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Gs1000 Build Thread

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Finally got the O-rings ordered from Robert Barr all my leaks are stopped, new bowl gaskets, and the floats are reset to stock height per the manual
Re-assembled, its coming together quite nicely....


Got the baffle in with some sledge hammer persuasion. The holes didn't match up so I just tack welded the baffle in not the prettiest but it works


The header wrap looks neat IMO but it soaks up every bit of oil and smokes like a tar kettle. It will be coming off soon BUT IT RUNS!!! The carbs are tuned pretty well so far it revs and drops like it should she smokes a bit but for an engine that hasn't ran in god knows how long but it runs!


how the bike looks this morning. The hole that someone punched in the engine putting on the case guards that I had welded up didn't seal completely resulting in a leak so now I have cleaned and cleaned the site and put JB weld over it hoping to get the leak to seal up, I used the mix epoxy and it didn't work so I cleaned with carb cleaner and let it dry x4 times. I chipped off all the mix epoxy and got the tube steel putty and rolled it up in there to let it sit last night
 
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https://imgur.com/gallery/kqgIt
 
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new jets are installed the bike is running great, I have a leak in the right front caliper. Once again I was cheap and used old seals but new ones are on the way


The header is now painted, I had to fill several pinholes with welds. The bike is running great, im happy with everything. Thanks for all the help, new caliper seals are on the way and I'm debating what to do for a seat cover
 
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Thanks dude I saw you might be selling yours, the boss wants me to sell this one but I have a lot of time but not a lot of money invested in it. I want a bike I can thrash some corners on, I know shafts are not as popular as chains for. That but this one rides pretty sweet
 
Pit replica makes really good seat covers if you want to stay stock. Check them out on ebay. Like the bike! Great work!
 
Gs1000g said:
Thanks dude I saw you might be selling yours, the boss wants me to sell this one but I have a lot of time but not a lot of money invested in it. I want a bike I can thrash some corners on, I know shafts are not as popular as chains for. That but this one rides pretty sweet
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You get the trail and rake set up right that shafty will handle just fine, trust me lol
 
It's all stock GSK rear air shocks and stock front forks with progressive springs so hopefully it's just fine
 
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