After a thorough carb rebuild and tank derusting I started my "free" 1978 GS1000 E Saturday. To my knowledge it had not run since 1990, but with very little help from the choke, it started right up. First test run indicates there is a lot of life left in it.
Now the fun and real work start.
I removed and binned a Honda fairing that had been grafted on. I think I have all of the headlight mounts and pieces. But I am confused because my parts breakdown and Clymer manual are different with respects to the headlight. The P/B shows an H-4 style bulb and the Clymer shows a sealed unit with little wire clips holding it in. Also, there is a hole about the size of a silver dollar in the back of the H/L housing, should that have a rubber grommet or something to cover it?
Turn signals-I need a right front. Are signals from all GS's of the era the same? They look to be. Are many parts interchangeable between GS 550s, 750s and 1000s?
What are the dimensions of the stock handlebar? I think mine is stock, but can't be sure. I need a lower one with a little less pullback. I don't want to be laying on the tank mind you, but having dimensions will greatly aid in ordering.
I need tires! This was the worst part of the test ride as you can imagine the balance and flat spot issues that ensued from sitting so long. I haven't found a good result in the "Search" feature on a good sport/touring tire with good milage. What do you all recommend?
As always, thanks for the help. It is invaluable on a job like this.
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