Resto : the "Belgian GS1000S"

[Rijko]

I'll take 5, more if you have them.

I need 2, and i know several GS1000S owners that use damaged or bad replica's so they will find a good home.

Will pay in full upfront, is PayPal ok ?

 

[Kiwi Canuck]

Need a Crank?

Need a Crank?

I also found an engine with the correct number.

"A perfect engine !" the seller stated.
Seller is a car mechanic so i hoped this to be true.

Feel the punchline coming ?
The engine was no good.

On first start, it was clear the crankshaft was bad ...

Now i keep reading about NOS crankshafts found for 100$,
but i cannot find one here... anyone got one ?
Otherwise i will refurbish this one ... cost minimally 500 euros ...

I have a crank with the # 3 rod big end needed rebuilding, all the NOS parts are available here and I could send it to you for the parts and shipping only or I can get you a NOS one for about $300 CND plus freight.

 

[Kiwi Canuck]

This was still with the bike :

Nice you have both the "clips" on the tail piece, those are very hard to find

 

[Nessism]

Nice you have both the "clips" on the tail piece, those are very hard to find

So true. My S needs some.

 

[Rob S.]

1980?

1980?

It's a 1980 GS1000S, correct? It was, is and will be a beauty!

Just wondering, it's 998cc, and came with 28mm carbs? My '82 is 1075cc and came with 34mm carbs. That seems like a rather large jump in carb size.

 

[Rijko]

I have a crank with the # 3 rod big end needed rebuilding, all the NOS parts are available here and I could send it to you for the parts and shipping only or I can get you a NOS one for about $300 CND plus freight.

That's a great offer, thank you !

The NOS one would be fantastic.
Will shipping kill me on that ?

 

[Rijko]

It's a 1980 GS1000S, correct? It was, is and will be a beauty!

Just wondering, it's 998cc, and came with 28mm carbs? My '82 is 1075cc and came with 34mm carbs. That seems like a rather large jump in carb size.

It's a 1979 SN ... i wish it was an ST but still very happy with it.
In Europe the SN was delivered with VM28SS, 28mm Mikuni's.
In some countries there were environmental restrictions that caused the SN to be delivered with 26mm carbs.

The heads of the SN and ST used relatively small valves and a narrow intake path. These bikes gained a lot of horses by using 1mm larger intake valves, a portjob and 29mm smoothbores or flatslides.

The '82 GS1000G used a cylinder head with bigger ports and yes, bigger carbs but as far as i know the main jets did not grow that much.
So a leaner mix would bring more power and less pollution.
There must be members around that know more specific info on that.

 

[GSX1000E]

The 28mm or 29mm slide carbs flow almost exactly as much air as the 34mm CV carbs. Someone else will post the formulas as I don't have them handy.

 

[Kiwi Canuck]

section missing
Still i am happy with this find !

I think I saw one of your bikes had the 9,000 RPM red line Tach, is that so?

 

[Rijko]

I think I saw one of your bikes had the 9,000 RPM red line Tach, is that so?

Correct, the green 1979 GS1000SN - i am 2nd owner and the first owner is firm that he replaced nothing on the bike except exhaust and seat.

I was already wondering about that ...

 

[Kiwi Canuck]

That's a great offer, thank you !

The NOS one would be fantastic.
Will shipping kill me on that ?

I will check if our local Suzuki Dealership still has the NOS crank, still had it about 3 months ago.
Just looked up Canada Post rates, about $160 CND surface mail.
Here is a possible option.
http://uboxworldwide.com/international-shipping/netherlands/

I will get a dimension on the crate and the weight so we can get a quote.

Cheers,

David

 

[Kiwi Canuck]

talking about 'unobtainium' - 2 brand spanking new NOS mirrors !!
Still in the original boxes

:clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap:

 

[Rijko]

I will check if our local Suzuki Dealership still has the NOS crank, still had it about 3 months ago.
Just looked up Canada Post rates, about $160 CND surface mail.
Here is a possible option.
http://uboxworldwide.com/international-shipping/netherlands/

I will get a dimension on the crate and the weight so we can get a quote.

Cheers,

David

Sounds good, thank you David !
Rotterdam is closest to where i live (10 km)

 

[Rijko]

I think I saw one of your bikes had the 9,000 RPM red line Tach, is that so?

You have a sharp eye for details btw :clap:
it took me 2 weeks before i noticed that

 

[Kiwi Canuck]

section missing
Still i am happy with this find !

Check Plastex
http://www.plastex.net/Product_Info.php

Check out MSKiwi using it here.

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?t=214233&highlight=plastex

 

[nvr2old]

Cockpit, has some damage on right hand side :

( note to self : i need to contact Larry, wonder how he patched up that very damaged cockpit on his incredibly nice GS1000S )

That's pretty much what mine looked like, too. I found a broken wind screen off a modern Kawasaki sportbike and kept moving it around the dash until I found the correct curve, cut it off, attached it to the dash with 2 part epoxy, shaped it to match the other side and final sanded it smooth after a thin coat of plastic filler. I covered the repair with a piece of vinyl naugahide that matched the existing factory texture. You can see the seam if you look for it, but for the most part it turned out real nice.

The painted body parts and all the new pieces are more then enough to get you motivated to do this bike right. Way to go on finding the mirrors especially. :clap:

 

[Vmass]

Congrats on finding all the key parts. I'm looking forward to watching your restoration.

 

[Rijko]

Check Plastex
http://www.plastex.net/Product_Info.php

Check out MSKiwi using it here.

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?t=214233&highlight=plastex

Wow, sounds like it works miracles. Ordered a kit to try

My project is getting into a higher gear because of the help and info here dished out instantly, more than i expected but highly appreciated !

 

[Rijko]

That's pretty much what mine looked like, too. I found a broken wind screen off a modern Kawasaki sportbike and kept moving it around the dash until I found the correct curve, cut it off, attached it to the dash with 2 part epoxy, shaped it to match the other side and final sanded it smooth after a thin coat of plastic filler. I covered the repair with a piece of vinyl naugahide that matched the existing factory texture. You can see the seam if you look for it, but for the most part it turned out real nice.

The painted body parts and all the new pieces are more then enough to get you motivated to do this bike right. Way to go on finding the mirrors especially. :clap:

Thank you Larry ! I have several broken parts so i will try the 2 part epoxy as well as the Plastex.
Think both have their advantages, i like the Plastex mould option for
repairs i cannot find a replacement part for.

Btw R.E.S.P.E.C.T. for the way you built your bike, no wonder it's featured all over the net. Have studied every pic i could find.

Too bad the shipping cost is so high, i would have preferred you did the painting. Don't know if the pics tell the complete story but this job was done by someone that's known for his high quality work.
He sure did not get the white right (used only yellow in the mix) even though i gave him an original part to match the color.
Not so errm.. meticulous but at least the paintjob is perfect in every other aspect.

If you ever have a set for sale, let me know pls.
Throw a seat like yours in the box too

 

[nvr2old]

I appreciate the kind words. I was, and still am, flattered that my S got the attention it did. I'm really proud of that bike. Your painted parts look really good in the pics. I would have done a couple of things differently, mostly on the underside and backs of parts, but that's no big deal. They still look very nice. My seat was a snap to do. I just used a 1980 model seat foam with the step already in it, cut the bottom 2 inches off and then had it recovered.

Good luck with this one, we'll all be watching with interest. Always nice to see another S being brought back.