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  1. LarsKroghStea

    1981 gs750 (gs750e) Retro Racer project

    That's a clever way to look at it :)
  2. LarsKroghStea

    1981 gs750 (gs750e) Retro Racer project

    The new footbrackets have arrived, and for some reason the mounting points are different from the ones I have. The rear holes doesn't allign, and is positioned 4-5mm forward and forward/up on the other one. And the metal tabs on the frame must be flush to frame on '82 and protruding about...
  3. LarsKroghStea

    1981 gs750 (gs750e) Retro Racer project

    So, the fendermounts came the other day. They were thicker than I expected, and I also expected them to have a shim welded to the bottom so they would hide the bolts. A little like this...
  4. LarsKroghStea

    1981 gs750 (gs750e) Retro Racer project

    Thank you very much for the kind words :)
  5. LarsKroghStea

    1981 gs750 (gs750e) Retro Racer project

    Yes, I ordered the longest fender I could find on ebay. I won't be doing long trips on this bike, so it will see minimal rain, but I like the idea of not having alle the dirt making a buildup on the swingarm, leading to moist and rust. But I will try to balance that with the looks ;)
  6. LarsKroghStea

    1981 gs750 (gs750e) Retro Racer project

    The brake lines arrived today, and while they look awesome, I immediately realized I've made a mistake. I totally forgot to take into account that I've converted my front wheel from the original 17" to 19". I was afraid the "over the fender"-wire would be too short. I mounted them, and they have...
  7. LarsKroghStea

    5 yr project

    That is really a "restomod"-job to be proud of :) The parts you have chosen really compliments the lines and curves, and gives the bike an updated classic look with a modern touch. Nice rear shocks too, which is often an overlooked item. I see you have push-button controls, are they connected...
  8. LarsKroghStea

    1981 gs750 (gs750e) Retro Racer project

    And I made a little video of the updated gear indicator:
  9. LarsKroghStea

    1981 gs750 (gs750e) Retro Racer project

    Well.. I haven't looked at these for years. These are the original footpeg-brackets, with bolts in them to show how the tabs I use for my pegs are placed. I've bent the pegs a little, but thats just a temporary solution. The brackets are also much more angled outwards at the rear than I could...
  10. LarsKroghStea

    1981 gs750 (gs750e) Retro Racer project

    Don't know if you can see it on this picture, but the tabs that I've used to mount the rearset, are not at the correct angle. This means the footpegs are not perpendicular to the frame. My bike (1981 model) came with pressed metal brackets for the rear footpegs, and they are not suited for...
  11. LarsKroghStea

    1981 gs750 (gs750e) Retro Racer project

    Not sure where I put the parts for the left pushrod, but I found this turnbuckle. It's for a sailboat, and will not corrode. I think it looks cool too :) Just need to cut, straighten and drill a hole in the old gear lever. I will also need to tap the holes for adjusting the rearset: As you...
  12. LarsKroghStea

    1981 gs750 (gs750e) Retro Racer project

    The rear master cylinder I mounted, cluttered up the space under the seat: I decided to alter the angle of the inlet from vertical to horizontal, like it is on the original: Much better: I'll make a bracket later, to correct the angle/position of the new master.
  13. LarsKroghStea

    1981 gs750 (gs750e) Retro Racer project

    I mounted the turn signals today, to see how they fit. Turns out they have the same threads as the headlight, so I'll use them there. Will drill and tap for a set screw just behind the blinkers, to set the angle for the headlight. That way I don't need to torque them too much. They're almost...
  14. LarsKroghStea

    1981 gs750 (gs750e) Retro Racer project

    Thank you! And yes, you're right; it would be much better for the bike. I've been searching the web for solutions that would look good on my bike, and I think something like this (but in black, and a little longer) would look good:
  15. LarsKroghStea

    1981 gs750 (gs750e) Retro Racer project

    Got the Motogadget Mo.blaze tens today, and they look eksactly as I hoped they would: I'll drill and tap a hole in the headlight mounts for them:
  16. LarsKroghStea

    1981 gs750 (gs750e) Retro Racer project

    Great tip :) I googled Hellermann (looks like they're called HellermannTyton now), and they have this product: I will try to find a local vendor that lets me buy a couple of samples. They will slide over the banjos and shrink to the size of the brakeline. It doesn't look like the...
  17. LarsKroghStea

    1981 gs750 (gs750e) Retro Racer project

    Switched out the old rear brake-line with the new HEL-line. Also switched out the master cylinder. The master cylinder was not a great fit at all.. The input line should be perpendicular to the cylinder to avoid the line blocking other components. I will have to find another solution: I also...
  18. LarsKroghStea

    1981 gs750 (gs750e) Retro Racer project

    Made some progress on the brakes. Or not... First I sanded and polished the logo on the calipers (they were gold before, and I've previously painted them black): I'll give them a coat of Eastwood Diamond Clear gloss later. When I started to mount the brake lines I found out that the GS...
  19. LarsKroghStea

    1981 gs750 (gs750e) Retro Racer project

    And I bought this HEL-kit to replace the rotten lines to the rear caliper:
  20. LarsKroghStea

    1981 gs750 (gs750e) Retro Racer project

    With the throttle and clutch going, I'm fokusing on brakes (standard order of priority :o ). The brake pads that came with my calipers are the EBC FA379HH Double-H Sintered pads. They are quality pads with good reviews, and I'll stick with them. I have an unused set of steel braided brake lines...
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