1980 GS1000S Progress!!

[Loki]

Looks beautiful, nice work

[Frank Z.]

Nice looking dash there! Good work.
Wouldn't happen to have those old K&N's laying around would ya?

[Vmass]

Sorry Frank, Wes Cooley bought those a month ago.

[Vmass]

Does anyone know why Suzuki moved the clock toggle switch the hidden location on the 1980? The 79 was on the meter case and the hole is plugged with a rubber grommet on the 80.

[cvmgtwowheels]

Hello Vmass:
Where or how did you replace the gauge cluster glass ? Mine has been broken since 79 two weeks after it rolled out the show room. Your's is looking sweet.
Jim

[hampshirehog]

Does anyone know why Suzuki moved the clock toggle switch the hidden location on the 1980? The 79 was on the meter case and the hole is plugged with a rubber grommet on the 80.

Because passers by would turn the clock off.

Both hidden and on view options were available on the 79 bike in the UK as well as the 80.

[Vmass]

I found the glass at a dealer... They actually had two and I had them send both to me. Unfortunately, one arrived broken.

Replacing the glass was not too difficult. After removing the gauge unit from the bike, you simply start removing the covers (2) from the back.

Plan on the original gasket that surrounds the glass ( you won't be able to see it) being melted to the unit. Patiently heat it up with a hair dryer. I was able to reuse the original gasket.

The weak point of the glass is where the hole is for the knob. I assume most of them broke due to the knobbeing pressed against the glass.

[cvmgtwowheels]

Had me hoping that it was made at a glass shop. The search goes on. If you find another please let me know.
Jim

[hampshirehog]

I had to make mine. I'm not a glass worker by any means but I found it easy enough to do - just took quite a bit of time making the edges nice and smooth.

[Vmass]

Had me hoping that it was made at a glass shop. The search goes on. If you find another please let me know.
Jim

If I didn't locate one, my plan was to have one made out of plexiglass. I assume it is a fairly simple project. In fact, thinking about it, why not just cut it yourself?

The edges are hidden.

[GS550Triumph]

I love these bikes!! Nice job man!

[Vmass]

I love these bikes!! Nice job man!

Thanks.. it will be a lengthy project.

Can someone send me a close up shot of their S fuse/flasher panel?

[Nessism]

The R/R is not stock...

[Vmass]

The R/R is not stock...

Thank you very much!

[ron bayless]

Yeah Baby!!!! I just took it for a ride down the street. That rattle is indeed the clutch!!! When the gas was on and moving, the engine sounded perfect!! I am sure it is fine tuning time.

I may prefer to get some hands on help if anyone is interested. I am happy the way my carbs turned out but the syncing and valve tuning has me a little concerned.

That was the most enjoyable 100 yard ride I have ever taken!!

good gosh omighty!!! A wes cooley!!I would give a lot for one of those.