Project 700ES

[jwhelan65]

Gonna keep her as stock as possible, with the exception of the V&H exhaust..thx Ed!

Having some items powder coated, polished up the rear wheel

 

[80GS1000]

So what's the plan with this one while keeping it stock? Polish, powder coat and...?

 

[jwhelan65]

stock

stock

So what's the plan with this one while keeping it stock? Polish, powder coat and...?

Mechanically, the carbs are getting rebuilt along with a new petcock, I may replace the airbox with Pods. New fork seals and battery are in the works. As far as cosmetics, Its getting new decals and factory paint, Sargents seat cover, new tires, engine covers polished out, new smoke windscreen ordered, new chain and sprocket...for starters any other suggestions?? Bike has 8600 miles.

 

[jmanz6]

My 700E has pods, and just got a new petcock. I like your wheels. I just cleaned the crap off mine last weekend when I was out in the garage doing some powder coating for a coworker. I have a replacement shock (bought off ebay) to put on this winter as well as a replacement wire harness (also from ebay) to put on. Then I am going to look at making up a LED rear brake light. I'm thinking of looking into having the bike painted as well but I don't think that's gonna happen this year. Keep us posted on your progress. I'm interested to see what you do.

 

[80GS1000]

Engine's in good shape? Agreed on K&N pods + jet kit if you're getting a 4-1 pipe anyways - nice intake/exhaust sound and a bit more top end power.

 

[Steve]

Then I am going to look at making up a LED rear brake light.

I have circuit boards drawn up to do that. I have designed a board for lights like yours (also includes 850G, 1000G, 1100G), another board for most L models (also includes 450T) and a third board for the ones similar to the '81 1100E. The plan is to use between 30 and 50 super-bright LEDs facing the rear, about three facing each side and white ones facing down to illuminate the plate. Cost will be about $50 plus shipping.

So far, I have only designed them. It will cost a bit to have the boards made, and there is a quantity discount. Since I was unemployed for over a year, that project wasn't on the back burner, it was not even in the kitchen. Now that I have had a little bit of income, I can resurrect it easily enough if there is any interest.

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[rapidray]

I may replace the airbox with Pods. .

Just KNOW that to get the airbox off that bike you either have to remove the engine or destroy the airbox! There is no other way! My first ever new bike was identical to yours & I put 29 smoothbores on it. This is how I found out. Ray.

 

[jwhelan65]

Just KNOW that to get the airbox off that bike you either have to remove the engine or destroy the airbox! There is no other way! My first ever new bike was identical to yours & I put 29 smoothbores on it. This is how I found out. Ray.

Thanks for the tip Ray

joe

 

[jwhelan65]

Engine's in good shape? Agreed on K&N pods + jet kit if you're getting a 4-1 pipe anyways - nice intake/exhaust sound and a bit more top end power.

Bike only has 8600 miles, I got it to fire for a few minutes the day I brought home until gas spewed out the back of the carbs. Its cleaning up better thab I had anticipated.

 

[Nessism]

Good luck with your project. Keep them photos coming!

I've been doing a similar project on a 750ES; paint and refreshing the basic mechanical stuff like carbs, brakes, tires, valve adjustment, etc. Good fun.

Did you order the windscreen from bikescreens.com? If so, how is your old one? My bike needs a new windscreen but I'm feeling a little cheap right now and don't want to pay $100 for a new one. Drop me a PM if yours is crack free but just cloudy, I might be able to help you offset the cost of that new one.

 

[jwhelan65]

Good luck with your project. Keep them photos coming!

I've been doing a similar project on a 750ES; paint and refreshing the basic mechanical stuff like carbs, brakes, tires, valve adjustment, etc. Good fun.

Did you order the windscreen from bikescreens.com? If so, how is your old one? My bike needs a new windscreen but I'm feeling a little cheap right now and don't want to pay $100 for a new one. Drop me a PM if yours is crack free but just cloudy, I might be able to help you offset the cost of that new one.

I actually got it from Katman, I'll check but I am pretty certain there are no cracks, just very yellow and weathered...I'll send you a better pic.

 

[jmanz6]

I have circuit boards drawn up to do that. I have designed a board for lights like yours (also includes 850G, 1000G, 1100G), another board for most L models (also includes 450T) and a third board for the ones similar to the '81 1100E. The plan is to use between 30 and 50 super-bright LEDs facing the rear, about three facing each side and white ones facing down to illuminate the plate. Cost will be about $50 plus shipping.

So far, I have only designed them. It will cost a bit to have the boards made, and there is a quantity discount. Since I was unemployed for over a year, that project wasn't on the back burner, it was not even in the kitchen. Now that I have had a little bit of income, I can resurrect it easily enough if there is any interest.

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i have also designed a board. I am using 64 white LEDs. I have over 1000 LEDs i bought off ebay a year or so ago. i haven't priced the cost to make the board yet because I haven't finished the circuit design yet but it shouldn't be too bad to make. The place I will have make it I've used before and they are pretty resonable.

 

[jwhelan65]

Mono shock

Mono shock

I would like to replace the full floater mono shock on this bike. Anyone know which brands fit or where to get one?

 

[Griffin]

I would like to replace the full floater mono shock on this bike. Anyone know which brands fit or where to get one?

Hagon makes an aftermarket that is bolt on and ride. It's about $460 though.

GSXR shocks will fit as well. Do a search, it's been discussed many times here.

 

[tone]

Just KNOW that to get the airbox off that bike you either have to remove the engine or destroy the airbox! There is no other way! My first ever new bike was identical to yours & I put 29 smoothbores on it. This is how I found out. Ray.

Err nope sorry mate thats incorrect, admittedly its tight but i took mine out last week by removing the inner mudguard etc undoing the weird & wonderfull shock top mount with the bike on its centerstand then squeezing the box out of the lhs

A lot of work i know but i was messing with the shock etc anyway
cheers tone

 

[Guest]

Err nope sorry mate thats incorrect, admittedly its tight but i took mine out last week by removing the inner mudguard etc undoing the weird & wonderfull shock top mount with the bike on its centerstand then squeezing the box out of the lhs

A lot of work i know but i was messing with the shock etc anyway
cheers tone

That is how I removed mine also. I've had a Hagon on mine for two years and highly recommend it. With the shock and the 600 Kat front end and rear wheel (with radials) it handles way better than it did stock.

 

[jwhelan65]

GSXR shock

GSXR shock

Any chance that a certain year gixer shock wil fit?

 

[Guest]

Before I got the Hagon I tried to make one from a '97 750 fit, had to mount it upside down and modify the bellcrank that bolts to the top of the shock. It worked but the shock was too long and raised the rear up too high, and made the chain rub on the swingarm. I toyed with the idea of having a new bellcrank made to compensate for the longer shock, but then said screw it and bought the Hagon.

 

[jwhelan65]

Body Parts

Body Parts

Body parts ready to be shipped off for decals and paint. Cant decide on the engine covers ..polish or powder coat? Gonna tackle the carbs next while everything is off. Tail piece needs to be taken apart.

 

[Nessism]

For engine covers how about polishing followed by clear powder coat for protection? You can make short work of the polishing if you have a stiched buffing wheel.

Regarding the paint work, the black area on the fairing is a vinyl overlay. I replaced it on my 750 with a new piece from a graphics store. If you can't find any locally, let me know and I'll see how much I have left.