1979 GS 750 caf? bobber thing (in process)

[gmoore]

Hello everyone.

here are some pics of the bike when i got it. sorry about the poor quality pictures. the previous owner hardtailed it with a 9.5" metal bar and basically screwed EVERYTHING up but even in this sorry state the beast ran!

 

[gmoore]

...and here is where I'm at now, 2 months later & probably 60% done? there is still lots of electrical junk to do as well as cleaning and painting some of the engine.

 

[Guest]

Looking good.
Keep going!

 

[Erki]

Very nice.

 

[Krunk_Kracker]

Oh boy...another GS right up my alley in the looks department. I'm digging it.

Low and load.

 

[Go Mifune]

looks good.

 

[Guest]

Mate you deserve a medal! You've turned a hideous ugly mauled GS into a very nicely done bobber... well done! :clap:

 

[gmoore]

hey, thanks a lot guys. i'm pretty excited with how it's coming out. this is my first build so it is a lot of fun seeing my vision come to fruition.

i can't wait to get beyond electrical stuff & into tuning and polishing up the engine! who knows what kind of gremlins i'll encounter when i get there, haha.

 

[Rover]

Tell us about the paint.Did you do it or someone else?
Looks good.

 

[gmoore]

The paint was done by me with auto paint rattle cans and masking tape and then i bought some 2 part clear coat off the internet. the clear is totally worth it and it gave it that really glassy look that it gets when it's professionally done. we'll see how it lasts.

here is the link to the 2 part clear i used: http://www.repaintsupply.com/pd_2_part_2k_aerosol.cfm

 

[Guest]

Well done, damn fine job on the paint, and that's handy having 2k clear in a can!

 

[gmoore]

here are some updates!

i got my tank badges the other day and i'm pretty pumped, what do you all think?

 

[gmoore]

I did a few things tonight but I think I need to make a to-do list. I get excited about doing certain things and then neglect others, often while I'm in the middle of the "other" things.

I added some foam to my seat design to make a little but stop & I also cut up some memory foam to possibly add tho the top for some added bonus cushion. i'm undecided as to whether or not i'll add the memory foam but I figured i'd try it, I'm really trying to find that delicate balance of function & fashion.

Also, any ideas on what to do about the the space @ the top of my fork gaiters? not entirely sure what to do but my first instinct is to get a couple circular drill bits, one the size of the fork tube and one the size if the gaiter and cut up some thick plastic and and use a zip tie to secure it.

also did a little engine cleaning/polishing. any good suggestions on how to do this without taking the motor out?

 

[scaylabs]

here are some updates!

i got my tank badges the other day and i'm pretty pumped, what do you all think?

They look nice!!

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showpost.php?p=1472707&postcount=34

Much better paint job on yours though, I like how it's looking!

 

[gmoore]

hey thanks man! i'm liking your build. good job! it must feel great to actually ride it!

 

[crapwacker]

Are those Hagon shocks on the rear?

 

[Guest]

Mate I hear ya' about being distracted... I have a few niggly things around the 450 that I haven't quite gotten back to yet because I've worked on other things just like that...

My suggestion with the fork gaiters is to buy another set, I scored a perfectly sized generic set from my local Suzuki dealer for... umm... can't remember but it was like $20 or $30.

I did all my engine cleaning/polishing/painting with it completely dismantled, so can't help you on in the frame stuff I'm afraid... in fact that's one of the reasons I took it apart

 

[gmoore]

the rears are MDI's. they're not bad, i heard a lot of mixed things about them but they seem alright, we'll see once they get some riding time.