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    GS850G project

    Here is a link to my intro thread to the forums that has some info on my bike:
    http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...=201003&page=2

    So far, I made sure it will run and took it apart with only the engine left in the frame. I then reassembled the front end and attached the rear wheel assembly so I could move it around.

    I cut a section off the frame to shorten it a bit for a cleaner cafe look when finished and have gone through the wiring to fix the Jerry rigs that have been put in place over the years. That's about it other than discovering my tank is not going to be usable. I tried cleaning the rust out but the rust in the bottom is just too thick for the chemicals to remove it. The rest of the inside looks clean now but when I flush it there is a never ending stream of tiny particles of rust that comes out.

    I need to get current pics of the bike to post but it doesn't look much different than this:


    there's no gauges or brakes on it but that's pretty much the only difference from the pic.

    #2
    Get something like Evaporust & let it sit... you'll get the rust out eventually.

    Then put a PO15 or Caswell liner in it. It will be fine....
    1980 GS1000G - Sold
    1978 GS1000E - Finished!
    1980 GS550E - Fixed & given to a friend
    1983 GS750ES Special - Sold
    2009 KLR 650 - Sold - gone to TX!
    1982 GS1100G - Rebuilt and finished. - Sold
    2009 TE610 - Dual Sporting around dreaming of Dakar..... - FOR SALE!

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      #3
      I've treated 3 tanks with por15. The last tank had rust falling out of it when I turned it upsidedown. Por15 did a great job. Before, I didn't really believe the product would work as good as it did, but it worked great.

      Scudder

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