We picked up this GSX-R1100M the other day. It had been sitting for a long time, and the owner wants to bring it back to life.
The condition is pretty sharp in places, which makes me a bit nervous.
The corrosion is amazing—it really catches you off guard.
The saving grace is that the tank came through okay. If it had rusted and corroded, that would be a real problem.
We removed the fairings and did a quick check. It’s pretty dusty.
Spray some no-touch cleaner and wipe it down with a cloth, and it comes clean in a hurry. With water washing, you can’t tell if it’s clean until it dries, and honestly it doesn’t get as clean.
The benefit of wiping it down is that you can see the fine details clearly. The battery bracket tab is broken too. It’s still usable, so I’ll weld it later.
The left duct bracket was already removed, but it’s broken too.
I wish people wouldn’t use Phillips head bolts on the intake manifold. They’re better than countersunk screws, but they’re the kind of spot that catches people out.
It’s not really in the workflow at all, but I polished it anyway—maybe to light the beacon of resurrection?
When the fine details are clean, the finish looks completely different. It’s clean and makes me happy.
