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  • Agemax
    Forum Guru
    • Apr 2008
    • 8371
    • plymouth uk

    #1

    before and after pics

    just found a pic of my GS when i first bought it, so here is a couple of pics of what it was and what it became!

    later.......

    and a bit later........
    1978 GS1085.

    Just remember, an opinion without 3.14 is just an onion!
  • bonanzadave
    Forum Guru
    Past Site Supporter
    • Jul 2006
    • 9623
    • Minnesota

    #2
    That has always been one of my favorite Bikes here. Takes a special machine to be able to reside in the living room.
    82 1100 EZ (red)

    "You co-opting words of KV only thickens the scent of your BS. A thief and a putter-on of airs most foul. " JEEPRUSTY

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    • gsryder

      #3
      Definitely one of my favorites.

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      • Colorado85gs550

        #4
        very OUTSTANDING build.....hope to one day be in the same category as your bike.....with people saying its a favorite!

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        • Agemax
          Forum Guru
          • Apr 2008
          • 8371
          • plymouth uk

          #5
          thanks for the comments guys, a lot of money and a lot of time but i finally got my dream bike.
          im very proud of how it turned out and i wouldn't swap it for a modern day sports bike any day.
          (but i would buy one if i won the lottery!)
          1978 GS1085.

          Just remember, an opinion without 3.14 is just an onion!

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          • terrylee2u

            #6
            Truly a stunning bike...

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            • posplayr
              Forum LongTimer
              GSResource Superstar
              Past Site Supporter
              • Dec 2007
              • 23673
              • Tucson Az

              #7
              Agemax

              Very, Cool but we need a wider shot of the bike with the hugger and clean up the living room first please .

              Lots of trick custom parts there. Makes me wanna be a machinist so I can do soma that stuff. Very nice

              Pos

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              • Agemax
                Forum Guru
                • Apr 2008
                • 8371
                • plymouth uk

                #8
                Originally posted by posplayr
                Very, Cool but we need a wider shot of the bike with the hugger and clean up the living room first please .

                Lots of trick custom parts there. Makes me wanna be a machinist so I can do soma that stuff. Very nice

                Pos
                wider from side or behind? sorry about the mess, my wife is lazy haha.
                most bits made by me but i aint no machinist, just make use of the machine room at work and learn as i go
                1978 GS1085.

                Just remember, an opinion without 3.14 is just an onion!

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                • Bribird

                  #9
                  That thing looks great... you did a fantastic job agemax!

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

                    #10
                    That really does look nice. I'm torn about the rear sub fender, though. It looks better to me in the pic w/o it. I know it was a lot of work, I can tell just by looking at it. It also has a very functional purpose I'm sure. Maybe if it were black..either way, nicely done. Very unique approach.
                    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

                      #11
                      I'm not usually into this type of custom work, but I can't say that any more. Well done. I found myself scrolling up and down many times to try to capture the dramatic and subtle changes. Great imagination and execution.

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                      • Hammered

                        #12
                        I do like the old front fender better though. Just a personal taste thing.

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                        • Agemax
                          Forum Guru
                          • Apr 2008
                          • 8371
                          • plymouth uk

                          #13
                          Originally posted by Hammered
                          I do like the old front fender better though. Just a personal taste thing.
                          the origonal wouldnt fit with the new wheel and fork set up, so it had to go
                          1978 GS1085.

                          Just remember, an opinion without 3.14 is just an onion!

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                          • Rover
                            Forum Sage
                            Past Site Supporter
                            • Mar 2009
                            • 1537
                            • Central Mass.

                            #14
                            Great job.Did you ever submit that for Bike of the Month?
                            http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/u...00080021-1.jpg
                            1978 GS1000C
                            1979 GS1000E
                            1980 GS1000E
                            2004 Roadstar

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                            • Agemax
                              Forum Guru
                              • Apr 2008
                              • 8371
                              • plymouth uk

                              #15
                              Originally posted by Rover
                              Great job.Did you ever submit that for Bike of the Month?
                              nope, thought that was all down to admin
                              1978 GS1085.

                              Just remember, an opinion without 3.14 is just an onion!

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