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5 yr project

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Dad bought this bike new, I n 1979 GS 1000L
pulled it out of a storage unit 10 years ago when he passed.
started pulling it apart 5 years ago.
lots of cleaning and new parts...
 
trying to get before and current pics
 

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Welcome. Looks great. You’re so close to posting great pictures of this bike. You’re half way there. You already have the Imgur account. Follow the steps in the link in my signature to find out how to post nice big pictures for us to appreciate, like this:

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That is really a "restomod"-job to be proud of :) The parts you have chosen really compliments the lines and curves, and gives the bike an updated classic look with a modern touch. Nice rear shocks too, which is often an overlooked item. I see you have push-button controls, are they connected via a Mo.unit (or M.unit of it's older)?
 
Thank You Rich,
that's much better.

yes, all the wiring is new with a M unit.
 
Definnitely a much improved motorcycle. It has a nice look. I don't like the "L" models, but you have taken al the "L" out of this. ;)
 
I'm usually not a huge fan of modded bikes but I have to say that is quite an improvement over what it was before. I'd ride it for sure.
 
I just noticed the frame isn't black. It looks great!! I also like the fork covers. They really do protect the forks, and they add a look to the bike that really fits. ;)
 
I hope those headers are going to be replaced/refurbished before long, because you know how well exhaust tape ages. :biggrin:
 
Thanks for the feedback,
yes, YSS shocks they seem to work work well enough. fork covers look good but are hiding damaged fork tubes...
the pipes were in absolutely awful condition.
wrapping them was the only option until I can replace them.
still fiddling with the carburetors and getting 10mpg.
something is drastically wrong with that.
 
If you haven't rebuilt the carbs, you should. If you have, you should probably take them apart, and see if anything from the fuel tank clogged anything else. Also, you went to pod air filters, which means the carbs have to be jetted for the increased air flow. That in itself can be a major undertaking to get completely right. ;)
 
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