GS1000 rebuild - someone here??

[Fishman]

Yes, I'm having the same problem with stainlesscycle. I ordered on 1/15 and my card was charged on 1/17. I didn't receive any info from them until 1/28 when they informed me my order was "processing". I just sent them an email and we'll see if I get the runaround.

Sux, because I had three days last weekend to work on my carbs and I couldn't because I didn't have the replacement bolts. Time is hard to come by anymore.

 

[posplayr]

GS750 8 Valve SS bolts

GS750 8 Valve SS bolts

I ordered:

GS750 8 Valve (ordered 1/8/08 )
http://tinyurl.com/2a5x2o

Also
GS1100 SS Engine kit (1/14/08 )
http://tinyurl.com/2xqqlw

Also
GS1150 Carb Kit(1/14/08 )
http://tinyurl.com/ywjmna

I have only received the first set of bolts but unfortunately they are not what I need (at least they are supposed to be for an 8 valve )and I obviously have the 1981 16 valve TSCC GS750.

If anyboy is dying for these you can have them at my cost $35.99 (I'll ship to you at my total cost from StainlessSteel). I was also given a message about the other orders being delayed because of warehouse moves???

If interested I'll drop you a pic of the bolts so you can do youir own inventory, I dont have an 8 valve GS750.

Posplayr

 

[TheCafeKid]

Gents, next time save yourself the headache, and just get them from Burkes or Z1. The Stainless Cycle sets also can be randomly incomplete. Burkes/Z1 (the get them from burkes) are absolutely complete, and just as cheap. I got mine thru Z1, had em in 3 days.

 

[posplayr]

Yea we know that now

Yea we know that now

I'm fishing for an offer to cancel my order(s) right now

Posplayr

 

[Fishman]

I don't see where Z1 has the carb bolt set for a 1981 gs550t. I did order a gasket set from them and would have ordered bolts if they were available. I don't see another option for 550 owners except stainlesscycle.

 

[TheCafeKid]

I dunno bout the carb bolts, but i bet they can get them. Burkes will more than likely have them anyway. More than likely the 550 model and 750 model share alot of the common bolts. I would email Z1 and ask. They more than likely have them, if not listed and if not can get them. They are quick to respond, and hands down the most prompt, knowing online company ive dealt with regarding these old bikes.

 

[robertob]

25 days and counting with no bolts.

Now they won't even answer my emails. I don't know what to do, but at this point I need to figure out how to get my money back.

I saw how ebay no longer allows negative feedback from sellers, so that's an option without fearing retaliatory feedback.

Anyway, I got bored so I installed my 1100e swingarm.

http://gs1000e.blogspot.com/2008/01/alloy-swing-arm.html

 

[Fishman]

I just received an email from stainlesscycle that said my bolts were shipped and they gave me a tracking number. They also said they got behind due to moving their business to a new location. Hope I get them.

 

[robertob]

Just got the same email.

I just received an email from stainlesscycle that said my bolts were shipped and they gave me a tracking number. They also said they got behind due to moving their business to a new location. Hope I get them.

 

[robertob]

Finally got my bolt kit. It was thankfully very complete.


Also worked on the petcock again - for the THIRD time!


http://gs1000e.blogspot.com

 

[Fishman]

I received my bolt kit two days after the message they sent stating they had been shipped. So as long as they aren't moving their shop, it's probably ok to order bolts from them.

 

[Billyboy]

Hey Robert!
Very cool build.
I'm following it.

 

[BassCliff]

Nice progress

Nice progress

Yes Mr. robertob!

It's looking great. Are you going to get some new chrome end caps for the valve cover?

Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

 

[Billyboy]

Hey Roberto,
What length of brake hoses did you use? All three lengths.[-o<

And what did you do to the CS sprocket cover???

 

[robertob]

Hey Roberto,
What length of brake hoses did you use? All three lengths.[-o<

And what did you do to the CS sprocket cover???

I don't have the lengths handy, but I can measure them for you. I used the stock hoses for a pattern, if that helps.

Also, which sprocket cover?

Basscliff - I do plan to find some nice cam caps, but so far I've not seen any good deals. Let me know if you see any.

 

[TheCafeKid]

Robert i have a few..as in prolly three. I have a fourth but it is cracked from apparently getting smacked with a lift or something when i had the motor shipped from the left coast. If you'd like em, i'd be happy to send em your way. Its not all of em, but its a start. I can even polish em up for you if you like.

 

[Billyboy]

Compare this Sprocket cover, (by the shift lever):
(Crap, I can't link your pic.)


To this one:

I'd also suggest you lower the angle of the shift lever. Looks a tad high.

 

[robertob]

Thanks for pointing that out! I never noticed before. Must have been a bored PO - I bought the bike from a guy who was going to take it production superbike racing so some parts may have strayed from standard spec.

As for the angle I've set it where it's comfortable for me. I had it lower but my foot kept getting cramped. I wish I had linkage to adjust it perfectly...

Compare this Sprocket cover, (by the shift lever):


I'd also suggest you lower the angle of the shift lever. Looks a tad high.

 

[Billyboy]

Thanks for pointing that out! I never noticed before. Must have been a bored PO - I bought the bike from a guy who was going to take it production superbike racing so some parts may have strayed from standard spec.

As for the angle I've set it where it's comfortable for me. I had it lower but my foot kept getting cramped. I wish I had linkage to adjust it perfectly...

No Problem.

It actually looks pretty cool.
Wanna trade?

 

[robertob]

I would but I just paid someone $20 to strip the clear coat off and polish it up.


R

No Problem.

It actually looks pretty cool.
Wanna trade?