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My first GS

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I painted the frame a couple days ago and today I got the motor back into the frame. I layed the motor on its side and lowered the frame onto the motor. It was much easier than pulling it out (which I did while upright). And the best part is I did not scrape the motor or the frame.
 
Freshly painted frame and motor with power coated engine covers.
 
She is going to be a beautiful bike indeed. :cool:
Get a friend to help you bolting up the drive line out the back of the engine. You need more than two hands. ;)
 
Scratcher09 said:
I was told by PO this is an '83 GS1100E. I've discovered on the title it is an '82 and it is shaft driven so it is not an E. Can anyone tell me what model this is?
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This is coming along nicely Scratcher. It really does not matter how fast you are since you are doing nice work. Have you got an idea on color yet, or considering the Midnight Special look? I love those; who can get tired of black and gold?

You know, if you host your pictures on a site like Photobucket they show up better and let us use them as wallpaper, or in some cases something to laugh at. But the dame goes for what I said about the cafe build, it's your posts and you can do what you want with them. :o
 
I haven't worked out the paint job yet. I do like the Midnight Specials but I would have blacked out the engine if I was going that route. I'll tackle that issue after I make the fiberglass tail piece. Today my goal is to rebuild the brakes--master cylinders and calipers.
 
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Beautiful..........

could have been a better picture, maybe a bikini clad girl, but the GS will do for now....LOL

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Scratcher09 said:
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Yep.

And overcast sky makes for good photo too (less shadows).
What, and overcast day in SA....?
Maybe rare, but I know does happen. Last time I was there (visiting daughter in Sequin when she was there) I rode most all day in downpour.

Do I see a wheel there in background powder coated to match the engine....?

Frame and engine really look great.
Will keep an eye on this thread to see what else you do.

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Today, I prepped and painted some parts--wheels,swing arm, fork legs and odds and ends. Painting the frame and most of these parts would have been easier if I would not have had to remove the rattle can job the PO did. I'd rather remove any unstable paint than paint over it.
 
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Today, I smoothed out the fork tubes. There were minor pits. I sanded with 1500 grit and polished them. I pinstriped the wheels too. Coming along slowly but surely.
 
Yesterday I powder coated some more parts like the rear springs. I installed the swing arm and rear wheel (a second pair of hands would have made things a lot easier). I'll make more progress tomorrow.

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Today I installed the new gaskets on the stator, clutch, and ignition covers. I also replaced the seals on the shift shaft and clutch actuator shaft. My next task will be to check the valve clearances and replace the oil pan gasket.
 
I replaced the oil pan gasket and checked the valve clearances. A few of the shims should be replaced. Today, I cut n welded some handle bars.

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