Basket Case Project 1980 GS1000

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  • steve murdoch
    Forum Guru
    Past Site Supporter
    • May 2004
    • 8491
    • St. Catharines, On.

    #76
    I think that angle of the muffler looks much better than the one from the first photo.
    With the huge core in that baffle probably better for the rider as well. haha.
    2@ \'78 GS1000

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    • 1980GS1000E
      Forum Sage
      Past Site Supporter
      • Aug 2007
      • 1664
      • San Diego, California, USA

      #77
      I feel obligated to step in and say that I am glad this bike is getting attention. Mine was originally red, however I painted it black and used the red pinstripes. It is bone stock, except for green Dyna coils and charging fixes, and has 40k on it. The motor has not been opened except for valve adjustments and electrical upgrades. It's a great bike. I am looking forward to seeing how yours turns out.
      Current Rides: 1980 Suzuki GS1000ET, 2006 H-D Fatboy, 2021 BMW K1600B

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      • Guest

        #78
        looks sweet as ................

        particularly the exhaust and the whole thing gels very very well ........ sooooperb

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        • BasketCase

          #79
          Thanks for all the kind words gents. This bike is going to be pretty awesome and quite special!

          As an aside, the GSX tank fits right in with the petcock nowhere near the carbs! Score!

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          • thebrandonbeezy
            Forum Sage
            • Aug 2016
            • 1233
            • vero beach

            #80
            More pictures please, im in love with this bike
            I build Pipers

            https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4842/...b592dc4d_m.jpg

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            • BasketCase

              #81
              Thanks!

              I have a thread for the finished project if you search 'Basket Case Project Bike '

              Edit: here's the finished thread http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...ght=basketcase
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              Last edited by Guest; 04-23-2017, 05:36 PM.

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              • IanC
                Forum Mentor
                Past Site Supporter
                • Jan 2010
                • 440
                • Maryville, TN

                #82
                I'm working on a similar project. I was really wondering what to do with the old mono shock mount. I had thought about cutting it off and welding it up but your plug looks good. That a machined bit? Absolutely love the bike, great job!
                -1978 Suzuki GS1000EC
                DONE!!! Rebuild thread: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=155564
                -2012 Triumph Daytona 675R

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                • BasketCase

                  #83
                  The insert was fabricated by MotoRelic, an elegant solution and alternative to just hacking a chunk off the swingarm.

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                  • thebrandonbeezy
                    Forum Sage
                    • Aug 2016
                    • 1233
                    • vero beach

                    #84
                    If you have exhaust videos id like to hear it please
                    I build Pipers

                    https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4842/...b592dc4d_m.jpg

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