S2 is Done!

[steve murdoch]

Better than new is right.
Absolutely stunning, Ed.

[DanTheMan]

ED, the job you were doing on that bike was great when I was there. Thanks for the tach cable donation (again), and by the way, it's still working fine. I reviewed my mileage since I installed my front tire in April, and I now have amassed 12,361 or close to that since then. I would be afraid to do that with the showpiece you have there, I'd scratch the paint or ding a header pipe or something, and it'd probably be in the first week of riding.
Again, congrats on a beautiful job well done.

[hikermikem]

Wow.
I am utterly gobsmacked.

Although I don't know what that means, I'm sure it describes the way I feel as well.

UNBELIEVABLE WORK - better than new!

You have a gift Ed.

[Nessism]

Thanks for the kind words guys. It's much appreciated after all the work I've put into this thing.

Bought this one in February so it took me about 6 months to complete. Russr33 did all the leg work regarding the purchase since the bike was in Houston (he hauled the bike home and stored it until the shipper could pick it up). The engine was hot rodded when I got the bike, so returning it back to stock, mostly, added to the challenge. Russ and I did a cylinder head swap where he got the big valve head and cams that where on this thing and I received his low mileage stock head in return, plus some extra restoration money. The big bore kit was sold on ebay and another member here supplied me with some low mileage pistons and a cylinder. Rusty_Bronco (Dale) gave me a nice front fender, and various other members help out with parts as well (sorry, my memory is bad and I can't remember everyone's name). As always, the GSR brethren to the rescue. The most amazing story of help came when a guy named Pete Phipps saw photos of my first S and sent me a message asking if I wanted some real ST exhaust pipes for FREE. Needless to say I took him up on the offer! Russ helped out again since the pipes were in his area; he picked them up and shipped them my way. The pipes are in amazing shape other than that one dent on the RH side muffler. I'll tend to that one day but needless to say, I'm not complaining.

[Leigh]

Although I don't know what that means, I'm sure it describes the way I feel as well.

UNBELIEVABLE WORK - better than new!

You have a gift Ed.

Ever stood there just wide-eyed staring at something?
Your mouth opening and closing like a goldfish but nothing comes out.
Your eyes darting from one bit to another and back again because you don't believe the first bit you saw.

Yeah, that's pretty much 'gobsmacked'

[Suzuki_Don]

"GREAT WORK" Ed, it's a masterpiece.

[hikermikem]

Although I don't know what that means, I'm sure it describes the way I feel as well.

Ever stood there just wide-eyed staring at something?
Your mouth opening and closing like a goldfish but nothing comes out.
Your eyes darting from one bit to another and back again because you don't believe the first bit you saw.

Yeah, that's pretty much 'gobsmacked'

Yup, that sums it up nicely!!

[rustybronco]

I'm depressed...

I thought I had a chance to make E1 look as good as yours do. I see now that I don't have a chance in H*LL.

[salty_monk]

Looks great Ed & no doubt will ride just as well.... I had the pleasure of being one of the S1 test pilots & that rode great

[posplayr]

Wow, just catching up Ed; bike looks great. You should keep that one.

i cant believe all the original decals that it still has on it.

Great work; is that the Stirling Silver from Por-15?

[Nessism]

Wow, just catching up Ed; bike looks great. You should keep that one.

i cant believe all the original decals that it still has on it.

Great work; is that the Stirling Silver from Por-15?

Thanks Jim.

Used VHT rattle can paint on the engine, the only rattle can paint on the bike. Thought about Stirling Silver but didn't go that way for reasons that escape me. The VHT is pretty stinky as it bakes and cures, hope that is indicative of taking a good chemical resistant set.

[cvmgtwowheels]

I don't what to say I'm speechless. Now comes the hard part trying to keep it looking that good!!!!
Jim

[BassCliff]

Ed,

Wow!


All the best to you and yours,

Cliff

[Motocrossx23]

Absolutely amazing.

Great job and craftsmanship, that machine looks near perfection! I have a goal to strive towards with my project, you've set the bar high, good sir.

[UncleMike]

The least you could've done is clean her before you take pictures ... *

Sheesh!