on the road again....and OUCH!

[Mojoe]

well after my spill at the rally, I finally got my bike back on the road. I knew I kept that 88 1100 around for a reason.

damage to the original:

upper cowl is toast.
one mirror is gone and the other is scuffed up.
windscreen is scuffed up
right front flasher is gone
both clutch and brake reservoir are scuffed bad and need to be changed.
fairing bracket stay is bent to sh*t
front fender/fork brace is toast
left front peg assy is bent to sh*t
gas tank is caved in on one side.
right lower fairing rashed pretty good.
left lower fairing slightly scraped.
real tail cowl rashed and cracked.


all things considering, damage is minimal and easy fix, except for the upper cowl.

thank god for spare parts. still need the upper cowl as I do not want to break up this body set.

took it out for a spin yesterday. all goes well except for the "stoppers" on the triple tree that keep your bars from hitting the tank. the one on the right side is broke off and my bar end does indeed hot the tank. will have to change the triple tree for sure.

The worst thing about yesterdays ride...the pain. I still have to drag my left foot up on the peg, and can only tolerate about 15 minutes of riding before my knee screams "get me off this bike you stupid SOB".

anyway....here is the bike back in riding form. doesn't look too bad, but I miss my beautiful red beast.

[Rangerx52]

that's not the 1100 you were going to part out, was it? if the fairings were that nice, what was wrong with it mechanically?

[Mojoe]

that's not the 1100 you were going to part out, was it? if the fairings were that nice, what was wrong with it mechanically?

absolutely nothing wrong with it. a 50+ yr old lawyer from Ontario owned the bike and let it sit for a couple of years. the carbs gummed up and it would not run/start properly. he knows sh*t about bikes and when we got it started and it was smoking, I told him it was bad valves and rings and needed a motor job. I talked him down from $1500 to $800. the motor is fine. He is a lawyer....he lies for a living, so I did not feel the least bit guilty lying to him

all the bike needed was a carb cleaning and new fork seals to pass inspection. the ONLY reason I did not keep this bike for a daily rider is because it is an 88. It has a different rake on the front forks that makes it a bit shorter in the wheelbase. Most people would never notice this difference, but after 18 years on the 1100 kats, I do indeed notice the difference.

[zuma]

Mojoe...

You keep pulling these incredible bikes out of your, uh, hat. I'm wild over the black one, but there's something missing. I have two of the silver/chrome dragon decals I bought when you bought yours and put them on the 1100. They are exactly like the ones you had on the red one. Tell where to send them, my friend.

[STULER]

I agree the red looked better but whatever gets you back on the road, right????

[squiggy]

sigh...I really wish Suzuki would make a modern version of these bikes.

[Mojoe]

Mojoe...

You keep pulling these incredible bikes out of your, uh, hat. I'm wild over the black one, but there's something missing. I have two of the silver/chrome dragon decals I bought when you bought yours and put them on the 1100. They are exactly like the ones you had on the red one. Tell where to send them, my friend.

Hey buddy....tell ya what. hang on to them for now. I stopped at the CROT and picked up a whole new supply on my way home. So keep those ones as "back-ups". If someday you or I ever need them..or anyone else you feel worthy of the gesture, they will be there. They are safer with you. I lose sh*t. It took me 3 months to find my gps.

I agree the red looked better but whatever gets you back on the road, right????

that's right...whatever gets me back on the road. yes, the red is nicer, but gotta say, when I am in my all black leathers and helmet...well, I think it coordinates better


oh...and you know what the highlight is of this situation? my seat. I am soooooo happy it fared ok. it sticks up there. it could have easily been trashed. I am not sure why it wasn't. the top of my windscreen got it....and so did my tail fairing, but not a mark on the seat. that seat is irreplaceable to me. it fits me perfect and have NEVER seen another one like it. It was only available one year and didn't sell. I have had it for a good 7-8 years, and it has been on a few bikes. I would have been very sad to lose it.

[katman05]

I really like the black with the red stripes, it's a close second to the red scheme. I find the black makes the bike look smaller. Good job on getting her back on the road buddy. Now heal up that knee!

[sassyduck]

It looks good Mojoe. I hope the knee heals up quickly for you.

[IndyGunner]

sigh...I really wish Suzuki would make a modern version of these bikes.

[scottynoface]

What Ed said.

[Slofuze]

I really like the black with the red stripes, it's a close second to the red scheme. I find the black makes the bike look smaller. Good job on getting her back on the road buddy. Now heal up that knee!

Hmmmmmm.....maybe that's where ladies get the idea that black dresses make them look thinner.
Hey Mojoe..... I can hardly wait to see how your red rider turns out.

[Zepp]

It is still a great looking bike.

The red was awesome, but the black looks sharp too

[Chilli's wife]

I like the black one too. Hope your knee gets better quick.

[Badfaerie]

If you bike hadn't been red I would have voted for it, I just really don't like red (says the red head). Not that you needed my vote to win or anything, but a black on black or black on charcoal paint scheme would really be hot.