1978 GS1000 Complete Engine Overhaul With Mods

[wrench]

As in peel out? Yeah it will do that :wink:

No peel as in its wake :lol: :lol: :lol: :wink:

 

[Hoomgar]

As in peel out? Yeah it will do that :wink:

No peel as in its wake :lol: :lol: :lol: :wink:

Are you referring to the flatulent affect too many oranges can have on you? Leaving you in their wake? :lol:

I am just trying to understand here :twisted:

 

[wrench]

As in peel out? Yeah it will do that :wink:

No peel as in its wake :lol: :lol: :lol: :wink:

Are you referring to the flatulent affect too many oranges can have on you? Leaving you in their wake? :lol:

I am just trying to understand here :twisted:

Hmmm how answer :-k

Maybe you should try Phonics :wink: :lol: :lol:

 

[80gs1000e]

Hilarious....you guys crack me up! :lol:

 

[Hoomgar]

Wrench and I have a, well, um, a similar twisted comedic outlook on things. :lol:



Tonight I go out to do more work guys I should be able to finish up my brakes and if the engine case has been welded then I can put on the front sprocket and cut the chain in and mount the chain guard. It's getting so close. I really hope there is progress on the engine when I get there.

 

[Hoomgar]

I don't know what it is going to take to finish the head but maybe I should just buy one. It is still sitting just as I left it :x

The good news is that last night we took the engine back out and Joe gas welded the case where I cracked it.

The crack I made was like a clean cookie cutter had hit the case and made a perfectly circular cutout in the case side. But it only cracked about ? of the way around and was not pushed through so it was weld ready.

It was unbelievable to watch. He simply cleaned it up a bit where I had cracked it and then took the torch (Mapp gas and O2) and heated the surface until it sweat and then hit it with the aluminum stick and it welled right into a perfect little puddle right over the top of that area.

We cleaned it up really good with the rotary grinder and a small tip to check and it was a perfect seal. Then we laid hi-temp epoxy over it just to be safe and act like a band aid since we worked the metal in that area. We then cleaned and epoxy?d the other side too since it was touched but not cracked.

We put the engine back in the frame and I went on to finish rebuilding my front brake caliper and mounted it. I took the time to completely bleed it out really good with new fluid (again, just because I could) and she is ready to stop the bike. Now I just need to work on the part that makes it go!


Sorry, no pics this time. I just needed to get work done and time was limited.

 

[KGB]

Go with the blue/white version of "black"

Like on the S model,,,,yea that's it a stripped S model

 

[Hoomgar]

Go with the blue/white version of "black"

Like on the S model,,,,yea that's it a stripped S model

I actually thought about that I even photoshoped it.
I also photoshoped the stock S model blue and white paint job
done in orange.

 

[Sandy]

Hey Mark, check this out.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...y=10066&item=4539747869&rd=1#ebayphotohosting

 

[wrench]

Nice seat 8)

 

[Hoomgar]

Thanks for the heads up Sandy. I need to verify some things with him. Don't want to buy another "wrong" seat

 

[KGB]

Mark,
You've got an S style fairing.
You've got a hypo motor.
You've got wire wheels, like the Euro and Aussie models.......


Now you need blue and white paint

Good luck with the seat, I saw it earlier this morning and thought about it.
Instead I'm looking for a wiring loom for the S.
Found a 140 mph for the E

 

[Hoomgar]

Found a 140 mph for the E

Speedo?

 

[KEITH KRAUSE]

Thanks for the heads up Sandy. I need to verify some things with him. Don't want to buy another "wrong" seat

I can save you the verification Mark.
I bought this exact same seat from this seller several months ago. At least he's saying the seat has small tears now. The price went through the roof but I won it for $341. Don't ask how I let myself go that high. :roll: I wanted both an "E" seat like on my bike and this seat that comes on the base model.
I asked questions as I always do and he replied that the seat was in "awesome" condition. When the seat came, it took me a few moments to notice the two small tears at the bottom front. They're right at the bend and are "mostly" out of sight when the seat's on. They're about a 1/2" long each. However, I believe the tears will grow with time. That's why I sent it back. I think someone either pulled on the cover too hard or dropped the seat straight down and the metal edge pushed through the cover. You can see a little of the foam because the slit/tears aren't completely closed. The other problem with it is the sewed edging or whatever you want to call it, has been folded in such a way that the fiberglass trim that goes on the base will not snap down over the pins that hold it on. You could probably get around that problem but you'd have to cut the edging and re-mount it. The trim simply won't go on correctly.
With my wife and neighbors help, we noticed the seat he showed in the pic' was not the seat he sent me. There were different spot weld marks ,etc. (I asked for detailed pic's of the bottom.) It was obvious, but he kept saying I was mistaken. I continued to try to prove him wrong and he decided to give me back my money. It turns out he had 2 NOS seats and I got the "other" one. I even got him to pay back the return shipping.
Actually, he's been a fair guy and I've bought several things from him. Maybe that's why he refunded me?? I just didn't like the idea of him showing one thing and selling the other. He does this with other NOS parts too.
Personally, I believe the tears will get larger over time. Plus there's that trim/edging problem. The "SUZUKI" logo on the back is a bit crooked from the way the cover was stretched on too. For the price I paid, I had to have perfect which is what I asked him before I bid. Yes, it will fit your bike though.

 

[KEITH KRAUSE]

Just want to add Mark. I just looked again at the seat pic's. I know this is the same seat I bought earlier. Interesting thing though, I can see the edging on the bottom is tucked in better now. The edging was further out before and the trim wouldn't snap over the mounting pins correctly. Either he's showing a picture of a different seat again, or someone's made some changes. I have to believe the seat you would get will not be the one in this photo. The sewn edging is quite different in the way it's attached to the pan. Just letting you know all I know.

 

[Hoomgar]

Keith, it's the same seat buddy. Thanks for the heads up. He even mentions the two little tears you?re talking about and the price that was paid so this is your seat man. I really appreciate you telling me. I have pulled my bid from the auctionstealer and it is fair game for anyone that wants it. I looked at the photos long and hard after you said this and I brightened them up really good and I can see everything you mention. Including the fact that the cover is twisted. No thank you, I will spend my money getting one of my seats redone. I already have two original seats for it. I just need to rebuild one.

Thank you my friend.

 

[KGB]

Found a 140 mph for the E

Speedo?

YUP!!!


One of our member here is selling it to me.
Money order was mailed yesterday.
Should give me something to do this weekend with the flooding rains on the way :twisted:


Now if I can just find a wiring loom for the S.........

 

[Jethro]

Should give me something to do this weekend with the flooding rains on the way

You mean there isn't a bike show somewhere this weekend?

 

[wrench]

2 days to go Mark, untill the pool is over 8O don't let me down :wink:

 

[Hoomgar]

2 days to go Mark, untill the pool is over 8O don't let me down :wink:

:-s eh? Did we loose a week somewhere? I am afraid we ain't doing it in two more days buddy.

I can't call him because he has the damn phone off the hook. I am driving out tonight. Torches and staves in hand!