My GS1100 Project

[Jmanor]

I used VHT Fireproof. Don't underestimate the importance of prep work. I clean and degrease. Then use an 80 grit sanding disc on an angle grinder to give the paint something to grab onto. Then I degrease again before VHT primer. Then paint. And I follow the directions for properly curing the paint. It will not be very durable until it is cured.

I agree, prep work is the most time consuming. Just did some painting of my rim and starting to sand and polish lip, the taping and prep work was more work than the actual painting.

[XR750]

I used VHT Fireproof. Don't underestimate the importance of prep work. I clean and degrease. Then use an 80 grit sanding disc on an angle grinder to give the paint something to grab onto. Then I degrease again before VHT primer. Then paint. And I follow the directions for properly curing the paint. It will not be very durable until it is cured.

Thanks, that is the info I was looking for.

[Scratcher09]

I made these brackets to install the turn signals using the upper shock mount. The little tabs butt up against the shock to keep the lights from moving downward.

[Scratcher09]

I wanted to go with lights that had a vintage look instead of the modern aftermarket ones.

[Scratcher09]

Been having a blast riding this bike while working out the final details.

[GS1150Pilot]

I gotta say, that bike looks great!

[tatu]

You've done a really nice job of this. I like it.

[nealhan]

Scratcher09, I've seen that bike for sale here in SA.. I just joined this forum and here I find your build for it.. Good work!

[Scratcher09]

Thanks. I enjoyed working on it. This GS has some umphhh to it! I decided to let go of it so I could fund a few of my other projects. I would have definately held on to it longer if the weather would have been nicer because it is a fun bike that gets a lot of looks on the street.

[gordinho80]

I really do love this bike! I plan on using your bike as inspiration for mine when I start modifying it.