Yep, I have bracket and spacer kits on my shelf if you do decide to go that route 
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The new triple tree and steering stem came in early. Had some time so I swapped the bearings from the old set that I had cleaned up and ready to go. Mounted up my current forks to confirm that they would clear the new tank. I knew it should, but since the next step was cutting off the stock tank mounts, just had to see it for myself. Measure twice, cut once.
I cut the old front mounts off and made up some new posts on the front with some rods I had laying around. Tank fits it nice and snug on the new forward mounts and I?m much happier with the look of the bike with a bit less L style to it. I say that with apologies to the L loyalists on here.
Also got started on stripping the cracked and flakey rattle can paint off the front wheel. I?m hoping to get the engine cleaned up and painted over the next week as I continue to look for someone to weld my rear frame hoop and electronics tray tabs.
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I cut the old front mounts off and made up some new posts on the front with some rods I had laying around. Tank fits it nice and snug on the new forward mounts and I?m much happier with the look of the bike with a bit less L style to it. I say that with apologies to the L loyalists on here.
Also got started on stripping the cracked and flakey rattle can paint off the front wheel. I?m hoping to get the engine cleaned up and painted over the next week as I continue to look for someone to weld my rear frame hoop and electronics tray tabs.
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I don't think there are many "L" loyalists... 
ok maybe one or two of the misguided might exist here...
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You will also enjoy the extra range of the larger tank. Fuel stops become less frequent and usually less stressful as you wonder what's left and how far you can go with the stupidly small stock tank.
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Had some time so I spent it out in the garage. Decided to work in the wheels a bit. They had a pretty rough rattle can job on them from PO that was chipped, cracking, and overall looked pretty terrible. Took a bit of doing, but got the front wheel stripped down. From there I pulled the wheel bearings so I?d be ready when the new All Balls come in. That was a pain. Was using a punch to knock them out from the opposite side, but after and hour, it just wasn?t moving. Tried PB blaster after I tried a little bit of heat. Still no luck so out came the dremel with a cutting wheel and cut out the inner trace. With that gone, a bigger punch and a heavier hammer finished the job.
And then...
Thought it was just a bolt hole packed with dirt or something, but a little scraping proved that false. The PO apparently bought stock in epoxy and decided to make the most of it. Once I got it cleaned out a bit, it looks like PO overtorqued a rotor bolt and pulled out a chunk of the wheel. Just like his carb bowl that split in half, epoxy was there to save him. Not sure why he was willing to roll like this, but I?m definitely not.
So, looks like I?m adding a new wheel to the purchase list. Still hoping to be able to pick up the front end of another GS off a friend of mine, so we?ll see.
I did pull the starter cover, ignition cover and static cover and got them stripped. I am planning on black VHT for most of the engine, but these will end up polished.
And then...
Thought it was just a bolt hole packed with dirt or something, but a little scraping proved that false. The PO apparently bought stock in epoxy and decided to make the most of it. Once I got it cleaned out a bit, it looks like PO overtorqued a rotor bolt and pulled out a chunk of the wheel. Just like his carb bowl that split in half, epoxy was there to save him. Not sure why he was willing to roll like this, but I?m definitely not.
So, looks like I?m adding a new wheel to the purchase list. Still hoping to be able to pick up the front end of another GS off a friend of mine, so we?ll see.
I did pull the starter cover, ignition cover and static cover and got them stripped. I am planning on black VHT for most of the engine, but these will end up polished.
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The Pit Posse wheel bearing remover is a great $40 tool....
Shame about the wheel but they are not in short supply... is yours a 16"? if so now is your time to put a 17" off a "G" model on it. If you go to 82 or 83 wheel you get a wider (2.5") front Rim and tubeless compatibility built in (as stock) on both ends. That would be my next move. I have a front wheel from an 82 GS850 that would work for you but not a rear....
Shame about the wheel but they are not in short supply... is yours a 16"? if so now is your time to put a 17" off a "G" model on it. If you go to 82 or 83 wheel you get a wider (2.5") front Rim and tubeless compatibility built in (as stock) on both ends. That would be my next move. I have a front wheel from an 82 GS850 that would work for you but not a rear....
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The Pit Posse wheel bearing remover is a great $40 tool....
Shame about the wheel but they are not in short supply... is yours a 16"? if so now is your time to put a 17" off a "G" model on it. If you go to 82 or 83 wheel you get a wider (2.5") front Rim and tubeless compatibility built in (as stock) on both ends. That would be my next move. I have a front wheel from an 82 GS850 that would work for you but not a rear....
I was looking at that puller, actually, but I got stubborn on this one. I started, it fought me, and the only revenge I could get was to make it work. Harder not smarter, but there you go.
I do have a 17 on the rear, and it’s just the front that has to be replaced. Fortunately PO didn’t get “creative” with the rear wheel. If you’re willing to give up the wheel, let me know what you want for it. I could grab one off eBay but I’d rather the money go to a member if possible.
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I'd be willing to part with it but the spoke pattern is different from your rear wheel I would think (unless someone put an 82/83 wheel on the rear before...)
It's the one like this:
not like this:
not like this:
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Wasn’t thinking about the spoke pattern difference. That would drive me nuts. Thanks all the same!
Yeah... I would change out both for the 83 if it was me. GS wheels are easy to come by & don't have any real value.
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Spent some quality time with the grinder and a wire wheel today getting rid of the rust on bolts and miscellaneous mounts and parts. Not too exciting, but progress is progress. The weather has been bad for painting lately, so I keep finding other things to do while I wait for ac good forecast to paint the engine. I’m now thinking about polishing the cooling fin edges before blacking the engine (minus the polished covers).
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PSA:
If you go to back out of your driveway in your car and you hear a horrible grinding noise coming from your right front wheel, check to see if your four year old shove the GS1000 font tank mount that your recently cut off your frame through one of the holes in the side of your car wheel, thus getting it jammed in your caliper when you back up.
The disk was straight before getting sucked into my brakes.
The upshot, he’s completely happy about being my garage buddy. Just trying to wrench like daddy.
If you go to back out of your driveway in your car and you hear a horrible grinding noise coming from your right front wheel, check to see if your four year old shove the GS1000 font tank mount that your recently cut off your frame through one of the holes in the side of your car wheel, thus getting it jammed in your caliper when you back up.
The disk was straight before getting sucked into my brakes.
The upshot, he’s completely happy about being my garage buddy. Just trying to wrench like daddy.
My daughter likes to help too...
Don't want to laugh but that is definitely a "wtf is wrong with the car now" moment.
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I was back at it today. Still need to source a new front wheel, but holding on that for the moment to knock out some other projects that I?ve been delaying.
Started off detabbing the area where the battery would normally sit. The cutting was quick and easy but took my time grinding down the left over welds since I was a bit paranoid about gouging out A chunk of the frame. Came out pretty well.
Started up without throwing on any ear protection. That lasted a whole two seconds before I remembered to be an adult.
Next, I made a mock-up electronics tray out of cardboard then transferred the pattern onto sheet metal.
A little time with the old jigsaw and I managed to create this:
It fits into the frame fairly well. Definitely a little fine tuning to do but not a bad start. Since I?m gabbing a new seat pan and rear hump from scratch, I?m not too worried about covering the front bolt hole. If I do end up wanting to use it I can always drill out a hole and use some rubber grommets.
The rear tabs will be bent 90 degrees up which will let the pan sit down into the frame. Haven?t exactly figured out the mounting in the back just yet. Could bolt to the crossmember, though I?d prefer not to punch more holes in the frame. I could also slash the tabs off, cut slots In the tray and use pipe clamps covered in heat shrink tubing wrapped around the crossmember. I?m open to ideas too please toss them out if you have them.
Also went ahead and painted my motor mounts and a few other odds and ends since the earner warmed up and I already had them stripped. Wanted to get a coat on them before they rusted up on me. Anyway, productive day and I?m happy with it. Still need to track down welder to finish up my frame hoop. Once that?s done I can finally paint the frame and start rebuilding.
Started off detabbing the area where the battery would normally sit. The cutting was quick and easy but took my time grinding down the left over welds since I was a bit paranoid about gouging out A chunk of the frame. Came out pretty well.
Started up without throwing on any ear protection. That lasted a whole two seconds before I remembered to be an adult.
Next, I made a mock-up electronics tray out of cardboard then transferred the pattern onto sheet metal.
A little time with the old jigsaw and I managed to create this:
It fits into the frame fairly well. Definitely a little fine tuning to do but not a bad start. Since I?m gabbing a new seat pan and rear hump from scratch, I?m not too worried about covering the front bolt hole. If I do end up wanting to use it I can always drill out a hole and use some rubber grommets.
The rear tabs will be bent 90 degrees up which will let the pan sit down into the frame. Haven?t exactly figured out the mounting in the back just yet. Could bolt to the crossmember, though I?d prefer not to punch more holes in the frame. I could also slash the tabs off, cut slots In the tray and use pipe clamps covered in heat shrink tubing wrapped around the crossmember. I?m open to ideas too please toss them out if you have them.
Also went ahead and painted my motor mounts and a few other odds and ends since the earner warmed up and I already had them stripped. Wanted to get a coat on them before they rusted up on me. Anyway, productive day and I?m happy with it. Still need to track down welder to finish up my frame hoop. Once that?s done I can finally paint the frame and start rebuilding.
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Thanks for the inspiration. I'm enjoying what you are doing with a real beater, breathing life back into a great bike. About your wheel issue: is definitely switch to tubeless rims if your current ones are not tubeless tyres applicable. My 650 has the same spoke pattern as yours but is a Japanese home market 1992 bike and rims are tubeless. I once saw a horrible accident on a motorway, a bike with a front wheel blow out. As mentioned a couple of times in this thread, second hand wheels are inexpensive for GS of this era.
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Quick update: picked up a new wheel off eBay for thirty bucks and reasonable shipping. It came in last not and looks clean. I do plan on getting tubeless wheels at some point in the future, but thought it would be better to conserve the limited project funds for the must haves for the time being. A rare moment of restraint for me...
Thanks man, though come watch me work and you’d be much less inspired. Hahaha
This is likely the last update for a while. Don’t worry, I’m. It giving up, just about to be spending most of my time changing diapers instead of wrenching for a while.
Thanks man, though come watch me work and you’d be much less inspired. Hahaha
This is likely the last update for a while. Don’t worry, I’m. It giving up, just about to be spending most of my time changing diapers instead of wrenching for a while.
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Its been a long time since I've updated but I haven't abandoned the project, just been a crazy year, new baby and a whole lot more hours at work than I would have liked.
Progress had been made! Got the frame hoop welded, though the guy that did it thought it would be fun to leave the bare metal frame in the rain which put a very nice coat of rust on it. First attempt at painting the frame after cleaning it up failed (user error) and ended up with wrinkled VHT. Stripped it back down and went with grey instead of black on the frame.
I joined the salty monk conversion crew and got the new calipers rebuilt and painted. Once I get the rear set mounts fabricated and figure out how long the rear brake line will need to be I'll order the new stainless brake lines.
The L forks and triple trees have been swapped out for the front end off a G, and I'm much happier with the look. Probably wouldn't have bothered but happened to have a complete parts bike donated to the cause by a buddy of mine.
Rear caliper has been rebuilt and painted to match the front. Also fine tuned the electronics tray and got the mounting figured out. Since I have to rewire from scratch, I picked up a Nuut kit with momentary switches during the 70% of December sale they had going. The SH775 should be here next week.
Next steps are to get the engine cleaned and prepped then ill be shooting it with VHT satin, keeping the covers polished. After that, some more assembly, then either start on th waiting or fabricating the rear set mounts. The headers look pretty rough Eli might wrap them until I save up and put a 4-1 exhaust on.
Progress had been made! Got the frame hoop welded, though the guy that did it thought it would be fun to leave the bare metal frame in the rain which put a very nice coat of rust on it. First attempt at painting the frame after cleaning it up failed (user error) and ended up with wrinkled VHT. Stripped it back down and went with grey instead of black on the frame.
I joined the salty monk conversion crew and got the new calipers rebuilt and painted. Once I get the rear set mounts fabricated and figure out how long the rear brake line will need to be I'll order the new stainless brake lines.
The L forks and triple trees have been swapped out for the front end off a G, and I'm much happier with the look. Probably wouldn't have bothered but happened to have a complete parts bike donated to the cause by a buddy of mine.
Rear caliper has been rebuilt and painted to match the front. Also fine tuned the electronics tray and got the mounting figured out. Since I have to rewire from scratch, I picked up a Nuut kit with momentary switches during the 70% of December sale they had going. The SH775 should be here next week.
Next steps are to get the engine cleaned and prepped then ill be shooting it with VHT satin, keeping the covers polished. After that, some more assembly, then either start on th waiting or fabricating the rear set mounts. The headers look pretty rough Eli might wrap them until I save up and put a 4-1 exhaust on.
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