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Re: 1978 GS750 -- Runaround Sue has a heartbeat! Well, after 20+ years of sitting idle, it started today! There were times when I thought it would never happen. I was giddy like a child and when my wife heard my shouts of joy she ran into the garage thinking I had wounded myself. The video...

Thanks, I was trying to capture a little bit of retro magic with the color -- reminded me of my dad's old '67 Mustang GTA 390.

Quick update. Mounted the tank and side covers after sanding, polishing and waxing them. It's the first good weekend we've had in awhile, so I didn't spend much time working on her today, I went riding on the other bike instead. It seemed appropriate. All that's left is to put in the new...

I am planning to keep the stock box (and, in fact, I got it put back on last weekend) and I have a baffle for the Kerker, so we'll see how it runs (if it runs) when the time comes. Over the weekend I also finished the tank, side covers, and headlight bucket: It's going to need a little bit...

Hey thanks. I did pick up a Kerker 4-1 for it and mounted it over the weekend (just don't have any pictures yet) and it looks much nicer than the stock 4-2.

Re: 1978 Volvo 242DL Turbo Got rid of her this week. Unfortunately the original engine builder installed the #2 rod backwards. With the thrust surface mis-aligned, the inside slowly began tearing itself apart until she finally spun a rod bearing. After I got it torn down I realized that it...

OK, I've been doing a lot of little things lately as my schedule is currently only permitting about 4 hours/week to work on it. The good news is that it's really only little things that I have left to do. Over the past few weeks I've been focused on getting the electrical back in place and...

This is great. Here's mine out of Lacey, WA "Runaround Sue" '78 GS750C: http://www.dotheton.com/forum/index.php?topic=19753.0

Re: 1978 Volvo 242DL Turbo Awesome, thanks for the tip.

Re: 1978 GS750 -- First Build Okay, so the front forks... The upper were in such bad, rusty shape (as you saw in the photo) that I have ordered some new ones, but in the mean time I took the old ones and cleaned them up a bit and hit them with some black paint so they wouldn't look so horrible...

Thanks, I'm trying to keep on top of things. Also, I think I've finally come up with a decent name for this one: "Runaround Sue". It is an homage to my wife Susan (who does not "run around"), but I can run around on the bike... Whadaya think?

This is my daily driver with a decent little turbo set-up in it and great suspension:

Re: 1978 GS750 -- First Build Okay, I know it's been a long time since I posted anything in here, but I've also gotten a lot done. So, bear with me as I try to get all of the updates listed with some interesting photos. Last time I posted any pictures I had just finished rebuilding the...

Re: 1978 GS750 -- First Build Alright, so going back to work after a month off has made my life a bit busier, but I was able get the carbs and brakes rebuilt over the weekend as well as cut out a bunch of old wiring that won't be needed anymore. I also cleaned up the old air box, got the old...

Re: 1978 GS750 -- First Build Ta2Mike: I found the GS Resources just after I found DTT and they are great for info about this bike. The charging/electrical system has been checked along the way, and so far, so good, but I'm sure something will crop up. The bike only has 19K miles on it and...

Re: 1978 GS750 -- First Build Disc Brake Drill So, I pulled the front and rear discs off to drill them out. When it was all said and done, each disc lost about 1/2 pound of weight. Each disc has 108 holes 7/32" in dia. I also cleaned up the surface on the front disc, but the rear disc is...

Re: 1978 GS750 -- First Build Drewski, thanks! I'm keeping it low-budget as much as possbile, so nothing too extreme (yet), but I want to make is as minimal as possible, but still stay kind of true to the Suzuki heritage, so the seat cowl will be modeled after the original and there won't be...

1978 GS750 -- First Build Engine clean up Alright, so I knew there was trash down in the cylinders because the P/O had removed the spark plugs to oil the cylinders before I picked it up (it hasn't been registered since '91 and he didn't know if it was frozen or not), but didn't put the plugs...

Alright, I have finally returned home after a year in the desert and have begun work on my $200 GS750C. Although I have mechanical experience with cars, motorcycles, bicycles, etc, this is my first real build project. I welcome any and all input/feedback. I'll start with a few pictures of...

Hey all. I've been lurking for a little while, but finally got my hands on the bike I was looking for. I got it for $200 while I was on leave from Iraq. It's a little gross now, bit it'll get all of the attention it deserves when I get home for good in a few months. It's been off the road...