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77 GS 750 Build

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This build is already in progress, after perusing the site a bit I figured I'd share it.
 
Here is the beginning photo.
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Did some work on the tank, took the emblems off and smoothed up the sides.
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Next I pulled the motor did a lot of cleaning, polishing, and painting on the motor and carbs
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Thanks Daniel! I kind of started out quick, but should fill in the details of this bike. First off, this is my first "owned" motorcycle, though I have ridden (mostly dirtbikes) in the past. I picked this up on Craigslist with 15k on the ODO, a slipping clutch, and an engine that would kick, but not run. Luckily the previous owner had the new clutch plates, but didn't want to mess with it. I had been looking at cheap bikes for a while and after reading about the history and reliability of the gs750 I had to jump on it. After installing the clutch which was 10X easier than the last clutch I changed in my focus I then got the bike to start on some fresh gas and then by doing a little revving and throwing some restriction in front of the carbs I was able to get the needles cleared out and the engine started idling. I took it for a few scoots around the block and fell in love with the sound of the motor and the way she rode.

As far as plans go I intend on replacing many of the high wear items such as tires cables brakes and bearings. I have some experience in fiberglass work and painting so I'm going to do a little work on the rear end and repaint the whole bike. I can't say that it's going to be a cafe or a bobber (probably a little of both), but I have decided on the colors which will be a satin cast iron color and satin black.
 
definitely a cafe racer, but what carbs are those? Not the stock vm26's :-k
looks like it's gonna be a nice bike!
 
Hmm, I'm not sure about the carbs. I figured they were stock besides the jets which were 125's . I'll look at them a little closer tonight when I get off work. You guys are right as far as the bike certainly caters toward a cafe look and overall that's what I'm going for, but I'm going to keep the rear fender and the support bars for it. Once I get the frame cleaned a bit better, scuffed, and painted I'm going to start looking at the seat which I want to keep a double that contours to the rear fender yet include a removable fiberglass or sheet metal cover which will expose the passengers seating area in case I'd like to take the lady for a ride.
 
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I bring up the carbs because those top covers aren't stock. You should check out Wrenchmonkees, Deus Ex Machina, bratstyle and bubble visor (blogspot) for inspiration. They have builds that trangress any build definition.
 
Since it was to cold in good ole Illinois tonight to get anything done in the garage I decided to draw up what I'm going after.
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Octane80 said:
Since it was to cold in good ole Illinois tonight to get anything done in the garage I decided to draw up what I'm going after.
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Click to expand...

That's a CAFE RACER, single disc and all. Love that seat. Maybe a drum brake on the rear and you're nearly there.
 
Finished up pulling all the other bits and ends off the frame tonight and gave it a pressure wash and then some further heavy grease removal. Got a new parts list going and and am going to need to replace the rear caliper, header pipes, and shocks... anyone have some parts for sale???
 
Looks like it's coming along! What exact paint colors/brands are those? They look awesome.
 
I started out building a solid base with evercoat featherfill primer in black (this you'll need a spraygun/compressor for, then used vht chassis paint in black gloss and the other color is just a duplicolor engine paint called cast coat iron if I remember right. I got the engine back in last night so here's some more pics.
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Got the fork in tonight after painting her up and adding new seals and oil.
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I have rear shocks from a 77 750 that had about 15k on them. Make an offer. I also have rear calipers.
 
Great looking progress! the attention to detail is paying off. Did you refresh the carbs before you got them all pretty?
 
Thanks for the kind words! The carbs were cleaned out really well, but I didn't replace O-rings because it wasn't leaking before and they still appeared to be ok... Though I think I may go ahead and order them up and replace them anyway now. Tonight was frustrating, after calling two tireshops today neither messed with motorcycle tires and the cycle place in town wasn't picking up the phone I decided to attempt installing the new tires. I do have some tire irons for the purpose but they were quite the bastards, and furthermore to add to the frustration I messed up the paint a bit on the rear rim and pinched the tube in the process so now I must take the tire off again repaint and replace the tube bah...
 
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