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Finally finished my 79 gs750/850 conversion. Starts immediately and idles nicely @ 1k. I did not do a frame off restoration as I wanted a daily driver, not a museum piece. I did however replace all wheel bearings, swingarm and steering bearings. Every gasket in the engine was replaced with OEM gaskets including the base and oilpan. New valve stem seals were also installed.New 530 sprockets and chain and tires. Rebuilt both master cylinders and all calipers.All bullet connectors replaced with spade type. Can't wait for spring to go drive the hell out of it for break in. Total cost including the purchase price was just under 2500.00 Not too bad for what is now pretty much a new bike.
 
Beauty and it sure is nice being able to kick it to life, eh?

Daniel
 
nice job on the jugs. did you paint them and sand the outer edges of the fins?
 
Very nice, yes, it does not look like a frame off resto was needed, it looks more than presentable as it is. Agreed, more pics....you know we like pics..:D
 
OLDENUFF said:
Finally finished my 79 gs750/850 conversion. Starts immediately and idles nicely @ 1k. I did not do a frame off restoration as I wanted a daily driver, not a museum piece. I did however replace all wheel bearings, swingarm and steering bearings. Every gasket in the engine was replaced with OEM gaskets including the base and oilpan. New valve stem seals were also installed.New 530 sprockets and chain and tires. Rebuilt both master cylinders and all calipers.All bullet connectors replaced with spade type. Can't wait for spring to go drive the hell out of it for break in. Total cost including the purchase price was just under 2500.00 Not too bad for what is now pretty much a new bike.
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I will be doing the same to my bike this winter, however, I am just curious as to "why" you replaced all the bearings, i.e., wheel, swingarm, and steering head. Is it just so you would know they are new? Did you check them first for any damage?

Thanks, Larry
 
Job well done sir. You're going to be able to ride with confidence this spring that's for sure.
 
Nice work! Just got my 450 done and although mine was a frame off I have no doubt the feeling of satisfaction is exactly the same :D

She looks good and itching to go, bet you can't wait for winter to end!
 
When I got the bike it had a tendacy to weave going down the road. That's why the new steering head and swingarm bearings. I did the wheel bearings at the same time just in case. The block was painted with VHT semi gloss black and then put on the belt sander to finish the edges. BTW I put the block in my shop sink filled with hot water and a bottle of dish soap. I then put a submersible pump in horizontally beside it and let it run for about 6 hours. It came out just like new.
 
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Nice work. Bike looks great and I'm sure will run great for a long time.
 
I like the way that you have weaved the ignition wires through the cam cover.
I have never seen anyone do that before. :-k

Daniel
 
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