Post Restoration Startup

[Syd]

Hi All

Thought was about time I uploaded some information about my 1980 GS1000G. Here's a compilation video of the bike just after I bought it and where it's up to now.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jfd0PYrlXpA

Cheers

[Brendan W]

Great looking job.... hats off to you.
My 850 had those colours, the best imho.
I was cracking up laughing at the double triple checked everything part.
You keep telling yourself that but the other part of your brain is screaming you forgot something you clown.
That first start push button is always a huge relief

[GS1150Pilot]

That is a great video! Cheers and congrats! Beautiful machine.

[Rob S.]

Talk about a drama free start up! Shafts are not my cup of tea, but that's a proper looking motorcycle. Please don't destroy it's beauty by adding things (windshield, luggage rack, etc.).
What exhaust is that?

[Syd]

Talk about a drama free start up! Shafts are not my cup of tea, but that's a proper looking motorcycle. Please don't destroy it's beauty by adding things (windshield, luggage rack, etc.).
What exhaust is that?

Drama free is right. Was quite nervous and kept second guessing what I may have overlooked. I did spend a lot of time setting up the carb rack on the bench before installation.

The exhaust is a Delkevic COM2765 from an eBay seller here in Australia. I had it sitting in my watch list for about 4 months until a $50.00 discount was offered. Then it was time to buy.

The Delkevic part number is listed for the non shaft models, but I took a chance on it. With a small adjustment to the rear hanger I was able to clear the rear brake lever.

I want to keep it as stock as possible, apart from the exhaust

[rphillips]

Great job, Well dome, Congrats... I'm still jealous cause our GS1000G's never got the beautiful paint schemes, that ya'll got over there.