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    My Stockish Paint Job

    A friend painted my 1100G. He said I could get the best deal if I chose 2 colors from paint that he had. It looks almost stock although the color that is supposed to be charcoal/silver is more like silver/champagne. I think the name of the paint was dessert beige. I need to spruce up my seat, polish my cases (I'm doing that with a spare set) and generally detail the bike but here is what it looks like so far. I have badges for the side covers and emblems for the stator and ignition ordered.
    Last edited by 1948man; 01-14-2015, 05:27 PM.
    1983 GS 1100 Guided Laser
    1983 GS 1100 G
    2000 Suzuki Intruder 1500, "Piggy Sue"
    2000 GSF 1200 Bandit (totaled in deer strike)
    1986 Suzuki Cavalcade GV 1400 LX (SOLD)

    I find working on my motorcycle mildly therapeutic when I'm not cursing.

    #2
    Looks great to me.
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    Glen
    -85 1150 es - Plus size supermodel.
    -Rusty old scooter.
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      #3
      I think that color combo looks better than the stock colors. I'm considering something similar for mine.

      1983 GS750ED-Horsetraded for the Ironhead
      1981 HD XLH

      Drew's 850 L Restoration

      Drew's 83 750E Project

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        #4
        Thanks for the compliments. Yeah, it seems convenient for me to say I like it better than stock but I really think I do. I originally saw an image online that was probably the stock colors but for some reason it looked kind of like a silver,mauve, beige flavor. Well, not much mauve and very light.http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/Gal...082%20%202.jpg
        Last edited by 1948man; 01-14-2015, 06:30 PM.
        1983 GS 1100 Guided Laser
        1983 GS 1100 G
        2000 Suzuki Intruder 1500, "Piggy Sue"
        2000 GSF 1200 Bandit (totaled in deer strike)
        1986 Suzuki Cavalcade GV 1400 LX (SOLD)

        I find working on my motorcycle mildly therapeutic when I'm not cursing.

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          #5
          I like yours better, very nice!!!

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            #6
            Yep, very nice. Take off the luggage rack and windshield even better... in my opinion
            My Motorcycles:
            22 Kawasaki Z900 RS (Candy Tone Blue)
            22 BMW K1600GT (Probably been to a town near you)
            82 1100e Drag Bike (needs race engine)
            81 1100e Street Bike (with race engine)
            79 1000e (all original)
            82 850g (all original)
            80 KZ 650F (needs restored)

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              #7
              Yes, it would look better without the shield, luggage etc. but as far as functionality on trips, I love that stuff. I have quick release Krauser hard bags that I don't keep on it unless I need more storage.
              1983 GS 1100 Guided Laser
              1983 GS 1100 G
              2000 Suzuki Intruder 1500, "Piggy Sue"
              2000 GSF 1200 Bandit (totaled in deer strike)
              1986 Suzuki Cavalcade GV 1400 LX (SOLD)

              I find working on my motorcycle mildly therapeutic when I'm not cursing.

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                #8
                Very nice! I think painting the case savers satin black was a great idea.
                The only thing needed, while I'm being critical, is to replace the front brake lines and get the full benefit of the twin pot calipers.
                Common sense has become so uncommon that I consider it a super power.


                Present Stable includes:
                '74 GT750 Resto-mod I've owned since '79
                '83 GS1100E (The best E I've ever enjoyed, Joe Nardy's former bike)
                '82 GS1100G Resto project

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by willie View Post
                  Very nice! I think painting the case savers satin black was a great idea.
                  The only thing needed, while I'm being critical, is to replace the front brake lines and get the full benefit of the twin pot calipers.

                  Probably need to upgrade all the brake lines, bet those are still the originals?
                  sigpicMrBill Been a GSR member on and off since April 2002
                  1980 GS 750E Bought new in Feb of 1980
                  2015 CAN AM RTS


                  Stuff I've done to my bike 1100E front end with new Sonic springs, 1100E swing arm conversion with new Progressive shocks installed, 530 sprockets/chain conversion, new SS brake lines, new brake pads. New SS fasteners through out. Rebuilt carbs, new EBC clutch springs and horn installed. New paint. Motor runs strong.

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                    #10
                    She's a beauty!!
                    "Nobody goes there anymore, it's too crowded" -Yogi Berra
                    GS Valve Shim Club http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=122394
                    1978 GS1000EC Back home with DJ
                    1979 GS1000SN The new hope
                    1986 VFR700F2 Recycled

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                      #11
                      Very nicely done. Love the front brakes too.

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                        #12
                        Has stainless steel brake lines. The outer sheaths could use some cleaning up but i can see the braid in there.
                        1983 GS 1100 Guided Laser
                        1983 GS 1100 G
                        2000 Suzuki Intruder 1500, "Piggy Sue"
                        2000 GSF 1200 Bandit (totaled in deer strike)
                        1986 Suzuki Cavalcade GV 1400 LX (SOLD)

                        I find working on my motorcycle mildly therapeutic when I'm not cursing.

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                          #13
                          I like the stock colours and your choice as well. Looks great in my opinion.......
                          { BTW, what's with the road rash ? Had a look through that album when I clicked on the picture. Was that the deer thing ? }
                          Old age and treachery will beat youth and skill every time
                          Originally Posted by Schweisshund I mean, sure, guns were used in some of these mass shootings, but not all of them
                          1983 GS 750

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                            #14
                            Yes. I didn't even realize the link would get there. About 22 months ago now and all resolved accept maybe the concussion. Kind of hard to be objective about that.
                            1983 GS 1100 Guided Laser
                            1983 GS 1100 G
                            2000 Suzuki Intruder 1500, "Piggy Sue"
                            2000 GSF 1200 Bandit (totaled in deer strike)
                            1986 Suzuki Cavalcade GV 1400 LX (SOLD)

                            I find working on my motorcycle mildly therapeutic when I'm not cursing.

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