GS1000S Fairing Dash

[dmmccarter]

On my build I presently only have a Tach and built-in gas gauge. Sure, it looks like one of the Photos from Wes Cooley's '79 bike but I'd love not to have to 'dirt bike shake' the bike to check to see if it's in neutral.

So, I have been thinking about what to do and came up with this idea: I'll make a dash for my GS1000S Fairing.

So, I started with a flat piece of aluminum and made a cardboard mockup...

Then I used fine-line tape to help guide the grinder...

After hacksawing the corners I used my grinder to get the shape.
Then, I took back the little bench metal brake I got at Harbor Freight the other night and while I was there, just jumped on the floor model of their bigger brake and made the bends. (I'll buy one of those larger brakes one day...)

I then used a metal file to do some fine tuning...

And now I'm ready to drop in the LEDs and Gear Indicator from a GS750...

I've got to get the carbs back on the bike after rejetting and get them synced but I'll post some photos of the fabing up of the wiring harness, the LED builds, and the final install when I get it done over the next week or two.

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[7981GS]

It looks like you are off to a great start, and if it polishes up as well as the tail light mount that another forum member made, it will be beautiful.

Eric

 

[dmmccarter]

I'm gonna use black wrinkle paint.

My dad used it on his race builds / project and in my experience find it a nice option.

 

[7981GS]

Even better for a dash. Less glare.
It will practically look stock or a vintage racing look.

Eric