1983 GS1100es Revival

[thebrandonbeezy]

After my shakedown cruise earlier this week, I found a couple of issues. With a full tank, my petcock didn't seal causing a drip from the carb overflows. Also, one of my new side cover tabs broke, so I reattached and reinforced. I replaced the o-rings in the petcock and after another ride, and everything seems to be working like it should. I'll run a couple of tanks of gas through it and then it's time for paint. Still thinking about silver with a grey stripe and red lettering. Open to suggestions though. Here's a shot of how it stands today.

i really like it. im assuming thats a ebay gp muffler (no offence, id own one) what header is that? hows it sound? maybe a video?

 

[twerth]

Right, ebay gp muffler. Fairly inexpensive for stainless, and so far quality seems fair to good. I'd probably go with a megaphone or something that fits the style of the bike a little better if I had it to do over. I think the header is a Kerker, but there are not markings so hard to tell.

Honestly, it sounds pretty good. The muffler has three levels of baffle, and I've got it set on the loudest (still not obnoxious). The bike's in pieces prepping for paint right now so I can't start it at the moment. I'll try to get a video when it's back together. Cell phone sound quality is usually pretty crappy, but I'll give it a shot.

 

[thebrandonbeezy]

https://youtu.be/IOYfR29boUs

this was shot with a galaxy s6, no editing from about 10 foot away.

 

[thebrandonbeezy]

so was this
https://www.youtube.com/embed/s4pbKYt32Lo

 

[twerth]

I got the paint sprayed over the weekend. I'm never happy with my work, but it didn't turn out too bad. I've got a busy week coming up so it will probably be next weekend before I can get it back together.

 

[twerth]

Another shot.

 

[Sam 78 GS750]

Looks pretty good to me... Do you paint in the open like that? How do you deal with overspray and dust?

 

[glib]

I got the paint sprayed over the weekend. I'm never happy with my work, but it didn't turn out too bad. I've got a busy week coming up so it will probably be next weekend before I can get it back together.

Pretty cool!

 

[Sandy]

Love it already. That is going to look sweet when you're done.

 

[dorkburger]

Love it already. That is going to look sweet when you're done.

Agreed. I really like the stock colors, but dang this is going to be cool.

 

[dorkburger]

so was this
https://www.youtube.com/embed/s4pbKYt32Lo

Brandon, I just saw the video you have up with the original duals and modified baffles. That sounded awesome....

 

[twerth]

Looks pretty good to me... Do you paint in the open like that? How do you deal with overspray and dust?

Yes, I do paint in the open. To help keep dust down, the whole garage gets blown out with a leaf blower. Then I install furnace filters in the windows on one side and set a squirrel cage fan blowing out the window on the opposite side (you can see it in the tank picture). Then the floor gets hosed down right before I start to spray.

Over spray isn't a problem. Even professionals spray multiple parts in a common booth. I rarely have issues with dust either. If I do, I'm using two step automotive urethane, so it will get cut and buffed if necessary. This particular paint job flowed nicely, so I'll decide once it's back together whether I buff it out or not.

Here's another shot of the tank from the other side. Thanks for the compliments, fellas.

 

[thebrandonbeezy]

I got the paint sprayed over the weekend. I'm never happy with my work, but it didn't turn out too bad. I've got a busy week coming up so it will probably be next weekend before I can get it back together.

thats gonna be a great looking bike!!!!

 

[thebrandonbeezy]

Brandon, I just saw the video you have up with the original duals and modified baffles. That sounded awesome....

thanks man, that was my favorite of the 3 configurations... the primary tubes had too much rust to fix unfortunately, started to rust through

 

[twerth]

Partially reassembled.

 

[twerth]

And another.

 

[nvr2old]

That turned out really nice. Very factory-like. You should be proud.

 

[thebrandonbeezy]

I love those.. definitely My favorite type of GS

 

[twerth]

I got it back together last night and rode it around a little. It's cloudy and damp here, so I couldn't put many miles on it, but everything seems to be working like it should. I think this one is almost done.

 

[twerth]

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