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Unique Cafe Racer that is not like every other Honda cafe you see. 1980 Suzuki GS750E with approx 30k miles. The has been torn down and built back up in Cafe spirit. Lots of new parts and the bike looks great and rides strong. I have 3 young kids so no time to ride so it's just sitting. $4300...

So I finally am finished with my first café from a 1980 Suzuki 750e which you can see the before and after below. Everything is running great except I have clutch drag where I really have to jam it in gear with the foot lever. It seems like after 20 mins or so of riding it improves greatly. I've...

Ok so last year I painted my engine using VHT silver and black paint with a clear coat. Two things happen that I would like to avoid this time around. 1. During me syncing the carbs the top end of the motor yellowed a bit which I think maybe it got too hot. 2. I did have a float stuck and...

I have a 1980 Suzuki GS750 that came with non-stock carbs from a 86-88 GSXR 750-1100 (32mm Mikuni). After speaking with the guys at gsresources they all recommend getting the stock carbs which are BS32SS because it would be hard to tune in the non-stock carbs. The bike ran ok before I stripped...

I currently have the frame ready for bedliner paint, but do I need to spray on primer first? There's several areas that are bare metal from cutting off the tabs and other areas with just scuffed up paint. Do I prime the whole thing first before spraying the bedliner? Also, its' around 50...

I've been on here reading and learning for several months and figured I should start my first café build thread. First off I was given this bike for free because my brother-in-law was moving and needed it out of the garage so sweet right. The plan: Break the bike down to the frame, keep the...

I have a 1980 GS750 that I'm converting into a café and I'm at the point of welding the hoop and seat pan, but I have a question about the type of battery I need. I have the thruxton seat that I trimmed down about an inch in the back to match the upsweep so the cavity of the hump isn't that big...

So I'm in the middle of turning a stock 1980 Suzuki GS750 into a café racer and I think I've decided on a Thruxton Legendary seat from DCC. My question is what would be the best way to mount this to the bike? They also sell a universal kit or a seat pan, which would be the best option? Anyone...

Ok, I need some ideas for my seat before I start cutting on the frame. I have a 1980 Suzuki GS that I'm going to turn into a cafe racer. The bike I'm looking at that I love is a 81 GS that I think has the roadster cafe seat from Rockcity, but my concern is it will be too long. I've made a mockup...

I have a 80 GS750 with the rim sizes of: Front: 1.85X19 Rear: 2.15X18 Tires from the PO that are installed now are: Front: 100X90X19 Rear: 130X90X18 If I'm reading correctly the front tire is correct, but the rear tire should be 120 instead of 130. Is this correct? Looking at the 130 now it...

So I'm just starting a restoration of a 1980 GS 750 to a cafe racer. I have everything off the frame except the electrical and ready to start cleaning, painting and rewiring. So, I want to open up the triangle, but I have very little knowledge of wiring. I would like to move everything to the...

Hey guys...first time post and new to the Cafe world. I have limited mechanical experience, but am eager to learn. So far the picture shows the bike as I got it last month, and today it's down to the motor and rear tire and nothing else. I'm focusing on the front end first. My question is about...