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Progress!!! 1978 GS1000E Restoration/Performance Rebuild

Looks fantastic! You are doing a beautiful job.

the only thing that catches my eye, and it is only minor, is the rear brake disc. It would flow better if it was the same style as the front. Is it even possible to do though?

Keep up the great work!
 
Fjbj40 said:
Looks fantastic! You are doing a beautiful job.

the only thing that catches my eye, and it is only minor, is the rear brake disc. It would flow better if it was the same style as the front. Is it even possible to do though?

Keep up the great work!
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I thought about this, too Fjb - but here's why I decided to keep the stocker:

1. I didn't see any aftermarket rotors (not that they don't exist, but a basic search didn't reveal anything) that would easily adapt the the spacing/bolt pattern/size of the GS1000 rear rotor.

2. It's a rear rotor, which I don't use much anyway. So, a performance rotor in this application is more cost than benefit.

I just had the original powdercoated the same color as the frame and decided to be done with it :-)
 
OH MY GOODNESS....... that starter motor! :p. Just bustin' a bit. Looks great. Those front rotors look coo-ool.
 
Nice job, This motorbike is almost brand new.
Could you say again what front rotor and calipers did you choose?

Thanks!
 
Looking fantastic, fourth time looking at the pictures :D can't wait to hear how the bike handles with the braced frame.
 
boris.h said:
Nice job, This motorbike is almost brand new.
Could you say again what front rotor and calipers did you choose?

Thanks!
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The calipers are from a 87-90 Kawasaki ZX750R
The rotors are for a 92/93 Honda CBR900RR - all I had to do is enlarge the mounting holes to 8mm. The bolt pattern already matches the stock GS rotor.

The brake and rotor mounting hardware was supplied by SaltyMonk - he sells a set of brackets and spacers to retrofit the above components.
 
More progress! Started to install the exhaust last week but got interrupted by an emergency service call. I needed to run a bottoming tap through the exhaust bolt holes anyway...

This is the full stainless system by Delkevic - I purchased it from Z1 Enterprises. The installation went well and only a tiny bit of massaging was necessary. For the record, I have never installed an exhaust system on any motorcycle that DIDN'T require some finesse during the installation.

IMG_1655 by Anthony Monteleone, on Flickr

IMG_1656 by Anthony Monteleone, on Flickr

IMG_1657 by Anthony Monteleone, on Flickr

IMG_1659 by Anthony Monteleone, on Flickr

IMG_1660 by Anthony Monteleone, on Flickr

IMG_1661 by Anthony Monteleone, on Flickr
 
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Now I can't wait to hear it run,thinking I'd like a Delc for the GPz:encouragement:
 
That is one good looking exhaust system.

Nice progress.

Thanks for the pics.
 
What factors influenced your decision to go with the Delkevic system over a V&H? I decided to go with a V&H myself.

philosopheriam said:
More progress! Started to install the exhaust last week but got interrupted by an emergency service call. I needed to run a bottoming tap through the exhaust bolt holes anyway...

This is the full stainless system by Delkevic - I purchased it from Z1 Enterprises. The installation went well and only a tiny bit of massaging was necessary. For the record, I have never installed an exhaust system on any motorcycle that DIDN'T require some finesse during the installation.






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That was a huge attraction for me as well. I thought it over and and since my bikes are garaged when not in use I decided on the V&H because I thought they offer improved performance. Probably not too noticeable by seat of the pants...I do know that the V&H pipe installation guide recommends an increase in pilot and main jet sizes where the Delkevic site states that no changes are necessary. The Delkevic pipes sure are nice looking though and you can't beat the price.

Great job on the build!

philosopheriam said:
To my knowledge, the V&H is chromed steel, whereas the Delkevic is all stainless. Big selling point for me.
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