GS750 1978 Cafe 'Project Doris'

[Dec79]

What an awesome bike. I can see there is quite a few hours put down into this project. Could you tell me about the Vonzeti seat if you have used 16,5 or 20,5 cm in front? I´ve just started my GS500E 1980 cafe project, and this seat seems to fit perfect

Thanks for the feedback mate, I requested that mine measure approx 7" at the front, and 9" at the widest point. They tailored a seat unit to meet my exact requirements, I was VERY impressed with the quality of their products. Highly recommend!

Wow, that engine looks like new! Excellent work!

Thanks mate, my plan was to make the engine look as factory as possible

Excellent work. Love watching this build.

Cheers mate, can't beat a good build thread!!

Good stuff, man. Damn good stuff.

I just purchased a '78 GS750 of my own for $275. Tankless, but otherwise great condition. Couldn't pass up a steal like that.

I've been try to decide where to go with it, and have been leaning towards a cafe look. Was happy to find your thread.

Will definitely be keeping up with this one!

Thanks for the feedback pal, you can't beat these bikes for value and potential, the cafe look adds classic appeal for me.... I'm really looking forward to getting my wheels etc fitted

I was inspired by http://classicbikes.actieforum.com/t...racer-gs750-77 ....check it out

[jacobperkins]

I like that a lot. Thanks for the link!

[Dec79]

A few updates from a very productive weekend. I'll let the pics do the talking.....

Really need some ideas for the brakes.... any help appreciated

[DrunkenChekhov]

Salty monk's brake adapters are a great addition if you want to keep the stock look of the front end, look them up on the forum here.


Digging the project mate, can't wait to see the finished product.

[bakirkwold]

Looking really nice! Love the chrome rear sprocket! Did it come like that or was it chromed?

[pete]

Awesome! Lookin' great

Was going to suggest the Salty Monk Kwaka twinpot upgrade also if it fits your bike...

[GSIRL]

this is really looking good!

excellent work and looking forward to the completion!

[pitbullmccoy]

That is one wicked bike! Subscribed!

[7981GS]

Really need some ideas for the brakes.... any help appreciated

'83 1100E brakes...



That is on my '78 1000E.

Eric

[GateKeeper]

Talk about dedication to detail, this is really nice work

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[Dec79]

Not updated in a while so here are a few recent pics. As you can see we've done some work at the front end, fitting the head lamp and bars. The clocks have brackets made, I've just ordered some new rubber grommets and cables before fitting.

The next big job was the wiring loom, for this we stripped back the original and made provisions for the relocated electronics, re-wrapped with loom tape and replaced most of the ageing connectors. I bought some new battery/starter lead and have paid extra attention to good grounding points! The Dyno 3ohm coils sit nicely on the custom made brackets and the seperate Dyno loom makes installation nice and neat.

There is probably another 1-2 days work on the electrics before fitting the carbs / fuel system and potentially turning her over... although there are a few niggling issues to sort in the mean time.

QUESTION: Has anyone fitted similar clip on bars?? These are the ones sold by Niche Motorcycles on eBay and look great. Only problem is the mounting brackets which come in contact with the tank on full lock. Looks like I'm going to have to rectify the situation by limiting the steering lock...???

Anyway... enjoy







NOT FINISHED YET!!! A long way to go until this is nice and tidy



MOCK UP with tank and tail unit

[boontonmike]

Lookin mint. Real clean and shiny.

[pete]

Wow she's lookin' great!

[allojohn]

Damn, this thing's going to be too good to ride!!

[SOCKinside]

WoW, you guys are doing a phenomenal job, keep it up, update us when possible, oh and get a video when finished lol dying to hear it!