My GS1000G (a "thank you" post) for this website

[Guest]

I bought this bike for 50 dollars not running, on its side in an old barn, and with absolutely 0 knowledge of these bikes. (heck this thing thing is 15 years older than me!) I really wanted to first get this bike road-worthy at the most minimal cost, and also make it into a "cafe style" bike without any major modifications and I feel I have accomplished that. I want to thank this entire forum, especially BassCliff for his incredible website, because without it, I would not have had the knowledge to get this thing going. Here are all the pics I took in the last 3 weeks, not a lot, but really just to show you where I started and where it is today.

The day I pulled it out of the barn...after a quick hose off, before that it was just piece of dust with a motorcycle in it...

And just after I stripped some of the stuff off..

And while the carbs were out for cleaning (mostly together)

And right to the finished piece!


And after her first bath just a few hours ago ..

Sorry for the cruddy quality..these were all iPhone photos and often in low light. Let me know what you guys think! Its not even close to a show piece, but I put good hard work into it and its my first bike, and most importantly I am proud of the way it came out!

[Gold01ca]

Well done!
You have good reason to be proud.

[steve murdoch]

If you are happy with it that is the only thing that matters.
Congrats on getting another GS on the road.

[A-train]

Looking good!!!

And I'm happy to say that fairing is working out really well on my 1100...


Nice work on the bike

[motokid837]

Thanks guys! And Alan I'm glad it was put to good use, Your bike looks great!

[850 Combat]

good for you. You got it going, and put your personal stamp on it, without stomping the $h1t out of it. The fundamental goodness of the 1000G remains.

Nice ride. Enjoy it.

[Flyboy]

You got it going, and put your personal stamp on it, without stomping the $h1t out of it. The fundamental goodness of the 1000G remains.

I have to agree, as a 1000G owner and lover, I want to pop a gasket when people take saws to them.
Nice job there, may you have many safe miles on her.

[dorkburger]

Congrats on saving a 50 dollar bike and putting it into service. Regarding the showpiece comment- I've often said that an old bike looks better being ridden, then parked waiting for the rare perfect weather day in fear that it might get dirty......Ride safe and enjoy!