difference between 78 and 79 gs1000e?

[Guest]

Is there any significant differece between a 1978 and 1979 gs1000e? I love the "skunk" look of the 78's but am going to look at a black/blue/gold 79 tomorrow.

[80GS750]

no they are pretty much identical...

you should not notice any differences at all, although im sure there are some.

[8trackmind]

Is there any significant differece between a 1978 and 1979 gs1000e? I love the "skunk" look of the 78's but am going to look at a black/blue/gold 79 tomorrow.

Other than the tank and tail, they are pretty much the same.

[stain]

are they a differnt shape? it is hard to see in just photos. I wonder if the 78 stripe kit will fit the tank and tail oif the 79?

[Shin-Ken 1074]

I agree that the Skunk is very easy on the eye, here is another one to check out, not mine unfortunately, cheers.

[psyguy]

O-m-g

what a beauty!

[Shin-Ken 1074]

Here is another one for you psyguy, again not my Skunk but wish it was, cheers.

[psyguy]

speaking of flaws...

...it seems to be missing the sidekick rubber stopper

[Shin-Ken 1074]

Yeah and that grime under the front guard doesn't look like OEM grime, you think the owner would put in a better effort eh? Still, I could live with it even with the flaws, cheers.

[8trackmind]

are they a differnt shape? it is hard to see in just photos. I wonder if the 78 stripe kit will fit the tank and tail oif the 79?

Yes, the 78 "skunk" stripes actually follow the body lines. There are indentions in the tank and tail.

I have seen 79 tanks with the skunk stripe and to me they don't look right. If it were my bike, I would find a scheme that works with the tank you have.
My advice: Be true to the bike, park it, crack open a brew and just look at it. Might take hours, days, or even weeks, but the perfect scheme will come to you if just look at it long enough.


My challenge was making an "S" fairing flow with a skunk tank. It took a solid month of "garage watching" before I figured it out. This is what I came up with:



Best regards, Jeff

[hampshirehog]

My challenge was making an "S" fairing flow with a skunk tank. It took a solid month of "garage watching" before I figured it out. This is what I came up with.

You can park that in my garage for month if you like. I promise I'll watch it as well....nicely done

[1980GS1000E]

That skunk is sweet. Unlike the ones with hair.

[stain]

Looks good. I went and bought the bike tonight. I still might try a skunk theme. I went with a semi- cooly paint scheme on my 850g---until my wife took it over. I would post pictures but don't kow how. will send to someone who can.