1993 Yamaha GTS1000 - Page 6

rotten · 02-28-2012, 12:30 PM

I have always loved the GTS so I just picked one up block from my house can't wait to get to work! Needs Love, can't wait to restore it to its former glory! Just couldn't pass it up at $1100 + $600 DMV back fees. I have never restored a bike of this complexity before so looking forward to the challenge.

wannaklr · 02-28-2012, 12:43 PM

We will need pics!

And good luck!

rotten · 03-01-2012, 08:35 AM

I will post some high res pics once I get the project rolling this weekend. Notice the Duct tape on the mirror... its on the other side too... Parking lot tip over (car backed into) doesn't look to be downed at any time. Needs a few things to be Road Worthy but so far nothing too serious. I am a little concerned a valve adjust may have not ever been done 29K on the ODO given the 18 year old bike and possible no check. Service calls for check adjust @ 26K

rotten · 03-05-2012, 09:56 AM

Any GTS owners out there replace the OEM mirrors? I am thinking of using the current mirror backing plate as a template create my own out of aluminum 1/4" or so and mount R1 mirrors in place I an anodize the plate RED or Black or just polish....

Any other solutions out there?

slartidbartfast · 03-05-2012, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by rotten

Any GTS owners out there replace the OEM mirrors? I am thinking of using the current mirror backing plate as a template create my own out of aluminum 1/4" or so and mount R1 mirrors in place I an anodize the plate RED or Black or just polish....

Any other solutions out there?

Many have gone before - doing exactly what you propose. You can find photos of templates for mirror mounting plates on gtsclub.org. There's even someone selling ready-made mirror-mounting plates with driving lamp mounts attached. BMW, R1 or FJR mirrors seem to be the favorite but I'm considering pattern Triumph mirrors with additional turn-signals on the back.

rotten · 03-05-2012, 11:38 AM

Thanks for the resource! I will have to consider a solution where someone has already done the work. Don't care for how the Lights are mounted and wired but... as a mirror solution not bad. What model of Triumph mirrors are you referring I'd like to see how those look.

slartidbartfast · 03-05-2012, 12:02 PM

I don't remember where I found the mirrors listed - Generic for Triumph trophy or something.

These are not Triumph but FJR1300 copies - super-cheap but would look good:
http://www.d2moto.com/p-4878-2003-20...g-mirrors.aspx

rotten · 03-05-2012, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slartidbartfast

I don't remember where I found the mirrors listed - Generic for Triumph trophy or something.

These are not Triumph but FJR1300 copies - super-cheap but would look good:
http://www.d2moto.com/p-4878-2003-20...g-mirrors.aspx

I was think OEM R6 mirror or BMW R1100s
Here is Yamaha: http://www.ebay.com/itm/08-09-yamaha...item20c2f282cf

I have also seen R1100s mirrors ~ 70each and up... Still looking. I prefer the look of the BMW mirrors just not the cost but the two go hand in hand most of the time.

rotten · 03-14-2012, 07:55 AM

Any GTS owners have a spare? I know its not likely I will have to keep my eyes on Ebay UK see if someone is parting a GTS.

gpjn · 03-14-2012, 07:43 PM

I have used shoe goo to cover the cracks and holes in my console. You will hardly notice it due to the right handlebar covering that corner. It is not the most beautiful but will keep the water out.

rotten · 03-15-2012, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by gpjn

I have used shoe goo to cover the cracks and holes in my console. You will hardly notice it due to the right handlebar covering that corner. It is not the most beautiful but will keep the water out.

I was thinking a similar solution cutting some thin clear plastic and using plastic epoxy sealing from inside and out to create a sandwich of thin plastic and epoxy should work until I can find a replacement (if one exists).

strom thingie · 03-29-2012, 03:18 AM

Can't believe I have missed this thread. Let me introduce my two GTS:

I bought the red one thinking of it as a fixer-upper then I saw the green one and made a bid on it hoping for a spare. Well, it turns out the green one is about 100% better condition than the red one. I'll be selling the red one in May.

wannaklr · 03-29-2012, 07:26 AM

There was a red one on ebay here in the US. With bags. Ended with no bids. I keep drifting back to getting another one.

Would like 94 Blue with bags.

rotten · 03-29-2012, 07:40 AM

Nice two of them.... Here in the states that would represent about 1/2 of them in any given state. I am enjoying my project not saying it isn't without challenges as parts are difficult to find and if you go OEM their expensive. I guess that is part of the fun owning something different.

strom thingie · 03-29-2012, 07:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rotten

Nice two of them.... Here in the states that would represent about 1/2 of them in any given state. I am enjoying my project not saying it isn't without challenges as parts are difficult to find and if you go OEM their expensive. I guess that is part of the fun owning something different.

They aren't as rare here in Europe but you still don't see them everyday. Getting parts is still a bit of a chore but can still be found. I'm thinking of looking for some front rotors and stashing them away for someday.

02-28-2012, 12:43 PM	#77
wannaklr Beastly Adventurer Joined: May 2006 Location: Back In Iowa. Quad Cities to be exactish.. Oddometer: 6,809	We will need pics! And good luck! __________________ Back in Iowa! I like my music like I like my women. Loud, angry and with bagpipes! From Scottie Boy "If you calculated the money spent versus time actually used, vaginas cost more per hour than the space shuttle."

03-05-2012, 09:56 AM	#79
rotten LOST AGAIN Joined: Jan 2008 Location: Soquel, CA Oddometer: 670	GTS mirrors Any GTS owners out there replace the OEM mirrors? I am thinking of using the current mirror backing plate as a template create my own out of aluminum 1/4" or so and mount R1 mirrors in place I an anodize the plate RED or Black or just polish.... Any other solutions out there?

03-05-2012, 12:02 PM	#82
slartidbartfast Love those blue pipes Joined: Dec 2003 Location: Southern Louisiana or Southern England or ... Oddometer: 4,096	I don't remember where I found the mirrors listed - Generic for Triumph trophy or something. These are not Triumph but FJR1300 copies - super-cheap but would look good: http://www.d2moto.com/p-4878-2003-20...g-mirrors.aspx __________________ MSF Ridercoach IBA: 35353 95 R1100GSA, 93 GTS1000, 85 R80RT, 93 DR350/435, 99 RX125, 78 DT100 January 2010 New Zealand South Island ride Summer 2009 UK to Alps ride Summer 2008 UK End-to-End ride

03-14-2012, 07:43 PM	#85
gpjn Adventurer Joined: Apr 2008 Location: Colorado Oddometer: 9	GTS speed/tach console. I have used shoe goo to cover the cracks and holes in my console. You will hardly notice it due to the right handlebar covering that corner. It is not the most beautiful but will keep the water out.

03-29-2012, 07:26 AM	#88
wannaklr Beastly Adventurer Joined: May 2006 Location: Back In Iowa. Quad Cities to be exactish.. Oddometer: 6,809	There was a red one on ebay here in the US. With bags. Ended with no bids. I keep drifting back to getting another one. Would like 94 Blue with bags. __________________ Back in Iowa! I like my music like I like my women. Loud, angry and with bagpipes! From Scottie Boy "If you calculated the money spent versus time actually used, vaginas cost more per hour than the space shuttle."

02-28-2012, 12:30 PM	#76
rotten LOST AGAIN Joined: Jan 2008 Location: Soquel, CA Oddometer: 670	I have always loved the GTS so I just picked one up block from my house can't wait to get to work! Needs Love, can't wait to restore it to its former glory! Just couldn't pass it up at $1100 + $600 DMV back fees. I have never restored a bike of this complexity before so looking forward to the challenge.

03-01-2012, 08:35 AM	#78
rotten LOST AGAIN Joined: Jan 2008 Location: Soquel, CA Oddometer: 670	I will post some high res pics once I get the project rolling this weekend. Notice the Duct tape on the mirror... its on the other side too... Parking lot tip over (car backed into) doesn't look to be downed at any time. Needs a few things to be Road Worthy but so far nothing too serious. I am a little concerned a valve adjust may have not ever been done 29K on the ODO given the 18 year old bike and possible no check. Service calls for check adjust @ 26K

03-05-2012, 11:38 AM	#81
rotten LOST AGAIN Joined: Jan 2008 Location: Soquel, CA Oddometer: 670	Thanks for the resource! I will have to consider a solution where someone has already done the work. Don't care for how the Lights are mounted and wired but... as a mirror solution not bad. What model of Triumph mirrors are you referring I'd like to see how those look.

03-14-2012, 07:55 AM	#84
rotten LOST AGAIN Joined: Jan 2008 Location: Soquel, CA Oddometer: 670	Any GTS owners have a spare? I know its not likely I will have to keep my eyes on Ebay UK see if someone is parting a GTS.

03-29-2012, 03:18 AM	#87
strom thingie Lost and Proud! Joined: Jul 2006 Location: Plech, Germany Oddometer: 390	Can't believe I have missed this thread. Let me introduce my two GTS: I bought the red one thinking of it as a fixer-upper then I saw the green one and made a bid on it hoping for a spare. Well, it turns out the green one is about 100% better condition than the red one. I'll be selling the red one in May.

03-29-2012, 07:40 AM	#89
rotten LOST AGAIN Joined: Jan 2008 Location: Soquel, CA Oddometer: 670	Nice two of them.... Here in the states that would represent about 1/2 of them in any given state. I am enjoying my project not saying it isn't without challenges as parts are difficult to find and if you go OEM their expensive. I guess that is part of the fun owning something different.

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