Motocrossx23's GS750 Cafe Build

Yeah I had an oil free one, made me want to quit living lol.

I did a lot of research on this particular compressor and bang for the buck/quality wise, you can't beat it.

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The compressor runs VERY quiet, I can talk normally while it's charging.

It's the "oil free" compressors (like mine) that are really noisy.

The compressor runs VERY quiet, I can talk normally while it's charging.

Nice.......the motor and the toys, I really wish I could get a compressor for my garage, but that would create all kinds of issues in the complex where I stay.
That motor cleaned up really nicely, good work there, keep it up.

Was your engine originally that color or was it black, and now because of all the paint stripper and scrubbing, it has turned to silver ?

I ask because I just did my engine cleaning, and it's black, and I was not sure if using paint stripper was going to be a good idea, I wanted some of the original paint on the engine as added protection, I did manage to get all the gunk off, it is clean, but it does still have some of the original paint on it.

I like your new toys.....

I would do the same, but I will probably not have a need for them again.......

My engine was originally silver so it's just exposed aluminum now, I have a few spots where the old paint still is, but it'll be fine when I go to paint it lol.

I LOVE my new toys, I'm so happy to have them. Makes working in the garage a world of a difference!

Update:

Went to town on the motor today, I now have it all ready to be painted...





And went over to my buddy's house and bondo'ed the tail:

Was your engine originally that color or was it black, and now because of all the paint stripper and scrubbing, it has turned to silver ?

I ask because I just did my engine cleaning, and it's black, and I was not sure if using paint stripper was going to be a good idea, I wanted some of the original paint on the engine as added protection, I did manage to get all the gunk off, it is clean, but it does still have some of the original paint on it.

as you can see here




I like your new toys.....

I would do the same, but I will probably not have a need for them again.......

"I hate spending money to have people do a service or job that I know I'm capable of doing myself"

+1

Sci85

Sorry for lack of updates, been working a lot but work does pay money and money buys new toys!





I now can do everything I need to do to finish the bike on my own. I hate spending money to have people do a service or job that I know I'm capable of doing myself.

Thanks dude! Yeah I finally invested in some bottle brushes and it's amazing how much quicker it is. I'm just waiting for the final coat of aircraft stripper to work it's magic and then I'm going to spray denatured alcohol over the whole thing, let it dry and then paint.

Lookin really really nice man. Been watching this one for a bit without commenting but I like it.

Bottle brushes go a long way in helping ge into all those nooks for cleaning. And a crap load of nothing else to do...

Keep up the awesome work. Good to see someone making an L look good cause damn they're ugly before

Super nice job!!

I plugged the holes with paper towels and duct tape...the exhaust ports got a little damp but I hope it doesn't effect anything. I sprayed compressed air into them to clean them out after.

Wow, what a difference, that is looking good, this motor is going to be super sweet.

Looking good....................

I hope mine will come out as good

Did you plug all the holes before washing it ? Anything in particular that you used ?

And I really like that engine stand, would be great to have one, I could roll mine out and use the pressure washer on it, then the baking soda....