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    My GK project is finally done!

    Yee haw! I road tested it today and am very satisfied with the results of all my efforts. It starts better than ever even when cold thanks to the coil relay mod. Drivers who's attention I need in a hurry know I'm there thanks to the Fiamm horns w/relay that I installed and people notice my brakes thanks to the Priority Plus tailight/brakelight mod. Speaking of brakes, they feel better with the braided lines. I also replaced the splined drive hub and front wheel bearings. Thats worth some peace of mind. I'm also satisfied with my paint job, my 3rd attempt at sprayin anything. Of course, thats my personal opinion and I admit to being a little biased. I welcome all comments. Time to ride!
    Thanks to titanneil for the free parts that I needed so badly and to everyone else that helped me with this project. Next up is my 1100G.
    Willie in TN
    Common sense has become so uncommon that I consider it a super power.


    Present Stable includes:
    '74 GT750 Resto-mod I've owned since '79
    '83 GS1100E (The best E I've ever enjoyed, Joe Nardy's former bike)
    '82 GS1100G Resto project

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    willie,
    Looks great, glad to see all you hard work and efforts came together.

    Congratulations & Enjoy

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      #3
      Good job there !!

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        #4
        Good job.

        Nice to see some creativity in a paint job on a dresser.

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          #5
          Nice looking bike..I really like the flames

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            #6
            WOW!!! That's awesome.

            B.O.M for May, it'd get my vote.

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              #7
              Yes, thats looking GREAT!!!!

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                #8
                Yes, Willie,

                Congraulations.

                Nice looking GK. All shiney and nice paint. And you did that painting yourself. Great.

                When you first said "blue and silver flames" I was wondereing what that would look like and thought would be nice, but looks even better than I imagined. Congratulations.

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                Last edited by Redman; 04-05-2009, 08:04 AM.
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                Had 850G for 14 years. Now have GK since 2005.
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                  #9
                  Thanks guys. The colors are Honda Steel Blue and Toyota Ice Blue. I fabricated the front signal covers from a helicopter windshield. They have a light smoke tint and I was able to cut them from an area that had a contour very similar to the fairing in that spot. They blend in like they're factory.
                  Willie in TN
                  Common sense has become so uncommon that I consider it a super power.


                  Present Stable includes:
                  '74 GT750 Resto-mod I've owned since '79
                  '83 GS1100E (The best E I've ever enjoyed, Joe Nardy's former bike)
                  '82 GS1100G Resto project

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                    #10
                    Looking good Al ! Super job, I really like the paint scheme!!!

                    jw

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                      #11
                      that is one sweet looking bike

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                        #12
                        That looks great and to know it is a result of your hands you are understandable proud. It like to see it from other angles also.
                        Hondas
                        '73 ATC70 '85 XL125S '02 XR650L
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                        '83 gs750t vin#551 '97 DR650
                        Kaw
                        '89 KLR650

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                          #13
                          Looks great!!!

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                            #14
                            Originally posted by willie View Post
                            I fabricated the front signal covers from a helicopter windshield. They have a light smoke tint and I was able to cut them from an area that had a contour very similar to the fairing in that spot. They blend in like they're factory.
                            Willie in TN
                            Fantastic job! I love it, and was going to ask you whether those signal covers were some sort of factory option. I'm just about to start my own GK project, and you've provided a nice target to shoot for, Pal!

                            Well Done!!!

                            Regards,

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                              #15
                              Great job on the paint. I like how the flames are unobtrusive.

                              Let's see here, 6 pieces with flame on it for 5hp per piece = 30 extra horsepower from flames!

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