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Originally posted by GateKeeper View Post
Back to Doona's resto.1983 GS1100E
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GateKeeper
Originally posted by 6pkrunner View PostNot to hijack the thread, but I just ordered rennsport's set for the 1100E. Yours look fantastic. Are they as good as the pictures show them? The 6 lines were $129.95CDN. Most guys were in the $50 per line area. I hope they're good.
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I believe they are very good, nice and solid feel to them, crimps are good, angles are spot on, length was correct and so on, I took the clear over the stainless, but he has other colors to chose from, plus he will send the banjo bolts (single, not for double line that is extra I believe) and all new crush washers as well
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Is that the original cover on your seat? I don't recall seeing that design on a 750 (but I might be wrong). I know some guys who will know though:
Speak to Tony at:
or try these guys:
or
79 GS1000S
79 GS1000S (another one)
80 GSX750
80 GS550
80 CB650 cafe racer
75 PC50 - the one with OHV and pedals...
75 TS100 - being ridden (suicidally) by my father
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Doona
Hi all thanks for the help.
Hampshiredog: I thought it was original, but it could be aftermarket i guess? I haven't stripped it yet (I have too much in bits at the mo, its the next job whilst I'm waiting for my O ring set to arrive) Is it the pattern thats different then?
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No I'm sorry. Those fork gaiters just have to go. It will take 10 years of the bike sitting outside for them to get pitted and rusty. You won't let them get that bad again surely. I mean the front forks look like an old British banger from the '60s. IMVHO.
Greetings
P.S. Love the bike. Had one myself about 35 years ago. Took my girlfriend to the South of France on it. Damn that was a great trip.Last edited by londonboards; 12-13-2012, 04:42 PM.Richard
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Doona
Cheers Londonboards. Been following your restoration as well, looks like its coming along a treat
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Doona
Wheels:
Someone suggested that the bike had previously been owned by 'Prince'
The wheels have clearly been painted at some point & in fairness aren't in too bad condition
The rims have been polished at some point as well, its tarnished, but not pitted, which is a result.
So i got to work with the alloy wheel cleaner, cleaning all the muck & grime from years of neglect. Then it was onto the wire wool.
Masking out, I was lazy & just masked the rim & not the spokes. Then it was satin black rattle can paint.
Prior to it drying properly, i got a couple of cotton wool buds, some paint thinners & a steady hand.
I then swiped the paint from the spoke area.
result is pretty good. Next it will be wire wool and then T cut.
What everyone's views on clear coat? Should i spray the whole rim (including the alloy)
Cheers
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GateKeeper
NO clear coat, it will just yellow, crack, chip, etc....
use a good polish on the rims and call it a day, a few minutes of polishing will be less work in the long run then trying to get the clear off and you will have to then repaint...etc....
my opinion
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I have found with the polishes that are commercially available the lacquer doesn't adhere as good as it could, plus the above mentioned dulling, yellowing, cracking. Once you have them buffed up, a weekly wipe will keep them in good shape. Ignore them and its all over again.
*EDIT* and I agree with the Prince reference.1983 GS1100E
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Doona
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jmains
If you use a clear use urathane its flexiable and does Not yellow sand the wheel with 800 grit then 1500 a little bulldog and you wont have to touch them again
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Doona
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GateKeeper
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