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Ya, I drive a Jetta TDI... hate Civics, lowered cars, loud car exhaust and loud car woofers. But I like the look of a lowered Cafe Racer. Speaking of which... I think I ought to see about getting this thread moved over to the Cafe Racer section/forum as I think it doesn't belong here anymore...
Hey guys, can anyone tell me where to go to get some excellent shocks for the rear of the bike? I would like to get something an inch lower, as I would like to also lower the front end about an inch.
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Not only has tech changed a lot since 1978 but my...
Wow, thank you all for the ideas and advice.
I think then, here is my short-term game plan,
1. my little bro is bringing the sandblaster over tomorrow evening. The tank is fine as far as I can tell. No leaks, cracks, dents and the cap seals well. I can sandblast the frame as is b/c it will...
Well I hope not. The bike has only had the head off for about 2 years and I am hoping it doesn't need a bottom end rebuild. It was sitting in a dry shed and I will be opening it up with dad to take a look. Lord help me if the crank is in trouble.
I have the bike apart now which is why I am...
So I am thinking about ordering some Bridgestone tires... but am I safe to order 130/90-18s for this bike?
As an aside, after some serious elbow grease... the rims have come out VERY clean. I imagined pitting etc. and there is virtually none.
Check out these pictures... ( i haven't polished...
VonYinzer and Hilsy... thank you so much for the technical lesson. I am so glad I didn't chop the frame past the shock mounts when I was putting it in the back of the SUV!!
So I have been doing tons of research on other options. Brat-style, Cafe... they are both interesting but I think a Cafe...
So am I to assume that cornering on an inflexible hardtail will be dangerous at speed if you hit a rough patch? Hmmm... thanks a lot for the info guys.
Problem is... I really like the look of that bike in the photo above. I love the seat and the clean lines at the back of the bike. That said I...
Hello VonYinzer
Thanks for the advice... I will have to take a bunch of time to consider what to do. Luckily I am not in a hurry.
I do have a question. If you properly weld a swingarm in place or in the case of the picture above (though not with that flimsy looking piece of metal) place metal...
I really need a little help on tire sizing.
Is it possible to fit a 130/90-18 on the back of this bike and still have chain clearance? The stock tire is a 4.00H-18 4PR. I don't know what the 4PR means but I would like to put the widest tire possible back on the rear wheel.
Does anyone have...
Ya I have the title so no worries there. Alternatively, I could just keep the bike in dad's name (he is still the legal owner, though he has signed the ownership over to me).
As for costs, I am not worried, as there is no rush to get the project finished. The engine will need at worst (famous...
Yes I am from the Kingston area (couple hours east of Toronto).
I chose this project because I really want to know how bikes are built, including engines. I have been around bikes all my life but haven't ever rebuilt one (besides tops of 2 stroke dirtbikes which a monkey could do).
The good...
I wanted to show a picture of the bike as I remembered it. It is a 78 GS 750 (not the E model), so it has one front disc rather than two.
The more I look at it, I think i paid too much for it! ha.
The other issue is that because I didn't tear it apart, I am going to have a great time putting...
Greetings.
First post, first time using a 'bulletin board' site, first build thread and first build. Please be patient.
Managed to convince my little brother to part with my dad's old GS750 (thinking it would be a quick way to get cheap wheels on the road)... then I discovered this site. Now...
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