Another rebuild / restoration (GS750)

[GateKeeper]

I like the before, I think it was way more nicer, and the color and all.....


Just Kidding, you mate the sprayer seems to have done an excellent job, and the tins have turned out very nicely.....

They will look even better once on the bike...

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[Doona]

Cheers, I kinda liked the before as well. I was considering keeping it that colour, but I didn't think I had the street cred to carry off a purple bike with gold wheels!

[GateKeeper]

Yaaa, I don't blame you for the change.....LOL

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[hampshirehog]

... but I didn't think I had the street cred to carry off a purple bike with gold wheels!

Come on - that's easy. Just wear purple underpants on your head and a gold vest so it all matches and away you go. That'll turn a few heads ...........(and maybe a few stomachs...).

Nice paint job - looking good.

[Charlie G]

Really nice job on the body work!.

cg

[Doona]

So, Ive done a little bit more on the bike.

Rear wheel fitted:



Looking a little more like a motorbike



Handlebars & indicators mocked up



The dreaded wire loom is next on the 'to do' list.

[Doona]

Right, bit more to up date:

The bike is off the wooden box & onto it's main stand



Carbs were next on the list:



Stripped & media blasted





I haven't gone berserk on the polishing, because I intend to ride the bike, rather than having it as a show piece.
Anyways: they are all all built up with new 'o' rings. Ive bench sync'd them, so all i need to do is fit them & get it plumbed in!!!!

Next on the list is the wiring.....bit of a nightmare when you are clueless about wiring. At least I haven't let all the smoke out of the wires (yet )



Getting there slowly.

I've also looked at the switch gear, which was originally like this (sorry about the photo, but you get the idea)



Media blasted, primed & painted, now looks like this:



Really pleased with the outcome!

[Doona]

So abit more of an update (sorry I've not posted for a while)

The wiring loom is pretty much in, but I'm struggling with the connector that connects the Oil pressure sensor to the loom (I've got the wire, just not the connect) anyone got a photo, part number, or solution as to how I connect it up?

I have tidied up the loom quiet a bit, replaced multis block etc, & I have replaced the old fuse, with a more modern blade type.

The instrument panel is also coming along slowly, again tiding up the connectors etc. The gear indicator (digital one) on the dash is broken, so Ive looking at trying to source a replacement (not a change on this side of the pond, so it may be left off the bike)

Any ways photos:

[Doona]

Some more photos (can't post a load of images about a wiring loom & not post these), with the tank & seat mocked up

[althomas101]

Nice! It won't be long I'm sure.

[Doona]

Hopefully not, got to get it running now! Got a slight issue with the points & timing (posted a question over there, so we'll see) hopefully up & running in a couple of weeks

[althomas101]

Forget points, just put in a dyna S and be done with it forever!

[Doona]

Would like to but can't afford to! Too much money right now, looks like i will have to persevere

[althomas101]

Understood, old bikes can cost a fortune to restore. Though loosing points not only saves aggravation, but electronic ignition in my past experience just makes the vehicle perform better, and more consistently. Back in the day I couldn't tell you how many times I had to set points with a match pack just to get my car to start again.

[Charlie G]

Looking great Doona.