My GS1100 Project

[Guest]

Looks great. I like the powder coating of the side covers.

[Guest]

Looks great so far. The pinstriping is a nice touch.

It was titled, running (rough), and had new tires so I think it was a good deal.

When you say "new tires" is that because they have lots of tread or did you check the date code on the sidewall? Before you ride on them I would suggest checking the date code to be sure they aren't old and rock hard despite having lots of tread.


Mark

[Scratcher09]

The tires still had the little nibs on them so I knew they had no miles on them but I never thought to check the manufacture date. Just checked and they are two years old so they'll do just fine.

[Scratcher09]

There were about four different paintjobs (last couple were badly executed) so I decided to take it down to bare metal. I'll be painting it. Haven't decided if I'm going with racing stripe or old school scallops.

[Scratcher09]

I smoothed out the sides where the badges use to be and painted the tank gold. I think I'm going to paint black scallops. There is a lot of black on the bike and I need something to tie the tank in with the rest of the bike.

[Scratcher09]

Taping off the design is time consuming. I want the scallops to be perfectly symmetrical.

[Scratcher09]

I'm diggin' the scallops and I think because the bike has a lot of black, it will look good.

[MikeyF]

The subtle gold on the bike should balance well with the tank. Looking nice!

[Scratcher09]

Here's a pic before I clear coated the tank. The scallops were a pita to tape off but I like the results.

[growler]

I really love the way this is turning out. I had seen a photo of just the frame and engine fitted in another forum somewhere and was hoping to come across the full build at some point. Here it is! Looks really nice - I am particularly liking the paint scheme of the engine.

[growler]

What paint did you use on the engine?

[Scratcher09]

On the engine I used duplicolor engine paint (I believe the color was cast iron)--primer,color,and clear. I powder coated the covers silver vein.

[mikerophone]

Looking good - those accents and scallops on the tank are sweet!

[growler]

Do you have a fork brace on there? Saw the front fender off....wasn't sure if that was still in progress. Can't wait to see what you do with the seat.

[Scratcher09]

I am planning to hack the front fender to just a mini fender. I have in the past deleted front fenders on other bikes without a brace. Is a brace needed? And would just a tiny mini fender take place of a brace?