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    #31
    Went to install the right handlebar switches today and found this.
    IMG_0357.jpg

    I know that I ordered new throttle cables, but cannot find them anywhere.

    Or...…..it could be my oldtimerz kicking in again! Anyway, they won't be needed for a while! Just added them to the ever-growing list.
    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
    1999 Honda GL1500SE

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      #32
      Got the wiring harness routed correctly and installed the headlight bucket and headlight.
      IMG_0358.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
      1999 Honda GL1500SE

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        #33
        Very nice work.

        What are you using to re-zinc the hardware?

        Thanks, Alan
        '82 GS650G 27k
        '00 GZ250 5k "Pocket Hawg"
        ('98 GS500E 18k, new project - moved on to new home)
        '98 GSF1200 39k, new project, fixed the blown out spark plug, waiting on time
        '05 Moto Guzzi Nevada 750IE (the Pocket Hawg's days are numbered)

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          #34
          I started with the Caswell plating system, then after 2 failed batches of solution, I started using a homemade plating solution. You have to do more polishing, but you can make a batch for about $10 instead of the $70 that Caswell charges. So far, I am happy with the results.
          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
          1999 Honda GL1500SE

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            #35
            Got the cylinders and head back on the engine today. Tomorrow is engine cleaning day! (Oh what fun that will be!) Still have to re-install the cams. Hope to have it complete, painted and installed in a couple of weeks.
            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
            1999 Honda GL1500SE

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              #36
              Got the coils cleaned up and installed this morning.

              IMG_0359.jpg

              Now on to the engine cleaning!
              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
              1999 Honda GL1500SE

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                #37
                Got the engine cleaned up and painted this afternoon.

                IMG_0362.jpg


                Now to get it in the frame!
                Last edited by 1978GS750E; 03-01-2020, 07:50 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
                1999 Honda GL1500SE

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                  #38
                  Looks very nice.
                  Also looks very nice to see a pic outside and not have snow in the background.
                  2@ \'78 GS1000

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                    #39
                    Got the engine sitting in the frame tonight!
                    IMG_0370.jpg

                    Man that thing is a heavy lump! But at least I'm making progress.....slow progress, but progress nonetheless!
                    Last edited by 1978GS750E; 03-03-2020, 08:49 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
                    1999 Honda GL1500SE

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                      #40
                      Originally posted by 1978GS750E View Post
                      Got the engine sitting in the frame tonight!
                      [ATTACH=CONFIG]60390[/ATTACH]

                      Man that thing is a heavy lump! But at least I'm making progress.....slow progress, but progress nonetheless!
                      You should try to stuff that mill into a 750 frame. I did and ugh. LOL
                      Current:
                      1993 ZX11 - 2nd build in progress
                      1977 GS750 (710 is getting closer)
                      1998 Kawasaki Voyager - selling
                      1998 Chevy C2500
                      1999 Rav4

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                        #41
                        Originally posted by 1978GS750E View Post
                        I started with the Caswell plating system, then after 2 failed batches of solution, I started using a homemade plating solution. You have to do more polishing, but you can make a batch for about $10 instead of the $70 that Caswell charges. So far, I am happy with the results.
                        Between personal and parental health issues, I'm back to where I was stuck over 2 years ago. Plating. I need a recipe for plating. I'm not the brightest bulb on the tree for learning new processes so I cant seem to follow the threads that have been posted here. can you help us? Sorry for interrupting your thread, your bike looks great!
                        Current Rides: 82 GS1100E, 00 Triumph 955 Speed Triple, 03 Kawasaki ZRX1200, 01 Honda GL1800, '15 Kawasaki 1000 Versys
                        Past Rides: 72 Honda SL-125, Kawasaki KE-175, 77 GS750 with total yosh stage 1 kit, 79 GS1000s, 80 GS1000S, 82 GS750e,82 GS1000S, 84 VF500f, 86 FZR600, 95 Triumph Sprint 900,96 Triumph Sprint, 97 Triumph Sprint, 01 Kawasaki ZRX1200, 07 Triumph Tiger 1050, 01 Yam YFZ250F
                        Work in progress: 78 GS1000, unknown year GS1100ES

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                          #42
                          Got a little more done today. Got the cams installed, valves adjusted, timing chain tensioner, engine mounts, electric panel, chain, sprocket cover, case savers, throttle cables, airbox and those $#%^&*carbs installed!

                          IMG_0371.jpg

                          Still have lots of cases to polish. Looks like a new clutch is on the agenda for this week.

                          It's finally starting to look like a motorcycle again!
                          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
                          1999 Honda GL1500SE

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                            #43
                            Got the clutch plates installed this afternoon and the cover back on. Decided since I had a little more time, to install the factory exhaust that I purchased. Started with the right side and for the life of me, could not get the flange to go "easily" onto the studs that I installed. After about 15 minutes of using some very colorful language, and right before reaching for the BFH I found this.....
                            IMG_0374.jpg

                            I guess someone at the plant in January of 1978 wasn't paying a lot of attention when this one was drilled! Opened the holes up about a 1/16" and it went on like buttah!
                            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
                            1999 Honda GL1500SE

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                              #44
                              After the exhaust flange fiasco was solved...…..
                              IMG_0375.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
                              1999 Honda GL1500SE

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                                #45
                                Looking good !.I had same issue with exhaust collar and did the same as you.
                                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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