Motocrossx23's GS750 Cafe Build

Beer? Umm...yes?



Goodbye airbox:



And now...time to get into the wiring...ugh.

The bad:









It's not too bad, and I expected it to some extent for being a 30 year old bike. I'm not very good with electronics so I will definitely require some help in this department when the time comes.

Gauges together:



Finished:
(Crappy picture, but they look much better in person. Also I replaced the Lexan plastic windows so it now looks brand new)



Chrome...not a huge fan, but nice when added in small amounts IMO. I decided to attempt cleaning up some of the chrome on the bike, I used a product by Eagle One called Nevr-Dull. I'll let the pictures do the talking...

Before:





After:





Before:



After:

Got some goodies in the mail from eBay, OEM original airbox covers (for a steal too, $15 for both)





The gauges were old and in need of repair, so I decided it would be my next detail project to tackle.

The gauges:



Torn apart:



Broken fuel gauge, not anymore!



Black base coat:



Silver trim coat:

I really like what you did with the tank emblems. And I never noticed the "FORNT" thingy. It's on mine too

Looking good. Keep it up.

Hey GS'ers,

I've finally compiled some of my progress as I rebuild my 1981 GS750L on my blog. I'd love any comments or suggestions as I move along in my frame up restoration of this bike. It's my first project bike so I am fully willing to take in as much information and advice as possible.

Well, I've always loved these vintage cruisers, and they scoot pretty well for what they are. The styling and reliability sold me, as did the price.

My plans for the bike are:

-Strip/disassemble the entire bike
-Powdercoat frame and swingarm
-Paint tank, front and rear fenders
-Powdercoat wheels
-Restore any parts that need it
-Rebuild carbs
-4 into 1 Vance and Hines exhaust
-SS brake lines?
-Redo gauges
-Re-cover the seat if possible
-Sodablast the motor, paint black

So, here's where I start...

The day I brought it home:





Starting to disassemble:





Exhaust comes off, broken header bolts suck though...ughh.



Not even close



Update: Time to get into some detail work. I decided to redo the badges on the bike...

Sprayed the down with a black enamel base coat, and then went ahead with a white enamel for the detail paint, let me tell you...hands of a surgeon for this lol. Ended up finishing both and sprayed a clear enamel over them. All in all, 3 hours of work total for a very nice finished product I think.