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  1. kochic

    what did you wrench on today??

    A little welding on a gs1000 frame yesterday. Marc
  2. kochic

    GS1100GL Exhaust Questions

    1100 16v header fit to a 8v, the spacing is the same.With some exhaust you need to remove a little material on the cooling fins near the stud for the flanges or the spigots. Most only need a rear bracket to support the canister and if the collector is centered you will loose the center stand...
  3. kochic

    '79 vs '80 GS1000 E/S/base-model gas tank differences?

    I only have skunk tank I cannot really help but if you trim a little the rear top bracket of the carburetor number 1 you can fit a later style petcock (gs1150- GK) with CV carbs on a GS1000c/e with a '78 tank. Marc
  4. kochic

    Help with rear hub polishing?

    Vapor blasting, Marc
  5. kochic

    GS Road Trip Reliability? 2000 Miles or more?

    yes, nice jacket... The sound of the 2'' baffle aimed to the bottom of the saddlebag is quite motivating. Seriously these old GS are quite happy all day at 75mph. Marc
  6. kochic

    GS Road Trip Reliability? 2000 Miles or more?

    The GS ready for the trip.We usually ride between 7.00 to 8.00 hours long days. Marc
  7. kochic

    GS Road Trip Reliability? 2000 Miles or more?

    Each year I make a motorcycle camping trip with a childhood friend.Me on my 1000 and him on a 1982 naked goldwing.Never had any problem beside a burned headlight bulb.All trip are over 2000-2300 kilometres.I used to carry half a quart of engine oil but not anymore.I carry a small tool kit...
  8. kochic

    Lockhart Oil Cooler Adapter Gasket

    If they are still available I need one. Marc
  9. kochic

    After market speedometer and tachometer

    You need a 2240:60 speedometer, 2240 cable revolutions at 60mph. Marc
  10. kochic

    1 1/8 bars on GS

    The handlebar are 32.5'' wide, original bar are long gone.Yes the seat is homemade, I will redo it next spring.Nothing wrong with it I just want a sewed cover like the original seat. Marc
  11. kochic

    1 1/8 bars on GS

    I have Protaper 1 1/8 bar on my gs1000. I don't have better pic than the one in my profile. Motocross handlebar are quite wide for a cafe build. Marc
  12. kochic

    LED headlight

    I can try, the low beam is ok but the high is much better than an h4.We use Truck lite LED headlight on some of the trucks at work and the chinese knock -offs seem to be equal from memory as far as off light output.The lens is plastic and the housing is cast aluminium. Marc
  13. kochic

    Colour Schemes

    I'm not good with colors, I don't really know why but I wanted to paint my GS purple 10 years ago.It is still purple... Marc
  14. kochic

    LED headlight

    This is the light I have on my GS. I don't have any complain for the price, https://www.easternperformance.com/complex-reflector-phase-7-high-intensity-7-led-headlight-harley-yamaha-jeep-178294.html Marc
  15. kochic

    Katana Restomod Finished

    I'm starting with another frame, I received my cones and the steel for my frame jig.I'm not sure of what swingarm to use, I will probably go for something like the Art Robbins GS. I will buy the triple tree and the shocks from Ben, i'm just not sure if my setup will used eye to eye shocks or...
  16. kochic

    Yss shock advice

    I will buy a set this winter to replace both the originals and the Marzocchi.I saw at least 5 race bike with them at Mosport this summer.all reviews where good. Marc
  17. kochic

    78 stock decals

    They do the orange set too for the C. Marc
  18. kochic

    GS850G Dual Sport?

    I bought the gs500 for 50$ with title, had it running in less than 30 minutes.Its a 2000 with 11000 miles on it.After getting it I saw an ad for a complete yz250 rolling chassis for 150$.I've got nothing to loose. Marc
  19. kochic

    GS850G Dual Sport?

    One of my too many projects, a GS500 poor man dual sport bike. Marc
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