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    Painting a GS 1000 L tank and side covers.. lotsa pics

    As I bought it.. note the bondo under the SUZUKI tags on the tank.


    I stripped the tank...



    Yes, that's a Home Depot outlet plate... best paint scraper EVER !!!!!
    And they have 2 handy finger holes !!!
    Then used a 6" sanding disc on a 18V drill with pad of Red Scotchbrite...





    Primed it after I used Bondo and Bondo Pro glaze/scratch filler... ( sorry, no pick of that stage)


    Then DupliColor SIlver Metallic BFM0226


    Then DupliColor Inferno Red Metallic BCC0412, then Clear Coat



    SO... the ??? is,
    should I
    (A) stick with the "10 footer" red paint job I have done so far,
    or...
    (B) go to Silver ( paint seems to be better quality, from my stupid hands)...
    or...
    (C) shoud I hit the re-set button and use my nieghbors air compressor/spray gun and start from "zero" and choose any color in the world ??? ( after I learn how to use a spray gun )
    I have to admit, I kinda like the Red bike / Black fairing look. It's going on a 1979 GS 1000 L with a Black Windjammer SS fairing.
    Last edited by exdirtbiker; 04-15-2012, 08:23 PM.
    1980 GS1000G - The Beast - GOING... GOING... yup, it's gone. I'm bikeless !!! GAaaahh !!!
    1978 KZ1000C1 Police - GONE !
    1983 GPZ750, aka ZX750A1 - restored, fresh paint... Gave it back, it was a loaner !!!
    Check My Albums for some of the 30+ headaches I've dealt with

    I know -JUST- enough to make me REALLY dangerous !


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    #2
    There is no question, you have to ride it and live with it, if you like the red, then go with the red, simple.
    I like the red as well.

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      #3
      Heck, keep em the way they are! Silver tank, red side covers and maybe red and silver tailpiece. You definitely seem to have done the prep work to make it work right. I hope YOU like the finished product cuz that is all that matters.

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        #4
        Thanks. not bad for a rattlecan, huh ?.
        The whole rest of bike is a "10 footer" at this point.
        I was trying to find a color that would look "respectable" without being too flashy...
        I think the red may be bright enough to make you notice how junky the rest of the bike looks. The red side covers have more than a few 1/8" dots, thanks to some splattering as the can was running low, although they didn't show in the pics. again, it's a 10-footer.
        And the front and rear fenders are/were chrome, not painted. But.. thinking of painting the front fender to match tank.... that may wait until next year.
        Now I'm thinkin' I may just spray the tank red tonight and put the bike back together.
        And do this all over again next year, when I have more time/money.
        Last edited by exdirtbiker; 04-16-2012, 08:04 AM.
        1980 GS1000G - The Beast - GOING... GOING... yup, it's gone. I'm bikeless !!! GAaaahh !!!
        1978 KZ1000C1 Police - GONE !
        1983 GPZ750, aka ZX750A1 - restored, fresh paint... Gave it back, it was a loaner !!!
        Check My Albums for some of the 30+ headaches I've dealt with

        I know -JUST- enough to make me REALLY dangerous !


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          #5
          Can anyone tell me what size the tiny tank badge screws are?
          p/n 02122-0306B
          the rt side of the tank was so dented that now the treaded hole is 1/4" deeper than it should be... so I'm going to need a longer screw.
          1980 GS1000G - The Beast - GOING... GOING... yup, it's gone. I'm bikeless !!! GAaaahh !!!
          1978 KZ1000C1 Police - GONE !
          1983 GPZ750, aka ZX750A1 - restored, fresh paint... Gave it back, it was a loaner !!!
          Check My Albums for some of the 30+ headaches I've dealt with

          I know -JUST- enough to make me REALLY dangerous !


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            #6
            That screw could be a problem..perhaps glue the emblem on.
            If you are going to repaint in the future you can repair the marks you will make getting the emblem off as you need to prep the tank again.
            Just don't glue it on so it can't easily be taken off.
            http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/u...00080021-1.jpg
            1978 GS1000C
            1979 GS1000E
            1980 GS1000E
            2004 Roadstar

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              #7
              Originally posted by Rover View Post
              That screw could be a problem...
              I hope it's not really a problem, I was just being too lazy to measure / can't measure it while at work, and wanted to stop at store and buy some on way home. There's a small local hardware store that is holding up against the Big Box stores by carrying wacky little stuff like that... they always have the funky bolts I need.
              ... usually for a "ouch" price...
              1980 GS1000G - The Beast - GOING... GOING... yup, it's gone. I'm bikeless !!! GAaaahh !!!
              1978 KZ1000C1 Police - GONE !
              1983 GPZ750, aka ZX750A1 - restored, fresh paint... Gave it back, it was a loaner !!!
              Check My Albums for some of the 30+ headaches I've dealt with

              I know -JUST- enough to make me REALLY dangerous !


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                #8
                Originally posted by exdirtbiker View Post
                I hope it's not really a problem, I was just being too lazy to measure / can't measure it while at work, and wanted to stop at store and buy some on way home. There's a small local hardware store that is holding up against the Big Box stores by carrying wacky little stuff like that... they always have the funky bolts I need.
                ... usually for a "ouch" price...
                Make sure the screws are short enough, if not they will punch through and cause a lek very easily.
                http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...tatesMap-1.jpg

                Life is too short to ride an L.

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                  #9
                  Ditch the emblem and go with some high end decals and clear coat them?
                  sigpicMrBill Been a GSR member on and off since April 2002
                  1980 GS 750E Bought new in Feb of 1980
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                    #10
                    Those screws are still available from Suzuki. Part # 02122-0306B

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                      #11
                      I picked those screws up at Ace Hardware in the Allen head style; the sizing is in the original part number.
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                        #12
                        Originally posted by exdirtbiker View Post
                        Can anyone tell me what size the tiny tank badge screws are?
                        p/n 02122-0306B
                        Originally posted by cowboyup3371 View Post
                        the sizing is in the original part number.
                        Yep, sure is. see the -0306 in the part number? That means they are 3mm diameter, 6mm long.

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                          #13
                          +1 to Cowboys post that is where I got mine. ACE is the place.

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                            #14
                            Originally posted by Steve View Post
                            Yep, sure is. see the -0306 in the part number? That means they are 3mm diameter, 6mm long.

                            .

                            Thanks ! I didn't know that.

                            Speaking of part #'s, I LOVE the powersportspro.com website for a referrance tool...
                            look up your part, { left side of page} get the p/n, then back up and search for that p/n # { rt side of page} ... it shows you every bike that part was used on.. I got my GS1000L rear disc for $5 'cuz it was listed as a GT380 front disc.... Same part.
                            EDIT: they changed their website, they don't let your see "where used" anymore. *^%$#$#% !@!!!!
                            Last edited by exdirtbiker; 04-22-2012, 10:05 PM.
                            1980 GS1000G - The Beast - GOING... GOING... yup, it's gone. I'm bikeless !!! GAaaahh !!!
                            1978 KZ1000C1 Police - GONE !
                            1983 GPZ750, aka ZX750A1 - restored, fresh paint... Gave it back, it was a loaner !!!
                            Check My Albums for some of the 30+ headaches I've dealt with

                            I know -JUST- enough to make me REALLY dangerous !


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                              #15
                              Yes, this info from BassCliff's site deciphers the bolt sizes for Suzuki part nos.

                              Engine Odd and Ends
                              http://members.dslextreme.com/users/storagecliff/images/engine_odds-n-ends.html#A09


                              One of the many useful tools our GS hero provides.

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