1978 Suzuki GS750 cafe racer

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  • Justo
    Forum Newbie
    • Oct 2016
    • 5
    • Tanawha Queensland

    #1

    1978 Suzuki GS750 cafe racer

    Hello everybody, my project bike has now been on the road for about 6 months. There are some photos in my profile album, and I also want to thank GS resources for all the guidance and information that helped me get to where Suzy Q is looking great and running smooth. Thank you all and ride safe.
    Justo
  • hannibal
    Forum Sage
    • Jun 2015
    • 1033
    • Washington DC

    #2
    Glad to hear!

    Btw, I'm currently in Sydney. What a beautiful country!
    Jordan

    1977 Suzuki GS750 (My first bike)
    2000 Kawasaki ZRX1100
    1973 BMW R75/5

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    • Buffalo Bill
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      • Jun 2008
      • 6004
      • New Buffalo, Michigan 49117

      #3
      A worthy build.
      How much does it weigh?

      Last edited by Buffalo Bill; 08-30-2019, 07:07 AM.
      1982 GS1100G-
      1990 GSX750/1127
      1987 Honda CBR600F Hurricane
      1985 Kawasaki GPz750

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      • Grimly
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        • Sep 2012
        • 5761
        • Ireland

        #4
        Nice. Now if only everyone who picked up a Sawzall carried the project through to such a standard, there would be a lot less animosity towards it.
        Dave
        '79 GS850GN '80 GS850GT
        Only a dog knows why a motorcyclist sticks his head out of a car window

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        • Justo
          Forum Newbie
          • Oct 2016
          • 5
          • Tanawha Queensland

          #5
          Thanks Bill, I must admit I have no idea how it weighs now. However she is more nimble than when in standard trim.

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          • Guest

            #6
            That painted frame really pops! Metallic or just high gloss colour paint?

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            • Guest

              #7
              Hey Justo, mate that's an awesome job!

              I must've missed this and I didn't realise there was another Qld'er on here.

              We'll have to catch up at some point, would love to have a good close look at the GS.

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              • Justo
                Forum Newbie
                • Oct 2016
                • 5
                • Tanawha Queensland

                #8
                Powder coat on the frame, illusion orange/cherry from prismatic powders. It gets a lot of comments.

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                • Justo
                  Forum Newbie
                  • Oct 2016
                  • 5
                  • Tanawha Queensland

                  #9
                  Gidday Pete, I'm on the Sunny coast and ride through the hinterland mostly, let me know with a private message if you're up this way and we can head to Rick's garage for a coffee/beer and quick blast.
                  Originally posted by pete
                  Hey Justo, mate that's an awesome job!

                  I must've missed this and I didn't realise there was another Qld'er on here.

                  We'll have to catch up at some point, would love to have a good close look at the GS.

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                  • GSXR7ED
                    Forum LongTimer
                    Past Site Supporter
                    • Dec 2012
                    • 10145
                    • DE via L.A.

                    #10
                    Wow!

                    That's a beauty!

                    I think a smaller CC bike would be better...simply because it should be compact.

                    But racing in between pubs would be sweet no matter what!

                    Ton Up!

                    Ed
                    GS750TZ V&H/4-1, Progressive Shocks, Rebuilt MC/braided line, Tarozzi Stabilizer[Seq#2312]
                    GS750TZ Parts Bike [Seq#6036]
                    GSX-R750Y (Sold)

                    my opinion shouldn't be taken as gospel or in any way that would lead you to believe otherwise (30Sep2021)

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                    • Rich82GS750TZ
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                      • Jun 2018
                      • 5569
                      • Mifflinburg, PA / Land of Tar & Chip

                      #11
                      Not taking anything away from your bike, which I think is beautiful and very well done, but is there an actual seat cushion, or do you sit on the fiberglass pan. Makes my ass ache just looking at it.
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                      • GSXR7ED
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                        • Dec 2012
                        • 10145
                        • DE via L.A.

                        #12
                        Originally posted by Rich82GS750TZ
                        Not taking anything away from your bike, which I think is beautiful and very well done, but is there an actual seat cushion, or do you sit on the fiberglass pan. Makes my ass ache just looking at it.
                        There's a second pic with cushion...I thought the same thing but then again, it's not my bum on that seat... lol!

                        Ed
                        GS750TZ V&H/4-1, Progressive Shocks, Rebuilt MC/braided line, Tarozzi Stabilizer[Seq#2312]
                        GS750TZ Parts Bike [Seq#6036]
                        GSX-R750Y (Sold)

                        my opinion shouldn't be taken as gospel or in any way that would lead you to believe otherwise (30Sep2021)

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                        • Rich82GS750TZ
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                          • Jun 2018
                          • 5569
                          • Mifflinburg, PA / Land of Tar & Chip

                          #13
                          Ah, now I see it. I looked at that pic many times, the cushion sort of disappears. This really is a gorgeous motorcycle.
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                          • GSXR7ED
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                            • Dec 2012
                            • 10145
                            • DE via L.A.

                            #14
                            Agreed! Gorgeous it is!

                            But until ONE rides one, we haven't got a clue how good it is!

                            Ed
                            GS750TZ V&H/4-1, Progressive Shocks, Rebuilt MC/braided line, Tarozzi Stabilizer[Seq#2312]
                            GS750TZ Parts Bike [Seq#6036]
                            GSX-R750Y (Sold)

                            my opinion shouldn't be taken as gospel or in any way that would lead you to believe otherwise (30Sep2021)

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                            • JohnnyL
                              Forum Mentor
                              • Nov 2019
                              • 206
                              • Carmel, IN

                              #15
                              Beautifully done! Where did you get your seat and seat pan?
                              1969 Honda CL350 Cafe
                              1980 Suzuki GS550L cafe project Link
                              2019 Yamaha MT-09
                              2016 Honda CBR650F(wife?s bike)
                              2001 Honda CBR600F4i(Son's bike)

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