82 GS1100E Project/Cleanup

[Tech73]

Did a little more today, now time to take the rest apart and blast the frame. Going to clean the engine up and paint it black.

and here's my other project

 

[Tech73]

Cleaned up the engine a little. What type of blaster would be best for the engine and frame? I'm looking at a Soda Blaster and a Sand Blaster.

Here's a picture of my sprocket on the my 82 if it helps you any FC

Can anyone guess what this is?

 

[jwhelan65]

Pontiac maybe?

 

[Tech73]

Your right, It's an old 67 Le-Mans. I tore it a part about 20 years ago and never have put it back together. I should be working on it and nothing else....haha :lol:

 

[Baatfam]

That's what I was thinking, I was looking and compairing pictures of the foot peg area and it did look different. I see where the 82 the swing arm bolt goes through the rear foot peg mounting plate and the 83 doesn't. I guess I'm forced to just keep the 82's on it. Thanks for the answer.

Find an '83 frame and swap it out...I did that a while ago....

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?t=154049

 

[Tech73]

If I ever run across one I'll get it but for now I'll clean this one up and use it. It's been 100 to 105 here so not getting much done right now.

 

[Tech73]

OK, got the frame completely apart and ready to blast. I'm going to blast the frame, swing arm and engine tomorrow.

Mess in the shop

80 Grit Glass Beads

Carbs rebuilt, althought I didn't mess with the air screw because they're still sealed.

 

[Tech73]

Oh, I did see some accel coils on Ebay.....wonder who will pick them up?

 

[Flaming Chainsaws]

Thanks for the sprocket pictures. I think I got it all figured out now .

So you're going to blast the frame yourself? That's awesome!

 

[Tech73]

Man, I can't say sand blasting is fun. I have that stuff all over me. But it's getting there.

I don't think I'll get the frame fully bare but as long as I get the rust off I'm happy.

 

[7981GS]

Looking good.

Daniel

 

[Tech73]

Here's the last bit I've done today. Thanks for all the comments guy's. Help's me keep going to finish.

 

[Tech73]

Thanks for the sprocket pictures. I think I got it all figured out now .

So you're going to blast the frame yourself? That's awesome!

No problem FC, if I ever get around to the engine I'll see how my valves are also. Makes me wonder if they have the same cam gears as what your dealing with.

 

[Tenrilid]

That's an awesome job you have done there sir. I'm eventually going to do that to mine but I want it running and ridden before I do a full teardown/rebuild/make pretty hopefully this winter.

 

[Tech73]

Almost finished with the primer

Hope to get some of the top coat on today although time isn't on my side.

 

[Tech73]

Did a little painting today. Will wet sand it tomorrow to clear those bad spots and put another coat on it. This is my first time painting some thing so it's what I expect.

 

[Flaming Chainsaws]

What kind of paint did you use for the frame?

I don't know if you dig it or not but I would remove those extra stickers on the gas tank . A heat gun works great! Or maybe you're planning on repainting the body work too?

Looking good!

 

[Tech73]

What kind of paint did you use for the frame?

I don't know if you dig it or not but I would remove those extra stickers on the gas tank . A heat gun works great! Or maybe you're planning on repainting the body work too?

Looking good!

The stickers will be coming off and I hope to paint the tank and stuff within the year.

The black on the frame is High Heat Engine paint. It looks ok, not the best but not bad.

 

[Flyboy]

The frame is looking good, a bit of sanding here and there and a touch up and it will be better than new, job well done, keep up the quality work.
I see something special being born.

 

[wacky941]

I haven't even really started on mine yet and you're more than halfway there, it's looking real good