05 March 2010

The Mighty Eleven!


So this is a fairly recent picture of the Eleven. 1988 GSXR1100J. I'll have to dig through my files to find the actual date I bought the thing but I love it. It generally runs any time I ask it. No replacement for cubic inches. Easily pulls 150+ when needed but it's greatest asset is the pull from 55 to 90. It feels like warp drive.
Previous owner had lopped off the turn signals so it runs the flush mount units now.
Mostly stock, it has a Yosh exhaust, an ignition advance, Factory jet kit and a K&N. A Racetech Gold valve and springs for the fork just arrived and I'm shopping for a new rear shock.




In 99 I worked in the Netherlands for the year. As part of the stuff the company shipped over for me I included the Eleven. Managed a couple of trips to Paris. Here's a shot in front of the Arc de Triomphe. Also managed a run or two on the autobahn in Germany.

Watch this space for more exciting news on old motorcycles!

1 comment:

Richie said...

My God that looks like fun!