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egomexico

Discussion Starter · Sep 25, 2017 (Edited)

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Hello everyone,

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.

First ride picture:

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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.

Latest ride picture:

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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.

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egomexico

Discussion Starter · #2 · Sep 25, 2017 (Edited)

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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.

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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.

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egomexico

Discussion Starter · #3 · Sep 25, 2017 (Edited)

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Engine covers were also polished to match the wheels. I did a special job to customize the wet clutch cover.

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egomexico

Discussion Starter · #4 · Sep 25, 2017 (Edited)

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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.

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egomexico

Discussion Starter · #5 · Sep 25, 2017

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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.

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egomexico

Discussion Starter · #6 · Sep 25, 2017 (Edited)

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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.

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Front turn lights are also watsens from JC. He also provided the Gauge Lowering Bracket and the idea of powdercoating the bracket in black.

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egomexico

Discussion Starter · #7 · Sep 25, 2017

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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.

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Duccout

· #8 · Sep 25, 2017

That's a hell of a lot of work and a cracking bike; thanks for showing it to us.

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Air_Cooled_Nut

· #9 · Sep 25, 2017

Great work, looks muy bien! I can see some other custom touches you made.

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motoFiend

· #10 · Sep 25, 2017

We'll done. That's a beautiful bike you've got there.

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YellowDuck

· #11 · Sep 25, 2017

One of the nicest GTs I've seen. Very tasteful mods - love it!

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DGJ

· #12 · Sep 25, 2017

egomexico said:
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.

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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....

DGJ

· #13 · Sep 25, 2017

Didn't take long. Found a beige one on eBay for cheap, will be here in 3 days... :grin2:

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egomexico

Discussion Starter · #14 · Sep 25, 2017 (Edited)

DGJ said:
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....

Unfortunately I didn't take pictures of the process. I was not sure it would end up right when I started.
Other forum members might appreciate if you post photos of your's in the making.

The procedure is quite simple really:

For the mudguard:

1) Mark with tape the OEM mudguard with the final length you are looking for.
2) Cut the mudguard close to the tape with a saw (Leave it a little longer at this point).
3) Get close to the final dimensions with a grinding wheel.
4) Give it the final dimensions grinding it with a coarse sandpaper over a table (that way you will get an even flat finish).

For the mudguard bracket:

1) Place the chopped mudguard in its place with the OEM bracket.
2) Fix a generic license plate holder to the bracket. I used the top thread meant to hold the OEM stop/turn lights set and drilled another fixing point. Fixing points will depend on the plate holder you choose. I chose a license plate holder with a stoplight extension and bent it slightly to get the right stop light angle.
3) Cut the mudguard bracket removing the part that extends beyond the license plate holder.
4) At this point your mudguard bracket will still have the full thickness due to the tubular nature of the bracket. To get it like mine, you will have to remove the steel from outer and lower sections, leaving intact the top. You want only a curved plate section extending beyond the mudguard's length. Mark the bracket and remove those sections carefully by alternating a saw and a grinding wheel.
5) When you are satisfied, get it painted.

Cheers!

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DGJ

· #15 · Sep 25, 2017

egomexico said:
Unfortunately I didn't take pictures of the process. I was not sure it would end up right when I started.
Other forum members might appreciate if you post photos of your's in the making.

The procedure is quite simple really:

For the mudguard:

1) Mark with tape the OEM mudguard with the final length you are looking for.
2) Cut the mudguard close to the tape with a saw (Leave it a little longer at this point).
3) Get close to the final dimensions with a grinding wheel.
4) Give it the final dimensions grinding it with a coarse sandpaper over a table (that way you will get an even flat finish).

For the mudguard bracket:

1) Place the chopped mudguard in its place with the OEM bracket.
2) Fix a generic license plate holder to the bracket. I used the top thread meant to hold the OEM stop/turn lights set and drilled another fixing point. Fixing points will depend on the plate holder you choose. I chose a license plate holder with a stoplight extension and bent it slightly to get the right stop light angle.
3) Cut the mudguard bracket removing the part that extends beyond the license plate holder.
4) At this point your mudguard bracket will still have the full thickness due to the tubular nature of the bracket. To get it like mine, you will have to remove the steel from outer and lower sections, leaving intact the top. You want only a curved plate section extending beyond the mudguard's length. Mark the bracket and remove those sections carefully by alternating a saw and a grinding wheel.
5) When you are satisfied, get it painted.

Cheers!

Thanks Jorge! Much appreciated. I'll report once done.

Davehales

· #16 · Oct 7, 2017

Hi where did you get the oil cooler bracket?

egomexico

Discussion Starter · #17 · Oct 7, 2017

Davehales said:
Hi where did you get the oil cooler bracket?

It was taken from the same Hypermotard 1100 EVO I took the oil cooler from.

I removed the black paint on it and got it polished.

Cheers!

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Spezjag

· #18 · Oct 7, 2017

I'm generally not a fan of the GT, but I love yours!

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Davehales

· #19 · Oct 7, 2017

egomexico said:
It was taken from the same Hypermotard 1100 EVO I took the oil cooler from.

I removed the black paint on it and got it polished.

Cheers!

Thanks, and I assume you changed to top one from a hypermotard?

egomexico

Discussion Starter · #20 · Oct 7, 2017

Davehales said:
Thanks, and I assume you changed to top one from a hypermotard?

No, the top one doesn't have the sensor plug on the EVO.
That one is from a Multistrada 1000.

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