Resto : the "Belgian GS1000S"

[Kiwi Canuck]

That's a great offer, thank you !

The NOS one would be fantastic.
Will shipping kill me on that ?

I will check if our local Suzuki Dealership still has the NOS crank, still had it about 3 months ago.
Just looked up Canada Post rates, about $160 CND surface mail.
Here is a possible option.

http://uboxworldwide.com/international-shipping/netherlands/

I will get a dimension on the crate and the weight so we can get a quote.

Cheers,

David

[Kiwi Canuck]

talking about 'unobtainium' - 2 brand spanking new NOS mirrors !!
Still in the original boxes

[Rijko]

I will check if our local Suzuki Dealership still has the NOS crank, still had it about 3 months ago.
Just looked up Canada Post rates, about $160 CND surface mail.
Here is a possible option.

http://uboxworldwide.com/international-shipping/netherlands/

I will get a dimension on the crate and the weight so we can get a quote.

Cheers,

David

Sounds good, thank you David !
Rotterdam is closest to where i live (10 km)

[Rijko]

I think I saw one of your bikes had the 9,000 RPM red line Tach, is that so?

You have a sharp eye for details btw
it took me 2 weeks before i noticed that

[Kiwi Canuck]

section missing
Still i am happy with this find !

Check Plastex

http://www.plastex.net/Product_Info.php

Check out MSKiwi using it here.

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?t=214233&highlight=plastex

[nvr2old]

Cockpit, has some damage on right hand side :

( note to self : i need to contact Larry, wonder how he patched up that very damaged cockpit on his incredibly nice GS1000S )

That's pretty much what mine looked like, too. I found a broken wind screen off a modern Kawasaki sportbike and kept moving it around the dash until I found the correct curve, cut it off, attached it to the dash with 2 part epoxy, shaped it to match the other side and final sanded it smooth after a thin coat of plastic filler. I covered the repair with a piece of vinyl naugahide that matched the existing factory texture. You can see the seam if you look for it, but for the most part it turned out real nice.

The painted body parts and all the new pieces are more then enough to get you motivated to do this bike right. Way to go on finding the mirrors especially.

[Vmass]

Congrats on finding all the key parts. I'm looking forward to watching your restoration.

[Rijko]

Check Plastex

http://www.plastex.net/Product_Info.php

Check out MSKiwi using it here.

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...hlight=plastex

Wow, sounds like it works miracles. Ordered a kit to try

My project is getting into a higher gear because of the help and info here dished out instantly, more than i expected but highly appreciated !

[Rijko]

That's pretty much what mine looked like, too. I found a broken wind screen off a modern Kawasaki sportbike and kept moving it around the dash until I found the correct curve, cut it off, attached it to the dash with 2 part epoxy, shaped it to match the other side and final sanded it smooth after a thin coat of plastic filler. I covered the repair with a piece of vinyl naugahide that matched the existing factory texture. You can see the seam if you look for it, but for the most part it turned out real nice.

The painted body parts and all the new pieces are more then enough to get you motivated to do this bike right. Way to go on finding the mirrors especially.

Thank you Larry ! I have several broken parts so i will try the 2 part epoxy as well as the Plastex.
Think both have their advantages, i like the Plastex mould option for
repairs i cannot find a replacement part for.

Btw R.E.S.P.E.C.T. for the way you built your bike, no wonder it's featured all over the net. Have studied every pic i could find.

Too bad the shipping cost is so high, i would have preferred you did the painting. Don't know if the pics tell the complete story but this job was done by someone that's known for his high quality work.
He sure did not get the white right (used only yellow in the mix) even though i gave him an original part to match the color.
Not so errm.. meticulous but at least the paintjob is perfect in every other aspect.

If you ever have a set for sale, let me know pls.
Throw a seat like yours in the box too

[nvr2old]

I appreciate the kind words. I was, and still am, flattered that my S got the attention it did. I'm really proud of that bike. Your painted parts look really good in the pics. I would have done a couple of things differently, mostly on the underside and backs of parts, but that's no big deal. They still look very nice. My seat was a snap to do. I just used a 1980 model seat foam with the step already in it, cut the bottom 2 inches off and then had it recovered.

Good luck with this one, we'll all be watching with interest. Always nice to see another S being brought back.

[Rijko]

The postman came by with some packages ...

Weapon oil, cool stuff and for surface protection i like it because it does not attract as much dirt and stays on better than WD-40.
Way cheaper, too...

[Rijko]

for some time, i could not find a single brake pedal.
Last week, i found a guy that sold 4 of them, NOS, dirt cheap
Nice upgrade for 4 of my GS1000S bikes.
The 5th gets the best of the leftover ones.

[Rijko]

wiring loom repair kit ... very nice to have.
I have not found a NOS wiring loom so this is the next best thing imho..

[Rijko]

again a bag of small stuff.

Air filter, oil filter, spark plugs, front brake switch cable.
Spring for the brake pedal and cushions for both stands.
Unfortunately the springs for the stands are black..

[Rijko]

Lockhart cooler, just 25 bucks and does not look too bad.
A shame the thermostat is hard to find.
I will not mount this without thermostat, it's cosmetic and i'd probably end up with an engine that takes 5 times as long
to warm up... causing accelerated wear to the engine.

No lines or connector block yet ...

I do have a sprocket that produces a bit more oil pressure