Brucekirk Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 Ground up restored 78gs1000?? Rebuild engine weisco big bore kit bottom end milling done by local shop but I did everything else in my shop kirkcustomcycles.com 4-1 headers were crushed underneath so I built new exhaust but the pipe was good so I reused it sound mean with straight pipes Stripped painted entire bike just waiting to paint tank fully just not sure of tank color yet might just hydrodip tank carbon fiber?? Fully rewired bike built harness myself,,WISH THESE HAD KICKSTART tho lol. Not sure if I want to café this bike kinda liking the stock look but seat looks like crap why I hvnt reapulsterd it yet not liking the shape but stuck with shape if I want to keep back cap and ninja pocket.I'm going to get a fearing for it for sure and replace bars not liking the beach cruiser bars at all.looking to swap forks out but not sure what style yet or at all.everything replaced or rebuilt still hard starting but guess that these Gs all 3 of mine were lol Quote Link to comment
Fjbj40 Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 If it's hard to start something is not right! Quote Link to comment
gs7_11 Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 8 hours ago, Brucekirk said: Ground up restored 78gs1000?? Rebuild engine weisco big bore kit bottom end milling done by local shop but I did everything else in my shop kirkcustomcycles.com.............. still hard starting but guess that these Gs all 3 of mine were lol I can't find your website.....I'm keen to have a look. Hard starting? No, that's not a GS trait...you've still got a fault. Or two. Quote Link to comment
Blubber Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 It's got a nice burble to it Quote Link to comment
wraith Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 Welcome to OSS Yes their is something wrong there GS1000 start very well, my GS1000 Start's first push of the button, apart from when its -0 or below, which I don't think you will get that sort of temperature in Texas Quote Link to comment
Swiss Toni Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 Yup! Agree with Wraith. Usually reliable as! And welcome to OSS! Quote Link to comment
CockneyRick Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 (edited) I bought a seat from Guillari in Italy, totally shite fit so i sent it back. Then got a local car upholsterer to do original base with a step & piping, all in for £120! 1st 2 pics are the Guillari, next 2 are of it now Edited November 11, 2017 by CockneyRick 2 Quote Link to comment
Brucekirk Posted November 11, 2017 Author Share Posted November 11, 2017 On 11/10/2017 at 4:26 AM, gs7_11 said: I can't find your website.....I'm keen to have a look. Hard starting? No, that's not a GS trait...you've still got a fault. Or two. Hmm from cold these all are hard starting two cranks it fires up no problems stays running only takes putting on gloves for it to warm up to ride away.IV had 3 78-79-80 all pesky to start if left a few days. Quote Link to comment
Brucekirk Posted November 11, 2017 Author Share Posted November 11, 2017 On 11/10/2017 at 5:52 AM, Blubber said: It's got a nice burble to it She's super fast pulls hard every gear all the way to 12k rpms and I ride her hard too Quote Link to comment
Brucekirk Posted November 11, 2017 Author Share Posted November 11, 2017 11 hours ago, CockneyRick said: I bought a seat from Guillari in Italy, totally shite fit so i sent it back. Then got a local car upholsterer to do original base with a step & piping, all in for £120! 1st 2 pics are the Guillari, next 2 are of it now True oe usually better I try not to buy anything new if I can help it only cables tires drive chain but there usually shit quality. Quote Link to comment
Dorkburger Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 If your replacing the tail section, hold on to, or sell that chrome trim piece. They apparently disppear over the years and stock type resto guys are often on the lookout for them and the clips to hold them on. Quote Link to comment
Brucekirk Posted November 11, 2017 Author Share Posted November 11, 2017 On 11/10/2017 at 2:45 PM, wraith said: Welcome to OSS Yes their is something wrong there GS1000 start very well, my GS1000 Start's first push of the button, apart from when its -0 or below, which I don't think you will get that sort of temperature in Texas Two cranks it start fine warms up just putting gloves on but some times I gotta jump it a little and battery is brand new just cranks slow sometimes Quote Link to comment
Brucekirk Posted November 11, 2017 Author Share Posted November 11, 2017 On 11/9/2017 at 8:57 PM, Fjbj40 said: If it's hard to start something is not right! Cranks slow sometimes but fires right up no problems Quote Link to comment
Brucekirk Posted November 11, 2017 Author Share Posted November 11, 2017 3 minutes ago, Dorkburger said: If your replacing the tail section, hold on to, or sell that chrome trim piece. They apparently disppear over the years and stock type resto guys are often on the lookout for them and the clips to hold them on. Im just going to build or buy a better seat flatter one but matches back cap Quote Link to comment
Brucekirk Posted November 11, 2017 Author Share Posted November 11, 2017 11 hours ago, CockneyRick said: I bought a seat from Guillari in Italy, totally shite fit so i sent it back. Then got a local car upholsterer to do original base with a step & piping, all in for £120! 1st 2 pics are the Guillari, next 2 are of it now What rims u got on there 1 Quote Link to comment
Brucekirk Posted November 11, 2017 Author Share Posted November 11, 2017 11 hours ago, CockneyRick said: I bought a seat from Guillari in Italy, totally shite fit so i sent it back. Then got a local car upholsterer to do original base with a step & piping, all in for £120! 1st 2 pics are the Guillari, next 2 are of it now What rims u got on there Quote Link to comment
Brucekirk Posted November 11, 2017 Author Share Posted November 11, 2017 On 11/10/2017 at 5:52 AM, Blubber said: It's got a nice burble to it Straight pipe lol Quote Link to comment
wraith Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 Looking nice, as to the cranking slow, try a different starter or new brushes also try a extra earth wire (coming from one of the two 6mm bolts that hold the starter motor in place and run it to the frame/battery) Quote Link to comment
CockneyRick Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 (edited) Front end is a complete K1-2 series, & rear is a Busa wheel with plenty of fettling to get it to fit a JMC braced GS1000 fitting swinger better pic of it all! Edited November 12, 2017 by CockneyRick 5 Quote Link to comment
Brucekirk Posted November 13, 2017 Author Share Posted November 13, 2017 12 hours ago, CockneyRick said: Front end is a complete K1-2 series, & rear is a Busa wheel with plenty of fettling to get it to fit a JMC braced GS1000 fitting swinger better pic of it all! Nice...I thought aboot grafting a bandit swing arm to mine but don't think they be much of a difference between the two as in rear tire size in looking for a wider tire for the back I'm replacing it next month would like a fatter rear any suggestions would be gooder,and id love to get some gsxr forks and a allballz bearings kit. Quote Link to comment
Brucekirk Posted November 13, 2017 Author Share Posted November 13, 2017 Just now, Brucekirk said: Nice...I thought aboot grafting a bandit swing arm to mine but don't think they be much of a difference between the two as in rear tire size in looking for a wider tire for the back I'm replacing it next month would like a fatter rear any suggestions would be gooder,and id love to get some gsxr forks and a allballz bearings kit. And were does ur oil cooler connect by the way Quote Link to comment
Brucekirk Posted November 13, 2017 Author Share Posted November 13, 2017 On 11/11/2017 at 3:28 PM, wraith said: Looking nice, as to the cranking slow, try a different starter or new brushes also try a extra earth wire (coming from one of the two 6mm bolts that hold the starter motor in place and run it to the frame/battery) Battery is brand new but I did a load test..sit at 12+,running its 13+ but it drops down to 9volts under starting must be a shite battrey,wiring harness is brand new i built it and double ground most things from experience lol but never thought aboot re-grounding starter good idea.but I think I need ANOTHER battrey good thing these Exide batteries have warrnties.fires up two cranks but sometimes its like battrey is low Quote Link to comment
CockneyRick Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 (edited) Oil cooler is plumbed to the oil presssure gauge at back of block, adapter needed. Front end is usually a top bearing change only, But it is an odd size! Rear end is all dependent on what rim you want to fit? I used Busa cos the hub size is narrower than K series & makes chain alignment much easier, not to say it is though! Edited November 13, 2017 by CockneyRick 1 Quote Link to comment
wraith Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 15 hours ago, Brucekirk said: Battery is brand new but I did a load test..sit at 12+,running its 13+ but it drops down to 9volts under starting must be a shite battrey,wiring harness is brand new i built it and double ground most things from experience lol but never thought aboot re-grounding starter good idea.but I think I need ANOTHER battrey good thing these Exide batteries have warrnties.fires up two cranks but sometimes its like battrey is low Check your STARTER MOTOR, as they are a 30 year old part and they may work but will be worn and can course slow turning over of the engine and power drain on the battery 1 Quote Link to comment
Brucekirk Posted November 19, 2017 Author Share Posted November 19, 2017 I did a draw test on starter and its putting out fine...I took new battery back got it replaced its turning over fine now had a dead cell under cranking it would drop below 9volts seems fine now. Quote Link to comment
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