My first GS (Gorilla) (Patricks legacy)

Started by Gorilla, May 27, 2013, 09:34:43 AM

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Gorilla

Whats up all,

This is my first venture into the world of motorcycles. My dad started me with a 50cc when I was about 10 yrs old but I never went back. I promised myself I would but I never got around to it. With my 30yr old Bday looming I finally decided to put up or shut up. In search for a new bike I ran into a pretty cool little bike on craigslist. After looking at reviews, wikis and forums, and especially finding the very useful information on GSTWIN.COM, I was able to make up my mind. He was asking for 1200 but the bike was not even running. With tips from people on the forum I knew I could ask for less. After taking it in for a buyer's inspection the people at cyclebarn quoted me at least 600. I knew this was BS because I read how easily most people were able to get the bike running. I called my dad up and he said, "no way! We can do the fork seals and carb clean ourselves." After much back and forth I brought him down to 700 and walked off with my new bike.

Heres how it all started

Ride with the people you love in mind.

I'll never forget ya Patrick!
(My Bike!) http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=64409.0

-West Seattle GS500 club member

Gorilla

#1


Ride with the people you love in mind.

I'll never forget ya Patrick!
(My Bike!) http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=64409.0

-West Seattle GS500 club member

Gorilla

#2




Ride with the people you love in mind.

I'll never forget ya Patrick!
(My Bike!) http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=64409.0

-West Seattle GS500 club member

Gorilla

#3
Pretty beat up i know. The frame looked good but the bike had NOT been taken care of at all. My dad was especially sad when we got it back. He said to me, "ever since I had my first bike I always felt like they were alive or had feelings. Seeing them like this its like nobody cares about them."
Ride with the people you love in mind.

I'll never forget ya Patrick!
(My Bike!) http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=64409.0

-West Seattle GS500 club member

Gorilla

#4
After using the videos on this site to change the fork seals we started to clean the carbs and more. We finally reached a point where we had to open the engine. Luckily for me Adidasguy was checking out my inquiries and invited me down to his garage. Mind you this is a man I had never ever talked or met before this forum   :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown:.

He was incredibly gracious to invite me over and help me out however he could. We got there early morning and first thing we started going over was the electrical. Next we worked on getting the air box out and checking that. After that we checked the fuel lines and started to get in the nitty gritty. He recommended we add some gas and start her up. Incredibly she roared back to life!







Ride with the people you love in mind.

I'll never forget ya Patrick!
(My Bike!) http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=64409.0

-West Seattle GS500 club member

Gorilla

#5
After she fired up we worked on the valve adjustment. Soon the bike would be ready to rock and road worthy! Seeing as my gas tank had pinholes and dirt and more in it. Adidasguy hooked me up with another gas tank he had. :bowdown: :bowdown:

Also because it was my bday he throw in some ankle guards and I bought the chain guard as well. INCREDIBLY AWESOME. Thanks again Adidasguy!. Here are more pics of what proceeded. :cheers: :cheers:
Ride with the people you love in mind.

I'll never forget ya Patrick!
(My Bike!) http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=64409.0

-West Seattle GS500 club member

Gorilla

#6






Ride with the people you love in mind.

I'll never forget ya Patrick!
(My Bike!) http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=64409.0

-West Seattle GS500 club member

Gorilla

#7
Ride with the people you love in mind.

I'll never forget ya Patrick!
(My Bike!) http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=64409.0

-West Seattle GS500 club member

Gorilla

#8


Ride with the people you love in mind.

I'll never forget ya Patrick!
(My Bike!) http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=64409.0

-West Seattle GS500 club member

Gorilla

#9
I really made this post to just REALLY REALLY say thank you to Adidasguy for inviting a stranger from the area and give me so much awesome advice and help. He knew very particular details of the bike we had not even considered.  :bowdown: :bowdown:

With his hours of help we got the bike running in about 5-6 hours. Now its just a matter of driving her around. A few bolt changes here and some cleaning of the rust and I will have a decent bike. THANKS again adidasguy. :thumb: :thumb:
Ride with the people you love in mind.

I'll never forget ya Patrick!
(My Bike!) http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=64409.0

-West Seattle GS500 club member

yamahonkawazuki

Quote from: Gorilla on May 27, 2013, 09:46:54 AM
I really made this post to just REALLY REALLY say thank you to Adidasguy for inviting a stranger from the area and give me so much awesome advice and help. He knew very particular details of the bike we had not even considered. With his hours of help we got the bike running in about 5-6 hours. Now its just a matter of driving her around. A few bolt changes here and some cleaning of the rust and I will have a decent bike. THANKS again adidasguy.
He is a stand up guy here. i can attest to that. carb cleans/synchs are pretty easy. look hard but imho far from it.
Jan 14 2010 0310 I miss you mom
Vielen dank Patrick. Vielen dank
".
A proud Mormon
"if you come in with the bottom of your cast black,
neither one of us will be happy"- Alan Silverman MD

BeerIsSoAwesome


Gorilla

Quote from: BeerIsSoAwesome on May 27, 2013, 07:22:24 PM
Pictures are broken!

crap really they are showing up on my end ill have to re do them
Ride with the people you love in mind.

I'll never forget ya Patrick!
(My Bike!) http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=64409.0

-West Seattle GS500 club member

BockinBboy

Seeing stuff like this is the reason I stick around...

:cheers:

- Bboy


Sonic Springs, R6 Shock, R6 Throttle Tube, Lowering Links, T-Rex Frame Sliders, SW-Motech Alu-Rack, SH46 Shad Topcase, Smoked Signals, Smoked LED Tailight, ZG Touring Windscreen

jacob92icu

Adidas is one hell of a guy. Hey i have some beat up rear plastics that i was planning on messing around with with fiber glass, but if you need them we could meet up at Patricks and throw em on. They will finely need a paint Job though.
I am into buying bikes that people have given up on and fixing them up!

RIP Patrick Lajko, I miss you man.

Gorilla

Quote from: jacob92icu on May 28, 2013, 09:00:39 PM
Adidas is one hell of a guy. Hey i have some beat up rear plastics that i was planning on messing around with with fiber glass, but if you need them we could meet up at Patricks and throw em on. They will finely need a paint Job though.

Adidas had some extra plastics for the bike for me that brianrc was trying to get rid of apparently. Now i have a set of orange and blue. I am planning on making them both viable in the future. Just gotta order the decals and start paintin'..i could use tips on how to paint it if your willing to teach!
Ride with the people you love in mind.

I'll never forget ya Patrick!
(My Bike!) http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=64409.0

-West Seattle GS500 club member

jacob92icu

Yea Ill definitely help you out man. For starters your going to need 600 grit wet sand paper for base, and 1000 grit wet sand paper for clear. In no way am I the best painter, but those grits are just personal preference. You will need primer as well, and might as well order some 2k clear now and whatever color you feel like painting it (which more often than not is a tough choice).
I am into buying bikes that people have given up on and fixing them up!

RIP Patrick Lajko, I miss you man.

Gorilla

Quote from: jacob92icu on May 29, 2013, 02:24:22 PM
Yea Ill definitely help you out man. For starters your going to need 600 grit wet sand paper for base, and 1000 grit wet sand paper for clear. In no way am I the best painter, but those grits are just personal preference. You will need primer as well, and might as well order some 2k clear now and whatever color you feel like painting it (which more often than not is a tough choice).

The orange is fun but i have decided on the blue that it came with and Yellow. Cause its more flashy then the orange i have and less boring than the red!

You have a place you recommend to get the clear coat and colors? I am thinking since i am brand new rider i will wait until july 4th to look for sales. what do you think?
Ride with the people you love in mind.

I'll never forget ya Patrick!
(My Bike!) http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=64409.0

-West Seattle GS500 club member

jacob92icu

Good choices! Auto body paint and supply places don't really have sales much that I know of, but the place I go to get my paint that is rather local is Wesco paint and body supply. There is one in Burien, Renton, and I know there are a few others. They have rattle can 2k clear if that's what you are looking for. I don't know if you have a spray gun or not. They can also mix up color codes for you in a rattle can. 
I am into buying bikes that people have given up on and fixing them up!

RIP Patrick Lajko, I miss you man.

Gorilla

I think my dad has one. I am seeing him this weekend to get some riding in and also to get some ideas going for coloring one set of parts blue and another yellow. Question that maybe you konw the answer too. The vehicle was registered as blue in color. If i change it to another color can i be pulled over and cited/ticketed?
Ride with the people you love in mind.

I'll never forget ya Patrick!
(My Bike!) http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=64409.0

-West Seattle GS500 club member

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