Norwegian 1979 GS500E restoration.

[Kenny]

Sanded down my sidecovers and ducktail and then painted them. video below, click the image to see the video on flickr.

IMG_1447 by Kenneth H, on Flickr

[steveb922]

Looking good - I'm in the process of doing mine. I hope they turn out as well as yours!

[Kenny]

Looking good - I'm in the process of doing mine. I hope they turn out as well as yours!

Thanks, not so much in painting it to get a good result but the pre work done, like sanding etc.

i have yet to do the gas tank. Much more work on that one than these. I guess i will have to spend the whole next weekend just prepping it.

[Noreg]

I'm envious of your painting skills. Just prepping and painting the rear caliper was an entire weekend ordeal for me.

Your bike will look so smooth.

[Kenny]

Better brakes
B1798E93-72ED-4312-8D49-AB68771AC49F by Kenneth H, on Flickr

48EA4769-EC11-432D-915E-F5D287521CDB by Kenneth H, on Flickr

6248B4F7-2A57-4623-945D-0E97CA7160F9 by Kenneth H, on Flickr

[Noreg]

Is the brake disks original and caliper different or is both new?

[Big T]

Both are new

You haven't read the Salty_Monk Twinpot upgrade thread in Performance?

Kenny, proceed carefully. It is possible to lock the front wheel in a panic stop, so get used to all of that power

[Noreg]

Both are new

You haven't read the Salty_Monk Twinpot upgrade thread in Performance?

Kenny, proceed carefully. It is possible to lock the front wheel in a panic stop, so get used to all of that power

I have skimmed it, but decided it was something I'd look into at a later time. I have not have trouble with the brakes (except for the rear brakes after I changed the fluid and pads and rotor). The brakes aren't that bad.

[Kenny]

Is the brake disks original and caliper different or is both new?

Ninja calipers, cbr600 f4 rotors, Salty conversionkit.

[Kenny]

Both are new

You haven't read the Salty_Monk Twinpot upgrade thread in Performance?

Kenny, proceed carefully. It is possible to lock the front wheel in a panic stop, so get used to all of that power

it brakes good. However the frontbrakes are soft to squeeze. Wondering if either the brake lines are to old and give in or the brake cylinder might be bad.

[steveb922]

Get those brake lines changed! They're 35+ years overdue. You'll notice the difference.

[Big T]

Steel braided brake lines needed

[Grimly]

If those are the original brake lines, then ditch them pronto and get something decent on there.
I see "30,79" on one of them - not sure if that means Week 30, 1979 or not. Well past their renewal date anyway.
If the lever is still spongy after renewing the lines and everything is properly bled, then attend to the master cylinder. If there's too much travel the m/cyl is likely a bit small for the calipers. There's also the problem of lost motion if the calipers have excessive wear, play or float in them - that severely affects the feel of the lever, and in turn, your safety.

[Kenny]

Not much being done. Barely driven it this year. Headlight and rearlight died when I drove it one time and i just put the bike away. I think i need to do a proper restoration on it and tear it all apart into bits and pieces. It deserves it i reckon.

[Kenny]