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    #61
    Maybe another, seat has to go back and have pattern straightened
    1978 Gs1085 compliments of Popy Yosh, Bandit 1200 wheels and front end, VM33 Smoothbores, Yosh exhaust, braced frame, ported polished head :cool:
    1983 Gs1100ESD, rebuild finished! Body paintwork happening winter 2017:D

    I would rather trust my bike to a technician that reads the service manual than some backyardigan that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix things.

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      #62
      Last one for now
      1978 Gs1085 compliments of Popy Yosh, Bandit 1200 wheels and front end, VM33 Smoothbores, Yosh exhaust, braced frame, ported polished head :cool:
      1983 Gs1100ESD, rebuild finished! Body paintwork happening winter 2017:D

      I would rather trust my bike to a technician that reads the service manual than some backyardigan that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix things.

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        #63
        Originally posted by Fjbj40 View Post
        Some progress
        wow, nice looking ride !!

        what was the reason for moving the battery location higher?
        Last edited by Gregory; 09-10-2013, 07:56 AM.
        82 gs1100e FAUX Skunk
        80 gs1000s

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          #64
          Originally posted by Gregory View Post
          wow, nice looking ride !!

          what was the reason for moving the battery location higher?
          It is a ballistic 8 cell lithium battery. It weighs less than 2 lbs. I wanted everything removed from under the side covers to under the seat. So the battery ended up under the tail section.

          Weight reduction was the plan as was a Cooley replica but plans changed substantially during the build

          Daryl
          1978 Gs1085 compliments of Popy Yosh, Bandit 1200 wheels and front end, VM33 Smoothbores, Yosh exhaust, braced frame, ported polished head :cool:
          1983 Gs1100ESD, rebuild finished! Body paintwork happening winter 2017:D

          I would rather trust my bike to a technician that reads the service manual than some backyardigan that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix things.

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            #65
            Bike is looking amazing!!
            Rob
            1983 1100ES, 98' ST1100, 02' DR-Z400E and a few other 'bits and pieces'
            Are you on the GSR Google Earth Map yet? http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=170533

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              #66
              Originally posted by azr View Post
              Bike is looking amazing!!
              Thanks, I hope to have it on the road Ina few days
              1978 Gs1085 compliments of Popy Yosh, Bandit 1200 wheels and front end, VM33 Smoothbores, Yosh exhaust, braced frame, ported polished head :cool:
              1983 Gs1100ESD, rebuild finished! Body paintwork happening winter 2017:D

              I would rather trust my bike to a technician that reads the service manual than some backyardigan that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix things.

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                #67
                Was the carbon fibre cover difficult to lay?
                The bike looks great. Tough.
                2@ \'78 GS1000

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                  #68
                  Originally posted by steve murdoch View Post
                  Was the carbon fibre cover difficult to lay?
                  The bike looks great. Tough.
                  That is real carbon fiber, not the stick on stuff. The tank was in really bad shape, one whole side about 3/4 of the lower pinch weld was cracked plus lots of pin holes. Tried brazing it but cracks kept getting worse.

                  So I filled in the cracks and the lower seam with fuel proof epoxy thickened with milled fibres and micro balloons. This sealed the tank and allowed the carbon fiber to drape over the tank. It was a slow process as you have to be careful to not distort the weave but it is possible because of the gentle contours of the tank. The weave was then filled with about 5 thinned coats of epoxy to flatten it. When it was cured it was wet sanded with 240/360/400/600/800 and then clear coated with 3 coats.

                  Theeennn the tank was sealed inside with Caswells epoxy, just to make sure!

                  I figure between the tank, pan under the seat for electrics, tail fin and fabing headlight ears about 50 hours total. Tank was probably 25.

                  But it looks really good
                  1978 Gs1085 compliments of Popy Yosh, Bandit 1200 wheels and front end, VM33 Smoothbores, Yosh exhaust, braced frame, ported polished head :cool:
                  1983 Gs1100ESD, rebuild finished! Body paintwork happening winter 2017:D

                  I would rather trust my bike to a technician that reads the service manual than some backyardigan that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix things.

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                    #69
                    The only real carbon fiber i see around here is on the rowing sculls.
                    Very impressive, i like the look.
                    2@ \'78 GS1000

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                      #70
                      Originally posted by Fjbj40 View Post
                      It is a ballistic 8 cell lithium battery. It weighs less than 2 lbs. I wanted everything removed from under the side covers to under the seat. So the battery ended up under the tail section.

                      Weight reduction was the plan as was a Cooley replica but plans changed substantially during the build

                      Daryl
                      You have a race machine. Since my bike is just for riding around, I have always wished it had even more space between the seat and air box for putting stuff like my wallet, gloves etc.
                      82 gs1100e FAUX Skunk
                      80 gs1000s

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                        #71
                        OH MY GOD, this thing is scary!!!

                        I took it for a 30 second drive at lunch time after fixing a rather scary lower end rattle/knock which ended up being the 3 bolts that hold the starter clutch together. I replaced them with new and nuclear grade Locktite.

                        I gently rolled open the throttle and by 3 grand the front end was airborne!! WTF have I got myself here I am thinking? My other 2 1000's were weak compared to this thing.

                        I was shaking for 15 minutes after a 30 second ride! It has been 13 years since I laast owned a bike, have driven a few others in that time. It is gonna take a few hundred KM's to get comfortable!!

                        Shaking Daryl
                        1978 Gs1085 compliments of Popy Yosh, Bandit 1200 wheels and front end, VM33 Smoothbores, Yosh exhaust, braced frame, ported polished head :cool:
                        1983 Gs1100ESD, rebuild finished! Body paintwork happening winter 2017:D

                        I would rather trust my bike to a technician that reads the service manual than some backyardigan that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix things.

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                          #72
                          ha,ha,ha,ha...she goes as good as she looks. Lets see some good pictures of the finished project!! congrats.
                          Rob
                          1983 1100ES, 98' ST1100, 02' DR-Z400E and a few other 'bits and pieces'
                          Are you on the GSR Google Earth Map yet? http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=170533

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                            #73
                            Originally posted by Fjbj40 View Post
                            OH MY GOD, this thing is scary!!!

                            I took it for a 30 second drive at lunch time after fixing a rather scary lower end rattle/knock which ended up being the 3 bolts that hold the starter clutch together. I replaced them with new and nuclear grade Locktite.

                            I gently rolled open the throttle and by 3 grand the front end was airborne!! WTF have I got myself here I am thinking? My other 2 1000's were weak compared to this thing.

                            I was shaking for 15 minutes after a 30 second ride! It has been 13 years since I laast owned a bike, have driven a few others in that time. It is gonna take a few hundred KM's to get comfortable!!

                            Shaking Daryl
                            Sounds cool. I would be happy to trade you even up if you want to ride a bit doggier version.
                            82 gs1100e FAUX Skunk
                            80 gs1000s

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                              #74
                              Excellent work, far exceeded what I could possibly do. Great to see her up on the road. Enjoy.

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                                #75
                                Yeah let's see some more pics! Stoked for you on the first ride in a while man. I have to live vicariously through you for the time being because mine is still not done and I have not riden since I started the project two+ years ago. How did you space and align your rear wheel? I'm cutting spacers for mine today and think I have it pretty close..

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