My . GS1000GL Rebuild

[norman1950]

I got all the wiring figured out and was able to get the bike to crank over. Seems like it is all good to go on that part. I went ahead and made some headlight mounts. Didn't like the big and bulky ones on ebay. These where pretty easy to make and very stable. I might put some LED lights on the sides for turn signals or put a set of "stick out" style turn signals.

I like the thought of LEDs as they will look clean, but not sure how visible they will be. Here is the picture of the bracket. I also put rubber from a motorcycle bike tube on the side to protect the forks.



I got this idea from this link...

http://kickwrench.com/2011/03/16/diy-wednesdays-how-to-build-your-own-headlight-ears-for-less-than-10/

Now can't figure which way to go with the exhaust. I had this Jardine from one of my previous bikes. Thought it looked ok... but got vetoed by the girlfriend and friend also. Thinking about trying to find a megaphone style or even a supertrapp...

Any thoughts or comments on the Jardine? If I was going to use it, I was going to cut it down about 6"-8" so it wouldn't cover up the rear wheel completely.

[norman1950]

Well I have decided to go with the Kerker exhaust that came with the bike. Just need to clean it up...

On these pictures, everything it just hanging there loose.

[norman1950]

Got some more work done lately. Got the rims painted a macadamia nut brown, a porsche color. It is the same color as the big stripe is going to be. Also got some gold laid down for the Pinstripe. The F4I rearsets are now mounted, in the process of making a brake and shift lever. Here are some more pictures.

[GSX1000E]

Coming along nicely. Don't forget to paint the webbing inside the rotors while you have it apart.

[norman1950]

Coming along nicely. Don't forget to paint the webbing inside the rotors while you have it apart.

What is on there is already painted flat black rotors. But always subject to change. We will see what it looks like all together.

Thanks!

[Vincenza V]

rear sets

Norman1950-Did those F4I rear sets bolt on? Any massaging? Details please. Nice build!

[norman1950]

Norman1950-Did those F4I rear sets bolt on? Any massaging? Details please. Nice build!

No they didn't just bolt on. I used the bottom stock foot peg mounts, since they are same side to side. I drilled out the F4i bolt holes to accept the bigger stock bolt. On the top, I drilled and tapped a solid 1/2" rod. I had to trim a little of the stock welded bracket that holds the swingarm bolt. Then I just mounted the bottom bolt and welded the top "bung" in place. Hope this makes sense.

Still have to figure out my shift and brake linkage.

[norman1950]

Here are a few more pictures of the bike. Was finally able to paint the bike this weekend. Still a little ways away, but getting closer.

[norman1950]

And here are some finished pictures, need to change some things, but for the most part it is done....

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[norman1950]

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[kimjay]

Very good job on your build. I like it.

[norman1950]

Very good job on your build. I like it.

Thank you very much.

[82Shafty]

Looks great so far!