GSX 400e Newbie Cafe Build

[Guest]

Hi everyone! Sorry if I have posted in the wrong place but I was unable to find somewhere to introduce myself. I have just started a Cafe build on my 1983 GSX 400E and any information on improvements I can make to the engine would be great! Also I am having trouble locating a new wiring harness?? cmsnl.com doesn't seem to have one in stock for my model and I don't know if there is another model with the same harness..
Anyway here are some pictures of my progress
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This was the start of my break down.
It seems I have to make another post to show more photos.
P.S My name is Chris and I am from Brisbane, QLD Australia.

[Swindy 84]

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This is a little more progress from the next day.

[Swindy 84]

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And this is the finish of the break down.
The frame is in the shop at the moment getting all the unwanted brackets and tabs taken off and a rear loop put on, I am also moving the rear spring brackets into a different positon.
Unfortunately I don't have all the tools to do the frame work that's why it's in the shop BUT the guy doing the work is a bit of a Guru and can get me the Engineering Cert after the mods.

[steve murdoch]

Welcome to the site, Chris.
Fellow Aussie, Pete spends a lot of time in the 2 cylinder section. He MIGHT be able to help you find parts.
His build.http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...GS450E-Rebuild

[joe79]

Started to like these 400 twin's more and more. I'll be watching this build with interest

[Swindy 84]

Thanks Steve I will look out for him.
I will try to keep everyone up to date as I go on.

[Evo-Jet]

Moving quite quickly it looks like. You should look into making your own harness. You can make it much cleaner and easier if you know what you are doing.

[Swindy 84]

Hi Evo-Jet, I think that making one up from scratch would be a bit much for me at this point but I did manage to find a complete one online.

[Charlie G]

These 400cc plus bikes are a lot of fun to ride. I'll follow along and see what your up to. You'd get more interest if you would learn to post a picture size. Search posting pictures and should be able to find a link.

cg

[Swindy 84]

Will do Charlie, Thanks.

[C_OUELLET]

Welcome! I've also got a Gsx 400 but mines an L , check my build thread out, I think someone posted a link to a great manual for our engines, may include wiring harness.

[cowboyup3371]

Most everything you can use to help with your bike can be found at Basscliff's site - http://members.dslextreme.com/users/bikecliff. It will have the service manual and other how-to instructions for items like posting pictures, carb cleaning, valve adjustments, etc.

[Swindy 84]

Hi and Thanks Cowboy, I have spent a brief time on that site and will look at it more once I and home and away from work.
Hi C-OUELLET I did have a look at your build and it looks as though you have had quite a bit of work to get through considering it sat for a long time in one place, not bad for $200!
I like the tank you have bought and would love a new one myself....ideally a fastback style or at least something close to it but Tanks seem to be few and far between here.
Good luck with it all and I shall continue to check in on your build!

[Swindy 84]

Scored a GS 450 Tank today for $165 Ozzie Dollars, not bad and much better looking then the Original.

[Swindy 84]

Frame has had the bits and pieces knocked, back end cut and the top rear shockie mounts cut off to be moved into a different position.