'83 GSX750ES - Unlikely Cafe?

[Chancho196]

Hey folks, been on here a while but yet to post any pics of my GSX. It's a bit of a nail to be fair (but that's how I like 'em). So here's a few pics to give you an idea of how unkind the years have been - or previous owner!

I've also been documenting everything on my blog so far. http://biketech7.blogspot.com.au/201...afe-racer.html







Yup, she's been well looked after! Bent forks, plugs cross threaded, corrosion, sun damage - and that's just the good bits.

This site has been great for all the advice, manuals etc. Keep it up!

[GateKeeper]

Welcome to the site...

will keep track of this one to see the final product...

by the way

Your rebuild reminds me of mine.....

http://gs750e.blogspot.ca/

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[Chancho196]

Thanks, yes I've been right through your GSX thread. She's a beauty. Mine won't be original I'm afraid, but hopefully will look half about.

[GateKeeper]

You make the bike your own, and no one will fault you for that....

If it's done nice and done correctly, it should be good for all to appreciate...

Cheers

[kingofvenus]

Bought mine new in '83. This is kinda how it looks now, it's in pieces again as i type this.

[Chancho196]

Nice! loving that swing arm.

[jwhelan65]

Mine with a 1150 wheel conversion..

[Suzukian]

jwhelan65 I know you post about your GS750ES to the 1150 wheel conversion is old, but I sure have some questions I'd like to ask you. I have the same bike, mine is Silver Blue, and I purchased it new. I am interested in doing this conversion, but there's so little out there on it. Any response would be appreciated.

[Rich82GS750TZ]

See the blank nothingness under jwhelan65'w avatar? This means this person in no longer a member.

[allojohn]

I think Joe died a while back?

[dorkburger]

Yes, sadly Joe passed a few years ago...

This thread is from 2013...

[Suzukian]

That's extremely sad. He;s just been remembered! Thanks to you all

[Baatfam]

https://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/forum/featured-forums/rest-in-peace/88183-good-friend-joe-whelen-is-riding-in-heaven

[dorkburger]

Found the thread. Apparently if an old member turned "guest" was quoted in a post their name will show up in a search.


https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...-project-700es

Such a sweet ride.

[Suzukian]

Thank You VERY MCU for that link!! I read the whole thread, and copy and pasted all th pertinent info into a text file.

One thing I do disagree with. I have ridden GS750ES's with the anti dive working (they work on my bike, have since new, it's amazing having a bike that does not dive when you hit the brakes) and I have ridden them where there was either air in the line, or rust, and the systems needed complete maintenance or build. I have ridden them removed. I would never remove these from my bike. They work as good as new, and GS750ES with emulators, and the anti-dive just bypassed dip when braked, and become like all the other bikes out there.

I wanted to see if there was some way of getting Radial tires on my old lady, but this way won't do it. So, again, I've come to the conclusion that the bike has given me incredible joy since they 1983, when I purchased it new. My ZZR1200 will have to do with the Radial Tire experience. Great reading. The bullshlt fighting and lack of moderation and self control reminded me why I left this forum around that time. It's a much more pleasant forum now. Again, Thank You for taking the time to find those links for me, That was extremely kind of you.