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I'd add its the petcock that fouls the carbs - everything else fits 100% straight78 GS1000C- Now sporting 1100E suspension and numerous goodies
82 GS750E/82 1100E/ GSXR Frankenstein bike completed
83 1100E "rescue bike" saved from the barn
2008 Bking - Torque Torque Torque
Next project slowly coalescing
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Nice! Thanks for all the options man. I'm definitely leaning towards option 3. Larger fuel capacity won't hurt but I'll have to see if the petcock could be modified or maybe the top of the carbs. The ones on my GS already has a small nick in it thanks to the petcock so that might be something that's already been dealt with.
Thanks again for showing the different tank options! Big help for me for sure.
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Originally posted by BasketCase View PostYeah, I'll just say that so far, all in I'm out probably 7 grand, including bike. I'm certainly not going to ride the **** out of the GS getting knee down and scraping pegs. I've got a Ducati Monster 900 to hit the twisties on. The GS is more akin to a midlife crisis mobile. It's like those guys who spend Corvette money on Hondas, practical, no, but it's a goal and dream of mine.
I have considered dropping a Bandit 1200 motor in and get the frame braced but that's not high up on the list yet.Current Rides: 82 GS1100E, 00 Triumph 955 Speed Triple:twistedevil:, 03 Kawasaki ZRX1200, 01 Honda GL1800, '15 Kawasaki 1000 Versys
Past Rides: 72 Honda SL-125, Kawasaki KE-175, 77 GS750 with total yosh stage 1 kit, 79 GS1000s, 80 GS1000S, 82 GS750e,82 GS1000S, 84 VF500f, 86 FZR600, 95 Triumph Sprint 900,96 Triumph Sprint, 97 Triumph Sprint, 01 Kawasaki ZRX1200, 07 Triumph Tiger 1050, 01 Yam YFZ250F
Work in progress: 78 GS1000, unknown year GS1100ES
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Thanks for understanding and sharing your own experience limeex2. Yeah, the value that modifying old bikes (or cars, or anything) holds kind of always supercedes logical reasoning for me. I've always loved most things 80s and I've always been on two wheels so a Suzuki GS1000 makes perfect sense (and because Kawasaki Z1s are astronomically rare and overpriced). Bikes make me happy, old school muscle bikes especially, and I'm OK with it not being the most practical of choices.
Life's too short to not indulge every now and then.
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Originally posted by BasketCase View PostNice! Thanks for all the options man. I'm definitely leaning towards option 3. Larger fuel capacity won't hurt but I'll have to see if the petcock could be modified or maybe the top of the carbs. The ones on my GS already has a small nick in it thanks to the petcock so that might be something that's already been dealt with.
Thanks again for showing the different tank options! Big help for me for sure.
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While I agree that the GS tank is great looking, I'm also partial to the GSX tank. I like the muscle-bike shape of it. I think it will fit in nicely with the overall theme of this bike. Plus I got it for a nice deal. If I ever end up fixing the GS tank, I'll eventually reconsider it.
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Originally posted by rudeman View PostFrom my perspective there are few bikes that look as nice as a GS1000. Swapping out the OE tank with the OS model 750/1100 tank will really change the way it looks. I would stay with the OE tank. Just my opinion.Last edited by limeex2; 09-08-2016, 08:10 PM.Current Rides: 82 GS1100E, 00 Triumph 955 Speed Triple:twistedevil:, 03 Kawasaki ZRX1200, 01 Honda GL1800, '15 Kawasaki 1000 Versys
Past Rides: 72 Honda SL-125, Kawasaki KE-175, 77 GS750 with total yosh stage 1 kit, 79 GS1000s, 80 GS1000S, 82 GS750e,82 GS1000S, 84 VF500f, 86 FZR600, 95 Triumph Sprint 900,96 Triumph Sprint, 97 Triumph Sprint, 01 Kawasaki ZRX1200, 07 Triumph Tiger 1050, 01 Yam YFZ250F
Work in progress: 78 GS1000, unknown year GS1100ES
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This had an 83 750 Petcock fitted to it from memory but I still needed to lift the back of the tank (took out the rubber top hat on the bolt & used some fuel line instead to move it up about 7-8mm) and grind a spare carb top a bit on the corner.
Don't know if it fits the tank but you probably want one of the low profile "prime with a screwdriver" petcocks fitted to the 80 GS550.
Tank without the emblem holes is a 1000S tank made for using decals.
I have 1 side panel (can't remember what side but I could look) and both emblems I could be persuaded to part with if necessary....
Oh & I got approx the same range as the stock 78 tank with this setup, maybe slightly less due to the angle (or maybe just the reserve tube was a different height, can't really remember).Last edited by salty_monk; 09-08-2016, 08:25 PM.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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TWINPOT BRAKE UPGRADE LINKY: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...e-on-78-Skunk/
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BasketCase
Originally posted by salty_monk View Post
This had an 83 750 Petcock fitted to it from memory but I still needed to lift the back of the tank (took out the rubber top hat on the bolt & used some fuel line instead to move it up about 7-8mm) and grind a spare carb top a bit on the corner.
Don't know if it fits the tank but you probably want one of the low profile "prime with a screwdriver" petcocks fitted to the 80 GS550.
Tank without the emblem holes is a 1000S tank made for using decals.
I have 1 side panel (can't remember what side but I could look) and both emblems I could be persuaded to part with if necessary....
Oh & I got approx the same range as the stock 78 tank with this setup, maybe slightly less due to the angle (or maybe just the reserve tube was a different height, can't really remember).
Anyways, once the euro-spec GS/GSX tank comes we'll have to dry fit it to see where the problem areas are and adjust accordingly.
And I do have NOS GS1000E emblems (the gold ones) waiting for when the panels are resprayed.
BTW: does a GS750E tail section/rear light fit onto a GS1000 frame? I also like how the 750 side panels have their back section slanted to match with the frame spar instead of the square-ish 1000 sides. Just a curiosity as I like the up-curved 750 tail and the cleaner sides.
Thanks everyone for all the info and contributions, and even the differing opinions too. Lots of good info and help on here!
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Updates!
So, it's been a few weeks, figured I'd keep this thread somewhat alive.
Parts came back from powder coating, including swingarm, wheels, triple crowns, cooler mount, and a few other misc items.
The engine covers were also hydro blasted and polished, new polished stainless steel bolt set installed, and engine emblems as well.
Also, just today, the exhaust has been welded on with the angles sorted.
Next up on the list of to-do is a RCD/Racefit quick-filler for the new GSX tank with a filler tower welded on. After that, there's only paint, reassembly, and wiring (from the new more compact switches) left.
Bike is coming along quite well and the finish line is somewhat in sight! Super stoked and yes, she's going to be stupid loud!
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