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    #46
    If you are "knee challenged" these really aren't a good bike.The leg angle is the same as my SV650S. I'm fortunate it doesn't bother me much but will say mt 78 1000 is more comfortable.

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      #47
      New Paint!

      Did so much riding on the 850 this past season that this old girl got no attention. At least that's a good reason to be slack.

      Got some base coat down on all the parts today. I have a vinyl cutter at work, so I've made up all of my masking for the black and also the decals. That should happen by this weekend if the weather cooperates.






      1983 GS750ED-Horsetraded for the Ironhead
      1981 HD XLH

      Drew's 850 L Restoration

      Drew's 83 750E Project

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        #48
        This is nice to see. I'm following along....
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        83 GS1100g
        2006 Triumph Sprint ST 1050

        Ohhhh!........Torque sweet Temptress.........always whispering.... a murmuring Siren

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          #49
          You have the most legit reason for lack of progress.
          Glad to see things moving forward.
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          When consulting the magic 8 ball for advice, one must first ask it "will your answers be accurate?"

          Glen
          -85 1150 es - Plus size supermodel.
          -Rusty old scooter.
          Other things I like to photograph.....instagram.com/gs_junkie
          https://www.instagram.com/glen_brenner/
          https://www.flickr.com/photos/152267...7713345317771/

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            #50
            Sweet! Excited to see the finish job.

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              #51
              All clear!

              All wrapped up like a turkey to shoot the black.



              Got some dust of course, but I like it.




              All the other parts are hanging in the garage. I'll take more pics after everything is dry.
              Last edited by jsandidge; 01-06-2019, 05:06 PM.

              1983 GS750ED-Horsetraded for the Ironhead
              1981 HD XLH

              Drew's 850 L Restoration

              Drew's 83 750E Project

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                #52
                Re-assembly begins!

                I've got the paintwork all sanded and buffed now. It still needs the final polish and later some wax. The color is a little different from the original. It has a metallic component that the original didn't have (from what I remember). But, I really like the color.



                Just look at the reflection in the black!



                There's the 850 in the background. The tail section and front cowl are done too. I'll probably re-assemble them next weekend.



                I couldn't find a decal set anywhere, so I had to make these.


                1983 GS750ED-Horsetraded for the Ironhead
                1981 HD XLH

                Drew's 850 L Restoration

                Drew's 83 750E Project

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                  #53
                  It looks really nice!
                  sigpic
                  83 GS1100g
                  2006 Triumph Sprint ST 1050

                  Ohhhh!........Torque sweet Temptress.........always whispering.... a murmuring Siren

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                    #54
                    Sweet looking paint job! Bike looks great!!!


                    Ed
                    GS750TZ V&H/4-1, Progressive Shocks, Rebuilt MC/braided line, Tarozzi Stabilizer[Seq#2312]
                    GS750TZ Parts Bike [Seq#6036]
                    GSX-R750Y (Sold)

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                      #55
                      Nice.. great looking work.
                      sigpic
                      When consulting the magic 8 ball for advice, one must first ask it "will your answers be accurate?"

                      Glen
                      -85 1150 es - Plus size supermodel.
                      -Rusty old scooter.
                      Other things I like to photograph.....instagram.com/gs_junkie
                      https://www.instagram.com/glen_brenner/
                      https://www.flickr.com/photos/152267...7713345317771/

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                        #56
                        Body work done!

                        I took advantage of a dreary day yesterday and finished re-assembling the body work. All I have left to do is to re-spray the motor and header pipes. Then, I'll re-install the carbs and exhaust, mount the new tires, and ride.




                        1983 GS750ED-Horsetraded for the Ironhead
                        1981 HD XLH

                        Drew's 850 L Restoration

                        Drew's 83 750E Project

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                          #57
                          Very nice work Drew. Beautiful outcome.
                          Larry

                          '79 GS 1000E
                          '93 Honda ST 1100 SOLD-- now residing in Arizona.
                          '18 Triumph Tiger 800 (gone too soon)
                          '19 Triumph Tiger 800 Christmas 2018 to me from me.
                          '01 BMW R1100RL project purchased from a friend.

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                            #58
                            Wow,that turned out really nice! Just dont see many of these.
                            Current Rides: 82 GS1100E, 00 Triumph 955 Speed Triple, 03 Kawasaki ZRX1200, 01 Honda GL1800, '15 Kawasaki 1000 Versys
                            Past Rides: 72 Honda SL-125, Kawasaki KE-175, 77 GS750 with total yosh stage 1 kit, 79 GS1000s, 80 GS1000S, 82 GS750e,82 GS1000S, 84 VF500f, 86 FZR600, 95 Triumph Sprint 900,96 Triumph Sprint, 97 Triumph Sprint, 01 Kawasaki ZRX1200, 07 Triumph Tiger 1050, 01 Yam YFZ250F
                            Work in progress: 78 GS1000, unknown year GS1100ES

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