Project 700ES

[jwhelan65]

Have been debating rear signals for awhile now, the stockers were just to big, clumsy and droopy. I could not find a pair of flushmounts that I liked and honestly IMO they tend to look like they don't belong regardless of size shape or color. So this is what I came up with. Found a set of fronts from an 85 1150 on ebay, they are a full two inches shorter than the stock 700's. I removed the inner flashing and wiring and converted double contact flasher side to a single contact bulb like the rears...

[jwhelan65]

Tighter and clean no more droops...

[posplayr]

Those look great Joe, looks like you lucked out with those lamps swapping out the sockets. I tried that once on some ED lights and did not work. Assembly was not intended for disassemble

[jwhelan65]

Those look great Joe, looks like you lucked out with those lamps swapping out the sockets. I tried that once on some ED lights and did not work. Assembly was not intended for disassemble

Yeah there is a small moisture seal that you have to cut from the wire but that's about it. Not sure on the 82-83 signals.

[renobruce]

Those look great. I've often thought of doing the same for the rear of the 1150. Those rear sigs stick way out and kind of flop around when you hit a bump.

[tejasmud]

Looks Sweet Joe!

Excellent choice, the shorties on the rear keeps the stock look, and agreed, flush mounts just don't look right for some reason on these bikes.



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[smarzinski]

jwhelen65- Georgous bike! Wish I would found some turn signals like that before I bought mine. Love the seat too! Something Ill be needing to check into myself.

[jwhelan65]

Looks Sweet Joe!

Excellent choice, the shorties on the rear keeps the stock look, and agreed, flush mounts just don't look right for some reason on these bikes.



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Thanks Eric,

I may try and find a set for the front as well even though they are not quite as noticeable.

[jwhelan65]

Decided to make use of the space gained when I removed the airbox. It allows for a deeper compartment than the stock.

['79gsowner]

Decided to make use of the space gained when I removed the airbox. It allows for a deeper compartment than the stock.

that looks great, nice work on the basket

[jwhelan65]

Vid....clatters alot after the valve adjustment.

http://s118.photobucket.com/albums/o95/JCWhelan65/?action=view&current=Video15.mp4

[renobruce]

Nice!! Sounds like she's running great.


Love the carbs.

[Khyber]

Hey, Joe! Just got pointed over in this direction by <a href="http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?t=144220&highlight=GS700EF">Eric</a>.

As I hear it, you're in N. Dallas? Me too! Eric suggested that we meet up and show each other our GS700E's! I got me a 1985 GS700ESF recently. She needs work, and I've barely just started. I'll be looking to both of you and your posts for inspiration and instruction!

Anyway, if you'd like to meet up sometime for a ride or to shoot the breeze, feel free to send me a PM and I'll shoot you my number!


-Drew

[jwhelan65]

[renobruce]

One of my favorite bikes on this site!! I really like the carbs.

Hey Joe, I forgot...what did you do for the black on this pipe? Is it holding up well?