Post a picture of your custom GS

[Colin Green]

Or maybe not.......I have to re-learn this EVERY D#@M time.

Wow! That is cool.

What are those tyres. They look like the tread comes all the way round to the rims (on standard rims?)

 

[tejasmud]

Look like Pirelli Sport Demons.

Skinny rim, may give it a crowning affect? :-k

 

[hp1000s]

Look like Pirelli Sport Demons.

Winner.....bike handles unbelievably well compared to the Dunlop 591's that were on it previously. High speed stability is like a rock, and turn-in is very predictable. I had a tough time (IIRC) finding the 18" Pirelli in a taller aspect size..I believe this is a 70(thus the look)...woulda' preferred an 80. I've got 3K, and the rear hasn't really gotten a flat spot yet, but i also do alot of non-highway riding too. Thanks!
Hugh

 

[solo suzuki]

solo suzuki,
I purchased this GS1000E in Sept 79 from NHRA Pro Stock Champion Frank Iaconna (sp?) with zero miles which he won at Summer Nationals at Englishtown NJ which suzuki was sponsoring. Who remembers the free Suzuki T. Vance T-shirts? I did most of the performance modifications in the 80's and it still has a lot of performance goodies from back then. I repainted it this last summer ala who knows what?

Too bad we didn't have the GS forum back then to compare carb notes.

now that's a beauty,
great bike with a unique pedigree
love the paint variation/tone
that's a keeper for sure

 

[solo suzuki]

my other GS a few weeks back...

 

[Billy Ricks]

Claude, your two bikes are amongst the nicest to be found anywhere. If I have time over the winter I intend to repaint mine and submit it for BOM.

 

[LarryT]

Same old bike just a new picture

 

[steve murdoch]

Same old bike just a new picture

Badass bike, LarryT, with a capital Bad.

 

[srsupertrap]

Jim,

Your GS1100 looks fantastic . Now that you are almost done are you tempted to run at the local strip to see what she will do?

OK My GS1100ED is finally getting close to finished and looks pretty presentable here.

 

[Billy Ricks]

I don't believe I ever posted a new pic with the Hindle and new front end in this thread. The fender is now red, just no new photo.

 

[Bad Kaw]

I don't believe I ever posted a new pic with the Hindle and new front end in this thread. The fender is now red, just no new photo.

Man, I've always geeked on this bike! Love it!
-KR

 

[solo suzuki]

Claude, your two bikes are amongst the nicest to be found anywhere. If I have time over the winter I intend to repaint mine and submit it for BOM.

thanks billy, and there's lots of them on here

good idea for the bom photo,
what do you have in mind for the new paintjob?

 

[posplayr]

Same old bike just a new picture

Pretty Impressive; One issue is that I dont think anybody will be fooled by the GS750 badge on the side

 

[posplayr]

Jim,

Your GS1100 looks fantastic . Now that you are almost done are you tempted to run at the local strip to see what she will do?

I was thinking more dyno. With roll on wheelies in 1st and 2nd (Bill says if he stabbed it it came up in 3rd as well) I'm not sure I can ride it to it's full potential .

It is plenty full regardless.

 

[posplayr]

I don't believe I ever posted a new pic with the Hindle and new front end in this thread. The fender is now red, just no new photo.

Sorry That wont work; saying it is red but no new photo. Get to work posting that new pic .

The exhaust looks great; Did the can just slip onto the mid pipe?

 

[LarryT]

Well ah the bike started out as a 750 Still have the 750 engine in the garage

 

[Billy Ricks]

Sorry That wont work; saying it is red but no new photo. Get to work posting that new pic .

The exhaust looks great; Did the can just slip onto the mid pipe?

Yes, the Hindle had a 2" midpipe like the Yosh. When I get the bike cleaned up I'll post a new pic.

 

[Billy Ricks]

thanks billy, and there's lots of them on here

good idea for the bom photo,
what do you have in mind for the new paintjob?

I had Reproduction Decals make me up a set that is very close to stock. So it will be white with blue pearl over the white only and the decals.

 

[Billy Ricks]

Man, I've always geeked on this bike! Love it!
-KR

Thanks, this is about the fifth incarnation of the bike.

 

[barmstro]

Where did you get that seat ?