77 GS400 to Cafe Project

[pete]

Should turn out well though... I'd think with the fuel cap you could graft another filler hole in from a rusted out tank perhaps?

Glassing the seat pan shouldn't be too hard, but yeah it's a messy horrible job that... next time I get to forming something like I did with my tail piece I'll be giving serious thought to using aluminium instead...

Well Mark she looks good!

That bodywork looks great with tank and the tank alignment is spot on as well.

How soon 'til you pull her down for paint?

Thanks Pete. I'm happy with the overall alignment of the tank, seat and fairing too. I still have plenty of work to do before paint though. The gas cap sealing may be compromised as once I had sliced the old filler neck off, the hole left was larger than the stock 550 tank I had originally bought it for. Very little surface area for and effective seal. Also I have to extend the seat with glass to meet the tank. Not a job I'm looking forward to.

Mark

[pete]

Well Mark she looks good!

That bodywork looks great with tank and the tank alignment is spot on as well.

How soon 'til you pull her down for paint?

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Not so much progress over the summer but it continues to take shape. The arrangement of the fairing and headlights tested my patience between the headlight and fairing brackets I had to juggle to get the position right.

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Mark

[pete]

Hey Mark, what's happening? Still waiting for those pic's... any further progress?

[pete]

Pete, well yes I have put a few miles on the Guzzi, but I have moved a few things on with the GS. I have a small nose fairing fitted but had to modify the mounting brackets and headlight. Will take a few pics this weekend.

Mark

And it's about time

Cool, looking forward to the pic's

Sorry, I'm having withdrawals from almost no progress with the little Duc...

C'mon Mark, no updates since May! What you been doing? Too busy riding I s'pose hey?

Pete, well yes I have put a few miles on the Guzzi, but I have moved a few things on with the GS. I have a small nose fairing fitted but had to modify the mounting brackets and headlight. Will take a few pics this weekend.

Mark

[pete]

C'mon Mark, no updates since May! What you been doing? Too busy riding I s'pose hey?

Sci85,
Congratulations; I asssume they are headed south to Texas A&M! You're a lucky guy.
Niels

Mark,
No doubt about it; There couldn't possibly be two!
Niels

Drool...
M/G Nakid, sweet!
Take some pic's of the ride please.

Eric

Eric and all.....
Picture Link to some more pics

Mark,
Be careful; there's a limit to how many toys a guy can have. At least, according to my ex-wife.
Niels

Niels......I think we may have the same Ex

Dang Mark, that's just not fair to those of us who want a new bike but have college bound kids!! That is such a sweet looking bike.

Its funny you should mention kids at College - This month represents my last one graduating So no sympathy here - I have paid my time (and money)...... this is my celibration.

Mark

[Sci85]

Dang Mark, that's just not fair to those of us who want a new bike but have college bound kids!! That is such a sweet looking bike.

Mark,
Be careful; there's a limit to how many toys a guy can have. At least, according to my ex-wife.
Niels

[pete]

Drool...
M/G Nakid, sweet!
Take some pic's of the ride please.

Eric

+1 on all counts! Very nice...

Years ago I wished I could get my hands on a Nevada 750, not sure why but I really liked them...

Drool...
M/G Nakid, sweet!
Take some pic's of the ride please.

Eric