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  • jwhelan65

    #1906
    Me bike at the Dallas Autorama..





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    • bccap
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      • May 2011
      • 27256
      • Vancouver B.C.

      #1907
      Sweet !! Beautiful clear coat...

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      • Tim Tom

        #1908
        Originally posted by chuck hahn
        There is NO WAY there can be 13 different years in that bike Ghost...just ask any of the resident gurus. IT CANT BE DONE!!!!!! LMAO
        Considering the parts from the '93 are the footpegs... I say it counts though. Plus anything can be made to fit if you have the right tools and skills.
        It does look like a pretty gnarly creation. Should have GSXR suspension though


        Joe we need some pics (or video) of that beast in motion!!

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        • 2BRacing
          Forum Mentor
          • Jan 2009
          • 796
          • Onrus, near Hermanus, South Africa

          #1909
          Originally posted by gsrick
          While not quite on par with most of the other "custom" GS bikes in this thread,
          It is easier to post what is still stock '79 750E:




          Well done GSRick, very interesting build with a good variety of parts!

          I have never seen rear shocks mounted with reservoir at the bottom (usually on top) - can you enlighten me why they must be mounted that way?
          1981 GS850G "Blue Magic" (Bike Of The Month April 2009)

          1981 GS1000G "Leo" (Bike Of The Month August 2023)

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          • chuck hahn
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            • May 2009
            • 25918
            • Norman, Oklahoma

            #1910
            Its not Ricks bike bro..its "ghosts" And my quip about there being no way it could be 13 years of parts was meant to be understood by those that have the inside skinny.
            MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
            1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

            NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


            I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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            • mrl1000l

              #1911
              Originally posted by 2BRacing
              Well done GSRick, very interesting build with a good variety of parts!

              I have never seen rear shocks mounted with reservoir at the bottom (usually on top) - can you enlighten me why they must be mounted that way?
              That just happens to be the way those Marzocchi shocks where made. I feel like there are few other makers that do them "upside down" but I can't remember who offhand.

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              • nvr2old
                Forum Sage
                • Jan 2009
                • 2134
                • Sandpoint, Idaho

                #1912
                Originally posted by jwhelan65
                Me bike at the Dallas Autorama..

                Dang, Joe! That looks great..seriously, nice job. It looks so factory correct and just enough mods to make it look obviously hot-rodded. The front end looks right at home on that bike. The body parts looks really nice, too..I tip my hat to your painter. Bet you can't wait to ride it, eh..?
                1979 GS1000S,

                1982 Honda CX500 Turbo, 1982 Honda MB5 w/CR80 motor, 1977 Honda "nekid" Goldwing, 1976 Honda CB550F cafe', 1972 Honda XL250 cafe'

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                • Guest

                  #1913
                  Originally posted by 2BRacing
                  Well done GSRick, very interesting build with a good variety of parts!

                  I have never seen rear shocks mounted with reservoir at the bottom (usually on top) - can you enlighten me why they must be mounted that way?
                  The reservoir allows additional fluid volume to increase cooling.
                  Adjustable nitrogen dampening as well.


                  Total cost for frame off "make-over" including: new 10.5:1 forged pistons/rings, over-bored cylinder, custom gaskets,
                  up-graded/stainless steel fasteners, 36mm CV carbs./filters, fully ported head, paint/clear-coat, new brakes, suspension,
                  swing-arm, fuel tank, exhaust, oil/filters, new rear tire, 530 chain/sprockets, new side cover badges, etc.
                  UNDER $1,000.00.
                  Taken down 12/9/2012, first ride 2/8/2013.

                  Originally posted by chuck hahn
                  Its not Ricks bike bro..its "ghosts" And my quip about there being no way it could be 13 years of parts was meant to be understood by those that have the inside skinny.
                  In the immortal words of Arthur Fonzarelli, "correct a mundo"

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                  • Guest

                    #1914
                    My new to me GS1150 purchase. It was delivered Friday and after checking everything, charging the battery, changing the oil and cleaning the carbs. Took her out for a short ride and it runs nice. But was lacking the zip I am used to so I put a -1t smaller counter shaft sprocket on it and some different handle bars I put some Bandit 1200 Gen 2 bars on it. I am still working on the headlight.

                    But here what she looks like in my garage
                    Last edited by Guest; 02-17-2013, 08:30 AM.

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                    • Charlie G
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                      • Feb 2009
                      • 6440
                      • Siskiyou county

                      #1915
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                      83 GS1100g
                      2006 Triumph Sprint ST 1050

                      Ohhhh!........Torque sweet Temptress.........always whispering.... a murmuring Siren

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                      • MK3Brent

                        #1916
                        Originally posted by jwhelan65
                        Me bike at the Dallas Autorama..






                        Awesome bike, man!

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                        • wingnut

                          #1917
                          Gorgeous bike. Thats an interesting front fender setup. It looks like its backwards

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                          • Guest

                            #1918
                            here is another pic with the chrome mirrors and you can see the Harris titianium exhaust that was custom built for the bike

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                            • Guest

                              #1919
                              That thing just screams fun

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                              • AndrewDoesHair

                                #1920
                                1980 GS750L

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