redgs1000 Posted November 8, 2023 Author Share Posted November 8, 2023 Will need to get the dremel out to cut new slots. Then the foot pegs will line up hopefully 1 Quote Link to comment
redgs1000 Posted November 15, 2023 Author Share Posted November 15, 2023 Trying to tidy up the plates with the dewalt cnc machine before they get a polish. 1 Quote Link to comment
redgs1000 Posted December 4, 2023 Author Share Posted December 4, 2023 Test fitted the foot rests and plates and all looks ok. Just need to realign the foot pegs and might have to get a longer pipe for the brake reservoir , but it will fit on the original bracket 1 Quote Link to comment
redgs1000 Posted December 4, 2023 Author Share Posted December 4, 2023 Another hour lost trying to get pics off that fucking phone 2 Quote Link to comment
redgs1000 Posted December 19, 2023 Author Share Posted December 19, 2023 Got the foot rests lined up straight after bit of work with the dremel. Then put two small ball bearings in to keep them in place plus a bit grease, try and get a bit more done over xmas. Plus the tank I've got is looking ropey so that's going to take some time up, unless I can find a decent one 1 Quote Link to comment
wraith Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 It's all coming on nicely, looking good Quote Link to comment
redgs1000 Posted February 3 Author Share Posted February 3 Finally got a 530 chain on. Just rubbing the frame in two places that only needed the original welds cleaned up for clearance. The 180 rear tyre was just to wide as the chain was getting moved sideways , put a 170 on and that's now given a decent clearance. 5 Quote Link to comment
redgs1000 Posted February 28 Author Share Posted February 28 Tail piece sanded and hope to have it painted before the bike show. Brakes are all bled now and put a new joint on the gear linkage ,found one that bolts on so ground the old one off,gave the rear caliper carrier a quick polish also 2 Quote Link to comment
BasilBrush Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 Had my GS 1000 about 20 odd years and always regret selling it. Something special about the sound of the old 8 valve engine and the Harris Black Chrome works exhaust it had. Howled like a banshee, when on full chat Quote Link to comment
TonyGee Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 40 minutes ago, BasilBrush said: Harris Black Chrome works exhaust Ive heard you can still get them in black but i think they would sell well if they made them is chrome or stainless, had one on an old zed, looked the dogs. 1 Quote Link to comment
BasilBrush Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 11 hours ago, TonyGee said: Ive heard you can still get them in black but i think they would sell well if they made them is chrome or stainless, had one on an old zed, looked the dogs. Black looks the dogs nadgers . Shame they all seemed to rot at the collector. had to reweld mine a couple times. Stainless would be good or Titanium, like Racefit make theirs from. last forever then 2 Quote Link to comment
BasilBrush Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 Just an idea. I believe guy who built this was called Strangewayze on here, years ago. Don`t know if he is still on here. Would love to have heard this. 8 valve engine with turbo. Must sound like a Lancaster bomber taking off. eccentric rear ride height adjuster for rears shocks. Not seen that before on a twin shocker 2 Quote Link to comment
Captain Chaos Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 yes that's @Strangewayzbike, the most awesome project build on the old site IMO. 3 Quote Link to comment
BasilBrush Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 4 hours ago, Captain Chaos said: yes that's @Strangewayzbike, the most awesome project build on the old site IMO. Did he ever complete it and have it running ? I remember following all the work he did to notch the frame for chain line etc. Never seen craftsmanship like it. Quote Link to comment
redgs1000 Posted February 29 Author Share Posted February 29 16 hours ago, TonyGee said: Ive heard you can still get them in black but i think they would sell well if they made them is chrome or stainless, had one on an old zed, looked the dogs. As far as I know they were made under licence but quality was bit hit and miss. Still would have bought one tho even it meant spending time to make it fit Quote Link to comment
redgs1000 Posted February 29 Author Share Posted February 29 17 hours ago, BasilBrush said: Had my GS 1000 about 20 odd years and always regret selling it. Something special about the sound of the old 8 valve engine and the Harris Black Chrome works exhaust it had. Howled like a banshee, when on full chat Looked for a Harris before getting the delkvic. They were to far gone or to much money, the delkvic looks like the old alfa1 or the piper exhausts back in the day. Quote Link to comment
Swiss Toni Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 On 2/29/2024 at 10:07 AM, Captain Chaos said: yes that's @Strangewayzbike, the most awesome project build on the old site IMO. Yup! A really talented lad. He'd tackle anything. Built a lovely Kat for a member on the old site too. Quote Link to comment
redgs1000 Posted March 2 Author Share Posted March 2 Refurb linkage back on now 2 Quote Link to comment
redgs1000 Posted March 4 Author Share Posted March 4 (edited) Picked a seat up on Eblag. Going to give it a quick tidy up for now then source a new cover later, will have to cut the tail unit to suit the seat or buy another Edited March 4 by redgs1000 1 Quote Link to comment
redgs1000 Posted March 12 Author Share Posted March 12 Got the tail piece fitted and made some brackets for the seat. Once I've sorted the tank or find another one il get it all painted , will be taking it to the Scottish bike show as a ongoing project 5 Quote Link to comment
redgs1000 Posted March 14 Author Share Posted March 14 21 hours ago, wraith said: Coming along nicely Thanks mate. After the show going to strip the tank and see how bad it is , unless something better turns up il have to get on with it , hoping to have it painted next 4-6 weeks 2 Quote Link to comment
BasilBrush Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 Looking good and ready for Summer Quote Link to comment
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