1980 GS1000G Ground up

[vanzantfrynd]

Hello to all!
I am new here. I recently bought a 1980 GS1000G for cheap. The motor was siezed and the bike had been sitting for quite a while. I have disassembled her and am starting to paint and buy parts. So far I have painted the frame, swing arm and triple trees. I purchased a Wiseco 1085 kit and currently have the cylinder head being worked over by Doug Chandler in Salinas, Ca. I'm using a Vance & Hines 4into1, K&N filters, Dyna Coils and (so far) stock carbs and cams. I'm replacing all chassis bearings, fork seals and many electrical components.
Having had a sweet 78 KZ 1000 some years ago I'm looking forward to amor powerful bike with a better frame. I'll keep y'all posted as I go. Glad to know ya!

[Paul]

Good luck!! It looks like a nice project

[slayer61]

Hello to all!
I am new here. I recently bought a 1980 GS1000G for cheap. The motor was siezed and the bike had been sitting for quite a while. I have disassembled her and am starting to paint and buy parts. So far I have painted the frame, swing arm and triple trees. I purchased a Wiseco 1085 kit and currently have the cylinder head being worked over by Doug Chandler in Salinas, Ca.

Is that THE Doug Chandler? Former AMA superbike and GRAND SLAM Doug Chandler?

[Kiwi Canuck]

Welcome

Hello Vanz, welcome to the forum.
You may think you bought that bike cheaply but I think it just bought you.
It sure is fun working on these bikes but as time goes on you will find there is nothing cheap about doing things right, in fact I have figured out it's better for all concerned to have amnesia when it comes to keeping track of expenses.
There are some great people on this site to help, so don't be shy.

Cheers,

Kiwi Canuck