1978 gs 1000 e spray painted tank

[lrgguy]

Was bored yesterday and thought id add a little paint and laquer to the tank .. it was covered with scratched and chips . And the po just spray painted it , therefore a small drop of gas on the tank would just mess it up ..
Its temporary until I figure out what colour scheme I wanna do with this girl ..
Didnt do the side covers or rear fairing yet . Also threw some black vynal stripes on her , just cuzz I had some laying around and again was bored !! Lol . All in all she looks a little better ...

 

[Rob S.]

Looks very nice. Is the photo before or after you got bored?

My BassCliff chart shows, for 1978: 1000, 1000e and 1000h.

Do you know which one is the "Skunk"?

 

[tkent02]

Can't tell from the pic, looks nice from far away, but if it looks good enough to keep cover it with 2K clear, it is real 2 part urethane paint in a spray can. It will stay looking good even if you get gas on it.

 

[lrgguy]

Looks very nice. Is the photo before or after you got bored?

My BassCliff chart shows, for 1978: 1000, 1000e and 1000h.

Do you know which one is the "Skunk"?

the skunk is the black and white one ....
Had this bike just a couple months now . And just got tired of looking at all thegas stainz and scratches ..Im thinking the po just unloaded a can or two on this bike to make it look cleaner .. kept it red for one reason only ..my 650 is also red which enables me to switch the plates back and fourth ... SHHHHHH my little secret !!! :-$

 

[lrgguy]

Can't tell from the pic, looks nice from far away, but if it looks good enough to keep cover it with 2K clear, it is real 2 part urethane paint in a spray can. It will stay looking good even if you get gas on it.

I could havedone anything to it and it would have looked better then it was !! Lol . Bought my can of clear coat at this car paint shop , the guy told me to use thisstuff to clear coat it afterwards . Said to apply when the spray paint was tacky ..
This place makes whatever colour you want and they put it in a spray can for you ..

 

[Rob S.]

the skunk is the black and white one ....

I know that, but is the Skunk the 1000, 1000e, or 1000h?

PS I've notified the authorities. :-$

 

[lrgguy]

I know that, but is the Skunk the 1000, 1000e, or 1000h?

PS I've notified the authorities. :-$

Heck I dont know !! Lol you tell me .. im told this is a 78 gs 1000 e ..
Weather its askunk or not , i dont know but i will tell you this , The oil its burning sure makes it smell like a damn skunk !! Lmfao

 

[lrgguy]

Looks very nice. Is the photo before or after you got bored?

My BassCliff chart shows, for 1978: 1000, 1000e and 1000h.

Do you know which one is the "Skunk"?

Was just on basscliff site couldnt find what you are referring to ?

 

[Eli69]

looks like the bike has the indent on the gas tank and the tail piece. that's how i define a skunk.

 

[lrgguy]

looks like the bike has the indent on the gas tank and the tail piece. that's how i define a skunk.

Indeed mine does ... who new ? I guess I have a red skunk !! lol whats the big deal with these skunks ?

 

[Flyboy]

Skunks are pretty sought after by the GS fraternity, and are becoming somewhat collectable, they didn't only come in black and white either.

So you could keep yours red and still be original.

 

[lrgguy]

Skunks are pretty sought after by the GS fraternity, and are becoming somewhat collectable, they didn't only come in black and white either.

So you could keep yours red and still be original.

Mine doesnt have duel brake in the front .. but the red I painted mine almost looks like that , its kind of an red /orange ... not like a fire engine red !!

 

[winfield]

Mine doesnt have duel brake in the front .. but the red I painted mine almost looks like that , its kind of an red /orange ... not like a fire engine red !!

So yours is not the 1000E, which had dual front discs. Must be a 1000C. If you want to know what a proper skunk is do a search on this site. You'll see a couple of discussions

There are differences of opinion on this :-$

 

[lrgguy]

So yours is not the 1000E, which had dual front discs. Must be a 1000C. If you want to know what a proper skunk is do a search on this site. You'll see a couple of discussions

There are differences of opinion on this :-$

makes no differance to me weather it be a , a, b , c , d ,e or g, ... if it goes fast and gets me from A to B thats all i care about .... lol

ownership just says 1978 Gs1000 ...