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    1978 gs 1000 rebuild

    Just picked up a solid 78 gs1000. Looking to do a mild cafe/ resto and keep the stock look as much as possible. Any suggestions or things to look for on tear down would be much appreciated. I am an avid dual sport and sportbike rider and this is my first vintage bike.

    Right now I am in the process of getting it running right. Went ahead and replaced intakes for precautionary reasons.

    Looking to upgrade suspension and have talked to some guys about sonic springs up front and yss in the rear.

    I may end up shaving my own seat to somewhat of a flatter giuliari style look.

    Going to do some polishing etc and custom paint


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    #2
    That's not a stock seat, anyway. It's some kind of custom touring seat
    Upgraded swingarm is nice
    Sonic springs and emulators for the front
    A twinpot brake upgrade is warranted
    A bit of a mutt, with the cast wheels and wire wheel bodywork
    1978 GS 1000 (since new)
    1979 GS 1000 (The Fridge, superbike replica project)
    1978 GS 1000 (parts)
    1981 GS 850 (anyone want a project?)
    1981 GPZ 550 (backroad screamer)
    1970 450 Mk IIID (THUMP!)
    2007 DRz 400S
    1999 ATK 490ES
    1994 DR 350SES

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      #3
      What other bikes do you have? I would check compression and the charging system as these tend to deteriorate if the bike hasn't been looked after. If the charging system is still stock then you may want to change it to an aftermarket system as the stockers almost inevitably fail given enough time.
      Bikes:

      1980 GS1000 restomod
      2006 GSXR 750

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        #4
        That is also a 82-83 GS1100E front forks with anti dive.

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          #5
          Originally posted by TeamDar View Post
          That is also a 82-83 GS1100E front forks with anti dive.
          would this be considered and upgrade ?

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            #6
            Originally posted by Big T View Post
            That's not a stock seat, anyway. It's some kind of custom touring seat
            Upgraded swingarm is nice
            Sonic springs and emulators for the front
            A twinpot brake upgrade is warranted
            A bit of a mutt, with the cast wheels and wire wheel bodywork
            I plan to try to shave the seat, we will see how that goes, I hate the way it looks currently

            I need to do some research on the twinpot brake upgrade?

            yes it is a mutt, what do you mean by the wire wheel body work?

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              #7
              Originally posted by Wolfdogg40 View Post
              would this be considered and upgrade ?
              Yes since they are adjustable in both preload and dampening.

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                #8
                That's a really nice looking starting point.
                Agreed that the seat is.... not good looking. Personally I'd keep the paint as is, unless it's in poor condition.
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                  #9
                  Originally posted by Wolfdogg40 View Post
                  I plan to try to shave the seat, we will see how that goes, I hate the way it looks currently

                  I need to do some research on the twinpot brake upgrade?

                  yes it is a mutt, what do you mean by the wire wheel body work?

                  There's a lengthy thread on the twinpot upgrade in Performance
                  EDIT 1/1/2023 - Yes I have a few sets of brackets/spacers/hub spacers left - Price is $104 shipped Priority in the USA. Most other countries tend to be around $125-$130 shipped 1st class package. Newest brackets also allow the new Ninja EX650 Tokico calipers to be fitted as well as SV650 & DL650. Just some pics of the


                  It's hard to tell if your bike was an E (cast wheel) or standard (wire wheel), what with all the mods
                  The E was black with a white stripe (aka skunk) and the standard came in red (yours) or blue (mine)

                  IMG_20191022_164251343_HDR by Todd Cannon, on Flickr
                  1978 GS 1000 (since new)
                  1979 GS 1000 (The Fridge, superbike replica project)
                  1978 GS 1000 (parts)
                  1981 GS 850 (anyone want a project?)
                  1981 GPZ 550 (backroad screamer)
                  1970 450 Mk IIID (THUMP!)
                  2007 DRz 400S
                  1999 ATK 490ES
                  1994 DR 350SES

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                    #10
                    I would not paint that bodywork! Original paint on those body parts are worth some big bucks to someone doing a restoration. Buy some old cast-offs (if you can find them) and paint those!
                    Ron
                    When I die, just cremate me and put me in my GS tank. That way I can go through these carbs, one more time!https://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/core/images/smilies/cool.png
                    1978 GS750E - November 2017 BOTM
                    1978 GS1000C - May 2021 BOTM
                    1982 GS1100E - April 2024 BOTM
                    1999 Honda GL1500SE

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                      #11
                      Looks like you have the 83 1100E brakes & the swingarm too.. The wheels & rotors look stock 78/79 cast ones. I wouldn't be painting over that paintwork either but finding a replacement will be tough. You could probably find a tail easy enough but a tank.... The 82 1100E or 82 750E are easier to find and look a bit more "cafe" too....

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                      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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