1981 GS750 not sure build

[Erki]

Looks very nice. Are you going to leave the engine side covers as is?

I dont know yet. Both sides have a bit of rash on them so if I put much time into them I'd probably be better off getting replacements first. I think I might do the insides of the circular areas black. And maybe letter something in there or pinstripe it. Could paint them all black too. Was just thinking it might be too much black. I dunno.

[Erki]

Finally actually got the front wheel centered. Mocked up the fender to drill some new mounting holes. Leave it this way with more fender in the back or flip it around??? Hung the brakes. need to make a plate for the bottom mount though since went from leading axle forks.

[boontonmike]

Why do you have to be in Canada. That tank came out so beautiful that you would have been first on my list to send mine to get the dents pulled and repainted. Really did come out lovely.

[Erki]

Thanks man.

[Erki]

Just for fun tonight I was running some numbers on how much I'd spent on this bike. For a while I didn't really want to know because I thought I'd put too much into it. But I think I'm doing alright so far.

Up until tonight I was just over $1000 including purchase price. And just ordered tires to add another $265 to that. Haven't decided if that counts as its just maintenance of owning a bike.

Hopefully more work tomorrow. Got in a new rear set for the shifter side which allows me to mount the shifter right to the peg instead of individually. I think its going to work better.

[brslk]

Just for fun tonight I was running some numbers on how much I'd spent on this bike. For a while I didn't really want to know because I thought I'd put too much into it. But I think I'm doing alright so far.

Up until tonight I was just over $1000 including purchase price. And just ordered tires to add another $265 to that. Haven't decided if that counts as its just maintenance of owning a bike.

Hopefully more work tomorrow. Got in a new rear set for the shifter side which allows me to mount the shifter right to the peg instead of individually. I think its going to work better.

I'll give you $1500 for it!

Bruce.

[Erki]

Sweet, Nah I think I'm going to enjoy it for a bit first.

[Erki]

Got the shifter side all dialed in with the new peg/bracket. Had to add another plate since this set puts the peg a lot closer without the second bracket. Will either make a new 1 piece plate or weld the two together when removed for painting.

[Erki]

Well I hadn't planned to wire and get it running tonight but thats what happened. Cell phone quality video will have to do. Will replace with hopefully a better video when I take my camera.

[brslk]

When did you come to my house and steal my "garage" pants (as my wife calls my jeans full of holes)?

Bruce.

[Erki]

haha. Love em. Comes from wiping paint sticks, welding, grinding, and sanding. Should do the trick.

[7981GS]

She sounds good.

Daniel

[Erki]

hopefully a better video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2X1KIJsq5fE&list=UUdd7YSI24nvX_t86WriL4QQ&index=1&feature=plcp

Now trying to get the brakes and lines filled and bled.

[Erki]

Front brake is ok for now. Just using the single sided one from my 77 because it mounted up correctly. Currently bidding on some kawi twin pot brakes to upgrade the front end. Also took my rear caliper apart and got it working. Think I need to rebuild the gixxer master cylinder so for now I put my old one back on. It worked fine last year and is currently working now until I get the other one rebuilt. Edit: dont mind the zip tie. Gotta keep it upright until I get the mount made.

[Erki]

No pictures tonight, but pretty excited I won a pair of twinpot calipers off ebay for an 89 ninja for $60 shipped. Shipping always kills to Canada. otherwise would have been a smokin deal. Looks like I might try to use my front and rear discs off of my 77 750 for now as they are the 295mm size. Assuming the rear one will also bolt to my front wheel. Cant wait to feel the upgrade in brakes.