Official cafe2010 build thread

[Cafe2010]

Ok so I figured I might as well get this out there so here goes. I recently picked up an 82 GS 750T rolling chassis for a mere $60 via Craigslist.


I immediately tore into it starting with a compression test then proceeding with replacing gaskets as needed.




Now I'm just tracking down an picking up parts needed to complete her to my liking. Grabbed the carbs for $80 from a salvage yard.
Picked up the tank for $25

and got this box of goodies for $50. In it were the hand and foot controls, full wiring harness, front caliper and brake line, starter, solenoid, starter cover, clutch cable, and fuse box. What a steal!!!


And now it's time to start cleaning everything up and modifying parts as needed.

[oneliterbeater]

Nice truck. I've got a 68 2wd short bed in the garage.

Keep the pics coming.

[Rover]

Your gonna be busy busy,lots of fun I'm sure.
The Cafe trend is HUGE!

[Cafe2010]

Beater that's my brother in laws play truck

Rover yea I'm gonna be busy especially since I am such a neat freak and the urge to hand clean every part is really kickin my ass right now lol.
I figure I've got a nice little start right now, plus everything has been plenty cheap thus far. And I have a real nice surprise in store for the rest of the parts. I figure after I'm done I'll be less then a grand into this build.

[Cafe2010]

Ok does anyone recommend a particular caliper rebuild kit?

[salty_monk]

Stock OEM parts are the only way to go.... K&L stuff is not as good.

With that fork you could also upgrade to twinpot brakes using the bracket sets I have... Newer brakes with a lot more power and feel.

[Cafe2010]

Salty monk I'm listening. Please continue. What would I do with the speedo gear?