1978 gs1000

[Loki]

Ghost in the machine

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[Loki]

Good job,keep it up.

Andy

Thanks, it's been a good challenge so far. I can see the end I think

[7981GS]

That bike is going to look fantastic! Keep up the great job.

Eric

[Skuld]

Loki, you inspire me to complete my bike... it's been a long time working here and there on it... I just wish I was more mechanically inclined so I could do it all myself faster.

[Loki]

Posted in the parts wanted section. The needle shaft on my speedo is broken down inside the bushing. I need a 140 speedo, gage set or speedo internals please.

[Loki]

Ringed the pistons and installed. Got the jugs and the head / cams installed and valve adjustment done.

Took all the brake parts to work last week and glass bead blasted them, I think I'm going to just clear coat the calipers and leave em raw metal looking. May look pretty cool with all the metal around polished and the SS lines.

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[chuck hahn]

Be sure to use clear thats made specifically for calipers..regular engine or rattle can clear WILL wash right off if brake fluid gets on it like while bleeding the systems.

[chuck hahn]

Nice..I love the glass beads. Smooth satin finish and no blast pitting..excellent job.

[Loki]

Thanks for the reminder Chuck on the clear, that would have been bad. You also got me addicted to the Wizard's power seal, love that stuff.


Got the speedo parts in the mail from rustybronco, thanks again as it worked out perfect. Rolled the odo back and cleaned / lubed everything. Touched up the light lettering and put a coat of back to black on it.


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[Loki]

Loki, you inspire me to complete my bike... it's been a long time working here and there on it... I just wish I was more mechanically inclined so I could do it all myself faster.

You can do it, if I can anybody can. Work slow, methodical and follow the directions, if in doubt, stop and ask.

[Loki]

That bike is going to look fantastic! Keep up the great job.

Eric

Thanks man, it's coming along and I think it's going to turn out the way I want it.

[rustybronco]

Got the speedo parts in the mail from rustybronco, thanks again as it worked out perfect.

Glad it arrived in good shape.

You really need to open up the tach and repaint the needle...

[Loki]

Glad it arrived in good shape.

You really need to open up the tach and repaint the needle...

Yea, when I painted the tip of the speedo needle I thought about it, hate to open it up for just a dab of paint though. But it may bug me till I do it...

[rustybronco]

You don't have to worry about it bugging you, what you need to worry about is me bugging you...

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[chuck hahn]

Loki...yup that Wizaards Power Seal is the stuff for sure. I apply a liberal amount and rub it in till its almost dired off and then clean it to a nice shine with a clean cotton Tshirt rag.