Project 700ES

[groundshock]

Awesome project, jwhelan. Nice to have a well-documented (and pictured) project to watch, especially when I'm going to be doing the same on (essentially) the same bike.

What kind of deal did you work out with Reproduction Decals on getting the vinyl done? They don't have anything for the 83 GS750ES either, I've been throwing around the idea of trying to find a willing owner of a nice one to send their stuff to Reproduction Decals to get something made for that bike.

Again nice work so far, can't wait to see it done.

[jwhelan65]

Decals

Groundshock,
Reproduction Decals did not have 85 GS700es decals either. I had to pack them up and ship all the parts to them. If you send them the parts on a model they do not have they will cut them for free. It cost me about $50.00 shipping to Canada. They are going to send them to BK Finishes for paint and decal application. The paint , decals and shipping cost $900. Yeah kinda pricey but ready to bolt on when they get here. While the parts are away the carbs get overhauled and anything else to finish it up. The swingarm is being powder coated black, should have it back this week..I was alittle hesitant to go black because initially I wanted to keep her stock. But after I got my 1100 swinger done it was a go.

[groundshock]

Awesome. Cant wait to see the results.

[jwhelan65]

not much to look at

Tore off the carbs and the airbox, just an FYI ..I had to cut the box up to remove it ( you were correct Mr Rapid Ray ). Removed all the engine covers for polishing

[jwhelan65]

wheel

Got the swingarm and brake stay back from the powder coater, had the rear tire mounted, waiting on the rear sprocket..

[jwhelan65]

Awesome project, jwhelan. Nice to have a well-documented (and pictured) project to watch, especially when I'm going to be doing the same on (essentially) the same bike.

What kind of deal did you work out with Reproduction Decals on getting the vinyl done? They don't have anything for the 83 GS750ES either, I've been throwing around the idea of trying to find a willing owner of a nice one to send their stuff to Reproduction Decals to get something made for that bike.

Again nice work so far, can't wait to see it done.

Decals are completed

http://www.reproductiondecals.com/default_frameset.html?vintageads.html~main

[LeeGS550E]

Can you post a closeup of the PC job on the swingarm? Curious to see what kind of finish you're getting from a pro.

thx,

Lee

[jwhelan65]

Close up

Here are some close-ups, the cloudiness to the right is a reflection

[jwhelan65]

one more

Wheel mocked up , no rotor or sprocket yet.

[almarconi]

Keep the pics coming..can't wait to see it when its finished.

[jabberjoe87]

i can see reflection of the rest of the stuff in the garage, that turned out really good

[jwhelan65]

Should have the carbs back next week, went with a stage three jet kit (thanks Chef!!) and K&N pods. Picked up this Vance & Hines 4/1 exhaust a few months back on Ebay (new in its original box..Thanks Ed!!) Can't wait to hear it!!

[saffa]

do VandH still do those at all ....are they still available anywhere in the states

[jwhelan65]

do VandH still do those at all ....are they still available anywhere in the states

Not sure, you may have to call V & H, this was listed on Ebay as a new leftover

[jwhelan65]

Sprocket

Got the Vortex Sprocket today and polished up the hub, went with the stock 530 43 tooth stock set up.