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    From barn find to barn build

    Hi everyone,

    September will be about 10 months from when I first started wrenching on it.

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    80 Percent there:

    -Entirely rebuilt engine from crankshaft up
    - rebuilt carbs
    - Rebuilt brakes
    - cut/weld/paint frame
    - New seat
    - polished/coated tank
    - painted instrument cluster and installed LED's
    - taken apart cleand and lubed (where necessary) pretty much every piece of the bike
    InProgress.jpg

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      #3
      KUDOS
      not cooooo does
      kuuuuuu dossssss
      1983 GS 550 LD
      2009 BMW K1300s

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        #4
        Quite a turn around.
        Nice work.
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        When consulting the magic 8 ball for advice, one must first ask it "will your answers be accurate?"

        Glen
        -85 1150 es - Plus size supermodel.
        -Rusty old scooter.
        Other things I like to photograph.....instagram.com/gs_junkie
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          #5
          Looks like an old trail bike in the 80% photo. I'm kind of digging it.
          '83 GS650G
          '83 GS550es (didn't like the colours in the 80's, but they've grown on me)

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            #6
            Suzie_Finishedjpg.jpgShe's now got 4 hours on the new engine.. been having such a good time I haven't even stopped to get screws for the emblems! The Conti TKC 80s I'm running are pretty solid on pavement and even better on the dirt roads. Overall, It's been one hell of a rebuild.. many hours and time invested.. and many thanks to everyone for all this wealth of knowledge. Could not have done it without you. it's now time to enjoy her.. Reach out if you live in NJ and want to ride

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              #7


              Lookin good!
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              83 GS1100g
              2006 Triumph Sprint ST 1050

              Ohhhh!........Torque sweet Temptress.........always whispering.... a murmuring Siren

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                #8
                Nice work

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                  #9
                  You'll be wanting a front fender once you hit the dirt or ride in the rain. Nice looking project, have fun!
                  1980 Yamaha XS1100G (Current bike)
                  1982 GS450txz (former bike)
                  LONG list of previous bikes not listed here.

                  I identify as a man but according to the label on a box of Stauffers Baked Lasagne I'm actually a family of four

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                    #10
                    Thanks fellas!

                    I'll be putting the fender back on once I fab up some little stainless steel risers for it. The clearance right now is too tight with those knobbies

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