1983 GS750E Project Bike

[Patman]

Nice bike Kingofvenus, that's a big diet to lose 40 to 50 lbs Billy Ricks! My first concern is to get it running. Not sure of bike's history, PO only had it for 2 months.

Yeah Sooke, I won't have to paint the white one, just strip and paint the white windscreen to put on the red bike. I'm going to pull the carbs out tomorrow, just got my O-ring kit! Sooke, I'm going to try the Pinesol soak, will let you know how it went! I need to put oil in it to, PO told me it's empty and no filter either. Bought some 15W40 Diesel oil after reading the forums here.

[Patman]

Did some work today, got the carbs out, changed oil and filter, removed fairing, replaced some missing cosmetics.

[Patman]

[Patman]

The factory exhaust was rusting and had lots of holes. Sandblasted it and then welded it back together.

[safarijack]

Does the parts bike have an igniter??

[Smokinapankake]

I have a soft spot for these 750/700's. Especially as my 84 Katana is basically the same thing, only dressed in Kat's clothes. Great bikes and underrated, in my opinion.....
Will be watching with interest!

[Patman]

Got some more work done today.

All the wiring was apart from PO, I mean every single wire disconnected, some were broken, some were cut!. Had to re-wire and scavenge lots of parts off the white GS. The white one is looking more and more like a parts bike now!! Got the red one to turn over today, good sign. Next week, carbs will go back in and hopefully a test fire.

I need a choke cable, some more wire for the rear signals, an electronic flasher for my new LED signals, front fork seals and a chain - not too much!

Pics will follow!

[Patman]

Pics as promised:


SuperTrapp Pipe is going to be sandblasted

LED Turn Signals

LED Front Signals

[Patman]

Here's my Supertrapp exhaust all sandblasted, painted and installed.

Another view

[Patman]

The only negative was having to remove the centerstand. The right side spring was interfering with the connection for the pipe.

[SVSooke]

The only negative was having to remove the centerstand. The right side spring was interfering with the connection for the pipe.

Mine came with a U bolt with a washer welded on it to relocate the right side spring to the left side.Will post a pic.

[SVSooke]

And here it is:

Rather not lose the stand,this does the job

[Patman]

And here it is:

Rather not lose the stand,this does the job

That's a good idea, I will have to look into modding it.

[Patman]

Got some more work done today. The carbs are in!!!! What a PITA! It was cold in my garage and I was having a hard time getting the carbs into the boots. Put a little WD40 and used a heat gun to warm them up and finally got them on. Airbox is back together, battery is in. I am getting closer to the first startup. I have some more wiring to finish up and some more reassembly before that.

[Rkt-Rch]

Click on my link and you can here what yours will sound like (pretty much) only mine is a 700cc but has the supertrap exhaust and should shound close to the same. I just recently put in 12 diffuzer discs and end cap and it did make for a smother ride but still haveing the punch when needed.

If you you take a look at my pictures you to will believe you can bring HER back to life !!! It's looking good so far...