TonyGee Posted March 18, 2023 Posted March 18, 2023 5 minutes ago, redgs1000 said: ive got a US spec gsx tank but not that keen on it. bought a gs1000g tank a while back so will go with that although it needs a massage underneath to clear the frame, also thinking of a aircraft style filler cap for it yeah i know what you mean about the US spec smaller GSX tank, the larger GSX UK tank works with a GS 1000 tail unit like on my bike. but the GS1000G tank will look ok. 1 Quote
redgs1000 Posted March 18, 2023 Author Posted March 18, 2023 5 minutes ago, TonyGee said: yeah i know what you mean about the US spec smaller GSX tank, the larger GSX UK tank works with a GS 1000 tail unit like on my bike. but the GS1000G tank will look ok. seen a couple of GSX UK tanks for sale but were almost same price as a standard gs tank. il keep looking tho and the uk tank looks good on your bike 1 Quote
KATANAMANGLER Posted March 19, 2023 Posted March 19, 2023 On 3/14/2023 at 10:33 PM, redgs1000 said: evening every one. finally joined after talking to weeman at the scottish bike show on saturday , have a gs1000 project on the go and will try and put some pics up soon plus what ive done so far . and thanks for the oldskool stickers weeman You can thank me for the stickers. They were the only signage on the stand. Isn't that right @Paulm? 2 Quote
Paulm Posted March 19, 2023 Posted March 19, 2023 9 hours ago, KATANAMANGLER said: You can thank me for the stickers. They were the only signage on the stand. Isn't that right @Paulm? That would be correct Mr Mangler sir,in my defence, I am old 2 Quote
redgs1000 Posted March 19, 2023 Author Posted March 19, 2023 12 hours ago, KATANAMANGLER said: You can thank me for the stickers. They were the only signage on the stand. Isn't that right @Paulm? many thanks for the stickers . as for the signage you cant beat a group of oldskool suzuki's on display Quote
redgs1000 Posted March 19, 2023 Author Posted March 19, 2023 here is a seat i picked up a while back. any recommendations for a good replacement seat cover Quote
KATANAMANGLER Posted March 20, 2023 Posted March 20, 2023 10 hours ago, Paulm said: That would be correct Mr Mangler sir,in my defence, I am old And distracted by the promise of vegan pizza and frienship bracelets, no doubt. 2 Quote
Wee Man Posted March 20, 2023 Posted March 20, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, KATANAMANGLER said: And distracted by the promise of vegan pizza and frienship bracelets, no doubt. Edited March 20, 2023 by Wee Man 2 Quote
Paulm Posted March 20, 2023 Posted March 20, 2023 5 hours ago, KATANAMANGLER said: And distracted by the promise of vegan pizza and frienship bracelets, no doubt. Quote
redgs1000 Posted March 20, 2023 Author Posted March 20, 2023 13 hours ago, Rijko said: The base plate needs some work ... It does. but its not as bad as it looks , and its still complete so can make up templates before it disappears in front of the sandblaster 1 Quote
wraith Posted March 21, 2023 Posted March 21, 2023 I think there was a place in the traders section, for the seat. 1 Quote
TonyGee Posted March 21, 2023 Posted March 21, 2023 I get my seat covers off begay, theirs a seller on their that sells good quality covers but not cheap, ive had a few off them but at £45 a time. just as good as OEM i think. 1 Quote
wraith Posted March 21, 2023 Posted March 21, 2023 3 hours ago, TonyGee said: I get my seat covers off begay, theirs a seller on their that sells good quality covers but not cheap, ive had a few off them but at £45 a time. just as good as OEM i think. Last cover I had done, not a standard seat was £95 and that was about 8+ years ago and I was not happy with the end result. I did order one off the bay for the standard seat on the gsx1157et and apart from my bad fitting was very happy with it (may be the same seller as yours) as the was £45 but well worth the money. 2 Quote
redgs1000 Posted March 21, 2023 Author Posted March 21, 2023 3 hours ago, wraith said: Last cover I had done, not a standard seat was £95 and that was about 8+ years ago and I was not happy with the end result. I did order one off the bay for the standard seat on the gsx1157et and apart from my bad fitting was very happy with it (may be the same seller as yours) as the was £45 but well worth the money. Im sure ive seen those seat covers on the bay as well. one price for all by the looks of it , il strip the seat at the weekend and see what the foam is like . If its ok il order a cover and i need to sort the seat base out , there is some brackets to make up as there missing off the seat and the mounts on the L frame are on the other side . . Thank you both for your info 1 Quote
redgs1000 Posted March 28, 2023 Author Posted March 28, 2023 Got a wes cooley style front mud guard off evilbay £22.50 plus p&p . need to make some spacer's for the bandit fork brace so it clear's the tire , was going to buy a slabbie front guard and cut it down but this is a better option and someone might need an oe one for a resto. 1 Quote
redgs1000 Posted April 3, 2023 Author Posted April 3, 2023 Been buying a few bits for the gs. got a bandit headlight and brackets so will fit straight on once iv'e tidied up the headlight bowl , also bought jack up blocks for the rear . Next on the list is some rear sets looked at some off a gsxr 1000 k9 but open to suggestions , any thoughts on the china rear sets for sale on eblag bought some adjustable levers a while back and were very good . il put some pics up once the jack up blocks arrive Quote
coombehouse Posted April 3, 2023 Posted April 3, 2023 1 hour ago, redgs1000 said: Been buying a few bits for the gs. got a bandit headlight and brackets so will fit straight on once iv'e tidied up the headlight bowl , also bought jack up blocks for the rear . Next on the list is some rear sets looked at some off a gsxr 1000 k9 but open to suggestions , any thoughts on the china rear sets for sale on eblag bought some adjustable levers a while back and were very good . il put some pics up once the jack up blocks arrive I've used a few sets of Chinese rearsets. They are generally ok though some of the bolts are a bit rubbish but easily replaced. 1 Quote
wraith Posted April 3, 2023 Posted April 3, 2023 Got some b4 rear sets kicking around, I can take some pics tomorrow if you want. 1 Quote
redgs1000 Posted April 4, 2023 Author Posted April 4, 2023 19 hours ago, wraith said: Got some b4 rear sets kicking around, I can take some pics tomorrow if you want. If you could mate , that would be good of you . cheers Quote
wraith Posted April 4, 2023 Posted April 4, 2023 2 hours ago, redgs1000 said: If you could mate , that would be good of you . cheers I will take some pics tomorrow Quote
redgs1000 Posted April 11, 2023 Author Posted April 11, 2023 Tried the jack up blocks today on the rear . Gave the tank a massage underneath to fit the frame then put the seat on to check everything fits , next jobs is sort out the lockstop make some seat brackets and also need to cut down the bandit headlight brackets . 7 Quote
redgs1000 Posted April 15, 2023 Author Posted April 15, 2023 Another wee job done today. Headlight brackets shorten'd by 20 mm and a dusting of primer , wheels coming off soon for powder coat so will hand them in at the same time 2 Quote
redgs1000 Posted May 2, 2023 Author Posted May 2, 2023 Picked up a pair of side panels complete with badges. But also came with a shitey two tone paint job , luckily the paint stripped back ok so gave them a coat of primer then some satin black. just need to find the clips for the badges now Quote
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