operation GS 750L

[derekp]

hey guys thought it would be a good time to start a thread about my bike since i have done a bit of work to it now

bought this bike for $1000 as a winter project

right now ive only done basic maintenance plus cut off a portion of the frame and converted it into a 1 seater. temp seat was made out of the old one. Ive made it so it locks in still with the orig. key and lock cylinder. next up was new bars and pod filters.

pictures are in order of what ive done over the past couple weeks. let me know what you think!

 

[frijoles-and-beans]

Is it going to be one of those "Street Rats"? I like the look of those things. I wouldn't do anything like that to mine, but I look forward to seeing what you do with it. Keep us updated.

 

[derekp]

aha I guess you could say "street rat"

I just threw a couple pictures on my album in my profile.

cant figure out how to post multiple photos to the thread at the moment

but let me know what you think!

 

[frijoles-and-beans]

I was just taking a look at the album. Nice work so far. Is that really an L? What year?

 

[bluewool]

Oh god. I hope you're not shopping at "Modern" for your jet kit.

 

[derekp]

frijoles-and-beans - 1981! and thanks.

bluewool - Im just going to buy the dynojet kit. although, apparently its about 2 months back ordered if I buy from my suzuki dealer. just gona shop around

PS -- just put back together carb #1 and just dunked #2.
looks nice and shineeeeeey.

 

[Guest]

I bought one of those brand new left over in Feb "82" same color . I sold it to a buddy of mine when I bought my 83 750E

 

[Hoosier Daddy]

I guess I'll subscride here too, I saw your "Stopped in it's tracks" thread and now want to keep an eye on this one. I am in the middle of an '80 750 L myself and thought I might be able to share some ideas (aka: steal yours)
Seriously though, I left the rear framework alone as I will most likely do some two-up riding with this one. Are you planning on lowering the bike in any way? To me they seemed awefull high in stock form and thought it would be more so if the bike was shortened in length...
Plans?

 

[bluewool]

frijoles-and-beans - 1981! and thanks.

bluewool - Im just going to buy the dynojet kit. although, apparently its about 2 months back ordered if I buy from my suzuki dealer. just gona shop around

Modern Motorcycles IS the Suzuki dealer in Vancouver. They're infamous!!

 

[derekp]

hoosier daddy

ive thought of welding a tab where the frame turns into a V above the battery box (about 5 inches towards the front of the bike from where the rear shocks are)

if you can drill a hole to mount the shock in there, then you can drop the bike about 3-5 inches (depending on the placement of the hole) without disturbing the angle of the shocks too much

as of right now im just gona see how I like the ride height, and maybe mess with that in the future.

that seems like the most simple way to come about it.

anyone have any pros or cons about that?

 

[derekp]

like thisss.....

 

[mike_of_bbg]

cant figure out how to post multiple photos to the thread at the moment

Our wonderful web parrot (and GSR MoTY last year) BassCliff has a guide to posting pictures in your posts on his BikeCliff web site:

http://members.dslextreme.com/users/bikecliff/

Regards.

 

[Hoosier Daddy]

I have seen builds done where the other end of the shock was relocated to lower the stance. Extra length added to the mounting tab down on the swing arm and then drilled for the lower shock mount.
Just an observation

 

[cowboyup3371]

Unfortunately, I do not know enough about shocks to offer an opinion but I wonder how much will it change the shock's function by moving from the original spot. Doesn't it modify how well the shock responds to the changes in the road? Won't it cause a rougher ride by doing that?

 

[derekp]

quick update here!

finished up with the carbs today and strapped them on.

the problem with my bogging acceleration was still happening so i pulled apart the petcock to fund that the diaphragm wasn't working.

long story short, i bypassed the vacuum hose by taking out the spring inside the petcock that controls the diaphragm and put a plug on the vaccum valve on the carb.

thats all i can do until i get a rebuild kit for the petcock, or replace it with a new one,

to say the least. the bike is running very smoothly with the by-pass.

cheers. derek