1982 GS300 Project - Where do I start

[hjacobmiller]

Glad to see the 300 being worked on again! Nice work, and those pipes have a nice rorty sound to them... I like it!

Thanks Pete!

Anyone have a link to a good thread/video for replacing the clutch plates and springs for these bikes? Searched around a little, but didn't find one that answered all the questions I have...

[pete]

Can't help you on that one I'm afraid... my clutch was good when I dismantled the engine so I just put it back in. I'll have to do the Kat clutch when I get to that point but that's months and months away yet.

[hjacobmiller]

A couple more updates. First off, I got a welder!

A friend of mine welded the hoop on. Notice how we cut away the original frame tubing to utilize some stability from the shock mounts.



Welded that mudguard in place too. Just starting out that was a bit of a challenge for me. But, nothing a 60 grit flap disk can't fix.






Mock up of the tail light and cross bar for seat mounts.



The seat pan, about half way done.







A couple magnets holding it in place. Need to trim the back because I didn't take into account the curve when measuring the length of the seat.

Thoughts?

[pete]

Nice work Jake, I like it! What sort of welder did you get? I've been using a MIG here now and it's so much better than the stick welder, although my stick welding has improved a lot compared to when I started... still nowhere near pretty though...

[hjacobmiller]

Thanks Pete!

I bought a combo unit. The ESAB Rebel 215. It has MIG, TIG, and stick processes. My brother is a salesman so had some employee discounts to help offset the sticker shock.

Worked a little more on the seat today, but didn't take any pictures. Will try to take some tomorrow after I've had a chance to get a little more work done.

[pete]

Ah nice! A mate I used to work with bought one of those but out of my price range unfortunately. One day though, one day!

Looking forward to the update!