ITS ALIVE (still looking for a gas tank )

[anthonygs1000]

Its alive my gs 500 is running without the choke I had to run it with a old snow blower gas tank since mine is full of rust the carbs were a nightmare but after soaking in carb cleaner for a week and new  needle and seats and o rings it started right up and after it warmed up hit 11000 grand no problem the k&N filter was a pain in the @&& to put on because the rubber was hard and old but some heat and dish soap and some choise words they went on  HOW DO THESE BIKES RUN ARE THEY QUICK ? this is my first 500 I have a 76 gt550 a 78 gs1000  and a 1980 gs1100 they all run great  I cant wait to ride this bike I could not even ride it up the road today because of a ice storm in new york  thanks everybody for all your help

[anthonygs1000]

If anyone wants to see a pic of my bikes email me @ keyman2004@aol.com and i will send you a pic thanks anthony

[ohgood]

Cool

Ya, the gs is 'quick' as compared to cars/trucks and snowblowers. When compared to modern sportbikes like gsx-r 600's, forget it. It'll make a mustang humble, and a camaro cough. Anything other than a scooter will toast it on two wheels.

Before you right it off though, play in the twisties. That's where the real fun is. Oh, and the reliability of it. Aside operator induced errors on mine, I've had only one hiccup during my owning a gs.

Lots of fun, cheap as weeds, and doesn't mind a little abuse. 

You can post pictures if you host them somewhere like photobucket, picasa, or whoever, and use the little 'picture' button up there ^^^ to link to it.

[Jenya]

...since mine is full of rust the carbs were a nightmare...

Why not to reline the tank with Por-15? Should be an inexpensive fix.

[yamahonkawazuki]

when ya hear it runnin good, aint it the best feeling, other than riding it?

[anthonygs1000]

ya it sounds like a real thumper real good I have to mess with the routing of the cable when you turn the bars it  reves up a little  but i am almost there . And about the POR15 I have some time before I can ride it  if i can find a better one i will if not i will bondo and por this tank ( but the time i bondo, paint, por seal I could find one that  needs nothing but install for the same price)

[ben2go]

I bought my 1st GS last May.It may not be able to keep up in the streights,but in the curves,it shines.I can keep up with the big bikes and out handle most squids.My bike has never let me down.It has had some minor hiccups,but nothing major.
Just remember any tank will fit your bike.I got a 04 on my 89.

[anthonygs1000]

I found a tank on craigslist.org in san diego and it is on its way so let the games begin  Anthony