Basket Case Project 1980 GS1000

[BasketCase]

Yeah, I'll just say that so far, all in I'm out probably 7 grand, including bike. I'm certainly not going to ride the **** out of the GS getting knee down and scraping pegs. I've got a Ducati Monster 900 to hit the twisties on. The GS is more akin to a midlife crisis mobile. It's like those guys who spend Corvette money on Hondas, practical, no, but it's a goal and dream of mine.

I have considered dropping a Bandit 1200 motor in and get the frame braced but that's not high up on the list yet.

 

[BasketCase]

Errmm, maybe 'midlife crisis' is too strong a term, I'm just at the point where I'm financially able to do this and I should, before kids come into play and I have to thin down the herd.

 

[eil]

I have considered dropping a Bandit 1200 motor in and get the frame braced but that's not high up on the list yet.

At which point it would no longer be correct to call it a 1980 GS1000 since literally none of the original components would be left!

 

[Guest]

At which point it would no longer be correct to call it a 1980 GS1000 since literally none of the original components would be left!

+1 Right on

 

[Guest]

Yeah, I'll just say that so far, all in I'm out probably 7 grand, including bike. I'm certainly not going to ride the **** out of the GS getting knee down and scraping pegs. I've got a Ducati Monster 900 to hit the twisties on. The GS is more akin to a midlife crisis mobile. It's like those guys who spend Corvette money on Hondas, practical, no, but it's a goal and dream of mine.

I have considered dropping a Bandit 1200 motor in and get the frame braced but that's not high up on the list yet.

I was guessing it was an 8-9K project. If you got it spend it I guess, keeps the economy going if nothing else.

 

[BasketCase]

I was guessing it was an 8-9K project. If you got it spend it I guess, keeps the economy going if nothing else.

Yeah, I feel like the 'whys' of it would take us down a road oft visited when it comes to these hobbies. It's like why even own or modify a bike? Automobiles are at their core, meant for transportation, why make them fast or faster? Why buy a classic bike and restore it if you could easily get a more modern one. I've grown up around the car scene, then the motocross and mountain biking niche, so it's not a new argument for me. I don't have a ton of cash burning a hole in my wallet but I did save my extra income and bikes are my only hobby so...

 

[posplayr]

I spent at least $10K on by GS1100ED and that was doing the restomod after a stock refub. Not sure what all the grousing is intended to accomplish except try and eliminate boredom at the expense of the OP.

Some people appreciate the OP taking the time to post his pictures and these comments certainly do nothing to motivate him further.

 

[BasketCase]

Thanks Posplayr, I don't mind really. I pretty much opened myself to other's opinions once I started this build thread. This forum has given me a wealth of knowledge in the short time I've been on here so it's really all good. From what I've seen so far, the signal to noise ratio for this forum is really decent too.

Cheers yall.

 

[BasketCase]

you should also do dome reading snd start a thread about fixing your tank. Those liners can be removed and the CAsewell coatings are much thicker but the tank needs to be structurally sound. There is s thread right now of another gs1000 tribute bike where the owner just discovered a leaking tank following repair.

Hmm, I'll check that thread out. Thanks for the headsup.

 

[Guest]

I spent at least $10K on by GS1100ED and that was doing the restomod after a stock refub. Not sure what all the grousing is intended to accomplish except try and eliminate boredom at the expense of the OP.

Some people appreciate the OP taking the time to post his pictures and these comments certainly do nothing to motivate him further.

Yeah, pretty much boredom relief.

Not grousing, just offering an opinion and I'm expert on my opinion and if the OP didn't want opinion(s) he would not have started the post. I have personally seen dozens upon dozens of over funded projects that seemingly don't make a lot of money sense and amazingly when the project completes it goes on Craigslist (and losses money) or gets abandoned and I get a call to bring cash/check and trailer.

I appreciate the subject and pictures and I will be following along BasketCase, hope all turns out like you want it and enjoy it!

 

[Guest]

Try CB900F/1100F shocks - from memory they're about 30MM longer with a slightly narrower clevis - I , vaguely remember dressing a set with a hand file to fit to a friends GS - it was 20 years ago though

And yeah - keep on keeping on with the build and the pictures - money isn't everything, neither is ultimate value - Its the sense of achievement and opportunity to build something your own style - I'm mid build too

 

[BasketCase]

Right on Bsharpish, I'll give the CB shocks a look.

 

[salty_monk]

You should be able to get the tank liner out then have it welded.... Nessism has posted some stuff on that on the past.

 

[Buffalo Bill]

?I have considered dropping a Bandit 1200 motor in and get the frame braced but that's not high up on the list yet.?

At which point it would no longer be correct to call it a 1980 GS1000 since literally none of the original components would be left!

Have to agree with a logical limit to the goal of bike modifications.
I would install an aluminum swingarm, but not covert to single shock or install GSXR forks onto a GS.
Then update to a GSXR engine? That's when you've lost track of logic.
Then you may as well just buy a Bandit 1200, or GSXR.
What makes sense is to buy one of those in bad shape, then mod/style it your way.

 

[BasketCase]

Off to powdercoater's

Off to powdercoater's

Yeah, there's definitely a logical limit, but at this point I'm not really sure I'm on the right side of the line.

Got the bike disassembled for the powdercoater's.

And the rearsets figured out.

 

[BasketCase]

Exhausting

Exhausting

And will have this welded on now that the rearsets are sorted.

The swingarm monoshock mount gets plugged.

Thanks for following along!

 

[Frank Z.]

Enjoying your build, and upgrades look great, Phil.
Gotta ask; any engine modifications planned? Perhaps mechanical carbs?

 

[BasketCase]

Enjoying your build, and upgrades look great, Phil.
Gotta ask; any engine modifications planned? Perhaps mechanical carbs?

Thanks Frank! I would love to get some Keihin FCRs or even Yoshimura carbs on there but at this stage my budget won't allow it. Its got a Dynojet stage 3 kit, pods, and full exhaust so far, as well as some ignition mods.

 

[steve murdoch]

ummm, i think that muffler is going to be LOUD.
Snazzy looking rearsets.

 

[BasketCase]

I sure hope it's loud!