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    East tn bobber

    Hey guys,

    I'm new here and just getting into the meat of a 1981 GS1000GL bobber project (you can start hazing now for not going back to original). Been lurking and learning for awhile. I'll be posting up pics as I go to try and help anybody I can. I've worked on new bikes and some old cars and jeeps but this is my first classic bike build and I couldn't be more excited. My brother is doing a Honda CB750 at the same time (cafe racer style) and he is a full blown mechanic so that helps. Some of my plans are hardtail the frame, rebuild a minimal wiring harness, completely clean bars (no levers, switches, wires, or cables), pods or stacks, pull the engine out for a go-through and cleaning, and powdercoat a bunch of stuff! It had been ridden hard and put away wet but still ran alright when I got her. Carbs leaked, choke didn't work, idle was fast, throttle stuck, and one of the rear shock mounts looked like it had been welded on by a blind monkey but for $500 and a clean title I figured it was worth a shot. I'll be posting pics and this forum seems AWESOME to be involved with. I'll go ahead and throw out a thanks for everything I've learned already and for all the future help I'm sure is coming!

    Since I am tearing the bike completely apart and going down the bobber path I will also have ALOT of original parts for sale. I'm not really looking to make money or anything with these just hate to see classic (sometimes hard to find) original parts go to waste. It's probably easier to tell you what I'm not selling: frame, motor, carbs, wheels, forks, triple trees, and brakes. Other than that it's pretty much all up for grabs! Just shoot me a message! The bike was in decent shape and most parts look pretty good. I don't have the side covers...

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    There's a picture of when I got her. I had already pulled the tank, carbs, airbox, and seat... But you get the idea.

    More to follow!

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    Subscribed ! Kudos for bringin it back......
    82 1100 EZ (red)

    "You co-opting words of KV only thickens the scent of your BS. A thief and a putter-on of airs most foul. " JEEPRUSTY

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      #3
      Got a chance to do some wrenching the last couple days. Wiring harness is out, the headlight and all that mess is off, front brake system, coils, etc etc. Pretty much done until I get a lift to pull the wheels, forks and motor!

      IMG_2376.jpgSO MUCH ROOM!!

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        #4
        IMG_2378.jpgGood shot of the shaft drive. The triangle part of the frame that goes to the upper rear shock mount will all be cut off to hard tail the frame...

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          #5
          IMG_2380.jpgExhaust and wiring harness sitting on the ground. I was surprised there were only 3-4 bolts that really gave me trouble and only one that snapped.

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            Got the rear brake assembly off today. That was the last part to come off before pulling the engine and chopping the frame! Probably taking a hiatus until after the holidays.

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              #7
              Frame is up on the welding table... new seat and brake lights ordered... pictures to follow before too long! IMG_2447.jpg

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                #8
                ....another one bites the dust! Motorcycle, that is....

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by kvillebuckeye View Post
                  The triangle part of the frame that goes to the upper rear shock mount will all be cut off to hard tail the frame...
                  How will you be locating the rear axle? Hopefully you don't plan on using the stock shock mount on the final drive case. I am not sure that the cast case will stand up to the shock of a hardtail, it is meant to be a cushioned by suspension, not sudden shock. If that is where you plan on mounting your hard tail, I hope your roads are a LOT smoother than the ones around here.
                  If you're not living on the edge, you're taking up too much space.

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                    #10
                    When I bought this bike my plan was to restore it but when I started really looking at it (I bought it at night... it was that cheap!) the PO had already done his share of damage to the frame. The upper rear shock mounts had been welded for some reason. I am planning on using a removable piece to attach to the rear lower shock mount, yes, but also with an excessive amount of bracing. I know there are many here who don't like chopping a vintage GS but I'll be doing it as properly as I can and rebuilding the engine while I'm at it so the bike will be on the road for another 30 years hopefully!

                    And yes our roads in East TN are pretty smooth... at least enough for just a bar hopper! Haha

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