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    #31
    Originally posted by Cranny View Post
    Thanks mate, the buttons are MOTONE 22MM SWITCH 3 BUTTONS and the handlebars are just a set of clip ons.
    Very Nice



    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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      #32
      Number plate location

      I started with I side mount plate holder but decided to go this way. Now to power up some plate lights, I've got some small led bolt type ones on the way.
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        #33
        Rear indicators.

        So the tail light in the frame loop is a brake/tail light with integrated indicators, however they aren't very clear. So I decided to add some extras on the rear shocks. These are the same ones I have on the front.
        Attached Files

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          #34
          Getting close now

          Tank and seat primed, ready for some paint...
          Attached Files

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            #35
            Very Nice!!!









            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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              #36
              Mufflers????
              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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                #37
                Originally posted by Nessism View Post
                Mufflers????
                I'm not sure as yet mate

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                  #38
                  Do they make compact noise reduction mufflers? lol

                  Seriously...where can you put it without making it look "out of place?"

                  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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                    #39
                    They make inserts, but probably need a longer length of straight. I heard a BSA with them and it really worked well. I would like to put one in my 3" straight turbo exhaust. I just don't like a loud droning noise and feel like a jerk making all kinds of noise. Sort of sums up my life actually.

                    Originally posted by GSXR7ED View Post
                    Do they make compact noise reduction mufflers? lol

                    Seriously...where can you put it without making it look "out of place?"

                    Ed

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                    Tom

                    '82 GS1100E Mr. Turbo
                    '79 GS100E
                    Other non Suzuki bikes

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                      #40
                      Originally posted by GSXR7ED View Post
                      Do they make compact noise reduction mufflers? lol

                      Seriously...where can you put it without making it look "out of place?"

                      Ed

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                      Your spot on Ed, having the rearsets has made the exhaust a difficult one to work out.

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                        #41
                        Originally posted by oldGSfan View Post
                        They make inserts, but probably need a longer length of straight. I heard a BSA with them and it really worked well. I would like to put one in my 3" straight turbo exhaust. I just don't like a loud droning noise and feel like a jerk making all kinds of noise. Sort of sums up my life actually.
                        I could make some baffles to fit it the straght 👍

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                          #42
                          A cursory google search surprisingly reveals quite a few options, actually (I won't expect those to be of the same efficiency as a full-size muffler, but at least one isn't a complete a$s).
                          #1: 1979 GS 550 EC "Red" – Very first Bike / Overhaul thread        New here? ☛ Read the Top 10 Newbie mistakes thread
                          #2: 1978 GS 550 EC "Blue" – Can't make it a donor / "Rebuild" thread     Manuals (and much more): See Cliff's homepage here
                          #3: 2014 Moto Guzzi V7 II Racer – One needs a runner while wrenching
                          #4: 1980 Moto Guzzi V65C – Something to chill

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                            #43
                            Maybe a Dunstall or Emgo Dunstall replica muffler will clear the footrests.
                            I like the classic look of them.

                            Last edited by Rijko; 09-22-2021, 05:40 AM.
                            Rijk

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                            The Stator Papers

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                              #44
                              ^^that could run parallel to the ground…it’s the clearance I would evaluate next.

                              Are you going to be leaning in those curves with this bike?

                              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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                                #45
                                Originally posted by Rijko View Post
                                Maybe a Dunstall or Emgo Dunstall replica muffler will clear the footrests.
                                I like the classic look of them.

                                I did have a set of these originally on the bike before rearsets, these pipes look great but I believe only if they angle up at the back. I'm not sure they would look any good running parallel with the ground.

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