danejurrous
Been Around the Block
Where did you get your fork brace?
1978 Suzuki GS750 Cafe - Concours nut 'n' bolt resto
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gearhead231
Been Around the Block
Very Nice man!
Dec79
New Member
Few little updates from this weekend.
Harrison Billet (www.billet.co.uk) made me a bespoke carrier for the rear calliper. We had to fabricate a pick up for the torque arm, this was done by picking up on the rear of the 2 mounting point and coming up to a bushed location as shown.
Jobs to do: bleed brakes, mount no plate and get the decals applied. Should be ready in time for the Southern Classic Bike Show at Kempton Park UK on the 25th May.... I'm hoping it'll be her maiden voyage! 8)
Harrison Billet (www.billet.co.uk) made me a bespoke carrier for the rear calliper. We had to fabricate a pick up for the torque arm, this was done by picking up on the rear of the 2 mounting point and coming up to a bushed location as shown.
Jobs to do: bleed brakes, mount no plate and get the decals applied. Should be ready in time for the Southern Classic Bike Show at Kempton Park UK on the 25th May.... I'm hoping it'll be her maiden voyage! 8)
midlyfcrisis
Been Around the Block
so beautiful,it should be parked in the house with some artsy lighting pointed at it
Rick in MD
New Member
how does she sound with the Vance and Hines 4 into 1, looking at possibly getting one, they certainly look better than the MAC 4 into 1s
buzznichols
Been Around the Block
rickcorp said:
+1
Gorgeous build, man. Can't wait to hear it!
danejurrous
Been Around the Block
every time I see it I wanna come steal it
Dec79
New Member
Today was a beautiful day in the UK.... 
Managed to get the tank decals applied this morning, plus a few finishing bits. Final jobs to do include getting the brakes bled and number plate mounted... just waiting for Goodridge to shorten my rear hose. Anyway, hope you enjoy the pics, keen to know what you think of the decals - my dads and my initials in AJS style italics :8
And finally, the obligatory poser shot....
Managed to get the tank decals applied this morning, plus a few finishing bits. Final jobs to do include getting the brakes bled and number plate mounted... just waiting for Goodridge to shorten my rear hose. Anyway, hope you enjoy the pics, keen to know what you think of the decals - my dads and my initials in AJS style italics :8
And finally, the obligatory poser shot....
Rick in MD
New Member
Well done. 8)
Beautiful ride, man. It's nice to see someone doing it right, rather then just throwing some clubmans on there and calling it a cafe. I'm putting the finishing touches on a '77 gs750, though nowhere near as shinny as yours. I've slacked on the build thread, but will update soon. My only complaint regarding your build is the left side exhaust mount that sits in the air with no purpose. I chopped those off mine (right and left) and it really cleaned up the look of the rear. I realize your V&H exhaust is mounted to the right side one...
I'd love to hear your impressions of the performance. You've got some many sweet upgrades! Well done. What a great project for you and your Dad! Time to do another one?
I'd love to hear your impressions of the performance. You've got some many sweet upgrades! Well done. What a great project for you and your Dad! Time to do another one?
Dec79
New Member
GS750cafe said:
Thanks for the feedback mate. I look forward to seeing a few of your build pics.
I contemplated cutting the frame as you mentioned, although wasn't sure it I would fit a single/dual pipe at the time, and also I know plan to use the location as a pick up point for a paddock stand. I'm looking to getting her run-in and performance tested, will defo be back with some videos and road test results :8
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