Norwegian 1979 GS500E restoration.

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Kenny, looking good
Could I suggest that you use a photo hosting service for more and better pictures per post?

thanx, is there any host you can recommend that is easy to use? With a cell phone as it is more convenient and easy for me, thanx. 😀

[Big T]

I use Flickr on my laptop, I don't know about on a phone

http://members.dslextreme.com/users/bikecliff/images/how_to_post_pictures.pdf

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I use Flickr on my laptop, I don't know about on a phone

http://members.dslextreme.com/users/...t_pictures.pdf

ok, i?ll check out Flickr but meanwhile i?ll just post this pic. As it is near to impossible to get a hold of those badges that goes on each side i got them made thru a 3D printer. Cheap and easy. However they need to be painted.
Today i did find most of loose bolts n nuts and put them in place. Adjusted the new chain, put on chainguard. Put the clutchwire in place. Polished exhaust and other bits like gearlever. And some other things too. A good day 😉👍279D5E50-C7BF-4778-96A3-C21B9FB50125.jpg

[Big T]

There's a thread about Flickr in the Campfire

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Guiliari seat by Kenneth H, on Flickr


Flickr test.....

Badge by Kenneth H, on Flickr

[GSXR7ED]

Looks like you figured out how to post hosted pics.

Limit is 10 per post.

Ed

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One of the few things I wanna modify is the tail light. It just sticks out too much and destroys the flow of the hump. So i made a plexiglas and bended it to shape with heat, then painted it red with tailglas paint. I made some space in the hump for fitting the led. This was just the first test with brakelight function. There will be a second led light under to fill up that plate and give a very noticable taillight for the cars behind me. Not just for show but a bit of safety.

Taillight from original to modified by Kenneth H, on Flickr
Tail light original by Kenneth H, on Flickr
Tail light by Kenneth H, on Flickr
Modified taillight by Kenneth H, on Flickr

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Did a little work on it today, lots of small bits n pieces and assembly. And a bit of sanding down the engine covers, forks, then polished them up a bit.
Before:
32403C51-729C-4309-B080-D8B0C6B41D7D by Kenneth H, on Flickr

After:
109A0E47-E43D-40AF-B2A5-5ECED23B7E89 by Kenneth H, on Flickr

3141B2B9-3C7B-4006-A969-4C34FB0068F8 by Kenneth H, on Flickr

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What sandpaper did you use? I was considering rechroming the engine covers, but if they can look that good with sanding then I might not bother.

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What sandpaper did you use? I was considering rechroming the engine covers, but if they can look that good with sanding then I might not bother.

First 320grade then 600 and final i used 1000. Then autosol polish and a pad on the drill.

[Big T]

If you have 1500/2000/3000 grit available, so much the better

Kenny, I see a potential problem. Having those shiny bits next to tarnished bits may drive you mad!

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If you have 1500/2000/3000 grit available, so much the better

Kenny, I see a potential problem. Having those shiny bits next to tarnished bits may drive you mad!

yeah. I know what you mean. I will at least give the engine a little cleanup. But i might/or should have painted the engineblock. Maybe next winter?

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If you have 1500/2000/3000 grit available, so much the better

Kenny, I see a potential problem. Having those shiny bits next to tarnished bits may drive you mad!

And i for sure am looking after new badges to be fitted on engine covers. They are in terrible state. There are some on eBay but there has been reported that many are just simple stickers. 🙁

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pulled these out today. Will pull them apart and give them a good cleanup in the ultrasonic cleaner this weekend.

[Big T]

Badges??
Yeah, good luck with that, especially as the ones for the 550 are smaller than the big bikes.
Are yours dented/scuffed?

Carbs - follow the tutorial on Basscliffs site. Except ultrasonic instead of dip