1979 GS1000 budget makeover

[Guest]

Your just a paint job away from it looking something like this. Believe this to be a '79.

 

[Wabbit]

That looks awesome, if only.......

 

[Guest]

I do believe this is what they looked like when they came out in your neck of the woods, also notice the strap on the seat which we didn't get in the states. There is also a stripe on the top of the tank.

You can see that stripe on this web-site.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dave_kepcove/4599175613/

 

[Greenbraes]

your doing much the same as me, mine is a 79 (choke is through the triple tree). It sat for 17 years with out turning over. I have spent time getting the carbs sorted and it now runs well on all cylinders so I know the engine is good. Here are a couple of photos that should make you feel your further on than me...lol

before it was running

and outside the garage for a quick wash after all the oil leaks were fixed

Like you I have gone the Harris route too, new down pipes on for its test run...
will be watching your progress with interest, your in the right place for any help you need, been great for all my questions...my back is shot at the moment so your project will go very much faster than mine.....

RB

 

[Greenbraes]

this was ebay the other day, the photo shows thepaint on the top of the tank but don't think this was off a GS1000E

Went for ?95 BTW

RB

 

[Wabbit]

this was ebay the other day, the photo shows thepaint on the top of the tank but don't think this was off a GS1000E

Went for ?95 BTW

RB

I did see that tank and it looked nice, but they always do on the outside.
It didnt have the side indents on like mine which I want to preserve.
I have stripped my tank down, removed the badges and sender unit.
This will be fully restored im hoping.

 

[Wabbit]

your doing much the same as me, mine is a 79 (choke is through the triple tree). It sat for 17 years with out turning over. I have spent time getting the carbs sorted and it now runs well on all cylinders so I know the engine is good. Here are a couple of photos that should make you feel your further on than me...lol

before it was running

and outside the garage for a quick wash after all the oil leaks were fixed

Like you I have gone the Harris route too, new down pipes on for its test run...
will be watching your progress with interest, your in the right place for any help you need, been great for all my questions...my back is shot at the moment so your project will go very much faster than mine.....

RB

Your bike is looking great.
Thanks for the comments, I am doing what I can the only thing slowing me down is money.
Modern times, England is a hell of a expensive place to live........

 

[Wabbit]

Should I stick with the seat I have or go for a original type?
I quite like the aftermarket seat..

 

[Guest]

You could do it up like this!

 

[Guest]

this was ebay the other day, the photo shows thepaint on the top of the tank but don't think this was off a GS1000E

Went for ?95 BTW

RB

That's the european paint style scheme, but not a GS1000E tank, more like a GS850.

 

[Wabbit]

You could do it up like this!

Perfect colour scheme, like the wheels too.
Without the bellypan as not sure if its my style, but still looks great.

 

[Guest]

Perfect colour scheme, like the wheels too.
Without the bellypan as not sure if its my style, but still looks great.

I can tell from the pic's you got a "quality" bike. Even though I don't like the color of the frame I can tell it was a good paint job non-the-less.
You have the benefit of time on your side, you don't have to pick and choose all in one day for a color scheme, in fact you may want to stop with the frame and wheels.
You can go to "Google" and put variations of GS1000, like '78 GS1000, or Suzuki GS1000E and then after the search click on images, and you'll see all kinds of GS1000's in all sorts of years and colors, you might even see yours.
Check it out! Enjoy!
http://www.google.com/search?q=78+G...ct=mode&cd=2&ved=0CCsQ_AUoAQ&biw=1680&bih=881

 

[karl1989]

what are you doing with the frame leaving it red or getting it powder coated

 

[Wabbit]

I want to have the frame painted black and do the bike in the Skunk colours.


HELP REQUIRED.....
Have removed all engine mounts, carbs and air box.
But cannot get the engine out of the cradle, as if there is not enough room.

Is there a way around this, or do you have to dismantle the engine before removal?

Any help appreciatted.

Thanks

 

[7981GS]

They CAN look good with a red frame/rims.
Black body parts with red stripes perhaps?

Eric

 

[Guest]

I want to have the frame painted black and do the bike in the Skunk colours.


HELP REQUIRED.....
Have removed all engine mounts, carbs and air box.
But cannot get the engine out of the cradle, as if there is not enough room.

Is there a way around this, or do you have to dismantle the engine before removal?

Any help appreciatted.

Thanks

usually to get the block out you have to take off the valve cover. When ever I've done them I tip the bike on it's side to get it out, pretty heavy. You don't need to crack open the top end to get it out. You've got all the engine mount shafts out? fronts and backs? as well as the mounts on the bottom of the block to the frame?

 

[Wabbit]

Yes got all engine mounts removed, and bolts removed.
The engine is moving around in the frame.

I did lay it down on the right side, but could not manage to shift it out of the frame.

So have left it for the day.

Very annoyed as I wanted to get that one step further.

 

[DannyMotor]

Yes got all engine mounts removed, and bolts removed.
The engine is moving around in the frame.

I did lay it down on the right side, but could not manage to shift it out of the frame.

So have left it for the day.

Very annoyed as I wanted to get that one step further.

When its on its side roll the frame counter clockwise and back. the back bottom of the motor needs to clear the mount tabs and the side needs to clear the welded on tab on the left side of the frame. it helps to put a block of wood under the cylinders and the clutch case so it holds everything off the ground a bit.

 

[Wabbit]

DAY 5.
Progress this evening.

With the help of a good friend, I took the breather off the rocker cover.

Put the bike on the mainstand and we took the engine out the right hand side of the frame with ease.

The engine is now rested and we decided as we made fast progress that we would take the front end off too.

Here are tonights photos;

So now I will continue the strip down and hopefully update soon. Im happy ;D

 

[Smokinapankake]

I'm guessing that seat to be Guiliari. Hard to find around here. I have one for my 82 Katana but I don't really like it.

And to echo what 7981GS said, they can look good with red frame/wheels.
To wit:

What's really funny to me is that I prefer this seat to my much better looking but less comfortable Guiliari.....