Motocrossx23's GS750 Cafe Build

I sure will guys!

Little update on the cafe tail:











The shape is coming along great, I really love this fiber glass bondo. It's a little tough to sand but the end product will be much stronger.

Ohh, same here. Please post up some pics when you get it back.

Sci85

Dropped my stock exhaust off at a local powder-coater/ceramic coater. I'm having it coated with a product called CermaKrome. It's going to be a satin silver color. Total price is about $180, much cheaper than an after market exhaust.

Can't wait to see that.

Dropped my stock exhaust off at a local powder-coater/ceramic coater. I'm having it coated with a product called CermaKrome. It's going to be a satin silver color. Total price is about $180, much cheaper than an after market exhaust.

Only 200 degrees, engine temps are well beyond that range lol.

Awesome, Allie will be jealous.
But what about the seals on the oil sight glass and the clutch shaft?

Did a little holiday baking today....

Beautiful.......almost brought a tear to my eye......

very nice work on those covers......

you were not thinking of polishing the covers ?

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Thanks! I was going to do but I disliked the idea of having to polish and keep up with maintenance of it.

Just like christmas came early, don't you just love it when all those little packets with the red lables arrive.
That motor is looking really nice, also wondered wheather you didn't consider going with polished covers, although the job you have done, looks very very nice.

I absolutely when I get packages lol, I feel like a little kid again for a second!

I think that that particular paint is the closest to original and it is rated at 900 degrees!
When I sprayed it on a freshly cleaned motor, it was very difficult to tell if I HAD painted it on the original parts.

Daniel

I did my research on here thoroughly, and the consensus was that this paint was the way to go. Just make sure you bake it at 200* for about an hour to heat cure it properly.

Looks great! Did you have to use a self etching primer first?

Sci85

No self etching primer because it's not rated for the temp of the engine, I was worried that it'd peel away and compromise the VHT enamel. I just made sure the surface was as clean as possible, I used denatured alcohol and tack clothes to clean the surface.

Looks great! That paint should be plenty durable since it's for brake calipers.... very nice indeed.

I hope so!! I would love to just spray the motor with some quick wax and wipe it down when it's back in the frame.

Looks great! That paint should be plenty durable since it's for brake calipers.... very nice indeed.

Looks great! Did you have to use a self etching primer first?

Sci85

I think that that particular paint is the closest to original and it is rated at 900 degrees!
When I sprayed it on a freshly cleaned motor, it was very difficult to tell if I HAD painted it on the original parts.

Daniel

Just like christmas came early, don't you just love it when all those little packets with the red lables arrive.
That motor is looking really nice, also wondered wheather you didn't consider going with polished covers, although the job you have done, looks very very nice.

Beautiful.......almost brought a tear to my eye......

very nice work on those covers......

you were not thinking of polishing the covers ?

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Package came in the mail today! I got a KILLER deal on NOS parts from Boulevard Suzuki on Cyber Monday...



I then decided to tackle the motor...

Wire wheeled and degreased:



First coat:



Second coat:







And valve cover:



I used VHT Caliper Paint in Cast Aluminum, it's chemical and abrasive resistant and perfect for the motor. I haven't baked any of the parts yet, I will on Sunday.

Woo Hoo!

From the pics I'd say your motor looks like you got it ready for paint! Good job. Your new tools will make life soooo much easier.