I think I’m done modifying my GT1000 and am pretty proud of how it ended up.
Although I didn’t take pictures of the build process, I wanted to share with you how it looked when all started and how it looks now. After all, I took most of the mod ideas from this forum.
I asked the seller to take a picture of me on the bike they day I bought it.
The bike was pretty far from home, so I had to put 500 miles on my first ride.
It looks really different now. After finishing the mods I rode it 100 miles on the back roads. Both handling and the amount of time grinning improved dramatically.
Fist mod to pop out is the new color.
I was fortunate enough to find a brand new original black tank. Some might ask: Why change it? The reason is that although I think the red is nice, the black tank seems smaller (optical illusion). I also think that the logo location is better in this tank model. And lastly: I just like black for the GT1000.
Second obvious mod is the exhaust.
Another forum member sold me a Marving Slip-on set (Thanks Roadie). I polished it and placed it along with a nice set of Corse Dynamics Velocity Stacks and an ECU reflash.
I wanted a more aggressive stance and initially installed a clubman handlebar.
Unfortunately the riding position was not comfortable for me with the clubman and ended up ditching it to replace it with ST3 clip-ons. I also replaced the top triple with one without handlebar holes. Riding position is now very similar to a Sport Tourer
The stock front forks were initially replaced with forks from an S2R monster. But I came to learn in another forum thread that they were not really fully adjustable (really disappointing). So I sourced a nice set of 999 forks and bored both the top triple clamp and the clip-ons.
Wheels were replaced with a polished set of 5 spoke marchesinis. Front brakes are now 4p gold brembos with spiegler black lines. The fender is an OEM shortened carbon fiber one (painted) from an S4RS.
I wanted a more aggressive stance and initially installed a clubman handlebar.
Unfortunately the riding position was not comfortable for me with the clubman and ended up ditching it to replace it with ST3 clip-ons. I also replaced the top triple with one without handlebar holes. Riding position is now very similar to a Sport Tourer
The stock front forks were initially replaced with forks from an S2R monster. But I came to learn in another forum thread that they were not really fully adjustable (really disappointing). So I sourced a nice set of 999 forks and bored both the top triple clamp and the clip-ons.
Wheels were replaced with a polished set of 5 spoke marchesinis. Front brakes are now 4p gold brembos with spiegler black lines. The fender is an OEM shortened carbon fiber one (painted) from an S4RS.
The bigger oil cooler was taken from an hypermotard 1100 EVO. I also replaced the two valve covers from the horizontal cylinder to bring the oil cooler down to a lower position. IMHO it now fits better in the whole engine-frame setting.
The rear end is now equipped with 1000S adjustable shocks. They are a big improvement compared to the stock ones. They were sourced from another forum member (Thanks to ignited). Rear brake caliper is now a 2p brembo on a monster bracket.
I made the Tail Tidy myself by reducing the OEM mudguard to its minimum possible dimensions. Turn lights are watsens sourced from our forum sponsor JC.
I made the Tail Tidy myself by reducing the OEM mudguard to its minimum possible dimensions. Turn lights are watsens sourced from our forum sponsor JC.
This is by far the best tail tidy I've ever seen. I've been messing with mine forever (since I got the bike in 2007 really...) and have never been satisfied. But this looks perfect.
Do you have more pictures of the process of putting it together? did you cut it yourself?
I have watsens and a POSH light that's a bit similar to yours, but I really dig the use of the stock GT fender... I will be scouring eBay for one of those shortly....
Mirrors are stainless steel bar-end Halcyons. They provide great visibility and I like the way they look. They can also be folded-in when the bike is parked. 2017-09-20 08.52.08
Unfortunately not.
I am still undecided about the color the aluminum tank will get. Also, having the kids home have reduced to zero the time I get to work on my bikes in the garage.
You GT is up there with Fujinator's and RiderJeff's in my book! Thank you for sharing its evolution.
Questions regarding your front caliper upgrade... No issues with still using the stock front master? How would you compare the difference between stock and upgraded calipers with the stock front master? I sourced similar front calipers a while back and have held off on the upgrade thinking I should also upgrade the master when I do. I have not gotten around to pulling the trigger on a new master (yet?) without a little more data from folks who have swapped.
I've got no problems using the stock front master.
I replaced the calipers along with the allow wheels. I guess that the improvement was attained by both the lighter wheels and the calipers, but I experienced a great difference in braking power.
I got later a nice used set of clutch master and the front master brake to match the calipers. But I have not installed them. To be honest, I really don't feel the need to.
You bike looks awesome. I am also restoring GT1000. Mostly done. Paint job is remaining. I have marving slip ons as well. Thinking whether should I polish them or paint. Any recommendation for clip on clamps? I think the one I have is incorrect.
Thanks!
Tall clipons are better suited for the GT’s fuel tank shape. Unlike the sport1000, the GT1000’s tank is wide at the top. So you can get clearance issues when turning with low Sport1000 clipons. My clipons were taken from an ST3.
I started this thread in 2017!
Just realized that I had not posted any action picture.
So here it is:
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