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    #31
    Looking good.
    Stephen.
    1981 GSX540L "Frankintwin"
    1989 GS500E Resto-mod .

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      #32
      anyone got a good "how to" for switches restoration?

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        #33
        What are you looking to do - repair connectors or fix the wording?
        Cowboy Up or Quit. - Run Free Lou and Rest in Peace

        1981 GS550T - My First
        1981 GS550L - My Eldest Daughter's - Now Sold
        2007 GSF1250SA Bandit - My touring bike

        Sit tall in the saddle Hold your head up high
        Keep your eyes fixed where the trail meets the sky and live like you ain't afraid to die
        and don't be scared, just enjoy your ride - Chris Ledoux, "The Ride"

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          #34
          Take them apart, clean inside & outside, clean the contacts, fix what needs fixing, paint.

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            #35
            There are many threads here how to do it which you can find by searching using the titles only option.

            Alternatively, check out this section of Basscliff's website - http://members.dslextreme.com/users/...dd-n-ends.html
            Cowboy Up or Quit. - Run Free Lou and Rest in Peace

            1981 GS550T - My First
            1981 GS550L - My Eldest Daughter's - Now Sold
            2007 GSF1250SA Bandit - My touring bike

            Sit tall in the saddle Hold your head up high
            Keep your eyes fixed where the trail meets the sky and live like you ain't afraid to die
            and don't be scared, just enjoy your ride - Chris Ledoux, "The Ride"

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              #36
              Today's labor












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                #37
                Cool... however do you plan on something covering that gap and the lip at the rear of the tank? I keep seeing seats that end behind and below it, so if you slide forward in a hurry... ouch!
                1982 GS450E - The Wee Beastie
                1984 GSX750S Katana 7/11 - Kit Kat - BOTM May 2020

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                450 Refresh thread: https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...-GS450-Refresh

                Katana 7/11 thread: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...84-Katana-7-11

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                  #38
                  When the time comes i'll see, either the seat padding will "Fill" that gap or i'll fabricate a plate and attach it to the seat pan

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                    #39
                    Good stuff, would just hate to see that sort of result...
                    1982 GS450E - The Wee Beastie
                    1984 GSX750S Katana 7/11 - Kit Kat - BOTM May 2020

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                    450 Refresh thread: https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...-GS450-Refresh

                    Katana 7/11 thread: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...84-Katana-7-11

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                      #40
                      A month later...

                      A month went by before i managed to get to the shop again.
                      main thing we did was to fix an ugly dent in the frame









                      also worked on the upper shock mount (finalizing the shape)


                      Drilled and welded bolts to the seat base


                      next time i hope to finish fabrication and take it home for dry assembly before blasting and powder coating.
                      in the meantime parts continue to arrive at my home from around the globe, still need to decide on things like exhaust, headlight etc
                      Last edited by Guest; 05-30-2013, 03:14 PM.

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                        #41
                        Mate that's a top notch repair on the frame, you wouldn't even know it had been fixed! Some very tidy welding...

                        Good to see you back at it too.
                        1982 GS450E - The Wee Beastie
                        1984 GSX750S Katana 7/11 - Kit Kat - BOTM May 2020

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                        450 Refresh thread: https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...-GS450-Refresh

                        Katana 7/11 thread: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...84-Katana-7-11

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                          #42
                          Originally posted by pete View Post
                          Mate that's a top notch repair on the frame, you wouldn't even know it had been fixed! Some very tidy welding...

                          Good to see you back at it too.
                          I'll tel my welder you said that.
                          i wish it was me but he has the skills and the tools

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                            #43
                            Don't worry, me too... my welding is appalling...
                            1982 GS450E - The Wee Beastie
                            1984 GSX750S Katana 7/11 - Kit Kat - BOTM May 2020

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                            450 Refresh thread: https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...-GS450-Refresh

                            Katana 7/11 thread: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...84-Katana-7-11

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                              #44
                              Got some more goodies today


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                                #45
                                Gotta love receiving those red and white labelled packages!
                                1982 GS450E - The Wee Beastie
                                1984 GSX750S Katana 7/11 - Kit Kat - BOTM May 2020

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                                450 Refresh thread: https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...-GS450-Refresh

                                Katana 7/11 thread: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...84-Katana-7-11

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