New-2-Me '80 GS750L

[87DaytonaPac]

Awesome work! I picked up a 750L last year that had been getting passed around with no one really ever getting it road worthy and that I was really iffy on myself. It only has 16K miles IIRC (which is why I bought it) but I am really not a fan of the stock L look. But what you did here... man, that redeems the L into a quite a looker!

Do you remember the handle bar brand and part number and where you bought it? I really like the way they look.

[Hoosier Daddy]

I really like the paint job

Thanks maddog, I subscribed to your 550L thread, keep the updates coming!

Awesome work! I picked up a 750L last year that had been getting passed around with no one really ever getting it road worthy and that I was really iffy on myself. It only has 16K miles IIRC (which is why I bought it) but I am really not a fan of the stock L look. But what you did here... man, that redeems the L into a quite a looker!

Do you remember the handle bar brand and part number and where you bought it? I really like the way they look.

Thanks 87DaytonaPac, These bars are called "Super bike" or "Superbike" and are available from most major vendors... I bought mine from Ken over at "Cycle-X". Great place to do business and very good prices. You can find them HERE

[Hoosier Daddy]

... and the saga continues. I have purchased an aluminum GS1100 swingarm from gmansyz, Props to him for dealing with my trials and tribulations on the purchase.
THANK YOU!
Plans are to ride her "as-is" this summer and get her to the strip for a rude awakening while gathering more performance parts. Then next winter do another tear down and build her back up as a Street / Strip bike. I think I even know where there might be an 1100 TSCC engine setting waiting for a home and some attention.

[pete]

... and the saga continues. I have purchased an aluminum GS1100 swingarm from gmansyz, Props to him for dealing with my trials and tribulations on the purchase.
THANK YOU!
Plans are to ride her "as-is" this summer and get her to the strip for a rude awakening while gathering more performance parts. Then next winter do another tear down and build her back up as a Street / Strip bike. I think I even know where there might be an 1100 TSCC engine setting waiting for a home and some attention.

Oooooh more go faster bits hey?

What's the advantage with the swingarm from the 1100? I imagine it's lighter but does it give you better rubber options or something as well?

[Hoosier Daddy]

Longer wheelbase, better weight transfer to the rear tire for straight line applications, not as much as a "Pro-built" extended swingarm but at a fraction of the cost. You want the energy to propel you forward instead of lifting the front wheel.
Imagine lifting a bucket of water with you forearm straight down and bending your elbow (like doing a curl), that is stock. Now hold your arm straight out in front of you and raise it using only the shoulder, that longer reach makes it harder to lift, that is similar the leverage of an extend swinger.
Much simplified, and not totally accurate, but kind of the idea.

[Redneck]

Off Topic but congrats on Making the NWG calender with the Bomber. Just went through it last night. May have to order one.

LoL and I was browsing Youtube videos and found the ones you took of the Bomber. I looked at my wife and said hey look baby its HD. She likes the bike.

Paul

[pete]

Longer wheelbase, better weight transfer to the rear tire for straight line applications, not as much as a "Pro-built" extended swingarm but at a fraction of the cost. You want the energy to propel you forward instead of lifting the front wheel.
Imagine lifting a bucket of water with you forearm straight down and bending your elbow (like doing a curl), that is stock. Now hold your arm straight out in front of you and raise it using only the shoulder, that longer reach makes it harder to lift, that is similar the leverage of an extend swinger.
Much simplified, and not totally accurate, but kind of the idea.

Yup, that makes sense, especially when thinking of a bike for the strip

Off Topic but congrats on Making the NWG calender with the Bomber. Just went through it last night. May have to order one.

LoL and I was browsing Youtube videos and found the ones you took of the Bomber. I looked at my wife and said hey look baby its HD. She likes the bike.

Paul

You made a calendar? Cool! I do the like the GL job...

[Hoosier Daddy]

Thanks Guys, yep the "Bomber" Made the 2012 Calander for NGWclub.com. I have it hanging in my cubicle here at work. That's me on the top left... Might be January all year long

[thkbaron]

Hoosier Daddy................I didn't recall seeing anywhere in the post, but I'm sure I must have missed it........what did you do to your carbs as far as re-jetting with the new exhaust? I'm eventually going to be going the same route as you so I was hoping you could take some of the guess work out for me. Thanks!