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  • 1978GS750E
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    • Apr 2016
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    #31
    Finally have an exhaust system!

    Finally got the original exhaust cleaned up and installed. What a pain in the rear that was. It's not perfect by any stretch, but passes the 10 ft. test!
    ~20170603_113856.jpg

    Now just got to get one of the front brake calipers rebuilt. I hope the parts bike has a good brake piston in one of the calipers!
    Ron
    '78 GS1000E, '79 GS850G, '82 GS1100E, 2022 Triumph Tiger 660 Sport

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    • 1978GS750E
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      #32
      Got the chain guard painted and back on this morning. Wish the sticker was in better shape, but it will do for now.
      ~20170610_082319.jpg

      Now to tackle the seat cover!
      Ron
      '78 GS1000E, '79 GS850G, '82 GS1100E, 2022 Triumph Tiger 660 Sport

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        #33
        It's looking good!

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        • 1978GS750E
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          #34
          Getting really close to the finish!

          Got a few more things done this week since I am on vacation. Still have a few little odds and ends to finish up. Still have the seat trim, ignition cover, stator cover and the seat latch to finish before I can start nit-picking all the little things that bug me! It's nice to finally see some light at the end of the tunnel!
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          Ron
          '78 GS1000E, '79 GS850G, '82 GS1100E, 2022 Triumph Tiger 660 Sport

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          • jsandidge
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            #35
            Geez, that thing is a beauty!
            https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B9zH8w8Civs8ejBJWjdvYi1LNTg&resourcekey=0-hlJp0Yc4K_VN9g7Jyy4KQg&authuser=fussbucket_1%40msn.com&usp=drive_fs
            1983 GS750ED-Horsetraded for the Ironhead
            1981 HD XLH

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            Drew's 83 750E Project

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            • 1978GS750E
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              #36
              "REAL" close to having it completed.

              Got a few more things done this morning. Finally got the gasket for the ignition cover and installed the seat trim. Still waiting on a petcock, then it's time to enjoy it before I paint it this winter. Getting tired of running in-town errands on the Harley!
              ~20170616_093248.jpg
              Ron
              '78 GS1000E, '79 GS850G, '82 GS1100E, 2022 Triumph Tiger 660 Sport

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              • steve murdoch
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                #37
                What a beauty!
                Amazing how much more complete it looks by just adding the seat strap.
                2@ \'78 GS1000

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                • 1978GS750E
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                  #38
                  Finally finished! Well maybe for now......

                  Finally got the bike back on the road! As I stated in an earlier post, I'm going to wait until this fall to paint the tank and cowl. So far I have about 25 miles on her. Cannot believe how much fun this old bike is to ride! Takes me back to the one that I bought in 1980 that was exactly like this one. So far, everything is working like it should.
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                  Still have a stator cover to polish so that I have the correct emblem on it. Otherwise, I'm gonna put some miles on her and see how long it takes to convince me to start on it's brother sitting in the garage!
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                  Ron
                  '78 GS1000E, '79 GS850G, '82 GS1100E, 2022 Triumph Tiger 660 Sport

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