1979 GS1000L repurpose

[Rockgs1000]

Here is from stop the triple tree for the verification if it ya been changed or f I still have the L. Also not sure if it helps but the headlight had a black plastic housing.

[Steve]

Here is from stop the triple tree for the verification if it ya been changed or f I still have the L. Also not sure if it helps but the headlight had a black plastic housing.

Note the straight-across angle of the rear edge.
Your first picture shows me that the headlight mounting ears are not correct. They are still the L ears, but have been twisted outward for the larger headlight that was installed, then the tips were bent to line up with the mounting bolts. Note the angle that the turn signals are forced into.

Kudos to somebody for installing a larger (probably better) headlight, but they did it incorrectly.


Compare your second picture with these pictures from the 1000E service manual. They are not the best pictures, but should show what you need to know.
Note the angle of the rear edge.


Here is a drawing (from the same manual) that shows cable routing, but note the rear angle here. Might be a bit exagerated, but definitely NOT straight.



Personally, I think you still have the L triples on there.

Since your axle has been moved back, your wheelbase will be shorter, meaning possible quicker steering, but it also increases the "trail" measurement, meaning that it will be harder to steer. It's kind of like giving you sports car steering, but turning off the power assist.

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[Rockgs1000]

Best bet is to find an 80 model G or E or S triple for it then....will it fit the frame?

[Rockgs1000]

getting her nerves back in order

I got her all laid out on the carpet at the house. well her electrical part anyway fixing all the shade tree electrical tape by passes and cut throughs. Looking for new connectors for the four and six pin connectors and trying to decide how to wrap it. I am going to leave all the bullet connectors on till i put it back on the bike with all the components moved around where i want them. I am going to put it back together as is before i do anything and get it riding and running good before i cut or do anything i just want to clean up the electrical first. oh yeah get some new tires as well they in dire need. My brakes are about back together with rebuild kits all the way around and braided SS lines. got a few more parts i am waiting on to get it so i can put them back together. here is a few pics of the work lately . i moved my key switch down to around the battery. as far as wire lengths i am leaving most of them long so i can cut them to length when i get all my components where i want them then route wires to them accordingly and cut to length.

[Steve]

Looking for new connectors for the four and six pin connectors and trying to decide how to wrap it.

Here ya go:

Cycle Re-Cycle

Vintage Connections

Rhode Island Wiring

You might have to poke around a bit, but the first two have the connectors, the last one has tubing.

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[Rockgs1000]

My new front master cylinder I got at the salvage yard that has the same double calipers on it that mine has so I am assuming it will work for my 1000

Asking for input please brakes are not a category to fudge with.

I also picked up a triple tree off an 1100 with a bottom mount axle . It has the forward rotation of the fork tubes here is the old one

And this is the new one

[Rockgs1000]

Can anyone help with ID of front master cylinder needing a rebuild kit for it. The vin number is GS75X-707129.

[GSScoobie]

MC looks like a Honda unit. It should work fine as long as it doesn't leak.
Do you have the lever for it also?

[Rockgs1000]

The lever wasn't with it any thought on how to identify the master to get a rebuild

[Rockgs1000]

Your right a honda unit now to determine the correct one, looks like in the 70 model for the cb500 . Now to determine the right one

[GSScoobie]

The lever wasn't with it any thought on how to identify the master to get a rebuild

Look through lots of parts fiches from different makes/models from '76-86.
Unless someone here recognizes it as one that they had before.
You may have to whittle a little to make a lever fit that hits the plunger.

[Rockgs1000]

Luckily the lever I have from my old one hits it just fine. Just gotta drill out the mounting bolt holes to use the bolt that was on the lever. Gonna get it apart and measure all the parts see shock one looks the closest on microfiche and go from there

[Rockgs1000]

I got my electronic panel ready to install and hook up to my redone wiring harness .

[Rockgs1000]

Been working in the GS this past weekend . Been a little while due to way to many irons in the fire to get anything substantial done to any of them. So I took a day to make progress on the zuki. I did a lot of the frame fabricating and only thing I lack is a couple tabs welded on and a shifter location mount point. Then it will be take it all apart clean everything up and put a coat of paint on it all

That's is where I started from and this is where I stopped for that day

[Rockgs1000]

I can see that i went the wrong direction for this forum, it is either cafe racer or stock. thats alright i will enjoy my misfit all the same .