GS750 1978 Cafe 'Project Doris'

[nikosg]

this build is amazing!!! you really arent skipping on anything are you!? nice work.

 

[Charlie G]

Your depressing me...............



cg

 

[Biggie]

This is just beautifull! You inspire me to go on with mine

 

[Dec79]

Thanks for all the comments, it's great to get such positive feedback from all over the world

 

[Bonehead]

This looks AMAZING! I planned on relocating the electrics under the seat with my cafe build as well but had no idea where to start. Now I have an exceptional idea of what to do!

Can't wait to see a video of her running!

 

[Dec79]

Quick update.

Wiring now sorted Carbs fitted. Throttle cables, grips, headlamp etc. Not too far from starting her.... watch this space.

Does anyone have any experience of these brakes?? http://www.billet.co.uk/index2.html?home.html~mainFrame

Dec

 

[Charlie G]

In my limited experience I've never heard of them, but their sure pretty.

cg

 

[Good Times]

I LOVE this bike. It's a work of art.

What craftsmanship.

If those brakes will work, they will look awesome.

 

[Dec79]

Hi, thanks for the interest...

I bought the fold up kick stands for neater storage and with the assumption I'd still be able to use the kick start... unfortunately the kick just clips them and is unusable I've left it on for now as it looks quite cool, although may remove it for extra weight saving!

I have the mounts fitted for a Micron brace, I'm just putting some final touches to the brace and will also probably fit a shorten mud guard of some kind?

No chain guard, and a nice Vance and Hines megaphone end can is to be fitted

Nice build, a few questions;
Does the kick start still work with those rearsets?
Are you adding a fender or fork brace?
Are you adding a chain gaurd?
Whats your plans for the exhaust?

 

[Dec79]

Thanks for the advice mate, you never know I may add one as a finishing touch... never really thought of the points you mentioned!

More concerned with the chain gaurd then any of the other items, reason I asked, is the rearsets you have put your pant leg in chomping vacinity, and for any reason the chain breaks, it will protect you leg and freshly built motor.

 

[ashdricky]

QUESTION: Has anyone fitted similar clip on bars?? These are the ones sold by Niche Motorcycles on eBay and look great. Only problem is the mounting brackets which come in contact with the tank on full lock. Looks like I'm going to have to rectify the situation by limiting the steering lock...???

Anyway... enjoy

Yes I have my bike fitted with 35mm clipon bars aswell, I CAREFULLY drilled and tapped the steering stop on the frame neck where the lower tripple clamp comes in contact, I then used a small stainless hex bolt to limit the maximum steering lock.

 

[Niklas]

Quick update.

Wiring now sorted Carbs fitted. Throttle cables, grips, headlamp etc. Not too far from starting her.... watch this space.

Does anyone have any experience of these brakes?? http://www.billet.co.uk/index2.html?home.html~mainFrame

Dec

About the brakes, seeing as you put so much time and effort into your bike, I say go for the best!
And being a Swede I can recommend this: http://www.isrbrakes.se/
cheers!

 

[Matt_the_Rat]

That is an awesome cafe Zooki...
Just incredible. really nice work, and a well executed build, be proud of that for sure.
Just one more ppoint on the chain guard....if it don't make it go faster, ya don't need it.

 

[salty_monk]

Awesome! Lookin' great

Was going to suggest the Salty Monk Kwaka twinpot upgrade also if it fits your bike...

I am coming over these in about 3 weeks if all goes to plan... I'll be down in the South East. Can bring brackets over with me if necessary. Not sure they'll give the right look on your bike though. Stripped & polished with the brackets chromed it might work...

With EBC wavey disks

Standard Honda CBR

 

[Guest]

I am coming over these in about 3 weeks if all goes to plan... I'll be down in the South East.

As in down under Dan? Where in the South East are you heading exactly?

 

[Charlie G]

As in down under Dan? Where in the South East are you heading exactly?

I was thinking England.

cg

 

[Guest]

I was thinking England.

cg

Yeah just re-read it and I reckon you're probably right Charlie...

 

[Dec79]

That is an awesome cafe Zooki...
Just incredible. really nice work, and a well executed build, be proud of that for sure.
Just one more ppoint on the chain guard....if it don't make it go faster, ya don't need it.

Yes I have my bike fitted with 35mm clipon bars aswell, I CAREFULLY drilled and tapped the steering stop on the frame neck where the lower tripple clamp comes in contact, I then used a small stainless hex bolt to limit the maximum steering lock.

Cheers dude, I have looked at this option and we're currently weighing it up against some form of clever bracket coming down from the top yoke. Gonna be fairly limited steering lock whatever way we do it!

 

[Dec79]

A few updates from today. I've always liked the look of Velocity Stacks as opposed to pod filters, I've read a few articles suggesting they may not run as well... but you know what, they look damn sexy!! We covered off the oil breater with a neat K&N jobbie tucked nicely towards the top NSF of the engine. Exhaust end can fitted too

In other news I sourced a handlebar switchgear refurb kit from eBay and fitted to the freshly painted switches, they look brandnew. The throttle linkage is run, timing set and all the electrics are working as they should. So, there was only one thing left to do.... connect up the fuel lines and FIRE HER UP!!!!

I'm amazed to report that she started on the button and idled unbelievably well considering we were using fairly basis carb settings lifted from forums such as this one. We started with the air screw 2 turns out and reduced to 1.5. She's running 120 jets, although not sure that make a differnence on tick over? She ran lovely for 5 mins until she ran out of petrol

Next jobs:

• Steering lock
• Clocks
• Lower headlamp by an inch or so
• Fit new stainless fork caps
• Investigate 'spongey' front end - new progressive front springs?
• Paint brake levels, run lines
• Start saving for calipers, disks.... nitrous, Ohlins rears?!

Enjoy the pics

 

[MisterCinders]

Are you going to change that rear brake pedal? Doesn't look like you can use it in that position, unless your ankle is double-jointed. Also, the linkage won't deliver much pressure to the brake without more of an angle.

I guess that will sort out when you put the rear brake on.