'80 GS1000G "Goldy" project

[Guest]

I thought that I might as well start a thread dedicated to this project.

Started out as a $300.00 parts bike. When I got it:





After a few hours of work, I got it in running condition:



After scouring Ebay and all other sources, I managed to get the missing side covers. I bought an '82 GS1100G
and acquired a bunch of other Suzuki parts with it. Including some different rear shocks:



So, after installing the shocks, I got the idea to go with the Black/Gold theme even further.
With the help of Timtom on the GSR forum, he made an artist's rendering as to what I had envisioned. (sort of):



I started on the front rim as the tire that came with the bike purchase was dry rotted and
of questionable safety. :







While changing directions and building my new Suzuki Barn, I purchased another bike.
It is a '83 GS1100E. It has the coveted aluminum swing arm and the black exhaust that I was looking for:



I decided to use the far superior front suspension on the Goldy project as well:




Continued...

[7981GS]

After braving the bitter cold today (25F), I managed to fab up the exhaust on Goldy:









With the help of Rustybronco I got a gauge back that was in better condition that the one that came with the bike and had hit pavement on both sides:







Installed the front wheel well enough to push it out of the cold and into the Suzuki Barn:




Daniel

[bigboresuzuki]

Hi there,love the job on the gauges case.What type of paint did you use?
Cheers Mark.

[7981GS]

The same paint that I have been using on the rim and calipers.
High-temp VHT caliper paint (900 degree) and Dupli-Color clear engine enamel (500 degree).

Daniel

[TSCC]

A JPS replica.

[7981GS]

Finished installing the new bars from the 1100 as well as the master cylinder.
Mocked up some more parts today to get a better idea of how she'll look.
Still have to finish cleaning the engine and painting it black.
I am going to remove the chrome trim on the turn signals and paint them gold also.
Carb. bodies will be black with gold tops also.
I even got the "not correct" stickers for the side cases.









Daniel

[850GT_Rider]

Correct or not, the stickers look great! Are they gold or silver?

Where did you get them?

[7981GS]

https://www.classicmotorcycledecals.com

I got the gold ones for this project.
I was just going to paint over the stock lettering but, these might work better.

Dan

[Runningdog]

I like the vision, Dan.....make the bike individual, but make the mods look factory...details, details, details. Hope it ends up looking as good in the metal as in the photos....

[7981GS]

As the PO decided to bugger up the exhaust bolt hole by replacing an 8mm with a 10mm, I had to install
a Keen-sert so that I would not have to damage the OEM hole in the exhaust flange to make it work.
I had to drill a 27/64" hole, tap and install.












More on the results, tomorrow...

Daniel

[7981GS]

Moving along at a snail's pace...








Daniel

[81ZUKI75]

Gibson Les Paul Black Beauty 3

Reminds me of another classic...

[7981GS]

Not a whole lot done today.
I still have to take the chrome trim off of the turn signals and make them gold along with the final drive,
rear shock dust covers, grab rail and rear rim.
I am not having a great time bleeding the front brakes.
I'll get to painting the carb bodies black when I re-jet them.
And, of course, I have to cut and weld rear muffler mounts with new passenger peg mounts.



Daniel

[7981GS]

Got the axle mounted, the forks filled and adjusted, the front brakes bleed and slapped her back together. Went for a ride to work out the bugs in the fork dampening.









I don't remember ever having a bike that was this quiet before, so much for the 4 valve exhaust not working on a 2 valve, eh?...
(click on video)



Daniel

[ironfoot]

Looks very nice, Daniel. I have always liked the classic Black with gold pinstriping on bikes and cars.

Did you do your engine painting while the engine was in the bike? I didn't see any pics of the engine removed; the engine paint and detail is the focal point on your project for me; well done!