Look at this (seen on one of the facebook gs groups)

[thebrandonbeezy]

Some times there is some good quality on there

FB_IMG_1518820770526 by Brandon Hobock, on Flickr

FB_IMG_1518876188912 by Brandon Hobock, on Flickr

Very well done in my Opinion, looks like a Canadian spec 85/86 gsxr fairing

[dorkburger]

Pretty sharp!

[Guest]

really nice setup. I wonder how it does at high speed with the fairing?

[nvr2old]

I once owned a 1980 Honda CB750F Super Sport that I built a custom fit full fairing very similar to that one and it actually increased the top speed by 7 mph.

[Guest]

Awesome. That is what I want to do with the fairing I have, but I'll be using a early 750 frame and engine with an 850 head and carbs. Just got to have that kicker for nostalgia.
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[80GS850GBob]

Hmmm...looks like a skunk tail, same era sides but a newer tank...nice.

Yeah, some of the folks on those sites do nice work..they tend to boot the riffraff out who post a pic of an old two stroke...uhm...nevermind.

[thebrandonbeezy]

Im kinda digging this for suzy ll
One day..

[thebrandonbeezy]

Hmmm...looks like a skunk tail, same era sides but a newer tank...nice.

Yeah, some of the folks on those sites do nice work..they tend to boot the riffraff out who post a pic of an old two stroke...uhm...nevermind.

They couldn't handle the tc500 mutt lol
I'd all but forgotten about that lol

[Guest]

Im kinda digging this for suzy ll
One day..

Well if you do, you can get the same look by using a 77-79 GS750E fuel tank, which fits the G bikes perfectly.
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[thebrandonbeezy]

Awesome. That is what I want to do with the fairing I have, but I'll be using a early 750 frame and engine with an 850 head and carbs. Just got to have that kicker for nostalgia.
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i have a complete 79 850 engine you could use to build your motor if you need it. its just taking up space on my tool box. and i think using the 850 cyl and pistons with the 750 head and cams would be the way to go. that bike would be killer like that and a set of 18" spoke wheels and a 2 into 2 shorty megaphone exhaust!!!

[limeex2]

Why do people who build a bike that looks/is/may be fast, use crappy 40 y/o brake and tire designs? I understand period correct but...

[nvr2old]

If it's not for serious track use, those components are fine. It's not like it has Firestone tires on it. The triple disks of the time may not compare to the multi-piston calipers and floating rotors of today, but they still worked pretty well, especially for normal riding conditions. My GS1000 stops just fine with stainless steel lines, drilled stock rotors and calipers. I also used period correct shocks, header, and oil-cooler. Staying period correct is one of (mine, and especially) that bike's charms I think.

[80GS850GBob]

Why do people who build a bike that looks/is/may be fast, use crappy 40 y/o brake and tire designs? I understand period correct but...

For some, period correct is the end all of end alls...their bike...their call. "Purists"
Others can mod a little or a lot...on their bike...whether we would follow suit or not.

Me, I love the old school look of front dual leading shoe brakes - but I'd never keep it on my bike unless I was just laundering around town.

[80GS850GBob]

They couldn't handle the tc500 mutt lol
I'd all but forgotten about that lol

I figured you'd catch that one in the intended context...some folks lack our vision{lol}.

[dorkburger]

AP Lockheed for period correct hot rod brakes?