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    #31
    Finally have an exhaust system!

    Finally got the original exhaust cleaned up and installed. What a pain in the rear that was. It's not perfect by any stretch, but passes the 10 ft. test!
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    Now just got to get one of the front brake calipers rebuilt. I hope the parts bike has a good brake piston in one of the calipers!
    Ron
    When I die, just cremate me and put me in my GS tank. That way I can go through these carbs, one more time!
    1978 GS750E - November 2017 BOTM
    1978 GS1000C - May 2021 BOTM
    1982 GS1100E
    1999 Honda GL1500SE

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      #32
      Got the chain guard painted and back on this morning. Wish the sticker was in better shape, but it will do for now.
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      Now to tackle the seat cover!
      Ron
      When I die, just cremate me and put me in my GS tank. That way I can go through these carbs, one more time!
      1978 GS750E - November 2017 BOTM
      1978 GS1000C - May 2021 BOTM
      1982 GS1100E
      1999 Honda GL1500SE

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        #33
        It's looking good!
        Alan

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        Weaned on a '74 450 Honda
        Graduated to an '82 GS850GL
        Now riding an '83 GS1100GL
        Added an '82 GS1100GL

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          #34
          Getting really close to the finish!

          Got a few more things done this week since I am on vacation. Still have a few little odds and ends to finish up. Still have the seat trim, ignition cover, stator cover and the seat latch to finish before I can start nit-picking all the little things that bug me! It's nice to finally see some light at the end of the tunnel!
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          Ron
          When I die, just cremate me and put me in my GS tank. That way I can go through these carbs, one more time!
          1978 GS750E - November 2017 BOTM
          1978 GS1000C - May 2021 BOTM
          1982 GS1100E
          1999 Honda GL1500SE

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            #35
            Geez, that thing is a beauty!

            1983 GS750ED-Horsetraded for the Ironhead
            1981 HD XLH

            Drew's 850 L Restoration

            Drew's 83 750E Project

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              #36
              "REAL" close to having it completed.

              Got a few more things done this morning. Finally got the gasket for the ignition cover and installed the seat trim. Still waiting on a petcock, then it's time to enjoy it before I paint it this winter. Getting tired of running in-town errands on the Harley!
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              Ron
              When I die, just cremate me and put me in my GS tank. That way I can go through these carbs, one more time!
              1978 GS750E - November 2017 BOTM
              1978 GS1000C - May 2021 BOTM
              1982 GS1100E
              1999 Honda GL1500SE

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                #37
                What a beauty!
                Amazing how much more complete it looks by just adding the seat strap.
                2@ \'78 GS1000

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                  #38
                  Finally finished! Well maybe for now......

                  Finally got the bike back on the road! As I stated in an earlier post, I'm going to wait until this fall to paint the tank and cowl. So far I have about 25 miles on her. Cannot believe how much fun this old bike is to ride! Takes me back to the one that I bought in 1980 that was exactly like this one. So far, everything is working like it should.
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                  Still have a stator cover to polish so that I have the correct emblem on it. Otherwise, I'm gonna put some miles on her and see how long it takes to convince me to start on it's brother sitting in the garage!
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                  Ron
                  When I die, just cremate me and put me in my GS tank. That way I can go through these carbs, one more time!
                  1978 GS750E - November 2017 BOTM
                  1978 GS1000C - May 2021 BOTM
                  1982 GS1100E
                  1999 Honda GL1500SE

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