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  1. LarsKroghStea

    1981 gs750 (gs750e) Retro Racer project

    The guy I bought the bike from told me he put carbs from a GS1000 on the bike. The two sets I have are identical, and I measured the front opening (towards engine) on the ones that are on the bike and they measure 32mm. Both butterfly valves are stamped with the "box" and the number 135. Seems...
  2. LarsKroghStea

    1981 gs750 (gs750e) Retro Racer project

    When I tested the bike, it felt like it was running lean, and when I checked the plugs that was confirmed. The carbs have been cleaned, but I didn't remove the pilot screws as they were stuck, and someone has partially mangled the slots in them. I managed to get the two outer screws out, but I...
  3. LarsKroghStea

    1981 gs750 (gs750e) Retro Racer project

    The tube I ordered for the pivot bolt arrived today: I went for 316 seamless stainless steel. It's more expensive, but feedback from other buyers indicated that cheaper steel tends to be handeled with less care and produced to poorer tolerances. I've also heard of people recieving seamless...
  4. LarsKroghStea

    1981 gs750 (gs750e) Retro Racer project

    I've been looking for solutions for a new gas cap. It needs to be low profile so it doesn't interfere with the flipover lid. I'm thinking something like this: I haven't really TIG-welded anything since I made the seat some years ago, and I don't feel confident in welding in the bung without...
  5. LarsKroghStea

    1981 gs750 (gs750e) Retro Racer project

    So, this is the solution to the clip-on problem: SpeedyMoto makes adjustable clip-ons with a good range of adjustments. They're pretty expensive, but the good news are that their replacement tubes are 22mm. SpeedyMoto also explicitly states on their website that they recommend them as...
  6. LarsKroghStea

    1981 gs750 (gs750e) Retro Racer project

    My clip-ons have a pretty steep angle of 9 degrees. Add more rake to that, and the sum amounts to bad ergonomics. This can be fixed with clip-ons with an adjustable angle like I had on the old fork. I haven't decided on any brand yet, but I'm going to order something like those pictured below. I...
  7. LarsKroghStea

    Suzuki GS1000e/s/gs1100/gsx1100 project...

    I see. Not really relatable to my 1981 750 engine then.. BTW; No chicken strips on those tyres:) Do you have a video of yourself on track?
  8. LarsKroghStea

    1981 gs750 (gs750e) Retro Racer project

    Finally, I had my first real ride with the new configuration. This is the first time I've really gotten to try out the new fork and front wheel. It works really well, and the brakes are awesome. Winter is coming, and this was probably the last trip this year. I'll take a little break, buut...
  9. LarsKroghStea

    1981 gs750 (gs750e) Retro Racer project

    A couple of weeks ago I made a temporary licenseplate-holder to check out placement and angle. I was planning on using it this spring and make a better one later. It turned out to be way too flimsy, so I had to make another one. The flimsy one: The new one. It's not pretty, but if I like it...
  10. LarsKroghStea

    Suzuki GS1000e/s/gs1100/gsx1100 project...

    Hi, nice work :) I see you have an oil temp gauge. May I ask what route you went to get the temperature reading?
  11. LarsKroghStea

    1981 gs750 (gs750e) Retro Racer project

    I bought a 6mm stanless steel rod, and made a pretty sturdy front bracket: It doesn't look like it in the pictures, but the front and back ends of the fender is the same with as the tyre. In the middle, it is a little bit narrower. I dont mind, as most of the water is thrown off the center...
  12. LarsKroghStea

    1981 gs750 (gs750e) Retro Racer project

    Lots of stuff going on lately, and before I could finish the Ducati fender I came by another front fender that suits my build much better: It came with som braces and clamps. I didn't like the clamps, and will swap them with rubber lined clamps. I'll use the rear brace, but will have to make...
  13. LarsKroghStea

    1981 gs750 (gs750e) Retro Racer project

    The swing arm has arrived, and I've taken some measurements. First of all; it's very light: I haven't weighed the steel one, but I would guess the weight is almost half. The inner bushing is 16mm (difficult to measure exactly). And the pivot bolt is 14mm. I would guess I could just...
  14. LarsKroghStea

    1980 gs550 e

    Welcome, and congratulations with your project bike. Looks nice :) I would recommend you post your carb question in the "Carb/Fuel/Exhaust​"-section of the forum, as it betters your odds of finding a solution. Keep documenting your progress!
  15. LarsKroghStea

    1981 gs750 (gs750e) Retro Racer project

    The front fender is a more modern look than I wanted, but will have to do for now. I've bought som flat aluminum rods, and will cut them a little longer than the originals.
  16. LarsKroghStea

    1981 gs750 (gs750e) Retro Racer project

    I've changed some of the bolts already, and today the bolts for the lower triple arrived: From this: To this:
  17. LarsKroghStea

    1981 gs750 (gs750e) Retro Racer project

    During the test run I found it hard to change gears, and when I got home I saw something has happened to the left rear set: When mounting the rearset, I believed I had bent the tab in to position, but I probably just bent the bolt. When I rode the bike, the bolt turned a quarter turn from...
  18. LarsKroghStea

    1981 gs750 (gs750e) Retro Racer project

    I need a front fender to secure the brake line going from right to left caliper, but I'm not getting things right with the parts I was using. I've decided to go with the full Ducati Monster-setup until I can find something that fits better. On the Monster it looks like this (I don't have a...
  19. LarsKroghStea

    1981 gs750 (gs750e) Retro Racer project

    Hi! If you mean the black/orange bike on the picture, that's not mine. Just a random picture showing the 1100 box-section swing arm. My bike looks like this (older photo, bike is more complete now) It has a 16v 750 engine, but with BS34 carburetors from a GS1000 and a Kerker 4-1 exhaust.
  20. LarsKroghStea

    1981 gs750 (gs750e) Retro Racer project

    Ok guys, I've ridden the bike for the first time with the Gixxer fork. So far, it is everything I hoped for :) It was only 1st and 2nd gear at a large parking lot right by my house, but the brakes and low speed handling and turning couldn't be better.
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