1978 Suzuki GS750 project

[TheCafeKid]

Project update.
I'm getting a set of carbs from TheCafeKid.
I've been learning how to polish aluminum and should have all covers off, polished and back on when the carbs get here.
My petcock needs replacing, but I need to wait for some funds.
I've been wanting to strip the paint off the tank and side covers and at least get a coat of primer on them.
And then after all that I can turn my focus on r/r, battery and wiring. Or frame first, then electrical.

Carbies are coming along beautifully. It's honestly a nice change of pace from the CV carbs id been doing so much recently. I haven't rebuilt a set of VMs in a couple years. Took me a minute to remember how to get the rack apart but other than that it was almost like riding a bike

Got the second two in the dip today, polished bowls and tops, and brass theyre going to look darn nice

[ValorSolo]

That's great. I have no doubt you're doing an excellent job.
Getting the carbs off the rack took me a few minutes to figure out.
But now that I've done it, I know how to do it for the next time.
I know very little about carbs, but those VM carbs were much simpler than I had expected.
Or at least not as many parts as I was expecting.

[GateKeeper]

Carbies are coming along beautifully. It's honestly a nice change of pace from the CV carbs id been doing so much recently. I haven't rebuilt a set of VMs in a couple years. Took me a minute to remember how to get the rack apart but other than that it was almost like riding a bike

Got the second two in the dip today, polished bowls and tops, and brass theyre going to look darn nice

Hey there now....where are the progress pictures.....????

don't be holding out on us....

[ValorSolo]

I'm certainly not opposed to pictures. Let us see em. lol
But only if you have time, I don't want to stand in the way of progress.

Back on topic, I pulled the points cover off and did a ton of sanding.
I had to do away with the DOHC decal. It was brutally ruined in a lay down.
I left the decal area a little rough for when I get around to a replacement.

I started bogging my 1/3 hp grinder while buffing the cover, so I wasn't able to apply enough pressure to do the job.
So I grabbed my 30 year old, 3/4 hp, 8" grinder out of hiding to see if it still works.
I ran a power test on it and it sounded like a brand new one. Now time to get the wheel nuts off.
Also, my brother is bringing me some 8" or 10" sisal wheels in the morning.
I should be able to kick ass tomorrow.

[ValorSolo]

Woohoo! My seat arrived today. It's in great shape, too.
Not as stylish as some, but way better than that eyesore that was on my bike.
A very good buy at $34.80 shipped. I just put it and the tank on to check that it fits.

[ValorSolo]

Polished the ignition cover. Not too bad.


My brother was suppose to bring me a sisal wheel, but brought a 3-pack instead.
None of the 3 was a sisal, but they'll get used.
Here's my 8" grinder with the stitched wheel from the pack.


I stripped the paint from my tank with a side grinder wire wheel attached to the above grinder.


Hidden under the paint were some nasty holes. I'll have to get someone to braise them.


Also some hidden dents, covered by paint and bondo.
I'll see if these can be filled with a braising rod when I have the holes done.


At least the flame decals are gone.

[ValorSolo]

I hopefully just made the final two purchases of this phase of the project.

Harley Davidson Taillight $17.98


and

Chrome Rear Fender $29.98


That puts me at just over $1000.00.
But I should have a solid bike after I get everything put together.
I'll have to save up for a few months before I can move on to the next phase.
That will include handlebars, controls, grips, headlight, gauges and a lot of electrical work.
Some exhaust work. I'm keeping the 4-2 pipes, but I'd like to put on a sportier muffler and bend the mid pipe up a few degrees.
Maybe paint the headers and leave the can chrome.
I also want to strip the frame, sand blast it and paint it.

[ValorSolo]

My chrome rear fender came today. I put it on and it looks great.
It bolted up fine to the frame, but only in the front holes.
I fastened it to the inner fender with a couple of holes drilled.
It's fairly sturdy as it is, but I'll fix it proper.

It wouldn't bolt to the rear holes, where the turn signals go.
But I knew that before I bought it.
I'll make a couple of nice, shiny brackets to go there and that will sturdy it right up.
After I get the taillight mounted, I'll snap a picture or two.

[TheCafeKid]

I don't think I've ever seen someone turn an "E" into an "L"...
But, it's coming along well enough

[tkent02]

I don't think I've ever seen someone turn an "E" into an "L"...

Seems just wrong, doesn't it?
My 650G was partially "L"ed when I got it.



Not anymore.



4-1 pipe going on this week...

[ValorSolo]

The rear fender didn't look right on that one, Tom.
But you sure made it look great afterwards. Very nice.

What are you doing with the exhaust setup that's on it now?
Those mufflers look very good. Would be super sweet all done in black ceramic.
Or maybe just the pipes and collector in ceramic and leave the mufflers chrome.

Josh, it's coming along okay, a little slow, but okay.
I've been almost too busy to mess with it at all this past week.
15 minutes here and 15 minutes there, barely worked on it 2 hours total all week.
I was hoping to get more done today and upload some pictures.

[ValorSolo]

My handlebars, grips and controls need a lot of work.




I wanted to switch out my cluster with some white face mini gauges, but these are starting to grow on me.



I'm gonna try to take them apart and clean-polish-paint what ever I can.
I need new grips, there's no re-using the old ones. It had some cheap HD knock-off crap when I got it.
New controls, as well, unless I can paint these up and replace the decals.
I'd like to have everything I need decided by the time I get my Superbike bars.

Oh yeah, I also need a new headlight bucket. I would like to see what a 6" light would be like on here.


One thing I really like is those rectangular mirrors.

[DannyMotor]

SHeesh... lot done so far! I like where you're going with this!

The new seat does look worlds better than the old one. You can freshen up those gauges pretty easily... save you a couple of bucks there... and also the controls... other than that throttle tube (yikes).

Depending on what grips you go with... I strongly suggest taking a grinder or dremel and losing all those 'ribs' on the throttle tube, as well as knocking down and narrowing that angled lip on the left-side. (Leave some lip to prevent the throttle tube from slapping around in the casing). But once it's smooth... use clear spraypaint on it and slide your grips on. Holds like glue and you won't have any annoying bumps under your grip.

I always install dirtbike/super-bike grips on everything I have... so those ribs REALLY make for an uncomfortable grip.

[ValorSolo]

That tube was broke when I removed the grip. Apparently the PO just covered it up with the new grip.
I'll want to replace that when I put on the other bar. If I can figure how to get the thing off.
Good tip on the paint. I'll give that a try.

I've looked at dozens of grips, but haven't decided on any yet.

[DannyMotor]

ProGrip and Renthal are all I run, they're very comfortable and some of the only grips that don't leave my hands numb (especially on my 2-stroke).

The harder the compound the more vibration you'll feel.

My bike had foam/rubber grandpa cruiser grips on it when I got it... THOSE were a b*tch to remove. Hahah...