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    Clouds GS Restoration Log

    Well I've had the bike a few years now and aside from riding it once a couple of years ago, the bike has simply been shuffled from one storage location to another.

    I was lucky enough to have made a few friends here and get some help to initially get her running (thank you Detman, TracyBorchet, and Doug). But then I got new toys and the poor GS sat in the background and was ignored. Recently I had been contemplating buying one bike or another. A moment of clarity came to me when I realized I already had the bike I was really looking for. I wanted something powerful, stylish, and most of all reliable. Aside from the normal electrical niggles and the problems associated with finding pieces to my rare GS750T, there was very little standing in the way of my completing this project I started and then ignored 3 years ago.

    So in December I pulled the bike from it's storage space and surveyed what needed to be done... You know it's going to be expensive you have to make a list. My roommate is convinced I have lost my mind and thinks I am crazy for spending this much time and money "on such an old bike," and keeps asking me "what do you think you could sell it for when you are all done?" Sheesh, everyones a critic.

    So what have I purchased/installed/completed since December of 2007?

    Battery (bought a new Gel Battery)
    Gas tank (Have a Black/Silver NOS tank waiting to be installed)
    New Petcock
    Suzuki Lettering plus mounting hardware for tank (NOS)
    Gas Tank Cushion (another NOS piece that is installed)
    Oil/Filter
    Spark Plugs
    Air Filter
    Electrex Regulator
    Electrex Stator
    Stator Cover Gasket
    Engine Case Stickers (Suzuki logo and TSCC)
    Head Gasket was Leaking (rectified)
    Used Starter
    Valve Cover Gasket
    New Suzuki OEM High Density bolts (all of them to a tune of 150 dollars worth) for the cam hold downs and valve cover
    Assorted Suzuki Hardware (yes also from the dealer) for the tank and frame
    Inspection/Cleaning of Pistons and Cylinders
    Valve Adjustment
    Tachometer Cable (NOS ofcourse)
    Carburetor rebuild with Jet Kit
    Vance and Hines 4 into 1 classic system
    New exhaust hardware and gaskets
    Tachometer (to replace the one my friend broke while helping me)
    Cleaning every connector I could get my hands on and coating with dielectric grease


    Still some assembly and parts needed.
    Tires (mine have plenty of tread with no signs of rot but they are pretty old), fuel lines needed, brakes need to be bled, fork oil needs to be changed (the seals are holding just fine),original signals needed, gear indicator needs to be fixed (won't light up), gaskets for fuel level indicator needed, painting the lid to the airbox, touching up some parts of the frame, figuring out how to make the old black engine sparkle again, lubing the chain and cables, replacing some other little decals on the switches, finding a set of original silver/black panels for the frame (or getting black color matched paint for my spare set), and probably more that I am forgetting right now.

    The funny thing is that I am content with my decision to spend double the value of the bike to complete it. I think she's a beauty and it's cheaper than buying a new bike.



    Last edited by cloudbreakmd; 04-22-2008, 12:31 PM. Reason: Grammar and added pics
    2010 Honda VFR1200F
    1983 Suzuki GS750T (sold)
    Being Revisited
    1981 Honda CM400T
    http://www.bikepics.com/members/cloudbreakmd/

    #2
    bike looks great, are you going to get different sidepanels to match your new tank?

    I bought my gs for not much money at all, and having spent loads of money on it and lavished lots of time on it, I'd get what I paid for it if I was to sell it, but the whole point is, you find a bike you just love, it's nothing to do with the head any more is it


    You've had some nice bikes in your time, I had a cbr600 exactly the same colours as yours.

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      #3
      Can that bike be converted to dual front disks?
      1981 GS650G , all the bike you need
      1980 GS1000G Power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely

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        #4
        I think I would have to use a different set of forks. I believe the forks to this bike are model unique.
        2010 Honda VFR1200F
        1983 Suzuki GS750T (sold)
        Being Revisited
        1981 Honda CM400T
        http://www.bikepics.com/members/cloudbreakmd/

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          #5
          Originally posted by Headphase View Post
          bike looks great, are you going to get different sidepanels to match your new tank?
          Thanks for the positive comments. I have a set of silver/black panels that go with the tank but they are in rough condition at best and need paint badly. A hold over in the meantime may be to paint them solid black for now until I can find another replacement set.

          My goal is Bike of the Month.
          2010 Honda VFR1200F
          1983 Suzuki GS750T (sold)
          Being Revisited
          1981 Honda CM400T
          http://www.bikepics.com/members/cloudbreakmd/

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            #6
            First bit of advice needed. I am going to purchase either long stalk or short stalk OEM style signals. Which should I go with?

            2010 Honda VFR1200F
            1983 Suzuki GS750T (sold)
            Being Revisited
            1981 Honda CM400T
            http://www.bikepics.com/members/cloudbreakmd/

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              #7
              Those turn signals look like K&L brand. They make a lot of different versions so you might want to go to their web site and look at the different types.

              The early GS signals have a fairly small diameter extension piece, but the later bikes took a larger diameter model which look better in my opinion.
              Ed

              To measure is to know.

              Mikuni O-ring Kits For Sale...https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...ts#post1703182

              Top Newbie Mistakes thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=171846

              Carb rebuild tutorial...https://gsarchive.bwringer.com/mtsac...d_Tutorial.pdf

              KZ750E Rebuild Thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...0-Resurrection

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                #8
                Cheng Shin makes Maxxis tires. No personal experience with either but the the Cheng Shin Hi-Max is the forum value leader when it comes to tires. Either way should be okay unless you spend a ton of time grinding pegs.
                Ed

                To measure is to know.

                Mikuni O-ring Kits For Sale...https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...ts#post1703182

                Top Newbie Mistakes thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=171846

                Carb rebuild tutorial...https://gsarchive.bwringer.com/mtsac...d_Tutorial.pdf

                KZ750E Rebuild Thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...0-Resurrection

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                  #9
                  Thanks again for the input... I just need to figure out if the Maxxis grip better.

                  I don't scrape pegs.
                  2010 Honda VFR1200F
                  1983 Suzuki GS750T (sold)
                  Being Revisited
                  1981 Honda CM400T
                  http://www.bikepics.com/members/cloudbreakmd/

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                    #10
                    Thanks Cloud!

                    Originally posted by cloudbreakmd View Post
                    First bit of advice needed. I am going to purchase either long stalk or short stalk OEM style signals. Which should I go with?

                    https://www.partsnmore.com/cat_index...ory=electrical
                    I looking into the short OEM's myself for my "T". They still look factory but not as huge. I tend to bump into the rear ones quite a bit.

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                      #11
                      Tracy, you and I need to stick together.
                      2010 Honda VFR1200F
                      1983 Suzuki GS750T (sold)
                      Being Revisited
                      1981 Honda CM400T
                      http://www.bikepics.com/members/cloudbreakmd/

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                        #12
                        I ordered a set of Maxxis Promaxx tires. I didn't realize I had a set on one of my Honda's till I went out and checked. I actually love the way that bike handles with those tires.
                        2010 Honda VFR1200F
                        1983 Suzuki GS750T (sold)
                        Being Revisited
                        1981 Honda CM400T
                        http://www.bikepics.com/members/cloudbreakmd/

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                          #13
                          Originally posted by cloudbreakmd View Post
                          Tracy, you and I need to stick together.
                          Agreed Cloud, anything I can do to help just let me know. Good Luck, "T"\\/

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                            #14
                            I checked my email today and had a nice surprise. I had ordered a 4-into-1 Vance & Hines exhaust for my bike on Saturday evening (3 days ago) from Sportdemon.com for $263 shipped. That was the cheapest I could find anywhere and included the shipping price. Today I got an email that they are out for delivery via UPS and should arrive today. :shock:

                            Bikebandit just sent me an email as well and says the tires are being shipped out today as well. I am surprised to say the least. \\/
                            2010 Honda VFR1200F
                            1983 Suzuki GS750T (sold)
                            Being Revisited
                            1981 Honda CM400T
                            http://www.bikepics.com/members/cloudbreakmd/

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                              #15
                              If I can offer any help or if you need parts you can ask me anytime.
                              1981 GS650G , all the bike you need
                              1980 GS1000G Power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely

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