1978 GS1000 Complete Engine Overhaul With Mods

[Hoomgar]

My project hasn't died guys, it just slowed way down as I ran out of monies. It looks like summer until this is done unless some last minute miracles happen.

The progress at this stage is I am supposed to be picking up my rims trued and re-tired this week. Then my bike will be a roller again At that point I can and will reasemble the rest of it and wait for the engine.

I have to check later today if the rims are ready yet or not. They were to be done late last week but the bone heads shipped the wrong tire for the front.
:roll:

[saaz]

The later heads did have a slightly different bolt pattern, as well as the CV carbs and different intakes.

[Hoomgar]

The later heads did have a slightly different bolt pattern, as well as the CV carbs and different intakes.

For sure, larger intakes. That's why were using them

Well I called Joe tonight and let it rign and ring. He must have closed early so I still don't know if I am going to have rims this weekend or not yet.

[KEITH KRAUSE]

At least with the wheels back on you can have the wife push you around the yard while you make funny vroom-vroom noises.

[Hoomgar]

At least with the wheels back on you can have the wife push you around the yard while you make funny vroom-vroom noises.

How did you know? I had that planned. Shall I make a video of it?

[KEITH KRAUSE]

Sounds good! And put some music in the background, like Benny Hill or maybe Born to be Wild.

[Hoomgar]

Well I don't have a camera right now to make the video (sorry Keith) but I do have a roller again! I got both wheels back and cleaned them up (cleaning tip in the tips and tricks section) and put them on. I don't have a camera right now to take pictures but I will later I promise

I didn't do anymore work on the GS then because I spent the rest of my time getting my spare bike ready so I could ride it this weekend. Which I have done

I'll post progress pics here just as soon as I get them.

[saaz]

Youshould also go water that monies tree.

[Hoomgar]

I think I have varmints saaz. That thing has new buds every morning and when I come home from work it is picked clean!

8O

[Hoomgar]

Here they are as promised guys/gals. I updated my web site too so you can just click the "WWW" button at the bottom of my posts and check it out there if you like?

I got the rims back and have cleaned them up and mounted them on the bike. I took pictures of it tonight before diner and now I am excited to get going on this. I want my baby back so bad

Here it is in the driveway...two shots...keep scrolling down for more:


Another view:


Close up of the rear rim:


And the front...picture is so so, you can't really see how nice it looks but the spokes are really great!


The Weisco<--spelling? big bore kit is in and the block is getting bored as we speak.

The head still needs the porting and polishing finished.

[rodcwer]

project

love what you've done so far mark. im in about the same boat. waiting on parts to arrive so i can start reassembly. had my frame powdercoated.paintedmy tank and side coversmy self.added a flame job and then clearcoated.it came out really nice. i also taped off the shocks and painted the coils and clearcoated to match tank.as also with lower front forks.didnt fell like repolishing them all the time. the wheels were enough work in themselves the engine was done about 10000 miles ago so i really didnt have to go there other than to redo carbs and add jet kit and pod filters, as soon as i purchase a scanner or a digital camera ill send you some pics. KEEPUP THE GOOD WORK AND UPDATE THEM PICS
IVE BEEN WATCHIN YOUR PROGRESS


later
ron walker



79 gs1000L

[Hoomgar]

Thanks Ron, I will keep it updated. It's just that this is the pace at which it is moving right now. I have income tax return coming though

I hope to finish it with that.

[rodcwer]

winter rebuild

i know what you mean i need to spend about 200to 300 more but i don't wanna press my luck right now with the wife she's been pretty good about it so far :roll:

[Hoomgar]

Well we signed and sent our return. I am not going to be able to take what I need out of it to completely finish my project but I will be able to put enough on it hopefully to get the engine done. That means the bike will be road worthy again this year


I will work on the rest of the cosmetic restoration as I go then over time. I have no choice to do it any other way so this is better than nothing. Or as my mom used to say, it's better than being poked in the eye with a sharp stick. :?


LOL!

Anywho, I am very happy about it. Looks like I will have two ride ready bikes this summer

[Hoomgar]

Well I have good news. The tax return is here! My project will now be moving forward! Simon Lambert is hooking me up with an S fairing and brackets. What a guy He is doing this while moving BTW, if any of you are close enough to him, maybe he could use a hand.

I will update this again just as soon as there is progress.

Rock on!