It's finally done!

[Guest]

1978 GS1000 that my uncle bought new in April '78.

Started this project Thanksgiving weekend 07.

Complete engine overhaul with indexed, trued, welded crank, Wiseco 1085 kit, Powdercoated frame, new aluminum MX bars, re-contoured seat, fresh coat of urethane clear over the original paint.

BTW, It does run goooood.

[Steve]

If it runs as good as it looks, you definitely have yourself a winner. \\/

Were the pipes discolored before the rebuild, or do you need to fine-tune the jetting?

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[Nessism]

Wow and wow! Me likes!

Need more photos please. Upload to Photobucket and post IMG code into the body of your post here - photo will magically appear.

Gotta love a skunk!

[BlackStar]

Thanks Guy's
This bike was done as a tribute to my Uncle who is luckily still alive and who I attribute a lot of who I am today. We spent a lot of time together when I was at an impressionable age.
The pipes were discolored prior to the rebuild when I was sorting the jetting on the RS34's (last summer). They are gold, not much if any blue.
I'm a little rich now. I'd rather start rich and work lean than the other way!

[katalica]

Sweet !
Wow and You started this project in November , When did you sleep ?? Beautiful bike! \\/

[seuadr]

very very beautiful bike.

[BlackStar]

Here are pics in photobucket. Never done this before. Hope I have the correct link

http://s282.photobucket.com/albums/kk266/BlackStar_1961/

[GSJohn]

Fine work...inspiring!

[tracy borchert]

kudos!

Very nice work, another beautiful GS!!!!:shock:

[BassCliff]

Great work!

Hi Mr. BlackStar,

Very, very schweeeet! \\/




Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

[tkent02]

fresh coat of urethane clear over the original paint.

Sweet bike, I bet your uncle is thrilled.

Tell us about the clear coat, professionally done or did you shoot it yourself?
Obviously it didn't attack the original paint?
Both of my GSes could probably benefit from this treatment.

[gbw]

Great example of what can be done. I love the looks. The color is great. SOOOO clean. Very well done sir!!!!

[kichigai]

Blackstar, Nice work on the rebuild. Looks as good as new! I see that you have a warrior too! Sweet! \\/

[Shin-Ken 1074]

Great job on a fine machine, that looks better than when they were new in the dealers showroom! Thanks for the pics, cheers.

[BlackStar]

Sweet bike, I bet your uncle is thrilled.

Tell us about the clear coat, professionally done or did you shoot it yourself?
Obviously it didn't attack the original paint?
Both of my GSes could probably benefit from this treatment.

I shot the clear myself. I used Valspar urethane clear with catylist (hardener). I wet sanded the original clear with 600. After the new clear cured for about 2 weeks I color sanded it (1000 grit) and buffed it since I got a little dust in it. The valspar is pretty easy stuff to work with. I used to be a painter so it wasn't a big deal. I think that people without prior painting experience could lay it down without any major problems. Lay it down until it shines with a little orange peel, then stop. It will flow a little before it flashes off. You're better off with a little peel, than runs. I used 3 coats that were thinned very little. You can always color sand and buff provided you get 2-3 good coats.

Thanks for the compliments guy's. This bike is also a tribute to the good people on this 4m whose advice has been outstanding. I have learned a lot from you all.

Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:-D