Ned's GS750 Cafe project

[claygs750e]

Ok, so it looks like I might stick with the current tank I have so now it's time for the engine.

Once I do the outside cleaning of the engine my plan was to just replace the gaskets and then paint. My question is which gaskets should I replace? I'm not familiar with engines at all so I figure I have all winter to clean, paint, replace the gaskets and possibly do any upgrades that are popular upgrades to do. Anyone recommend I do anything else while the engine is out? The only problem I saw from the limited amount of driving was it was a little hard to shift at the toe shifter.

[claygs750e]

Haven't responded in awhile because it has been too cold to work on the bike, but the engine is prepped for paint and about to be installed back in. This leaves me with the electrical which is the part I've been dreading the most.

So I've put aftermarket LED taillights and signals with aftermarket gauges and headlight. I plan on going with the Ballistic battery since it’s the only one I can find that will fit under the hump. I know I need to update the regulator and rectifier, but is there anything else I need to do besides tie the connections into the existing taillight, headlight and signal wires? What would I do with the wires that went to things like the gear lights, oil lights, ect? I’m really inexperienced with electrical so it’s very confusing to me. Thanks guys

[attatoy]

Couple of questions for yea.
What are those rear shocks from ?

Where did yea get that awesome tail piece and do they come with a seat?

And lastly what model was your bike? I have the opportunity to buy a shaft drive bike that i would like to change to a chain drive(there is another bike that is a runner but it is a mono shock) so this gives me the motor i need but i still need a swing arm. Sorry for the questions just really like what you got so far!

Myles

[claygs750e]

The shocks were cheapos from dime city cycles and the seat is a thruxton also from dime city cycles. The seat actually goes straight back, but I shaved it so it would have a upsweep.

The model of the bike is 1980 GS750E

[CutNup]

I'm on board can't wait to see this come together

[claygs750e]

It's been awhile because of the cold, but I was able to clean the engine up nice and mount it in. Now on to trying to figure out this electrical.
Plenty of stuff yet to do including:
--Polish covers
--Electrical
--Brakes
--Carbs
--Exhaust
--Controls and lighting.

[harley10]

Oh I likely this bike , greattt workks

[Gold01ca]

Really nice work your doing here!
Great photos too.

[claygs750e]

Has anyone ever relocated the ignition key mechanism? I want to keep the front of the bike as clean as possible so I'm trying to think of the best place to mount the ignition.

[eran_k]

Under the seat

[Spiff]

Has anyone ever relocated the ignition key mechanism? I want to keep the front of the bike as clean as possible so I'm trying to think of the best place to mount the ignition.

I relocated mine to the right side headlight mounting ear

[poppadre]

Shock length

With increasing the shock length by 1.5 inches are you worried about change in handling with the decreased trail?

[Morrison]

Looking good so far. I have a 78 1000.. I have the same tanks as you and am planning on using the same one as you :-) lol. Where did you grt the clip ons?

[claygs750e]

I got the clips from Dime City Cycles, they have a lot of café style parts.

[kimjay]

I am really loving this build, similar tastes. Following with interest