1977 GS750 Cafe Build (getting close)
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Cafe Redneck
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Re: 1977 GS750 Cafe Build (small update)
Drew it out on card stock, then traced it on tank. Started hammering in the center and worked my way to the edges, going slowly and working on both side to get it as close as i could to match.
Look forward to seeing your build.
Thanks
Drew it out on card stock, then traced it on tank. Started hammering in the center and worked my way to the edges, going slowly and working on both side to get it as close as i could to match.
Look forward to seeing your build.
Thanks
Re: 1977 GS750 Cafe Build (small update)
I need to get my bike running before i can properly start the build. The inside of the tank has some light surface rust. It wiped away when i touched it. How do i flush the tank though to make sure all the crap comes out? Once that is done i think ill need new coils, solenoid and a rectifier as these all look pretty bad. I already got a new battery for it as it was missing. Not sure of the state of the carbies but will try to start it and see how i go.
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I need to get my bike running before i can properly start the build. The inside of the tank has some light surface rust. It wiped away when i touched it. How do i flush the tank though to make sure all the crap comes out? Once that is done i think ill need new coils, solenoid and a rectifier as these all look pretty bad. I already got a new battery for it as it was missing. Not sure of the state of the carbies but will try to start it and see how i go.
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Cafe Redneck
Been Around the Block
Re: 1977 GS750 Cafe Build (small update)
I've heard of some people using vinger for very light rust, and there a product call Por that you can use to seal the inside of the tank. Carbs always need a good cleaning or more, on bikes that have been setting for a while the gas seem to turn into a varnish. Check out http://www.thegsresources.com/ you will find a lot of info there. You can ask PeteGS or Hoosier Daddy. They have been working on suki's longer then I, they are great guy and will help a guy out. If you have body work, painting ?'s, I can help you out there quit a bit.
I've heard of some people using vinger for very light rust, and there a product call Por that you can use to seal the inside of the tank. Carbs always need a good cleaning or more, on bikes that have been setting for a while the gas seem to turn into a varnish. Check out http://www.thegsresources.com/ you will find a lot of info there. You can ask PeteGS or Hoosier Daddy. They have been working on suki's longer then I, they are great guy and will help a guy out. If you have body work, painting ?'s, I can help you out there quit a bit.
peteGSX
Zuk's Rock!
Re: 1977 GS750 Cafe Build (small update)
Ooops... dobbed in... hahaha
Yes, the POR 15 stuff is good and the kit will both clean the existing rust out as well as line it to prevent it happening again. Over here it's $75 for the kit and I reckon it's well worth it. If you do it, follow the instructions exactly. Borrow your wife's/girlfriend's/boyfriend's (metro sexual right?) hair dryer to make sure the tank is 100% definitely completely dry before putting the liner in. Oh, and if you reckon it's 100% dry, then use the hair dryer some more...
Also, +1 on the varnish in the carbs if they've been sitting for more than about 3 to 6 months. Also, there's a dude who runs www.cycleorings.com who will have a complete set of O rings for your carbs. Well worth it if you're going to dismantle for a proper clean.
And yeah... the GS Resources is the place to be for Suzuki GS technical stuff
Cafe Redneck said:
Ooops... dobbed in... hahaha
Yes, the POR 15 stuff is good and the kit will both clean the existing rust out as well as line it to prevent it happening again. Over here it's $75 for the kit and I reckon it's well worth it. If you do it, follow the instructions exactly. Borrow your wife's/girlfriend's/boyfriend's (metro sexual right?) hair dryer to make sure the tank is 100% definitely completely dry before putting the liner in. Oh, and if you reckon it's 100% dry, then use the hair dryer some more...
Also, +1 on the varnish in the carbs if they've been sitting for more than about 3 to 6 months. Also, there's a dude who runs www.cycleorings.com who will have a complete set of O rings for your carbs. Well worth it if you're going to dismantle for a proper clean.
And yeah... the GS Resources is the place to be for Suzuki GS technical stuff
Re: 1977 GS750 Cafe Build (small update)
I already have that set of O rings from that website, at least i'm assuming its from that website, the previous owner gave them to me as he purchased them and never got around to performing the clean. From looking at that website my set of o rings have the same set of identification letters in each of the little plastic bags with the o rings in them. Would changing over the o rings and clean be sufficient enough or should i get the gaskets as well, sorry about the thread hijack, promise this is the last question regarding this and will get back to how awesome your bike is looking. hehehe.
I already have that set of O rings from that website, at least i'm assuming its from that website, the previous owner gave them to me as he purchased them and never got around to performing the clean. From looking at that website my set of o rings have the same set of identification letters in each of the little plastic bags with the o rings in them. Would changing over the o rings and clean be sufficient enough or should i get the gaskets as well, sorry about the thread hijack, promise this is the last question regarding this and will get back to how awesome your bike is looking. hehehe.
Cafe Redneck
Been Around the Block
Re: 1977 GS750 Cafe Build (small update)
No problem with the ?'s. You should get a build thread going, there are not many Suki projects on here, and we all love pictures of members projects. I hope to have an update on my project in a few weeks. Been working on getting bikes electronics to neatly fit under the seat bump and getting it wired.
No problem with the ?'s. You should get a build thread going, there are not many Suki projects on here, and we all love pictures of members projects. I hope to have an update on my project in a few weeks. Been working on getting bikes electronics to neatly fit under the seat bump and getting it wired.
peteGSX
Zuk's Rock!
Re: 1977 GS750 Cafe Build (small update)
He's the only one I know of that sells the kits so good chance they're from him. They're the goods to use
I did the gaskets on mine because they were cheap (less than $US6 each) but it all depends what condition they're in.
Now... to resume normal thread operation ;D
Electronics under the seat bump is cool, but make sure your R/R will still get lots of air flow.
koff said:
He's the only one I know of that sells the kits so good chance they're from him. They're the goods to use
I did the gaskets on mine because they were cheap (less than $US6 each) but it all depends what condition they're in.
Now... to resume normal thread operation ;D
Electronics under the seat bump is cool, but make sure your R/R will still get lots of air flow.
Cafe Redneck
Been Around the Block
Re: 1977 GS750 Cafe Build (small update)
Thanks for the heads up on the Air flow to the R/R. You would think the cooling fins would have gave me a clue :-[
Thanks for the heads up on the Air flow to the R/R. You would think the cooling fins would have gave me a clue :-[
Cafe Redneck
Been Around the Block
It's been awhile since I've updated but here is where I'm at.
Got the wiring close to done, still looks like a rats nest but works. The factory battery box with full size battery will fit under the seat hump. Which by the way, had to do another one. First one was all jacked up.(crooked as hell) 2nd one is looking much better.
Carbs rebuilt, notice # 3 carb is dry. I ran bike when I got it home guess it was only running on 3 cyl though. I have started bike since mounting carbs, Idle great at 1100 RPM's( hooked up my new tech from Dime city to test, works great). A little flat when I gave it gas, sure it will need jetted.
Been collecting parts
AMG battery will lay flat.
Been mostly polishing and cleaning.
Would post more pic's, but photobucket seems to be acting up. more later.
Anyways working on front caliper and getting it polished and rebuilt then the rear brakes and wheel polished and rebuilt.
Polishing sucks,(this is why it taking me so long) I'll have to go a different way on my next build.
Got the wiring close to done, still looks like a rats nest but works. The factory battery box with full size battery will fit under the seat hump. Which by the way, had to do another one. First one was all jacked up.(crooked as hell) 2nd one is looking much better.
Carbs rebuilt, notice # 3 carb is dry. I ran bike when I got it home guess it was only running on 3 cyl though. I have started bike since mounting carbs, Idle great at 1100 RPM's( hooked up my new tech from Dime city to test, works great). A little flat when I gave it gas, sure it will need jetted.
Been collecting parts
AMG battery will lay flat.
Been mostly polishing and cleaning.
Would post more pic's, but photobucket seems to be acting up. more later.
Anyways working on front caliper and getting it polished and rebuilt then the rear brakes and wheel polished and rebuilt.
Polishing sucks,(this is why it taking me so long) I'll have to go a different way on my next build.
Cafe Redneck
Been Around the Block
Re: 1977 GS750 Cafe Build (small update)
No, analog
No, analog
Cafe Redneck
Been Around the Block
Re: 1977 GS750 Cafe Build (small update)
Well it's a offical, I'm an Idot, I was just going thru my pic's, and I noticed my forks and wheel is on ass backards :-[.
Well it's a offical, I'm an Idot, I was just going thru my pic's, and I noticed my forks and wheel is on ass backards :-[.
Hoosier Daddy
Earache my eye...
Re: 1977 GS750 Cafe Build (long time since last update)
Looking good Bud... keep it up!
Looking good Bud... keep it up!
Cafe Redneck
Been Around the Block
Re: 1977 GS750 Cafe Build (long time since last update)
Getting closer, Rebuild brakes, get new shocks, make bracket for gauges, finish seat bump and it will be rideable. I won't say done there is a few more things I'd like to do. But i'm ready to take this bitch for a ride!!! Also picked up 4 uesd K&N pods yesterday for $5, was that a good deal? yes I'm a cheap ass.
Getting closer, Rebuild brakes, get new shocks, make bracket for gauges, finish seat bump and it will be rideable. I won't say done there is a few more things I'd like to do. But i'm ready to take this bitch for a ride!!! Also picked up 4 uesd K&N pods yesterday for $5, was that a good deal? yes I'm a cheap ass.
Cafe Redneck
Been Around the Block
Here's where I'm at, still need a few things, but as for now just tring to get ridable for summer.
Before and after photo.
Before and after photo.
