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After a long delay, we're back in action! Got the head reinstalled and all nice new gaskets (OEM head gasket) a few months back and took a break to do some house projects. Finally got some time in the garage to put the swing arm, forks, and wheels on. Until I make sure she actually runs, I'm...

That's a great question. I have no idea. I haven't really researched it much. I'm thinking a bit of steel wool and or Scotchbrite to clean it up? Or perhaps paint it a satin black or deep gunmetal grey. I'm wide open for suggestions. Honestly though, before I go through too much more cosmetic...

Between pauses on cleaning the head gasket, I decided to clean up some engine covers. Like the rest of this project so far, the scope of 'cleaning' escalated beyond original intentions of just getting it smoothed off a bit. A bunch of different grits of wet/dry sandpaper, some raw fingers, the...

Great tips doc_rot. I'll replace the towels w/ plastic bags for sure. I'll go get myself a scotch bright drill wheel as well. Good idea. I also had someone suggest a straight razor (flat on one side, sharp on the other - similar to a straight shaving razor). May try that too. Appreciate the info.

In the process of cleaning up the head to insure a clean surface for the head gasket. Problem - the old gasket is stuck on like glue. Anyone have any tricks to get old head gasket nastyness off? I know I shouldn't be using anything metal, but I have no idea what else might make this stuff budge...

Picked her up on CL. Wouldn't start when I picked it up. After some troubleshooting, found it was the plugs. Fired right up upon replacement. Has 55k on the clock, and although it may/may have not of needed it, I'm doing a top end refresh. Mostly for the experience. Plans are for a pretty simple...

I'm doing a top end rebuild on a 78 GS750. This is my first time rebuilding a motor. Love the process so far, but we'll see how I feel once I have to actually put it back together! Right now I'm needing to buy gaskets - particularly a head and cylinder gaskets. I've heard these are the ones to...

Thanks for the link. I ended up buying one of their closeout seats that ironically was the exact color, size, and style I was looking for. Chris (owner) was super responsive and informative w/ the questions I had. Much appreciated!

Yup - it'd be a no turning back deal for sure. That's why I was wanting to get some feedback. Just trying to find someone who has experience w/ them. Thanks for the link. I'll check it out.

I'm doing a budget build on a '78 Suzuki GS750 and am searching for seat options. Not interested in making my own at this point. I've looked over all the ones at DCC and they all look nice, but this one on eBay looks pretty darn good...