1983 Suzuki GS850 Cafe Racer Project

Thanks guys. I am enjoying this project.

I like the forks as well. Seat looks nice, too!

lets people know where you are, there might be another member 15mins-1hr away with a part or an extra hand should you need it

Nice work on the frame DD. I'm a few steps behind you on my racer project. Just got the carb gaskets and o-rings in the mail. I've got a long weekend off work so I plan to get the carb rebuild complete at least. Still waiting on the oil and air filter. Might do a simple green scrub of the engine too.

Will do, but what would be the benefits?

you should put your location in your signature, there are a few of us "canucks" on this forum who may be close to where you are

Got some more work done on the weekend. Received my output shaft secondary drive, so I am really happy about that.

So here it is.













Next weekend I have my daughter, so no progress for the next two weeks. However, the following weekend should progress quite quickly as I will be starting to remount everything.

Thanks. Just focus and follow through, it's not so bad once you get going.

Canada, I got ya. No shipping shouldn't be so bad. Lol I just noticed the can and had to make a joke. Haha
I have never used the wrinkle paint either. Just like all things, try and learn.
Keep this build pics coming!

That's it, it didn't work this time, but I feel the second time the finish will be even better. I will keep the pics coming, thanks.

Nice project & progress. I just brought home a '78 GS750 that I hope to turn into a cafe racer.

Canada, I got ya. No shipping shouldn't be so bad. Lol I just noticed the can and had to make a joke. Haha
I have never used the wrinkle paint either. Just like all things, try and learn.
Keep this build pics coming!

Looks good! I particularly like the job on the fork lowers. Also, sent you a pm about some parts you might be willing to part with.

Thanks. I will get in touch

Shipping may be expensive since I see he used "Nettoyant de Carburatuer" to clean his carbs . Lol

Shipping shouldn't be too bad, Canada / US isn't too costly as long as the weight is low.

Looks like a good project. All you can do is put a parts wanted ad here and search engine bay for someone parting out an engine for that output shaft.
Did things go a little off with the wrinkle paint?
The cam covers look good, but the larger engine covers look a bit weird. Did they not dry long enough before a second coat or is it the camera causing them to look like that?

Thanks. I already found the output shaft, so all is good there.

Yeah.....It said to apply 3 heavy coats, I think I applied 3 too heavy coats. Things actually started to slide off. First kick at the can with the wrinkle paint. Anyhow, strip and repaint, that's all.

Looks like a good project. All you can do is put a parts wanted ad here and search engine bay for someone parting out an engine for that output shaft.
Did things go a little off with the wrinkle paint?
The cam covers look good, but the larger engine covers look a bit weird. Did they not dry long enough before a second coat or is it the camera causing them to look like that?

Looks good! I particularly like the job on the fork lowers. Also, sent you a pm about some parts you might be willing to part with.

Shipping may be expensive since I see he used "Nettoyant de Carburatuer" to clean his carbs . Lol

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Looks good! I particularly like the job on the fork lowers. Also, sent you a pm about some parts you might be willing to part with.

Got my seat last Friday. Therefore I was able to advance a little.











I chopped and detabbed the frame. I still need to fabricate an electronics tray and weld it all together, and fit the seat properly, but I am happy I was able to get the project advancing again. Also I was able to find the pinion gear set and it's on it's way.