOW TO ADJUST VALVES SUZUKI GS1100E 1982 part 1

Thanks for this video. I just bought my GSX 1100E back since 36 years. I had it in the late 80th. I will put a lot of love in making it shiny again. I will adjust the valves just as you showed so thanks 😊

[@mikestirewalt5193]

Clearance is only one one-thousandth and many bike mechanics will make the situation worse rather than better. Setting that close of a clearance on a bucket and shim valve is not easy. I'm on my second GS850G (1982) and haven't touched the valves since I got it at 17K. It now has 50 something and I've just left the valves alone. It starts effortlessly, runs smoothly, doesn't smoke or make funny sounds. Brake pads and oil/filter changes is all I've ever done. Amazing machines - about as bulletproof as any machine ever built.

[@Bellathebear777]

Everytime I go through the gears, I'm impressed. It's been awhile, but back then, it was all Hondas for me. I must say I enjoyed them, But never were they as SMOOOTH as this. I recall having to stop after a bit, to shake the tingle out of my hands. From my 1st bike, a 400 supersport, to.more 750s than I can remember. Performance I remember, imo.This bike is by far, better than any Honda 750 i owned fr 72-85. The seat, the stance, the bars, the gauge cluster, the handling, Suzuki did an excellent job.

[@windyurtnowski]

40 YEARS OF GOOD FUN,whats not to like,I have two and wish I had THREE.

[@pacific7775]

You are very good at showing how to do it with easy to follow instructions .no babbling on or confusing descriptions.well done sir

[@windyurtnowski]

MY LATE FRIEND KENNY AUGUSTINE A VERY RESPECTED RACE TUNER FOR FACTORY RACE BIKES TOLD ME IF A BIKE IDLES AND DOES NOT HAVE A MISS TOP END THE VALVES ARE FINE.I am only quoting someone who knew such things and it might not apply to all bikes but I think it is a good rule of thumb for GS SUZUKIS.I am sure there are counterpoints of course.

[@windyurtnowski]

GOOD TIP THANK YOU !

[@windyurtnowski]

Lots of people I know never adjust valves and seem to get away with it so maybe you have a point.

[@brufnus]

Great video! One of the things I liked the most was your notion that you've had it from brand new and wanted to keep it. I know exactly what you mean - I bought it's successor, an 1987 GSX1100EF (GS1150 in the U.S.) from brand new and it's still going strong... these bikes are probably some of the best ever built! 😀 Fortunately I don't have that cover bolt issue, since the 1135 engines have identical bolts all over, except for the two at each side of the camchain. Makes it a lot easier, as does the neoprene gasket. But the entire GS/GSX series is generally excellent bikes, I simply love them!

[@jacoblang2712]

I put a 100,000 miles on one of these bikes and never touched a thing..but if your tired of hearing them tick..this is the way. Good video

[@Bellathebear777]

Do you still have it? How many miles now? How's it running? I suspect Well

[@billygreenhorn9275]

A trick to adjusting valve lash is to weld a robertson screw (square head) to the end of a old stubby screwdriver . The square of a robertson screw fits the adjuster screw exactly.

[@vicster6243]

The crosshead screws getting damaged is not because they are 'soft' but because most people are using Phillips or Pozidriv screwdrivers while the crews are JIS (Japanese Industry Standard). Other than JIS screwdrivers might look/feel that they fit the JIS heads but they don't.

[@greggphealey]

so, how did it run before and after adjustment? (any video of that?) can you tell the difference? and is there any way to know by how these engines runs whether the valves need to be adjusted or not? Thanks for the video and help.

[@windyurtnowski]

SORRY MY GS is an 82,NO SHIMS,have you tried PARTSZILLA? Suzuki dealers should have these for all shim bikes,the old 4 valves use adjusters and are very easy to get int spec.

[@mynameisjonas1997]

Hey Windy. Love your style and care for the bikes. I've got a bit of ticking, it sounds like the valves. Checked them and they're a little out of spec. It's for the 8v shim bucket valves, was hoping you might have some pointers. Having a hard time finding new shims. Any help is appreciated, thanks for all the great videos!

[@frankpeutz9106]

Hey, Windy, 1 additional remark to the correct response of Vicster regarding the JIS crosshead screws: you can identify these by the dot on the head of the screws. So either you replace them with e.g. an allen head screw or buy a JIS screw driver (not common to find). Sorry for the late respons but keep it up!

[@seanalcala9840]

great vid, but you should check both valves at the same time using two feeler gages to eliminate rocker arm slop. Shiny side up!

[@bikbildr.5186]

Use a dry rag on the silicone l Have found it is the c leanest and fastest for that ..

[@MxAxRxK]

Great video thanks! Been needing to do this on my neglected gs1100 for years.

[@lprince3884]

Amazing video and very helpful for anyone that hasn't done a valve adjustment. Btw love those other bikes on your garage

[@windyurtnowski]

THEY MAKE A TOOL THAT MAKES IT EASIER BUT YOU DO NOT REALLY NEED IT.

[@bugzie706]

Thank you so much my friend I will be doing this tomorrow on my 750, I know you said turn it 180 for the alignment mark which I think is correct but why does book say turn the crankshaft 360 is that a misprint? Very enjoyable video

[@user-sp4nx4ho1i]

Bugzie Bird yes it’s a misprint.

[@Golyamkur]

do you do full rebuilt on GS1000-1979/80? Looking for an experienced rebuilder. Thanks

[@OldGuy70s]

Ive never messed with any valves in 4 bikes.................

[@cratecruncher6687]

The Philips head bolts aren't soft. You are using the wrong screwdriver! Japanese bikes use Japanese Industry Standard (JIS) screws. You need to acquire some JIS screwdrivers. It surprises me someone so meticulous about maintenance doesn't know something so basic.