Sneak Peek....Project "Greenhorn" GS850Gl Cafe

[thausen]

I couldn't resist calling this build project "greenhorn" ...thanks Chuck for the idea LOL. Kinda stuck with me after my rocky intro onto this forum. I would like to thank everyone for the advice as I've dug into this former really rough machine. Not quite finished yet.....still got the finishing touches and wiring to complete.

[Tim Tom]

Cool bike. I dig it.

[HighCountryGS]

Pretty cool ride. What bars are those?

[Flaming Chainsaws]

Pretty cool ride. What bars are those?

They look like clip ons to me.

It also looks like the bike started life as an L model. Great job .

Where did you get the Lucky 13 side covers? I think they are a motorcycle club.

[HighCountryGS]

I was thinking clip ons. Looked long.

[russr33]

One very cool looking GS. Nice job.

After reading your initial post in this thread I had to go back and read your "struck oil" thread to see your rocky start. Too funny. Sometimes Chuck needs a nap . So did the JB Weld hold? No leaking?

[thausen]

GS Cafe

The bars are clip ons that I purchased off ebay. They are not extremely good quality, but for a budget cafe build are quite acceptable. The bike pics don't due the bike justice. I have to get it out this coming week for some better shots. Most are surprised when I tell them it is an 82.

The side covers where made out of stainless stove burner covers. They were an idea to replicate number plates. I am not very fond of them after going with black paint so they will be replaced with fabricated side covers to hide the battery.

I ran the bike for a while after the re-tap, and addition of new stud with j/b weld surrounding the threads. After a couple hundred miles, no evidence of any issue. Long term, if it fails I will pull the head. At this point, I think I have it licked.

Just gotta finish the new wiring harness and I will get better pics up. The pics just don't flatter the finish.

[Detroit Diesel Man]

Nice work! Doesnt look low budget to me...love the side plates..very cool!


DDM