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    #91
    wow, any more displays like this, and I could start to believe in that reeeediculous notion of resurrection!! hahaha

    great job.
    1100 Katana / 1100 ES

    pragmatic not dogmatic

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      #92
      I have resurrected some piles that were so bad you had to chases the flies away first.
      MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
      1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

      NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


      I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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        #93
        I wish I could just ship my bike off to have it treated like this. Some fresh paint on the frame would be perfect.

        The bike just looks sooo nice.

        I guess I can start with pulling the centre stand off and trying to repaint it xD
        GS1000G 1981

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          #94
          Looks great Chuck! Any idea how many hours you invested?
          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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            #95
            Im guessing somewhere north of 70ish
            MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
            1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

            NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


            I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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              #96
              Originally posted by chuck hahn View Post
              Im guessing somewhere north of 70ish
              What do you charge per hour? My local shop charges 98.25 usd per hour, so that would be like $6900 for just the work Oo
              GS1000G 1981

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                #97
                Its for a buddies dad...total surprise. His dads a great guy that did things right. Got rid of all the toys to raise his family and run his HVAC business. He retired now and me and his kid conspired to do this build to surprise Roy. Im not charging him a penny. Just gonna enjoy the shocked look on his face when we hand him the key and tell him its his.
                Last edited by chuck hahn; 07-25-2020, 07:41 PM.
                MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
                1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

                NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


                I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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                  #98
                  Originally posted by chuck hahn View Post
                  Its for a buddies dad...total surprise. His dads a great guy that did things right. Got rid of all the toys to raise his family and run his HVAC business. He retired now and me and his kid conspired to do this build to surprise Roy. Im not charging him a penny. Just gonna enjoy the shocked look on his face when we hand him the key and tell him its his.
                  Ahh, that makes sense. I feel that is such an american thing to do.
                  I wish I could see his reaction when he gets it.
                  GS1000G 1981

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                    #99
                    Unless its a nostalgia thing or you just have funny money to spend hiring someone to do what i did makes no sense cost wise...theres 2700 plus just in parts to fix this bike. Add that to another 5 grand or so for hours doesnt make sense at all.

                    SOME people focus on the " what can i make off it"? aspect. Im about lets save it and make a good guy really happy. Roy had a new one in 78 and has wanted another ever since. Next Saturday is his day.
                    MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
                    1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

                    NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


                    I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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                      Originally posted by chuck hahn View Post
                      Unless its a nostalgia thing or you just have funny money to spend hiring someone to do what i did makes no sense cost wise...theres 2700 plus just in parts to fix this bike. Add that to another 5 grand or so for hours doesnt make sense at all.

                      SOME people focus on the " what can i make off it"? aspect. Im about lets save it and make a good guy really happy. Roy had a new one in 78 and has wanted another ever since. Next Saturday is his day.
                      Yeah, I agree. For that sum you could probably find one in a resonable condition. Or something newer. But still, I would absolutely love to have one of these bikes in a great condition (hopefully I will manage to get there some day).

                      The joy of getting something nostalgic is priceless. And I hope he is young enough he gets to really enjoy it. Its commendable when someone gives something up for family/friends but I can see some people have that sad memories after something. Really hope he enjoys it.

                      I find it so sad that so many of these bikes are just rotting away somewhere. Its cool to see some brought back to life.
                      GS1000G 1981

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                        IM BETTING he cant talk and then tears start flowing.
                        MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
                        1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

                        NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


                        I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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                          Please do an update and let us know how he reacts.
                          GS1000G 1981

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                            Im taking a camera....
                            MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
                            1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

                            NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


                            I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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                              The bike turned out great....the gesture is even greater.
                              Well done, Chuck.
                              2@ \'78 GS1000

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                                I posted the bike on Vintage Suzuki Motorcycle group on Facebook. Theres an aaahole there named HAL CASEY that has taken a liking to harassing anything i post or comment on. The latest from him....

                                Sure is a good thing you didnt have to diagnose any problems with thst bike...LOL. And you must not have read the bible ...you cant lap Suzuki valves. Really???
                                MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
                                1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

                                NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


                                I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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