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wedoo2
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Yes, there were two. Thanks a ton. The manual is not so clear on this. It is darkened out and I misread it.
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wedoo2
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Bringing my rebuild up to date. More for posterity than anything else.
Working on tearing everything down. This motorcycle was so neglected. I'd be ashamed to ride around on this thing.
Gonna cut the end of these rusted pipes. They won't look like this for long.
Kinda crappy lookin in here too.
It's a wonder the chain had any room to move around. Take a look at the manifold boots. You can see where they have been leaking. The old o-rings were flat and useless. About as flat as North Dakota.
You can see on the motor where the headers were leaking. A lot of blow by. I think I will paint the engine a shiny black and sand off the fins. Leave the stator and points covers shiny aluminum. I am going to need another points cover. The one I have is too scratched up to use. If anyone has one to sell let me know. I also need another intake boot as one of them is ripped.
Motor and frame separated for now.
Things are coming along nicely. Made a mess on my floor. I just painted it a couple of months ago. Gonna need it again.
Working on tearing everything down. This motorcycle was so neglected. I'd be ashamed to ride around on this thing.
Gonna cut the end of these rusted pipes. They won't look like this for long.
Kinda crappy lookin in here too.
It's a wonder the chain had any room to move around. Take a look at the manifold boots. You can see where they have been leaking. The old o-rings were flat and useless. About as flat as North Dakota.
You can see on the motor where the headers were leaking. A lot of blow by. I think I will paint the engine a shiny black and sand off the fins. Leave the stator and points covers shiny aluminum. I am going to need another points cover. The one I have is too scratched up to use. If anyone has one to sell let me know. I also need another intake boot as one of them is ripped.
Motor and frame separated for now.
Things are coming along nicely. Made a mess on my floor. I just painted it a couple of months ago. Gonna need it again.
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Rockgs1000
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i have come to realize myself there isn't much to tearing one of these apart. you look like you coming along pretty quick, as far as answering the questions i cant because i don't know. Like the way it coming along.
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Shwartz
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I have a front fairing that came with my '82 GS650E. Not sure if it was original or not and someone here may be able to tell you if it'll fit. I'd be willing to part with it (need to fund my own project somehow).
I may get pictures tonight.
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wedoo2
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It really does go right along. It also depends how you approach it. If you take something off and then clean, paint or replace, then it goes slow. I go the other way around and get things off, get it organized, bagged, etc. Now to clean and paint the engine and frame and then I'll start refurbishing parts. Still takes the same amount of time.
Thanks for looking at the fairing for me Schwartz. I want something with protection, not just a race shield. I have this old Shoei that I might try to form into some kind of batwing deal. ???
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Shwartz
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Don-lo
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That would be a Shoei FM2 (the FM3 would have a rectangular headlight opening). They are good solid fiberglass fairings. How much do you want for it? 
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wedoo2
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Been busy. Got the motor nice and clean and now it is nice and shiny.
Added a little bling to sides. I love to buff parts. Looks much better in person. I'm starting to get excited.
I have since buffed the stator cover and it shines. Will have do paint around the Suzuki emblem, but that is for another day. Here is the back of the motor, for me if nothing else.
They changed Photobucket. I hate when the man messes with me.
Added a little bling to sides. I love to buff parts. Looks much better in person. I'm starting to get excited.
I have since buffed the stator cover and it shines. Will have do paint around the Suzuki emblem, but that is for another day. Here is the back of the motor, for me if nothing else.
They changed Photobucket. I hate when the man messes with me.
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wedoo2
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That would be a Shoei FM2 (the FM3 would have a rectangular headlight opening). They are good solid fiberglass fairings. How much do you want for it?
Go ahead with Don-lo Shwartz. I am looking for a bigger fairing. I'm old and brittle and need some protection from the elements while I'm rolling down the highway at 90. And I agree about the Shoei fairings. Didn't they make some for BMW at one point? I may be way off on that , but I remember something about it.
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wedoo2
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For one of the more awe inspiring entries to my build thread, I present my frame. Yes, ladies and gentlemen, not one, but two pictures of my frame. Both revealing that it got painted. Hold onto your hats now, it was painted BLACK. This boy is a revolutionary. I have no intention of making you wait a moment longer....so here it is.
You're gonna think your looking in the mirror, but no, it's the other side of the frame. It's BLACK TOO!!
The Suzuki's younger, bigger, brother sits behind that great looking frame. Now it's time to start hanging things on it.
Next post is one you won't want to miss. Pictures of my drive to Toledo two weeks ago. Stopped for gas twice. In my truck.
I did get a deal today for that V-Star. I've been wanting a bat wing fairing for it and found one at my local previously owned motorcycle parts outlet. Junkyard. Needs paint, has windshield. $10.00 Saved me several hundred. Kind of like picking up a hitchhiker and it's Brooklyn Decker. Actually it is not like that at all, but you get the picture.
You're gonna think your looking in the mirror, but no, it's the other side of the frame. It's BLACK TOO!!
The Suzuki's younger, bigger, brother sits behind that great looking frame. Now it's time to start hanging things on it.
Next post is one you won't want to miss. Pictures of my drive to Toledo two weeks ago. Stopped for gas twice. In my truck.
I did get a deal today for that V-Star. I've been wanting a bat wing fairing for it and found one at my local previously owned motorcycle parts outlet. Junkyard. Needs paint, has windshield. $10.00 Saved me several hundred. Kind of like picking up a hitchhiker and it's Brooklyn Decker. Actually it is not like that at all, but you get the picture.
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wedoo2
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I've been working on cleaning the side covers. I'm pretty happy with the sprocket cover, and the clutch cover, but the stator cover has a couple of dings and the nameplate is stumping me as to how to fill it in with paint. I tried masking it off and spray painting it, but it looked like shiat.
You can see in the second picture the points cover. There is a fellow here with one that I want to get and I hope it is better and I don't have to get a new one someplace. Frankenstuff has them and they are cool, but not stock. Even a see-through, but that might be cheesy. The one I have is terrible, looks like it was strapped under a tire and used for a skate.
Parts n More had a set of hex bolts for all of the side covers for $20 bucks or so in a kit and I went ahead and ordered them. My past experience is that you never get the old cheapo screws in tight enough and the covers leak. The V-Star has them everywhere and I bought a set of ratchet allens and I love them.
You can see in the second picture the points cover. There is a fellow here with one that I want to get and I hope it is better and I don't have to get a new one someplace. Frankenstuff has them and they are cool, but not stock. Even a see-through, but that might be cheesy. The one I have is terrible, looks like it was strapped under a tire and used for a skate.
Parts n More had a set of hex bolts for all of the side covers for $20 bucks or so in a kit and I went ahead and ordered them. My past experience is that you never get the old cheapo screws in tight enough and the covers leak. The V-Star has them everywhere and I bought a set of ratchet allens and I love them.
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wedoo2
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Started to work on the forks tonight. Everything came off pretty easily and the forks are going to clean up nicely. But I need to get the seals out of there and I've never had this much problem before. But then again I haven't done this on a GS. Any help would be appreciated. Hate to take them to the stealer and it cost me a million dollars.
Need to dig out the end cap that is threaded on the bottom fork. It is crappy in there so it needs to come out. Will try that tomorrow.
Otherwise the sliders look very good. They are nice and clean without pitting and the dust covers are in great shape. Lots of oil all over everything, but these are going to come out nice. I took a wire wheel to the top one and it will buff out nice.
I'm not going to change the springs yet, just see how the bike handles. For all I know someone has already changed them to progressive springs. A guy can hope you know.
Need to dig out the end cap that is threaded on the bottom fork. It is crappy in there so it needs to come out. Will try that tomorrow.
Otherwise the sliders look very good. They are nice and clean without pitting and the dust covers are in great shape. Lots of oil all over everything, but these are going to come out nice. I took a wire wheel to the top one and it will buff out nice.
I'm not going to change the springs yet, just see how the bike handles. For all I know someone has already changed them to progressive springs. A guy can hope you know.
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Shwartz
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That would be a Shoei FM2 (the FM3 would have a rectangular headlight opening). They are good solid fiberglass fairings. How much do you want for it?
PM sent.
Never meant to hijack the tread.
The OEM springs are in two pieces, the Progressives one.
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wedoo2
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No problem sir, hope you guys work it out.
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wedoo2
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I've been pretty lucky so far on this build. I have an office in my home and it allows me access all of the time to my garage and whatever projects I have going on. I have been able to work on the bike most every day. Keeps me from thinking about what I'm going to do, just able to do it.
Today I got the forks pretty much ready, Shined up and new seals. Still need to add oil to them but I will wait until I get them clamped in the triple tree. I hate to put them in a vise to get the top nut off. The old seals wanted to stay in and fought me. Heat, chisels, broken tools. Jeez, what a mess. I won.
I will be putting the motor back on the frame this weekend. But I want to run past everyone (and I'm going to post this to the regular forum) this picture of two rubber pucks and two odd shaped thingys. Came from the frame somewhere when I pulled it from the motor. Let me know what they are. I cannot find them in my manual.
Had time to rebuild the rear master cylinder. It was painted black but I like the silver look better. I doubt, from the shape it was in, that there was anything wrong with it, but just to be safe. The back calipers are another story.
Cleaned up nice. Has the boot on it now and new tubing. On it goes.
Today I got the forks pretty much ready, Shined up and new seals. Still need to add oil to them but I will wait until I get them clamped in the triple tree. I hate to put them in a vise to get the top nut off. The old seals wanted to stay in and fought me. Heat, chisels, broken tools. Jeez, what a mess. I won.
I will be putting the motor back on the frame this weekend. But I want to run past everyone (and I'm going to post this to the regular forum) this picture of two rubber pucks and two odd shaped thingys. Came from the frame somewhere when I pulled it from the motor. Let me know what they are. I cannot find them in my manual.
Had time to rebuild the rear master cylinder. It was painted black but I like the silver look better. I doubt, from the shape it was in, that there was anything wrong with it, but just to be safe. The back calipers are another story.
Cleaned up nice. Has the boot on it now and new tubing. On it goes.
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wedoo2
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Got the motor back in the frame. It was such a nice day out today. Had a couple of buds help me get the motor in, did some leaf killing and worked on the bike. Here are a couple of pictures of it in the frame.
While taking apart the back wheel I knocked out one of the wheel bearings. I was going to replace them anyway, but now I've looked in several places and people aren't carrying them. First I am having problems with front caliper kits, now rear wheel bearings. What is up with this 750? It is not rare.
I took care of the front master cylinder problem finding a rebuild kit for it. The good people at Cycle Re-cycle sold me a new Yamaha unit for $60.00. Now it will have more modern brakes up front. I was in Indy yesterday and stopped by. The store is in an area of town that holds no country clubs; building is old. But man, the guy sure has parts and he knows parts. Shout out to him.
While taking apart the back wheel I knocked out one of the wheel bearings. I was going to replace them anyway, but now I've looked in several places and people aren't carrying them. First I am having problems with front caliper kits, now rear wheel bearings. What is up with this 750? It is not rare.
I took care of the front master cylinder problem finding a rebuild kit for it. The good people at Cycle Re-cycle sold me a new Yamaha unit for $60.00. Now it will have more modern brakes up front. I was in Indy yesterday and stopped by. The store is in an area of town that holds no country clubs; building is old. But man, the guy sure has parts and he knows parts. Shout out to him.
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gearheadE30
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Wow, nice looking build you have going there. Always good to see another 8 valve 750 in Indiana. I'm doing much the same thing you are, and your bike literally looks exactly like mine did when I got it. I mean, mine even has a dent on the tank in the exact same place, though not quite as deep. If you haven't seen already, you might want to take a look at Salty monk's twinpot brake upgrade. I rebuilt all of my stock front brake system when I got my bike and it still wasn't up to my standards, but the upgraded brakes are absolutely fantastic. Single best upgrade I've done to the bike. Here's what they look like (pardon the incomplete gear. I'm better now.):
I don't know if you're interested at all, but I have a somewhat rusty stock system that I had listed on Craigslist for $40, though I'm quite flexible on it. The header pipes have slight pitting. The underbelly pipes and clamps are factory and good, if I remember right. The rust is in the rear of the muffler cans. You can kind of see where it's deformed a bit and where the holes in the back are. It looks like this:
I don't know if you're interested at all, but I have a somewhat rusty stock system that I had listed on Craigslist for $40, though I'm quite flexible on it. The header pipes have slight pitting. The underbelly pipes and clamps are factory and good, if I remember right. The rust is in the rear of the muffler cans. You can kind of see where it's deformed a bit and where the holes in the back are. It looks like this:
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wedoo2
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PM sent Gearhead. Yours looks great. These bikes look so long.
I am getting ahead of myself in this, but I have a photo of my instrument cluster below; it is in good shape except for the lettering for the idiot lights. Has anyone restored these with new lettering or have some sort of solution? Pic is blurry.
I am getting ahead of myself in this, but I have a photo of my instrument cluster below; it is in good shape except for the lettering for the idiot lights. Has anyone restored these with new lettering or have some sort of solution? Pic is blurry.