Another Aussie GS rebuild - GS1100G

[JimmyR]

Thanks guys. Yeah the clutch cover looks dirty in those pics - it's not. I finish the lower engine covers with scotchbrite, but the clutch cover needs a bit more work at the moment.

I will be doing something to the tank, but don't want to reveal what it is yet. Mainly because I have decided yet!

[ptexotik]

where's your real helmutt?
nice bike!

[Charlie G]

Looks good Jimmy. It needs some sort of focal point on the tank, however subtle. Look forward to seeing what you come up with.

cg

[hjacobmiller]

Excellent. That is an amazing bike. Very nicely done!

[JimmyR]

Looks good Jimmy. It needs some sort of focal point on the tank, however subtle. Look forward to seeing what you come up with.

cg

Exactly right. I have a couple of ideas, and that's why I say it's not finished. Thanks too! I am very happy with how it's working out. When I get the jetting right I will be even happier!

[JimmyR]

Ahah! Discovered that it's not running lean, if anything it's now rich. It's an exhaust leak which makes it feel like it's running lean. I've had a lot of trouble getting the exhaust to fit, but think I should have it sorted this weekend. I have some new gaskets and will be doubling up on them.

Still debating what to do with the tank. I think it needs something, but not very much. I think this is a bit too much, but close:

[Guest]

Hmmm... try it with a black line instead Jimmy, I think you may be onto something...

[JimmyR]

What about this? My wife says leave it as it is. But this has something fun going on.

[Tim Tom]

Wow I haven't seen this in a while, the bike looks fantastic mate!

Agreed it needs something on the that tank though. If I recall Morton is like your company or something? If so cool, I dig it. I don't like it if it's meant to be a knock off of Norton, because this bike is so much better than that. I'd be concerned about people not realizing that Morton has a meaning specific to you, and detracting from the look of the bike. I do like the stylized font though. It fits the look of the bike really well.

The stock-ish tank pinstripe also looks great. It provides the contrast needed to make the tank visually pop.

Either one would be fantastic, but do something there!

Cheers,
Tim

[Guest]

I'd say stick with the pinstripe... and actually that colour is growing on me...

[JimmyR]

I think you guys are right. I have come up with a variation on the pinstripe thing which I quite like. I do like the idea of a semi "worn-off" logo - something quite faint. But one thing is for sure - nothing will happen until I am absolutely sure about it. In the meantime I just want to ride it.

Today I am hoping to get the exhaust leaks fixed. That should probably do it, and hopefully it will be running perfectly.

[JimmyR]

Today got the exhaust leaks sealed. Finally! Still trying to tune the carbs - damn it's frustrating sometimes... So much trial and error. Hopefully tomorrow I will get it right.

While I was being sociable today (Dad came around) I was fiddling with my computer a bit and came up with this as a tank idea. Prob my favourite so far but it will have to be perfect before I put it on my tank.

[ron bayless]

no.that logo doesnt work.THE BIKE IS PERFECT. Any logo you use should be very muted,almost like a watermark.That lightning bolt detracts from an understated bike.its entire appeal is theshudder simplicity of its design/redesign.make it right or leave it off.

[Guest]

no.that logo doesnt work.THE BIKE IS PERFECT. Any logo you use should be very muted,almost like a watermark.That lightning bolt detracts from an understated bike.its entire appeal is theshudder simplicity of its design/redesign.make it right or leave it off.

Yeah I gotta agree... must be understated Jimmy! That stands out way too much...

[Guest]

Actually, mock up a faded pinstripe around the knee dent instead of the main bit you did first...