Another rebuild / restoration (GS750)

[Frank Z.]

Thought I'd post my other bike, bit more modern, but still on the same theme

THAT is a very nice bike. Bandit conversion??

[Doona]

Thank you, it's a GSX1400, but with a few minor modifications

[motorjon68]

Thank you, it's a GSX1400, but with a few minor modifications

Another cool Euro version we don't get. Purple bike with gold wheels-I think Prince owned your bike! Seriously, you are making quick work of your project. Good luck with the wiring. Cheers, Jon

[Doona]

Didn't think of that! Could have put it on eBay as "very rare". Thankfully I have a mate who is a whizz at electrics (I hope!)

[Doona]

Bit more progress:

Spent some time concentrating on the brakes;

Rear calliper before:



After:





Front calliper before:



During:



After:



Comparison:



The images aren't too clear, but i have stripped them, glass media blasted, new pistons (in the front) etch primed, two coats of brake paint. Job done!

[londonboards]

Doona - great to follow another UK GSer rebuild. I'm doing a GS1100G but it's taking me 3 times as long as you!

My blog and GS Resources Thread are listed in my signature below.

We have 14 members in our GS Resources UK social group if you want to add your name: UK social group

You never know, we might all meet up one day.

Greetings

[Doona]

Cheers Londonboards, I'll do that now

[Doona]

Right, done a little bit more on the bike:





Forks, headlight bracket etc fitted.

Whats your views on the fork cover things? They were on the bike when i bought it, but I understand they are not original?

I'm not sure if i like the look or not.

[hampshirehog]

In my opinion those fork gaiters look ok. If you're going for a cafe look they work better. If you're bring her back to standard(ish) I think they make the bike look more workmanlike than sporty. Just a matter for personal taste I suppose - but they are the answer to preventing pitting.

[Doona]

Cheers, that's kinda my thinking as well. I don't want to build it up, to realise I don't like them and have to disassemble the front end. I might take them off and have a think about it.

[Charlie G]

Great progress on the bike. I like gaiters (fork covers) but I wouldn't use them on a bike I'm keeping stock, but the headers I'd keep in the name of proformance.

cg

[bomber10]

Hi, like your build i'm currently tinkering with a 79 gs750.I'm just wondering about your engine....i'm just about to remove mine from the frame and its running like a dream so im unsure whether to take apart to get it blasted and then painted or is it best to keep it together and cleanup??????

[althomas101]

Fork Gaiters

It is my understanding that Great Britain gets a lot of rain. You might want to reconsider the aesthetics vs. functionality argument carefully. Now if you plan on only taking it out when it is sunny, and don't mind constantly cleaning the fork tubes to remove acidic bug guts, and keeping them oiled/waxed. Then take them off, but they may be the reason you don't need fork seals, or need to have the tubes re-chromed.

[Doona]

Cheers fellas, still undecided on the gaiters, but in any even the bike will be a fair weather only ride. The weather can be rubbish in the UK, & to be fair, I have ridden through a few winters & it is not fun. Both the bikes will go away in the winter & not come out until the weather gets better.

Bomber: I left the engine complete, as it was running ok (needs a carb rebuild), but the compression was good on all the cylinders. The cleaning was a royal pain in the a**, but the results are pretty good, even if i say so myself.

I used a paraffin gun attached to a compressor & shot lots a 'gunk' degreaser through it. Then it was wire brushes (of various sizes) lots of hot soapy water, job done! (it did take me about 4 days)
Then it was 3 x coats of engine enamel (aluminium colour). The pictures flatter it a bit, but it has turned out nice.

Got a bit more done on the brakes today:

Started like this:





Got this far:




Now i need some help, coz the carbs are getting close to the top of the 'to do' list.

Can anyone give me a breakdown of what i need to replace when i rebuild them & suppliers?

I have never done carbs before, so I intend to go through them with the aid of the forum.

Cheers Rich

[GateKeeper]

get what you need here

http://cycleorings.com/

take the carbs fully apart, dip em to get them clean, put in new O-ring and reassemble, bench sync, install back in bike and do a proper carb tune sync

get your carb rebuild tutorial here

http://members.dslextreme.com/users/bikecliff/

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