The turd

[ptegsotic]

wow, any more displays like this, and I could start to believe in that reeeediculous notion of resurrection!! hahaha

great job.

[chuck hahn]

I have resurrected some piles that were so bad you had to chases the flies away first.

[Noreg]

I wish I could just ship my bike off to have it treated like this. Some fresh paint on the frame would be perfect.

The bike just looks sooo nice.

I guess I can start with pulling the centre stand off and trying to repaint it xD

[1978GS750E]

Looks great Chuck! Any idea how many hours you invested?

[chuck hahn]

Im guessing somewhere north of 70ish

[Noreg]

Im guessing somewhere north of 70ish

What do you charge per hour? My local shop charges 98.25 usd per hour, so that would be like $6900 for just the work Oo

[chuck hahn]

Its for a buddies dad...total surprise. His dads a great guy that did things right. Got rid of all the toys to raise his family and run his HVAC business. He retired now and me and his kid conspired to do this build to surprise Roy. Im not charging him a penny. Just gonna enjoy the shocked look on his face when we hand him the key and tell him its his.

[Noreg]

Its for a buddies dad...total surprise. His dads a great guy that did things right. Got rid of all the toys to raise his family and run his HVAC business. He retired now and me and his kid conspired to do this build to surprise Roy. Im not charging him a penny. Just gonna enjoy the shocked look on his face when we hand him the key and tell him its his.

Ahh, that makes sense. I feel that is such an american thing to do.
I wish I could see his reaction when he gets it.

[chuck hahn]

Unless its a nostalgia thing or you just have funny money to spend hiring someone to do what i did makes no sense cost wise...theres 2700 plus just in parts to fix this bike. Add that to another 5 grand or so for hours doesnt make sense at all.

SOME people focus on the " what can i make off it"? aspect. Im about lets save it and make a good guy really happy. Roy had a new one in 78 and has wanted another ever since. Next Saturday is his day.

[Noreg]

Unless its a nostalgia thing or you just have funny money to spend hiring someone to do what i did makes no sense cost wise...theres 2700 plus just in parts to fix this bike. Add that to another 5 grand or so for hours doesnt make sense at all.

SOME people focus on the " what can i make off it"? aspect. Im about lets save it and make a good guy really happy. Roy had a new one in 78 and has wanted another ever since. Next Saturday is his day.

Yeah, I agree. For that sum you could probably find one in a resonable condition. Or something newer. But still, I would absolutely love to have one of these bikes in a great condition (hopefully I will manage to get there some day).

The joy of getting something nostalgic is priceless. And I hope he is young enough he gets to really enjoy it. Its commendable when someone gives something up for family/friends but I can see some people have that sad memories after something. Really hope he enjoys it.

I find it so sad that so many of these bikes are just rotting away somewhere. Its cool to see some brought back to life.

[chuck hahn]

IM BETTING he cant talk and then tears start flowing.

[Noreg]

Please do an update and let us know how he reacts.

[chuck hahn]

Im taking a camera....

[steve murdoch]

The bike turned out great....the gesture is even greater.
Well done, Chuck.

[chuck hahn]

I posted the bike on Vintage Suzuki Motorcycle group on Facebook. Theres an aaahole there named HAL CASEY that has taken a liking to harassing anything i post or comment on. The latest from him....

Sure is a good thing you didnt have to diagnose any problems with thst bike...LOL. And you must not have read the bible ...you cant lap Suzuki valves. Really???