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Before and After thread

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rustybronco said:
I don't know who's bike will take the 'award' as the worst starting point.

My entry into the drawing... http://thegsresources.com/_forum/showpost.php?p=1627744&postcount=289

As of right now frame is original to the bike, as are the right and left controls, the frame side covers, the engine, the electrical panel, the wiring harness, the rear fender and the tail piece.
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hehehe well mine is still crusty here and there but very rideable..

By the way.. I saved that fairing if you are interested!!:rolleyes:
 
gs650 before
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after
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Gs550 before
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After
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67Camaro I love both of your bikes.




Mine is still a work in progress but the start point wasn't very good either :eek:

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And you can't even see the thick oil/grease that was covering everything .
 
I hope you guys don't mind a post featuring SOB, (some other brand).

I bought a 1984 KZ1100R brand new.:)
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Through the years and life experiences the poor bike deteriorated.:(
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Feeling sick about the decay, it was time to give the old girl new life!:D
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^^You've posted on here before...and I love the bike...it turned out great!




Ed
 
67camaro, both bikes look really cool, but that 650 is such a major transformation. That looks supre cool! ;)
 
Hey 67camaro, Might I suggest you take a few photos of your GS550 and send them off to the administrator to be considered for the BOM.
 
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After:
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Haven't been here quite as much lately so I missed this thread till now.The 86 KDX200 build is to blame:-\\\
 
Before:
This bike has always showed well in pictures, but it wasn't as nice in this pic as when I got it. There were paint chips, oil leaks, tires worn out, pipes blued, turn signals didn't self cancel, carb problems, brake problems, temp gauge bad, oil pressure sending unit bad, chain worn out, exhaust covers missing, idiot lights not working properly, battery needed replacing, horns were weak, frame cover held on with tie strap, chain cover cracked, and the list goes on and on. It was just alot of work just to get it running right, and there were times seriously that I was almost ready to give up on it. But you'd never think any of that looking at this pic.


Did I say blued pipes and carb problems? air leaks. This bike was a big PIA for me!
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This air clean cover probably caused my very lean running condition, I didn't realize it wasn't stock. I also have an modified oil filter cover with two oil plug ports and 3 allen screws, it probably had an oil cooler at one time, I wonder if I have a big bore kit in it also as this bike makes me light headed when I accelerate through the gears wide open throttle, maybe it's just me, but it is fast.
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After:
I replaced the 85mph gauge cluster with the 140mph speedo gauge cluster, added a luggage rack, and replaced the missing exhaust cover plates, new chain, battery, rebuilt carbs, air box boots, oil pressure sending unit, battery, new turn signal control unit and light relay control unit, etc. etc. etc. and took care of all those other bugs and gremlins. Honestly though, if I had it to do all over again, I wouldn't. :lol:
But now it's just a fun bike to ride. I think I'll ride it today! I've earned the right! :D
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