Progress!!! 1978 GS1000E Restoration/Performance Rebuild

[SVSooke]

Now I can't wait to hear it run,thinking I'd like a Delc for the GPz

[Ecklund]

That is one good looking exhaust system.

Nice progress.

Thanks for the pics.

[gmansyz]

Hiya All
Any idea on how big/diameter of the brake rotors are?
Tnx
G

[rudeman]

What factors influenced your decision to go with the Delkevic system over a V&H? I decided to go with a V&H myself.

More progress! Started to install the exhaust last week but got interrupted by an emergency service call. I needed to run a bottoming tap through the exhaust bolt holes anyway...

This is the full stainless system by Delkevic - I purchased it from Z1 Enterprises. The installation went well and only a tiny bit of massaging was necessary. For the record, I have never installed an exhaust system on any motorcycle that DIDN'T require some finesse during the installation.

[philosopheriam]

Hiya All
Any idea on how big/diameter of the brake rotors are?
Tnx
G

I believe they are 296mm - they are early CBR900 rotors, as suggested by Salty Monk in his dual piston brake bracket kit.

[philosopheriam]

What factors influenced your decision to go with the Delkevic system over a V&H? I decided to go with a V&H myself.

To my knowledge, the V&H is chromed steel, whereas the Delkevic is all stainless. Big selling point for me.

[rudeman]

That was a huge attraction for me as well. I thought it over and and since my bikes are garaged when not in use I decided on the V&H because I thought they offer improved performance. Probably not too noticeable by seat of the pants...I do know that the V&H pipe installation guide recommends an increase in pilot and main jet sizes where the Delkevic site states that no changes are necessary. The Delkevic pipes sure are nice looking though and you can't beat the price.

Great job on the build!

To my knowledge, the V&H is chromed steel, whereas the Delkevic is all stainless. Big selling point for me.

[althomas101]

Can you retain the center stand with the Delkevic 4-1?

[rudeman]

The manufacturer website lists center stand retention as one of the features.

Can you retain the center stand with the Delkevic 4-1?

[philosopheriam]

Can you retain the center stand with the Delkevic 4-1?

Take a look at my photos - yep! Center stand friendly!

[philosopheriam]

That was a huge attraction for me as well. I thought it over and and since my bikes are garaged when not in use I decided on the V&H because I thought they offer improved performance. Probably not too noticeable by seat of the pants...I do know that the V&H pipe installation guide recommends an increase in pilot and main jet sizes where the Delkevic site states that no changes are necessary. The Delkevic pipes sure are nice looking though and you can't beat the price.

Great job on the build!

I didn't want to deal with bubbling chrome due to corrosion developing under it. Stainless coloring due to heat adds character :-)

[althomas101]

Fantastic! And to think I was thinking of having a mandrel bending shop duplicate the stock 4-2 exhaust header, and mid pipes from stainless, then mounting 2x supertrapps. This setup is NICE, and as cheap as the V&H! Centerstand too, I'm sold! Thanks, again!

[philosopheriam]

Nothing exciting today, but I took apart the speedo cluster to pretty it up...

The exterior was looking rough, so I soda blasted the plastic housing to even the finish and then gave it a few coats of gloss black plastic paint.


I cleaned the speedo and tach, cleaned up all the wiring, and ordered all new bulbs. Should be back together by the end of the week.

[busa1300]

Just wanted to give a formal thanks, for your help directing me to getting my bolts looking like yours....items are being ordered...

[philosopheriam]

Just wanted to give a formal thanks, for your help directing me to getting my bolts looking like yours....items are being ordered...

Good luck, sir!