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    #1

    GS1000 build

    Hi, folks. This is my latest renovation build, GS1000E imported into UK from San Ramon California. Frame up rebuild and paint all done in house. All usual checks and update mods done, 530 chain reg/rec update etc. Paint colour is nano imperial blue pearl, it's a bit of a colour changer in different light conditions. It turns purple at some angles. Decals are my own design, something different. Another one saved.

    20211105_140902 by Dennis Harland, on Flickr

    20210422_192906 by Dennis Harland, on Flickr
    And a before picture.
    My bikes 79 GS1000 1085 checked and approved by stator the GSR mascot and 77 GS750 with 850 top end, GS850g, and my eldest sons 78 GS550, youngest sons GS125. Project bike 79 GS1000N
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    #2
    Beautiful! I'm a little bitter though that you didn't do a build thread!

    Question: what's that foam between the carbs and airbox? What year are your front calipers too?
    Ed

    To measure is to know.

    Mikuni O-ring Kits For Sale...https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...ts#post1703182

    Top Newbie Mistakes thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=171846

    Carb rebuild tutorial...https://gsarchive.bwringer.com/mtsac...d_Tutorial.pdf

    KZ750E Rebuild Thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...0-Resurrection

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      #3
      I love it! What a beautiful color and stripe combination. Chrome headlight bucket is a nice touch too. Very beautiful motorcycle!👍
      My Motorcycles:
      22 Kawasaki Z900 RS (Candy Tone Blue)
      22 BMW K1600GT (Probably been to a town near you)
      82 1100e Drag Bike (needs race engine)
      81 1100e Street Bike (with race engine)
      79 1000e (all original)
      82 850g (all original)
      80 KZ 650F (needs restored)

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        #4
        The chrome airbox covers are just that, the filters are Ramair units with velocity stacks. Carbs have been jetted to suit the pipe and filters. Also it has Gerex ignition and produces big sparks !. Calipers are the later type with square pads, I had them rebuilt ready with new seals so used them. I did post some pictures of progress on Facebook UK gs owners group.
        My bikes 79 GS1000 1085 checked and approved by stator the GSR mascot and 77 GS750 with 850 top end, GS850g, and my eldest sons 78 GS550, youngest sons GS125. Project bike 79 GS1000N

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          #5
          Turned out lovely. A friend of mine repainted his GPZ1100 that colour changing blue-purple, stunning it was.
          ---- Dave
          79 GS850N - Might be a trike soon.
          80 GS850T Single HIF38 S.U. SH775, Tow bar, Pantera II. Gnarly workhorse & daily driver.
          79 XS650SE - Pragmatic Ratter - goes better than a manky old twin should.
          92 XJ900F - Fairly Stock, for now.

          Only a dog knows why a motorcyclist sticks his head out of a car window

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            #6
            Great looking bike!
            Nice work, Dennis.
            2@ \'78 GS1000

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              #7
              Good looking bike. My question is what did the front fender come from?

              Agreed, the build should have been documented here as a whole lot of us do not do the feces book thing.
              Larry

              '79 GS 1000E
              '93 Honda ST 1100 SOLD-- now residing in Arizona.
              '18 Triumph Tiger 800 (gone too soon)
              '19 Triumph Tiger 800 Christmas 2018 to me from me.
              '01 BMW R1100RL project purchased from a friend.

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                #8
                My question is what did the front fender come from?
                Not to sure to be exact, I think Yamaha. It was not a straightforward fit, a little welding and slotting mount holes. I think it fits ok.
                My bikes 79 GS1000 1085 checked and approved by stator the GSR mascot and 77 GS750 with 850 top end, GS850g, and my eldest sons 78 GS550, youngest sons GS125. Project bike 79 GS1000N

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                  #9
                  Some pictures of build.
                  20210610_144516 by Dennis Harland, on Flickr
                  20210629_141816 by Dennis Harland, on Flickr
                  20210707_110737 by Dennis Harland, on Flickr
                  FB_IMG_1636051616473 by Dennis Harland, on Flickr
                  20210625_112844 by Dennis Harland, on Flickr
                  20210816_142457 by Dennis Harland, on Flickr
                  20211104_110041 by Dennis Harland, on Flickr
                  Last edited by uk gs nut; 11-07-2021, 06:49 AM.
                  My bikes 79 GS1000 1085 checked and approved by stator the GSR mascot and 77 GS750 with 850 top end, GS850g, and my eldest sons 78 GS550, youngest sons GS125. Project bike 79 GS1000N

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                    #10
                    Thanks for the pics of the build. Nicely done.
                    You should be proud of the results.
                    Larry

                    '79 GS 1000E
                    '93 Honda ST 1100 SOLD-- now residing in Arizona.
                    '18 Triumph Tiger 800 (gone too soon)
                    '19 Triumph Tiger 800 Christmas 2018 to me from me.
                    '01 BMW R1100RL project purchased from a friend.

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                      #11
                      Very nice, well done.

                      David
                      2018 Honda Africa Twin AS
                      2013 DR 650 Grey, sold 1981 GS 650E Silver,
                      1980 GS1000ST Blue & White, X2
                      2012 DL650 Vstrom Foxy Orange, in storage
                      1981 CT110 X2 "Postie Bikes" Gone to a New Home.
                      2002 BMW 1150 GS Blue & White - Sold
                      1975 BMW R90/6 Black - Sold 1984 GS1150EF Sold
                      1982 BMW R100 Africa trip, Stolen - Recovered- Sold
                      1977-1980 Suzuki GS550, GS1000E, GS1000S GSX750, GSX1100,s
                      Hondas ST90, CR125 CB175 , CB350 CB750, NSU Quickly, Yamaha RD's 350/400,

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                        #12
                        Love your work, mate.

                        "Johnny the boy has done it again... This time its a scrubber"
                        ​​
                        Darryl from Kiwiland

                        1982 GSX1100S Katana 1982 GSX750S Katana 1982 GS650G Katana

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                          #13
                          Nice nice nice!

                          Looks like homemade brake lines! Love it.
                          Ed

                          To measure is to know.

                          Mikuni O-ring Kits For Sale...https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...ts#post1703182

                          Top Newbie Mistakes thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=171846

                          Carb rebuild tutorial...https://gsarchive.bwringer.com/mtsac...d_Tutorial.pdf

                          KZ750E Rebuild Thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...0-Resurrection

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                            #14
                            Homemade brake lines... Did you Mak'em yourself?

                            Bikes looking great!
                            1980 GS1000G - Sold
                            1978 GS1000E - Finished!
                            1980 GS550E - Fixed & given to a friend
                            1983 GS750ES Special - Sold
                            2009 KLR 650 - Sold - gone to TX!
                            1982 GS1100G - Rebuilt and finished. - Sold
                            2009 TE610 - Dual Sporting around dreaming of Dakar.....

                            www.parasiticsanalytics.com

                            TWINPOT BRAKE UPGRADE LINKY: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...e-on-78-Skunk/

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                              #15
                              Brake lines are not made by me, just what I had in stock.
                              My bikes 79 GS1000 1085 checked and approved by stator the GSR mascot and 77 GS750 with 850 top end, GS850g, and my eldest sons 78 GS550, youngest sons GS125. Project bike 79 GS1000N

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