1977 GS 750 project

[shryke300]

Thank you very much for the reply. It looks like I've got my work cut out for me!! What you said makes a lot of sense I will definitely go through the wiring next. BTW, what, exactly, is it the makes an "L" an "L"? And why don't people like them?

[hjacobmiller]

Thank you very much for the reply. It looks like I've got my work cut out for me!! What you said makes a lot of sense I will definitely go through the wiring next. BTW, what, exactly, is it the makes an "L" an "L"? And why don't people like them?

An "L" is just more of a cruiser style. It really is just the appearance of them from what I understand that is different.

People don't like them because they were the GS knock off of a Harley. Too much chrome, too lazy of a riding position, goofy bars. Just not as fundamentally attractive as some of the other models. The engines are the same, just different cosmetically from what I've heard.

Seriously though, the electronics may seem overwhelming but if you spend a lot of time at first getting to know it, then it pays because you will know your bike from bumper to bumper.

I knew jack sh*t about bikes, let alone electronics when I got here, but with a TON of dumb questions and the help of guys who know these bikes like they're own children (probably better ahaha) I can find out what is going on pretty easily with mine.

[althomas101]

Since I didn't see anyone tell you how to fix your out of round wheels, I'll try. You'll need a spoke wrench and a balance stand, you probably should think about a full re-lacing since those spokes look pretty rusty. Here is a YouTube link:

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=how%20to%20true%20a%20motorcycle%20spoked%20wheel&source=web&cd=2&ved=0CDQQtwIwAQ&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DF1_AdHG7fGY&ei=RlpBULr6LoP88gTt_oHAAQ&usg=AFQjCNE23ET5Hdosew3Kt0LFHkVjlpH8_A

[shryke300]

Thanks for the replys! I will definately be going over the electrical next... Im learning a lot from this!

[althomas101]

How is you project coming along?

[Ledyard]

you probably should think about a full re-lacing since those spokes look pretty rusty.

Any good rules of thumb for knowing when rusty spokes are "too rusty?"

[bigskybldr]

Your '77 came with the same seat as mine (mine's in the garbage). You have better looking handle bars tho! If you replace your r/r unit I'd like to hear about it, I'm not finding to much info on it since they're separate units on this year bike. I may have a bad coil also but I've been cleaning connections and going thru checking everything over before I declare a dead coil.

[shryke300]

I finally traced all my wires! all but one are good and that one is just the indicator wire for 3rd gear: meh... now just... oh, wait... a LOT of more stuff to do. I'd take pics, but my camera crapped out...

[shryke300]

Ok, I have a big, very important question:

How, exactly does gas get into the crankcase? I thought there were drain tubes for the carbs...?

Also, What happens when the gas gets into the case? I read on the newb mistakes that running it with gas in it was one of them.... What happens?

[cowboyup3371]

It depends on the carbs if you have the drain tubes (VMs do but CVs don't) and what else is going on with them. Fuel will flow through the intake and then gravity takes over from there.

[shryke300]

I have VM's.if the tubes are clear, i shouldnt get gas in the crankcase, right?

[hjfisk]

My guess is the gas went down the vacuum tube from the petcock that you repaired. Repairing them seldom works. or your floats are not set properly and you left the petcock in the prime position

[shryke300]

I finally got a camera that works! Its been a little slow going, but I have gotten the electrical sorted out (hopefully) , some body work on the tank, derusted the tank and will line it tomorrow. Will load pictures later

[shryke300]

Will an 81 gs750 be a good parts bike for my '77?

[shryke300]

Bump? ? ? ?