The tossed 78 GS1000 rebuild thread.

[Chris]

Dad's going to be doing the conversion this summer and I need all the help I can get keeping up. :-\\\

You're just saying that to get me fired up about getting the Gamma back on the road aren't you?

(Besides, I'm a grey old man and slow these days.... )

 

[UncleMike]

Cool rebuild. Can't believe I missed this one.

Keep it up!

 

[Nessism]

Looking good!!!

Your rear brake hose should route forward out of the master and then loop down and back along the swingarm. Hoepfully it's long enough to route this way.

 

[IanC]

You're just saying that to get me fired up about getting the Gamma back on the road aren't you?

(Besides, I'm a grey old man and slow these days.... )

Hah, no matter how many times you say that I still don't believe you. Thanks Nessim! I knew something didn't look right but with my swingarm not done yet I couldn't mock it up to figure it out. I'll fix that when I get home. Saved me some head scratching later.

 

[IanC]

Been a bit since an update so here's what's new. Picked up the Ohlin style shocks from Dan and got those installed. Got the rear end put back together. Electrical gremlins resolved. Tank dropped off at the body shop to get fixed. I mixed some Jet Black, Super White and Victory red paint today and got that to the painter. Ran into a small problem with the 1100 swingarm and the shocks, the swingarm was wedging itself into the exhaust/rear peg brackets so I had to get a really big pry bar and give myself a hernia prying them out a bit. I have sourced up most of the brake conversion bits and am waiting for those parts to get in.

Rear end together. Polished 1100 swinger (needs to be cleaned already ), Ohlin's style shocks, wire wheel, new bearings, Swage-Line stainless braided brake hose, fresh paint and some stainless/new fasteners.

Left side. Notice that between the Progressive front springs and new rear shocks she's sitting taller. That also means she leans way over on the side stand. Going to get a 1" spacer made to bolt between the frame and side stand. I'm not a big guy and that's a big lean to heft her out of.

A better idea of the lean. Got the upgraded headlight put in, bar end mirrors, new ProGrip grips, superbike bar. Still waiting on the rest of my cables to come in.

I expect to have her back on the road within two weeks so long as BikeBandit doesn't take forever getting my (delayed once again) parts here. I'll update again when I get the tank back.

 

[salty_monk]

All those 781000's lean way over... more than any other GS I've seen.

Looking good. Will get some brake parts out to you early next week.

 

[IanC]

Thanks Dan! She's just leaning excessively now. It's not really hurting anything I'd just rather raise it up a notch at some point. It takes effort now without a tank full of gas and/or luggage.

 

[Guest]

Fantastic work, Ian! :clap:

Those GM connectors...did you source those at a local autoparts store? Seeing you do that makes me want to convert all the bullett connectors on my 1100EZ.

 

[IanC]

Fantastic work, Ian! :clap:

Those GM connectors...did you source those at a local autoparts store? Seeing you do that makes me want to convert all the bullett connectors on my 1100EZ.

Thanks! I work at CarQuest and got them from there I can source up the part numbers if you'd like.

 

[Chris]

Looking great son. I'll be picking up some of those connectors this summer to rewire the new to me old yamaha 30' sailboat. 30 years of Pacific salt air have done a number on many of it's connections and the environmental connectors should be just what's needed.

Hope to see you soon.

 

[SKD]

wow, this bikes coming along great. glad ta see you can actually do the work yourself for the most part. yeah and thanks, was thinking about polishing my swingarm, i've since changed my mind....im subscibing to this thread, just wanna see that badboy finished, and personally, i like that drag style seat too...

 

[Guest]

Thanks! I work at CarQuest and got them from there I can source up the part numbers if you'd like.

That would be great, Ian. I think there is a carquest around here somewhere. These are just replacing single male/female bullets, yes?

I don't have much knowledge of wiring/electrical, so if it is more complicated than cutting off a connector, stripping off insulation and crimping on a new connector, I'm usually asking for a bit of help from more knowledgable people. Thanks a ton! You can just drop me an email or pm here on GSR.

 

[sackman]

I'm really impressed with your fortitude on rebuilding your bike. You should feel mighty proud!

 

[IanC]

Made a post with the GM weather Pack connector info including pictures, CarQuest part numbers and CarQuest prices.

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?p=1230701#post1230701

 

[SKD]

quick run, i hear theres flying monkeys around here stealing avatars....lmao...
thats an awesome post, stole all the numbers and will order up some tomorrow from my local guys, thanks....:clap:

 

[Chris]

Looking good son..In another couple of weeks I'll get to see it, and you, in person.

First beer's on me.

(So what do these flying monkeys look like?)

Dad

 

[elcornus]

OMG!!, you are doin such a kick-ass job, and in a very short amount of time!

Seems like your father has instilled some good mech. skills in ya.

Nice to see a father and son who enjoy wrenchin on there bikes, and support each others projects like all Y'all do.

Dam, now I miss my dad even more.

 

[IanC]

Quick update:

I've been moving and that's put a hold on the bike for a little bit. I need to get back on the ball though as she needs to be ready for the Mid-Ohio show the 9th and the plan is she motivates her self there. I did get my tank back from the body man. He did an awesome job and you can't tell anything was ever wrong. I passed the tank off to my painter who already had the rest of the body parts and hope to have everything back in a couple days. Here's some pics of the tank in primer.

Next pics may just be finished pictures!

 

[SKD]

get on tha ball mannnnnn....that tank looks awesome, call up some paint gods and get that thing painted. moving? priorities mannnn......:clap:

 

[IanC]

Well been pushing hard to get her ready for Mid-Ohio and here's where she sits. She is all back together minus the body work. Painter still has that and if it's not back in my hands tomorrow I'm pretty screwed. Hooked her up to an auxiliary tank (motorcycle life support lol) today, prayed to the motorcycle gods, choke up, key on, push the magic button and...spin, spin, sputter, spin, start! She fired right up and that was a MASSIVE relief. Everything seemed in order though she'll need her timing and carb synch checked. Going to check the charging system tomorrow and if all passes she should be good for the trip. I'm leery of taking her without really any shake down time but times is up. Here are some pics of the nearly finished product.

1995 CBR rotors, 1990 ZX600R calipers and Salty's brake adapters put to good use. Obviously no ride time with them but they feel great.