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    #16
    Actually got it out of the garage today. Got the front brake caliper, side stand, handlebars, ignition switch and instrument cluster installed.

    IMG_0350.jpg

    Of course, then it started to rain!
    Last edited by 1978GS750E; 02-16-2020, 02:29 PM.
    Ron
    When I die, just cremate me and put me in my GS tank. That way I can go through these carbs, one more time!
    1978 GS750E - November 2017 BOTM
    1978 GS1000C - May 2021 BOTM
    1982 GS1100E - April 2024 BOTM
    1999 Honda GL1500SE

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      #17
      Making some very slow progress. Got the clutch lever polished and the perch painted. No pics right now. Hope to get a lot more done on Saturday once it gets warmer than 40 degrees in the garage!
      Ron
      When I die, just cremate me and put me in my GS tank. That way I can go through these carbs, one more time!
      1978 GS750E - November 2017 BOTM
      1978 GS1000C - May 2021 BOTM
      1982 GS1100E - April 2024 BOTM
      1999 Honda GL1500SE

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        #18
        Originally posted by 1978GS750E View Post
        Got a little bit done this week so far.....Got the wheel re-assembled after plating the spokes.[ATTACH=CONFIG]60252[/ATTACH]
        You built the wheels? Impressive. I dabbled with a few bicycle wheels aeons ago. They came out decent and fairly true. A bit tedious for my then teenaged mind.
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        When consulting the magic 8 ball for advice, one must first ask it "will your answers be accurate?"

        Glen
        -85 1150 es - Plus size supermodel.
        -Rusty old scooter.
        Other things I like to photograph.....instagram.com/gs_junkie
        https://www.instagram.com/glen_brenner/
        https://www.flickr.com/photos/152267...7713345317771/

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          #19
          Got a little more done today. Got the front brake line installed, put the clutch and front brake perches on, got the rear brake pedal connected to the master cylinder, installed the rear brake switch, battery box, seat lock, front fender, front turn signals and started on the rear fender.

          IMG_0353.jpg

          It got up to 52 degrees here today. Beats working in a freezing garage! Now if I can just figure out how to mount the pedals!
          Last edited by 1978GS750E; 02-22-2020, 07:36 PM.
          Ron
          When I die, just cremate me and put me in my GS tank. That way I can go through these carbs, one more time!
          1978 GS750E - November 2017 BOTM
          1978 GS1000C - May 2021 BOTM
          1982 GS1100E - April 2024 BOTM
          1999 Honda GL1500SE

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            #20
            Yeah Glen, re-spoking wheels is a little tedious. There is a really good tutorial on here, I think it was done by Joe Nardy, that really makes it quite simple. I did not want to ride a bike with rusted spokes any longer!
            Ron
            When I die, just cremate me and put me in my GS tank. That way I can go through these carbs, one more time!
            1978 GS750E - November 2017 BOTM
            1978 GS1000C - May 2021 BOTM
            1982 GS1100E - April 2024 BOTM
            1999 Honda GL1500SE

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              #21
              It's looking good.

              Don't forget the engine will only mount from the brake pedal side.
              1980 GS550ET

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                #22
                Yeah, I know. The pedal is only on to bleed the brake. Going to start cleaning up the engine this week.
                Ron
                When I die, just cremate me and put me in my GS tank. That way I can go through these carbs, one more time!
                1978 GS750E - November 2017 BOTM
                1978 GS1000C - May 2021 BOTM
                1982 GS1100E - April 2024 BOTM
                1999 Honda GL1500SE

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                  #23
                  Hey Ron, when are you going to hacksaw off the rear of the frame and put one of them hoops on it! 😅 Looking great!
                  My Motorcycles:
                  22 Kawasaki Z900 RS (Candy Tone Blue)
                  22 BMW K1600GT (Probably been to a town near you)
                  82 1100e Drag Bike (needs race engine)
                  81 1100e Street Bike (with race engine)
                  79 1000e (all original)
                  82 850g (all original)
                  80 KZ 650F (needs restored)

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                    #24
                    Now Norm, you know better! That's a job for a Sawzall! That happens right after I rattle-can it flat black all over!
                    Ron
                    When I die, just cremate me and put me in my GS tank. That way I can go through these carbs, one more time!
                    1978 GS750E - November 2017 BOTM
                    1978 GS1000C - May 2021 BOTM
                    1982 GS1100E - April 2024 BOTM
                    1999 Honda GL1500SE

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                      #25
                      Originally posted by 1978GS750E View Post
                      Now Norm, you know better! That's a job for a Sawzall! That happens right after I rattle-can it flat black all over!
                      That wud look kewl!
                      ---- Dave
                      79 GS850N - Might be a trike soon.
                      80 GS850T Single HIF38 S.U. SH775, Tow bar, Pantera II. Gnarly workhorse & daily driver.
                      79 XS650SE - Pragmatic Ratter - goes better than a manky old twin should.
                      92 XJ900F - Fairly Stock, for now.

                      Only a dog knows why a motorcyclist sticks his head out of a car window

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                        #26
                        Cleaned up the connectors and re-wrapped the wiring harness today. Upon installation I could not remember if the harness goes over the cross member closest to the steering neck in the picture below, or under it? Cannot seen to find a drawing in the service manual or the Clymers that shows exactly how it is supposed to be ran. Anyone tell me for sure which way is correct?

                        IMG_0355.jpg
                        Ron
                        When I die, just cremate me and put me in my GS tank. That way I can go through these carbs, one more time!
                        1978 GS750E - November 2017 BOTM
                        1978 GS1000C - May 2021 BOTM
                        1982 GS1100E - April 2024 BOTM
                        1999 Honda GL1500SE

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                          #27
                          Can't seem to copy & paste the page/image here, but try the wiring diagram on page 156 of the service manual pdf from Basscliff's website.

                          HTH.
                          '78 GS750E (currently undergoing TLC).

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                            #28
                            Got it figured out! Had a friend take a picture of his, and it goes over the cross member. Of course, after I got his picture, I found one that I had taken during disassembly.
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                            Last edited by 1978GS750E; 02-23-2020, 06:53 PM.
                            Ron
                            When I die, just cremate me and put me in my GS tank. That way I can go through these carbs, one more time!
                            1978 GS750E - November 2017 BOTM
                            1978 GS1000C - May 2021 BOTM
                            1982 GS1100E - April 2024 BOTM
                            1999 Honda GL1500SE

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                              #29
                              Here is a picture from my strip down.
                              20191210_150516 by Dennis Harland, on Flickr
                              My bikes 79 GS1000 1085 checked and approved by stator the GSR mascot and 77 GS750 with 850 top end, GS850g, and my eldest sons 78 GS550, youngest sons GS125. Project bike 79 GS1000N

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                                #30
                                Originally posted by 1978GS750E View Post
                                Finally got my frame back from the powder coater today. Looks better than I could have imagined. Now to get started putting it back together! Sorry cafe' guys, this ones going back as close to stock as possible!
                                [ATTACH=CONFIG]60059[/ATTACH]

                                And why yes, it is on the coffee table right now! He delivered it to my front door! Don't worry, it will be in the garage before dark!

                                Hope to have it completed by April 1st. Stay tuned!
                                looks really good 👌

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