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Saying hello and sharing my 1980 GS750 Project

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Update

Hey Guys,

So progress has been slow as of late due to well ya know... life.

Anyway, I was able to get my headlight and gauges mounted. I finished up the seat pad (an old leather jacket my father gave me years ago). The seat cowl is ready for paint, and I started painting the wheels.

Next up is the exhaust, relocating the ignition cylinder, and getting the battery tray finished up.

Cheers,

CCS











 
It really didn't take much resin to do the tail section. I believe I used just shy of a quart. Some of it was wasted in the cup and some was used for other projects I was working on. I used a Polyester resin made by a company called Plasticare. Impact resin I believe.

Thanks! That works out perfect because I just bought a quart to do my tail section. The leather seat looks great by the way.

How is it going with getting the kick starter to work with the rearsets?

I have been thinking about this on a 550, but I haven't got it thunk out all the way yet.

Tkent I have a 750 and used 94' gxsr1100 rearsets. They fit the angle of the frame perfect and they move the pegs far enough back that they clear the kickstarter. Give them a look and see if they will work for you.
 
It's Been a While!

It's Been a While!

Still at it, hope everyone is well!

-Rearsets off of an unknown year Honda

-Runs Quite Well!

-First shakedown ride was successful! (license plate bracket almost came off :))

-Realized my front forks are off of a 79'... calipers i found are 80' that will be up next.

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Looking good! I'm glad I'm not the only one taking a while to get their project done. However mine has sat in my garage for well over a year now, untouched, since I moved in :(
 
Hey thanks! I hear ya, It is nice to step away and work on the bike for a couple of hours here and there though! Maybe just go out there and stare at it awhile, it can be motivating haha.
 
It is an uncommon occurrence for someone to take the tank to blend the lines from the tank into the tail section as smoothly as you have done. Too many times you will see a bike that looks good but then you find that angle that shows the tank and tail are misaligned etc. Great job.
 
Thanks Guys!

Hey quick question, I'm hoping to develop a line of tail sections/seats, do you think there is room in the market for handmade product like this?
 
I think a better place to ask about custom seats and tails would be over at DotheTon.
Good luck with the rest of the project.and put some air in your front tire before the next shake down run.haha.
 
I think a better place to ask about custom seats and tails would be over at DotheTon.
Good luck with the rest of the project.and put some air in your front tire before the next shake down run.haha.


Thanks Steve! I'll check out the other forum.

Good to go on the tire ;)
 
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