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    #121
    Nice to know we can swap fuel petcocks. Looking sweet, yes its moving along quickly. Should be able to get in some riding before winter. I'm gearing up for another winter build. I only wish I had your energy and knowledge
    Current Rides: 82 GS1100E, 00 Triumph 955 Speed Triple:twistedevil:, 03 Kawasaki ZRX1200, 01 Honda GL1800, '15 Kawasaki 1000 Versys
    Past Rides: 72 Honda SL-125, Kawasaki KE-175, 77 GS750 with total yosh stage 1 kit, 79 GS1000s, 80 GS1000S, 82 GS750e,82 GS1000S, 84 VF500f, 86 FZR600, 95 Triumph Sprint 900,96 Triumph Sprint, 97 Triumph Sprint, 01 Kawasaki ZRX1200, 07 Triumph Tiger 1050, 01 Yam YFZ250F
    Work in progress: 78 GS1000, unknown year GS1100ES

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      #122
      Chuck, it never gets old receiving new parts does it.

      Awesome that those emblems are still available as it really makes the bike look spectacular.

      Your progress is impressive.

      David.
      2018 Honda Africa Twin AS
      2013 DR 650 Grey, sold 1981 GS 650E Silver,
      1980 GS1000ST Blue & White, X2
      2012 DL650 Vstrom Foxy Orange, in storage
      1981 CT110 X2 "Postie Bikes" Gone to a New Home.
      2002 BMW 1150 GS Blue & White - Sold
      1975 BMW R90/6 Black - Sold 1984 GS1150EF Sold
      1982 BMW R100 Africa trip, Stolen - Recovered- Sold
      1977-1980 Suzuki GS550, GS1000E, GS1000S GSX750, GSX1100,s
      Hondas ST90, CR125 CB175 , CB350 CB750, NSU Quickly, Yamaha RD's 350/400,

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        #123
        Originally posted by chuck hahn View Post
        I still need a few things other than new tires though. I need the speed nuts that hold the seat trim to the pan and new airbox to carb boots. Little bit out of each check and it moves at a decent pace.
        Minor details, and easy to do...If this were my build, I'd still be scraping paint off the frame and engine. It's taken me a couple of years, and I'm still not as far along as you've gotten in a couple of weeks

        I've definitely learned a few things by following your thread though...some time saving tricks, and some easier ways to do things that I struggled with.
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        Check out my rebuild thread here: https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...GS-750-Rebuild

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          #124
          Sam..thanks. Doing a few gets your game plan ironed out. I kinda just start with the frame and make it a roller again after cleaning up the rims. Then i do the engine and exhaust and get them back on. After that its clean, repair..or order a replacement part..and just add to the roller. I do suggest getting the tins painted rather early so they have time to gas out and harden a good while before its time to throw them onto the frame.
          MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
          1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

          NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


          I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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            #125
            Ordered brake pads tonight and I got the new chain. Now for the sprockets and pads to all be here and I can take a little spin around the block.
            MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
            1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

            NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


            I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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              #126
              Hooked up the fuel sending unit and the fuel line. As you can see it just bend in front of the #1 carb with the 750 petcocks and no kinks. Ive never had one wear through as there isnt any wiggling going on between the tank and frame. Also got the seat trim on the pan. Bottom edges are surprisingly very closely aligned!! Will take better pics when i roll it into the drive and some good daylight.





              MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
              1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

              NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


              I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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                #127
                Originally posted by chuck hahn View Post
                I do suggest getting the tins painted rather early so they have time to gas out and harden a good while before its time to throw them onto the flame.

                Fixed

                David
                2018 Honda Africa Twin AS
                2013 DR 650 Grey, sold 1981 GS 650E Silver,
                1980 GS1000ST Blue & White, X2
                2012 DL650 Vstrom Foxy Orange, in storage
                1981 CT110 X2 "Postie Bikes" Gone to a New Home.
                2002 BMW 1150 GS Blue & White - Sold
                1975 BMW R90/6 Black - Sold 1984 GS1150EF Sold
                1982 BMW R100 Africa trip, Stolen - Recovered- Sold
                1977-1980 Suzuki GS550, GS1000E, GS1000S GSX750, GSX1100,s
                Hondas ST90, CR125 CB175 , CB350 CB750, NSU Quickly, Yamaha RD's 350/400,

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                  #128
                  OH NO NO...the flames were to burn that Kreem out of there. Acetone only made it a snot mess like thick Elmers glue. I was out of patience and had another tank just in case...so let the BBQ begin!!!!
                  MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
                  1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

                  NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


                  I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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                    #129
                    Originally posted by chuck hahn View Post
                    OH NO NO...the flames were to burn that Kreem out of there. Acetone only made it a snot mess like thick Elmers glue. I was out of patience and had another tank just in case...so let the BBQ begin!!!!
                    Chuck, I couldn't help myself to tease you a little, that was amazing that it worked without destroying the tank.

                    I probably would have used a propane torch and never told anyone if I had thought of that.

                    David.
                    2018 Honda Africa Twin AS
                    2013 DR 650 Grey, sold 1981 GS 650E Silver,
                    1980 GS1000ST Blue & White, X2
                    2012 DL650 Vstrom Foxy Orange, in storage
                    1981 CT110 X2 "Postie Bikes" Gone to a New Home.
                    2002 BMW 1150 GS Blue & White - Sold
                    1975 BMW R90/6 Black - Sold 1984 GS1150EF Sold
                    1982 BMW R100 Africa trip, Stolen - Recovered- Sold
                    1977-1980 Suzuki GS550, GS1000E, GS1000S GSX750, GSX1100,s
                    Hondas ST90, CR125 CB175 , CB350 CB750, NSU Quickly, Yamaha RD's 350/400,

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                      #130
                      I guess it could be a dual purpose tank liner remover / paint stripping at the same time.
                      MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
                      1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

                      NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


                      I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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                        #131
                        Really nice work there! Wish I was as talented or had the time.......maybe someday???? Hope you get what it's worth if you sell it! Quality work is worth paying for!!! Nice thread on the restore.
                        Ron
                        When I die, just cremate me and put me in my GS tank. That way I can go through these carbs, one more time!https://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/core/images/smilies/cool.png
                        1978 GS750E - November 2017 BOTM
                        1978 GS1000C - May 2021 BOTM
                        1982 GS1100E - April 2024 BOTM
                        1999 Honda GL1500SE

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                          #132
                          Thanks Sir...takes a lot of mistakes and do overs in the process of learning...HA HA
                          MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
                          1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

                          NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


                          I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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                            #133
                            Lets call tonight escapades "How to make a 98 dollar 750 petcock look like a 300 dollar 1000 petcock". Note in the first two pics that both bodies have a notch for the rear facing elbow to lock into..but the 750 just has a straight nipple coming off it.





                            So we remove both nipples from the petcocks...





                            So now is here the fun begins. The original 1000 brass tube was smaller than the new 750 nipple. So there had to be some drilling of the old 1000 petcocks elbow to accept the straight nipple from the new 750 petcock.....

                            Old 1000 elbow with the stock brass pipe..



                            The 1000 elbow drilled out to accept the straight nipple off the new 750 petcock..



                            Had to cut about 3/16 inch off the 750 straight nipple and champfer the end. Little JB Welds to ensure no leaks and tap it into the 750 petcock facing to the inside of the tank....toward the fuel tee on the carbs that is.



                            Rear facing elbow tapped into place....With the tab aligned with the notch.



                            And last was to swap back covers and I made the suction nipple face down for ease of getting the vacuum line on...



                            Last edited by chuck hahn; 09-15-2017, 10:00 PM.
                            MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
                            1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

                            NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


                            I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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                              #134
                              Looks like the stock 1000 petcock now....

                              MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
                              1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

                              NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


                              I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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                                #135
                                Originally posted by chuck hahn View Post
                                Thanks for the compliments guys. Its gotten a lot of looks but not too many comments. Guess no comments are meaning its passing most folks approval???
                                Lurking silently during the rebirth...words fail me on how well you do this!

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