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1979 GS1000 budget makeover

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Great job getting the engine out! :clap:
Now, either paint the frame a much darker (the fast color) red or black which ever you choose.
It is your bike, do with it what you may, I am only offering a suggestion. ;)

Eric
 
Nice katana.
But I'm still going with the black frame as I have taken it too far not too now.

Will keep the updates coming when money lets me do something new.
 
I have to vote for black, a highly gloss black, a semi gloss will show less dirt, but I'm old fashioned, and the stockers were gloss black, so I'd have to go that route, a gloss black will make it look newer I would think.
But how are you going to get it back together without scratching it? :eek:
 
Looking good...I will be removing the engine from mine soon too so the pics are very useful....when you say right side of the frame is that looking from the front...i.e. the clutch lever side?...my plan is to use 2 of us and 2 pieces of stock through the engine mounts.

RB:)
 
We had the bike on the main stand.
Taking the engine out of the right hand side of the frame as if your sitting on the bike (distributor side), as the left side has a welded bottom bracket restricting movement.

You dont need to use bars, just two people, one each side keep the engine level, lift just enough for the sump to clear the bottom of the frame and carry the engine out of the right hand side.

Its a bit of a heavy lump, just be careful to put it on something which wont damage the engine cases.

:cool:
 
I have to be very careful, my back is knackered at the moment....age and over weight my better half says:lol:..lol.....I will be taking the engine out in the next few weeks for soda blasting and painting.....cheers for the info

RB:):)
 
Seat

Seat

I have the same seat here in Australia.Would like to know if you can get replacement covers.Does Guilari ? ( I think I spelt it right ) still exist? Any help much appreciated.
 
There is a company here that recover them.
But they are a classic bike trimmer.
I think they make a copy of the original pattern.
Will find out for you .
 
Well into a new weekend, got a day off to do a little more.
Me and ar kid done the final dismantling and made sure everything that came off was in order, so dont look like much but it should all go back together quite well, here it is so far ready for paint next;

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looking good:):), I haven't been near mine for 2 weeks now:mad: (have been buying lots of stuff though..lol), back is a bit better so will have a look maybe tonight...how are you going to do the frame...I know your going for black but are you doing it yourself or getting it powder coated/painted...etc????

RB:)
 
Glad to hear your feeling better.

Im going for the powdercoat, as it will be a better finish and more durable, than what I will do.

Will be a few weeks now as we are due to go on holiday.
So next time I have some free time.

Also after taking the swingarm out and felt how light it is (alloy) decided on stripping this and going for the polished finish.

Just need to find someone who can repair fuel tanks now without over charging.... ?
Anyone??

:D
 
Yep - the frame needs to be any colour you like as long as it's black.......gloss black

And powdercoating is the way to go - it's a no brainer over here. In my opinion I would leave the Marzocchis red though - that was the way they left the factory and it is period correct.

Nitromors will take the powdercoating off the swinging arm ( I presume it is powdercoating and not paint - even easier if it's paint). More than doubled in price in the last year but it is by far the best stripper I've used.

What's up with the tank that needs repair?

The Giuliari seats aren't available new by the way. Best quality seat you can pop on a GS - they're the only ones that actually fit properly for a start!

When you come to put the engine back in the frame there are 3 or 4 well versed techniques that make it easy. If you do a search on here you'll find them (and none of them involve slipped discs!)
 
Hi,
Thanks for the comments.
The tank is very straight but has had a previous repair looks like a patch or something, but will need generally sealing.

I will try find the links for putting the engine back in, im guessing 3 people, two to carry and one to locate mounts... in an ideal world.
In the real world, it will be just me and a trolley jack..... any offers :D
 
Wabbit said:
Hi,
Thanks for the comments.
The tank is very straight but has had a previous repair looks like a patch or something, but will need generally sealing.

I will try find the links for putting the engine back in, im guessing 3 people, two to carry and one to locate mounts... in an ideal world.
In the real world, it will be just me and a trolley jack..... any offers :D
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One bloke and a trolley jack and the bathroom towels (sorry, old cardboard box if you don't want the missus to shoot you....) works fine - you'll find the post on here I'm sure.

If the tank is rusty inside I would de-rust first. It might not need sealing - see what it's like - but if it does then Petseal Ultra (not bought from Ebay where there are loads of counterfeit copies) works well and is resistant to modern petrol additives.
 
What is the easiest 17" wheel conversion?
Looking to use better tyres with minimal modifications.

Anyone done this?:?::D
 
Wabbit said:
Hi,
Thanks for the comments.
The tank is very straight but has had a previous repair looks like a patch or something, but will need generally sealing.

I will try find the links for putting the engine back in, im guessing 3 people, two to carry and one to locate mounts... in an ideal world.
In the real world, it will be just me and a trolley jack..... any offers :D
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One person is all you need. Easy as eating cake. ;)
Just get the engine elevated enough to clear the frame rails on a flat piece of wood.
Get your floor jack positioned between the frame rails also with a board on it.
Walk the engine over between the frame rails and let down the jack enough to install the rear mount.
Piece of cake!!! :D

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Eric
 
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