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Looking good! I didn't have to replace my drum brake shoes, still plenty of life in them after 30+ years
And I like the cat...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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eran_k
While waiting for some parts i can't move on with assembly, so i'm working on components.
Today i rebuilt the master brake cylinder,i cleaned and painted the m/c some time ago so it was ready for work.
laid out the rebuild kit according to the assembly order
Piston installed
After securing the c clip in place all that's left is to install the dust rubber and that's it.
next will be the caliper but i need to paint it first.
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eran_k
Did another mock up with the tank and seat pan, and i like it. can't wait to get the frame done and rolling on it's wheels
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Looking good and yeah I know that feeling! Things start to come together and you start getting antsy to just ride it!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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eran_k
Had some free time yesterday so i managed to prep and paint the front brake parts
Fresh and black, ready for the rebuild kit
btw, the brake guy measured the disk and said it's still good
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Very nice, what paint did you use for the caliper?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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eran_k
It's suppose to be automotive paint,there's a place that put's it in a spray can for you.
but time will tell if it's durable.
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Cool. I used some caliper paint in a can which looked great sprayed on, but when I baked it it started to flake off and the caliper now looks exactly as it did before...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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eran_k
Caliper rebuilt, it was a bit tricky to put on the dust shield but i managed with the tips from bikecliff's site
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Yeah that bit's no fun at all... fiddly! Good stuff!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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eran_k
My shift linkage was lousy, actually i had one shifter with the heim attached and the part the sits on the shaft itself had only the ball.
so today grounded the joints from the shifter and arm and i'm going to use "Rod Ends" instead.
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I did something similar, but used heim joints from a hobby store instead.
So far they're holding up well.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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eran_k
Small update,
Finally got few small parts that took ages to arrive, so i can start putting the bike back together.
I was hoping to finish the front fork and wheel as well, but couldn't get the lower stearing bearing on the shaft no matter what, i'll have to find a machine shop with a press for that.
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eran_k
Good guy at work helped me out with a press! now i can move on and pou the bike back on it's wheels.
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Excellent, looking real good!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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