My '94 GSPD just turned 45K trouble free miles. She is bone stock, down to the brake shoes. Please help me prioritize the necessary mods. This bike is a keeper. Thanks, Guys..
If it has worked well thus far, don't spoil that "bone stock" condition. It will only appreciate! Otherwise, if a mod is absolutely necessary, then modify the title to include,....ME!
I'm in the leave it alone camp. If it's worked for all these years, and you can't think of anything specific it needs, don't mess with it! You know what they say; if it ain't broke....
Modding a GSPD? The first thing I would do to it is take off about 40lb's of PD crap. Easier to work on AND lighter. It makes all the difference in the world.
Of all the things I've done so far to my GSPD, there's only one I think is an absolute no-brainer: enduralast alternator.
First thing you must do is to turn it into a cafe racer. Second thing is to purchase a "Red Centre" ignition system from Australia.
Change front brake caliper! http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=625343 Best mod I did. Looks stock but better
You need to switch garages and change the ownership papers...........................to me. Nice bike.
Suspension! New fork springs and fork refresh as well as a rear shock sprung for your riding. Otherwise make sure it is lubed and adjusted. I almost don't trust a bike that clean.
I'm looking at these mods: - Diode board/solid mounts. I'd like to install the whole Omega charging system, but it's a bit pricey. I can afford the Thunderchild diode mod and the VR. - Final drive. Can I just replace the stock ujoint with a serviceable one, or does the entire shaft ass'y need replacing? Sounds expensive. I carry a fire extinguisher. - Tranny output shaft. I did the research, mine is circlip-free. Doesn't sound terribly expensive, except in labor terms. Cuanto es esto? These are my top three priorities, as they can all be stranders, and I like to ride this bike. I just can't do 'em all at once. After I get these done I'll consider chopping it into a naked dirt cafe racer.
I am currently restoring my 1989 R100GS-Paris Dakar and this is what I altered so far. Once she's back on the road, I'll see what if anything else needs doing - 1. Change front brake caliper for one of the modded R1100 Brembos as mentioned earlier. 2. Fit braided stainless steel front brake pipe. 3. Fitted a floating front brake disc. All of these mods brought the front brake performance from 'poor' to 'slightly better'. I shall check the entire front system through, replacing seals, etc, to try to get it better. 3. Fitted a Secdem front screen although the American Parabellum looks much better. 4. Fitted Touratech 'Zega' rear panniers and their brackets, much stronger than the originals. 5. Replaced the pig ugly front mudguard with the lower one. Other mods in the pipeline - 6. Jim Cray twin plugged cylinder heads. 7. Alloy top box. 8. Better (bigger & wider) footrests. 9. Remove oil cooler from the crash bars and mount this on the frame. 10. Replace rusty spokes with stainless. 11. Replace all fasteners with stainless (in spite of what some might say) Other than that, I shall leave her well alone as she'll be just the bike that'll suit me.