78 GS750E in Indiana

[wedoo2]

This looks like a great deal. One difference in the jets vs the manual from BassCliff. http://www.ebay.com/itm/FOUR-NEW-Suz...885379&vxp=mtr

Main jet 102 in kit vs 100 Hardly seems significant, especially with 4-1 exhaust

Comes with float needles and O-rings. Anyone have a problem with this? Obviously still need the manifold O-rings.

[wedoo2]

This is what I have decided to do with the paint scheme. Need to figure out the decals, but I have always loved the 79 CB750F look. These are much better bikes than those Hondas. We'll see how it comes out. Little photoshop magic.

[slyone]

This looks like a great deal. One difference in the jets vs the manual from BassCliff. http://www.ebay.com/itm/FOUR-NEW-Suz...885379&vxp=mtr

Main jet 102 in kit vs 100 Hardly seems significant, especially with 4-1 exhaust

Comes with float needles and O-rings. Anyone have a problem with this? Obviously still need the manifold O-rings.

wow, I just did my carbs and got the kits which look exactly like this but without slider needle for 23.00 ea...x 4 =92.00 and when you do the carbs, get a couple egg cartons etc for parts and label them, also label/number the carbs and keep track of everything in a clean organized work area with good lighting.

[wedoo2]

My problems come with tuning part.

[wedoo2]

Trying to take off the sprocket cover and I have removed the five screws pointed to in the pic. Is there something else to do to get it off?

[allojohn]

Yes the clutch actuator. And behind it you will see two (?) more bolts.

[wedoo2]

Yes, there were two. Thanks a ton. The manual is not so clear on this. It is darkened out and I misread it.

[wedoo2]

Bringing my rebuild up to date. More for posterity than anything else.

Working on tearing everything down. This motorcycle was so neglected. I'd be ashamed to ride around on this thing.



Gonna cut the end of these rusted pipes. They won't look like this for long.



Kinda crappy lookin in here too.



It's a wonder the chain had any room to move around. Take a look at the manifold boots. You can see where they have been leaking. The old o-rings were flat and useless. About as flat as North Dakota.



You can see on the motor where the headers were leaking. A lot of blow by. I think I will paint the engine a shiny black and sand off the fins. Leave the stator and points covers shiny aluminum. I am going to need another points cover. The one I have is too scratched up to use. If anyone has one to sell let me know. I also need another intake boot as one of them is ripped.



Motor and frame separated for now.



Things are coming along nicely. Made a mess on my floor. I just painted it a couple of months ago. Gonna need it again.

[Rockgs1000]

i have come to realize myself there isn't much to tearing one of these apart. you look like you coming along pretty quick, as far as answering the questions i cant because i don't know. Like the way it coming along.

[Shwartz]

Will need a fairing of some kind, so we'll see what is available down the road.

I have a front fairing that came with my '82 GS650E. Not sure if it was original or not and someone here may be able to tell you if it'll fit. I'd be willing to part with it (need to fund my own project somehow).
I may get pictures tonight.

[wedoo2]

i have come to realize myself there isn't much to tearing one of these apart. you look like you coming along pretty quick, as far as answering the questions i cant because i don't know. Like the way it coming along.

It really does go right along. It also depends how you approach it. If you take something off and then clean, paint or replace, then it goes slow. I go the other way around and get things off, get it organized, bagged, etc. Now to clean and paint the engine and frame and then I'll start refurbishing parts. Still takes the same amount of time.

Thanks for looking at the fairing for me Schwartz. I want something with protection, not just a race shield. I have this old Shoei that I might try to form into some kind of batwing deal. ???

[Shwartz]

It really does go right along. It also depends how you approach it. If you take something off and then clean, paint or replace, then it goes slow. I go the other way around and get things off, get it organized, bagged, etc. Now to clean and paint the engine and frame and then I'll start refurbishing parts. Still takes the same amount of time.

Thanks for looking at the fairing for me Schwartz. I want something with protection, not just a race shield. I have this old Shoei that I might try to form into some kind of batwing deal. ???

Just in case you're interested



Just sayin' ...would look pretty sweet

[Don-lo]

That would be a Shoei FM2 (the FM3 would have a rectangular headlight opening). They are good solid fiberglass fairings. How much do you want for it?

[wedoo2]

Been busy. Got the motor nice and clean and now it is nice and shiny.


Added a little bling to sides. I love to buff parts. Looks much better in person. I'm starting to get excited.



I have since buffed the stator cover and it shines. Will have do paint around the Suzuki emblem, but that is for another day. Here is the back of the motor, for me if nothing else.



They changed Photobucket. I hate when the man messes with me.

[wedoo2]

That would be a Shoei FM2 (the FM3 would have a rectangular headlight opening). They are good solid fiberglass fairings. How much do you want for it?

Go ahead with Don-lo Shwartz. I am looking for a bigger fairing. I'm old and brittle and need some protection from the elements while I'm rolling down the highway at 90. And I agree about the Shoei fairings. Didn't they make some for BMW at one point? I may be way off on that , but I remember something about it.