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The Monthly Photograph For January 2003
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1979 Suzuki GS 750
Owner:
Robin
Hofstede
http://groups.msn.com/motorgek
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a note from the owner -
Mark,
This originally was a 1979 GS750, which I rebuild into a Café-Racer style
bike - it lost 55 pounds in the process. The engine is basically stock
except for bigger jets, individual filters, and a Marshall Deeptone 4
into1 exhaust system. It puts out 61 b.h.p. at the rear wheel, while
giving a very nice howl when revved high.
I drilled and polished the engine covers and front forks. I also
ground-off the unneeded brackets. The frame was painted, and a VERY orange
paint job was done at home...including finish-flag checkers in the middle.
The footrests were backed-up a bit, and chrome clip-on bars were
installed. I added rubber gaiters over the front forks, shortened the
front fender, and installed Koni adjustable shocks. A replica racing
tailpiece was made for my frame width with twin lights built in on an
aluminum bracket.
Total cost of the project, including the bike, was around $1,500.
Robin
Hofstede
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