Another one… ‘83 GS1100E Restomod

[Guest]

Thanks! I think the color difference is because of the lighting. In post #16, that’s at my shop which has the lights 20 feet above but in post #17, the lights are like 3 feet above haha.


Applied the decals and then laid down the final coats of clear coat. I had to buy a second set of decals because I screwed up placement on the gas tank.

The small shiny “dots” you see is the flake I put into the paint.

The paint turned out awesome. Especially considering that this was my paint booth

And now to let this clear coat cure and then more wet sand and buffing to make perfect.

 

[Guest]

Put the painted parts back on.

Before.

Looks good to me! Way better than before. It’s not perfect but you wouldn’t notice any imperfections unless you get really close up. I can say that I’m proud of this DIY paint job.

 

[steve murdoch]

Indeed, you should be proud of that paint work!

A small thing but i do like the look of those headlight brackets.
Have you got some info on them?

 

[rphillips]

If mine looked like your after picture instead of your before picture, I wouldn't be so embarrassed while riding it. That paint looks really great compared to the OEM. Don't take this wrong, it's only my opinion. I don't like your black front wheel. No contrast, can't tell where the wheel stops & tire starts...Congrats on a great job.

 

[Guest]

Indeed, you should be proud of that paint work!

A small thing but i do like the look of those headlight brackets.
Have you got some info on them?

Thanks! The ones pictured are these in 43mm.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PX3OY2Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_3E04DZ79NQ6VC6RM4NV0

Unfortunately, the clamps get too close to the gas tank for my liking. So I’m trying these.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/43mm-Motor...7220919?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46 890.l6249&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0

If mine looked like your after picture instead of your before picture, I wouldn't be so embarrassed while riding it. That paint looks really great compared to the OEM. Don't take this wrong, it's only my opinion. I don't like your black front wheel. No contrast, can't tell where the wheel stops & tire starts...Congrats on a great job.

I did think that there is a lot of black going on. The Bandit wheels mostly come in black color so that’s how they were. I think silver wheels might look nice but I’ve already mounted new tires so that’s gonna wait.

 

[nvr2old]

I actually like the all black wheels. You could put a blue pinstripe around the rim edge to add a splash of color and to separate them a bit.

 

[Guest]

Rear end is almost done. Just need to weld on the shock mounts.

Gonna get a chain and rear sprocket ordered up!

 

[steve murdoch]

Interested in your source for the shock mounts.

 

[Guest]

This where I got my kit!
http://www.parts.suzuki-katana.com

Nicely made parts. The front sprocket is offset as well. 17T

 

[steve murdoch]

That's great!
I didn't know Rob was still providing parts.

 

[P09luis]

Thanks for all the pics and info on your build. This is something I would like to eventually do on my GS1100E.

 

[dweller]

Nice work. With the smaller front wheel, do you think you'll be scraping the ground while cornering?