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    #46
    Got a few things done tonight.

    Rear tail section and light mounted.IMG_0376.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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      #47
      Clutch cover and cable installed.IMG_0378.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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        #48
        Got the exhaust buttoned up!

        IMG_0377.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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          #49
          Now to get this "MESS" straightened up this weekend! Got a SH775 to fit (Thanks Nessism!) and lots of wiring to get sorted!

          IMG_0379.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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            #50
            Originally posted by 1978GS750E View Post
            Clutch cover and cable installed.[ATTACH=CONFIG]60503[/ATTACH]
            Allen bolts look so much better. imho.
            2@ \'78 GS1000

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              #51
              Doing a fantastic job Ron. Can't wait to see it in person.
              Larry

              '79 GS 1000E
              '93 Honda ST 1100 SOLD-- now residing in Arizona.
              '18 Triumph Tiger 800 (gone too soon)
              '19 Triumph Tiger 800 Christmas 2018 to me from me.
              '01 BMW R1100RL project purchased from a friend.

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                #52
                Got the SH775 mounted today.
                IMG_0381.jpg
                Man that thing is a lot bigger than the old R/R that was on it!

                And the side cover will go on with it there! Might be starting it for the first time since Christmas, sometime 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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                  #53
                  Originally posted by 1978GS750E View Post
                  Got the SH775 mounted today.
                  [ATTACH=CONFIG]60514[/ATTACH]
                  Man that thing is a lot bigger than the old R/R that was on it!

                  And the side cover will go on with it there! Might be starting it for the first time since Christmas, sometime this week.
                  Looks great Ron. A nice clean installation. 👍
                  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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                    #54
                    Finally got most of it put back together today. Cleaned up some wiring, checked the timing, adjusted the clutch, put the speedo and tach cables on, installed the airbox, horns, tank and seat. After all that I just had to take it for a little 15 mile thrashing! Best of all, no leaking base gasket, leaking head gasket or sticky clutch! And the stock pipes are great!

                    IMG_0391.jpg

                    Now I remember why I spent the time and money to get this bike presentable, I LOVE IT!

                    (And yes, that is a bag of tools strapped to the seat!)

                    Still have a few odds and ends left to finish up but overall I'm pleased with how it turned out! Thanks to everyone who helped me get it to this point!
                    Last edited by 1978GS750E; 04-04-2020, 06:34 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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                      #55
                      Originally posted by 1978GS750E View Post
                      Also got the front brake rotor installed, plated the spacers, axle and nut, and got it all installed.[ATTACH=CONFIG]60259[/ATTACH]

                      At least now I can move it around the garage!
                      Wow!

                      A single front disc liter bike!

                      Very nice indeed!!!

                      Ed

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                      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)
                      Originally posted by GSXR7ED
                      Forums are pretty much unrecognizable conversations; simply because it's a smorgasbord of feedback...from people we don't know. It's not too difficult to ignore the things that need to be bypassed.

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                        #56
                        Congratulations, Ron.
                        Beautiful bike.
                        2@ \'78 GS1000

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