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Absolutely fantastic build! Love the zinc plating and may look at trying it myself. Next time you're in Sevierville and fancy a beer give me a shout. I'm in Maryville.-1978 Suzuki GS1000EC
DONE!!! Rebuild thread: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=155564
-2012 Triumph Daytona 675R
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busa1300
Originally posted by philosopheriam View PostFolks,
Frame, AMA-style bracing and custom swingarm brace, de-tabbed, a few minor tube repairs
(Framecrafters)
What is their charge for various types of work on frames?
I emailed them several weeks ago, about a GT750 project that I wanted some frame changes done to it. But have had no response.
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Originally posted by IanC View PostAbsolutely fantastic build! Love the zinc plating and may look at trying it myself. Next time you're in Sevierville and fancy a beer give me a shout. I'm in Maryville.Cogito ergo sum - "I think, therefore I am"
René Descartes
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Originally posted by busa1300 View PostWhat is their charge for various types of work on frames?
I emailed them several weeks ago, about a GT750 project that I wanted some frame changes done to it. But have had no response.Cogito ergo sum - "I think, therefore I am"
René Descartes
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80GS850GBob
Originally posted by philosopheriam View PostForks are completely DONE! Put some MAAS cream on all of the freshly polished aluminum to protect it and make it look even more beautiful.
Specs:
Custom-machined fork caps
Racetech .95kg/mm springs set at 20mm of preload
Fuchs Silkolene 10w oil set at 140mm
New Tarozzi fork tubes
New Racetech upper bushings (lowers are not used on this year of forks)
New seals/piston rings/small parts/etc
Somehow I missed this post....who did the fork caps?...and no interchangeability from non-air models?
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Originally posted by 80GS850GBob View PostSomehow I missed this post....who did the fork caps?...and no interchangeability from non-air models?Cogito ergo sum - "I think, therefore I am"
René Descartes
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Any chance that machinist would do another set of fork caps? Me likey...https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B9zH8w8Civs8ejBJWjdvYi1LNTg&resourcekey=0-hlJp0Yc4K_VN9g7Jyy4KQg&authuser=fussbucket_1%40msn.com&usp=drive_fs
1983 GS750ED-Horsetraded for the Ironhead
1981 HD XLH
Drew's 850 L Restoration
Drew's 83 750E Project
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80GS850GBob
Originally posted by philosopheriam View PostI had a local machinist fabricate the caps for me - I explored options of other caps from non-air Suzuki forks but they didn't appear to be interchangeable.
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Originally posted by jsandidge View PostAny chance that machinist would do another set of fork caps? Me likey...Cogito ergo sum - "I think, therefore I am"
René Descartes
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Originally posted by 80GS850GBob View PostI've got a friend who has a machine shop off of Farnsworth, but he been kind of busy with real paying customers{lol}, maybe I can ask him to do a set ...what material did you use for those?...7000 series, 6065....?Cogito ergo sum - "I think, therefore I am"
René Descartes
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PROGRESS!!!! Sorry, work and the holidays have a tendency to get in the way of things. I accomplished this stuff today:
Cleaned, fixed a couple small cracks near the rear mounting holes, and filled all of the gouges/nicks/dings with Bondo plastic bumper filler. I then sanded everything down until smooth and scuffed the fender with a p800 scotch pad before painting it.
Refurbished the rear tail light - new bulbs, new rubber bits, new lens, powdercoated bracket, painted plastic housing, new SS lens screws
Painted the ignition switch cover
Cogito ergo sum - "I think, therefore I am"
René Descartes
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Originally posted by philosopheriam View PostIt depends - this machinist was referred to me by my frame shop and he is a good guy that does excellent work, however, his pricing and motivation are mood-dependent. If you want a set made, he will insist on having the tubes you intend to use and one of the original caps. HE makes the threads a much tighter fit than original which requires the threads to be matched to the tube.https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B9zH8w8Civs8ejBJWjdvYi1LNTg&resourcekey=0-hlJp0Yc4K_VN9g7Jyy4KQg&authuser=fussbucket_1%40msn.com&usp=drive_fs
1983 GS750ED-Horsetraded for the Ironhead
1981 HD XLH
Drew's 850 L Restoration
Drew's 83 750E Project
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JJ
Originally posted by philosopheriam View PostVery few machinists will turn male threads without having the female piece with them...
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Originally posted by JJ View PostAs a journeyman tool and die machinist, I have to disagree. Most modern threads are made to international standards, and with the correct tooling, both male and female threads can be made without the mating part.https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B9zH8w8Civs8ejBJWjdvYi1LNTg&resourcekey=0-hlJp0Yc4K_VN9g7Jyy4KQg&authuser=fussbucket_1%40msn.com&usp=drive_fs
1983 GS750ED-Horsetraded for the Ironhead
1981 HD XLH
Drew's 850 L Restoration
Drew's 83 750E Project
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