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knee indent question

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While everyone catches their breath . . . :-\\\

You should try out knee dents on a spare tank or have a spare tank at hand while you bang on the original, just for insurance in the event you go all Thor on the denting. If you crack the tank, you'll still have one to use for riding.

If the stock tank for your bike is rare, etc., all the more reason to try denting on a second one. Check the mounting points and channel size for your tank, and use that to scout out a spare tank, perhaps from a different year or model. If you have any welding skills, you can go broader in your search, since you can relocate and weld the bolt mounting bracket to fit your frame, so long as the channel size works. Although the parts nos. don't match, the GS1000 fiche for 78, 79, 80, and 81 appear to use the same shape and size of tank for the E models, maybe the G as well.

The L model tanks will be different, to allow riding side saddle.:lol:
 
Ok. Now I get it. Rusty I apologize. You're right I didn't realize they are "that rare". I just see on here how people get scolded because someone doesn't think they should hack up these bikes. The way that read to me was way different than what you meant for it to be.
 
Pitbull, thanks for that... It tells me a lot about you. Yes you are correct, it is your bike to enjoy as you'd like so have fun with it! But, be for warned, skills we like to see, hack jobs not so much ;)
 
Yes sir. Not the first time I put my foot in my mouth. Im on here multiple times daily and don't want to fight with anyone. But I don't like when people scold someone over modification. I've seen some ugly bikes on here but wouldn't dare tell the owner. I plan to cafe mine but will keep it somewhat original looking. For example I am going to shorten the rear and move the rear cowl forward because I like the shape. Same with the tank. I like the shape but want concave sides. That's what I meant by full length Steve.

Maybe I should sell my tank though. I said it's far from perfect but it's also far from bad. I'll try to post pics later if my daughter isn't screaming from the colic. (That had a little to do with my outburst as well. Haven't slept in days)
 
Pitbull, ISssalll good so don't you sweat it. If you already have the tank and you have minimal $$ tied up in it, shape on away.

Now go attend to your daughter and try to get that sorely needed rest if you can.
 
I have another question. My tank has the ridge down the length of it with the stripe along with the rear cowl. Does that make it a "skunk" that I keep hearing about? If so is it even more rare?
 
Got the popcorn ready, just waiting for RottweilerHatfield to join in the fray.....

(answer to your ? - sorta, but the B&W color scheme with the indentation make it moreso Skunk(y) ;)
 
pitbullmccoy said:
I have another question. My tank has the ridge down the length of it with the stripe along with the rear cowl. Does that make it a "skunk" that I keep hearing about? If so is it even more rare?
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The "skunk" was specifically the black tank with a white stripe, but the full-length crease was the one-year-only thing that we kept mentioning all along, as in posts 7, 12, 19, 20, and so on.

I know the term "skunk" was not mentioned, but we have not heard anything about the color of the tank.

Although it would not be strictly "original", it would be easier to paint a red or blue '78 tank into black and white than it would be to add the crease to another year's tank.

This would be a "skunk":
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Oooohhhh. . . it's like a veil has been removed from my eyes. And that raises a new question. Can you say anything else to make me feel more like a douche :oops:? The link above is to my gs owners post. In my defense, I'm still a baby in the gs world. I've only owned one for about 6 weeks so again I apologize for my outburst. I've read this forum like the bible and seen the term "rare" used A LOT but hadn't realized I'm kinda sitting on a gem. I put that link in so y'all could see the color, red not black. I would like to go ahead and say I WILL NOT be "hacking up" this tank! I will be back this afternoon with detailed pics of the tank asking how to get the dents out instead of putting them in. Although I'm at this point undecided if i will keep the tank (more than likely) or sell it and get one to concave the sides.
 
The bike you have linked appears to be a 1978 GS1000 (base model). It originally came with wire spoked wheels as evidenced by the single front disc brake caliper and the color of the paint on the tail section and tank. The side covers were originally black, not burgundy as well.

Don't hack up the front fender either. If in good condition, it can also bring in a few dollars.

Oh, and a wire wheeled 1000 cafe' can look awesome if done correctly. ;)
 
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