Front's GT750B restoration in progress.
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Front's GT750B restoration in progress.
Bought the bike a little while ago.
She actually ran great but was showing her age.
6 hours on a Saturday and this is where she's at.
More to come......
She actually ran great but was showing her age.
6 hours on a Saturday and this is where she's at.
More to come......
STEVE
So what if it was short.......I still had a great time!
So what if it was short.......I still had a great time!
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Re: Front's GT750B restoration in progress.
what is your avatar?
cheers mark
cheers mark
She will never be pretty but hoping she will be a fun ride.
1973 SUZUKI GT750K.=SOLD
yamaha speedtwinn 100 barn find =SOLD
1x 1973 kawasaki H1 (restored)
1x 1973 kawasaki H1 (basket case) =SOLD
1982 HONDA CB900F =SOLD
1982 YAMAHA RD350LC.
1985 RZ350N
1973 SUZUKI GT750K.=SOLD
yamaha speedtwinn 100 barn find =SOLD
1x 1973 kawasaki H1 (restored)
1x 1973 kawasaki H1 (basket case) =SOLD
1982 HONDA CB900F =SOLD
1982 YAMAHA RD350LC.
1985 RZ350N
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Re: Front's GT750B restoration in progress.
Nice, subscribed!
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Re: Front's GT750B restoration in progress.
I take it you've never seen the movie "Animal House".......John Belushi at his finest!two-stroke-brit wrote:what is your avatar?
cheers mark
Pieces and parts are coming along nicely.
Frame and bits along with the tank are at the painters.
Waiting on parts to get here...........
I'm only searching for a few more items (that I know about).
I've been watching all the forums, ebay, etc.
Sent a wish list to four "vintage" suzuki folks, with no response.
Made one phone call to Dillon Brothers in Omaha and found almost everything I needed.
Its pretty amazing how much stuff is still available.
Then Ross623's first post here is "parts for sale"!
I found more thru him. And some parts I wasn't even looking for!
It's come down to just sending the chrome out now.
Engine ran so well I think I'll pressure test it before even thinking of rebuilding it.
If there's anything someone wants to see in detail as I put this together just let me know.
I've taken a ton of pix as I took her apart too.
STEVE
So what if it was short.......I still had a great time!
So what if it was short.......I still had a great time!
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Re: Front's GT750B restoration in progress.
whats your paint scheme going to be ?.
and was it expensive?.
cheers mark
and was it expensive?.
cheers mark
She will never be pretty but hoping she will be a fun ride.
1973 SUZUKI GT750K.=SOLD
yamaha speedtwinn 100 barn find =SOLD
1x 1973 kawasaki H1 (restored)
1x 1973 kawasaki H1 (basket case) =SOLD
1982 HONDA CB900F =SOLD
1982 YAMAHA RD350LC.
1985 RZ350N
1973 SUZUKI GT750K.=SOLD
yamaha speedtwinn 100 barn find =SOLD
1x 1973 kawasaki H1 (restored)
1x 1973 kawasaki H1 (basket case) =SOLD
1982 HONDA CB900F =SOLD
1982 YAMAHA RD350LC.
1985 RZ350N
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Re: Front's GT750B restoration in progress.
It was originally black with the blue and gold stripes and that's the way its going back.
I bought the stripe kit from here: http://kz900.com/decals/suz/decals-suz-GT-Series.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
They also sell a complete decal set.
I got a new VIN label for the headstock from a place down under......the order is out on the workshop computer so I'll post a link to it and also post some piece part pix in the AM.
I know, I know......this build is really boring without pix.
I'll try to get some up tomorrow.
I bought the stripe kit from here: http://kz900.com/decals/suz/decals-suz-GT-Series.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
They also sell a complete decal set.
I got a new VIN label for the headstock from a place down under......the order is out on the workshop computer so I'll post a link to it and also post some piece part pix in the AM.
I know, I know......this build is really boring without pix.
I'll try to get some up tomorrow.
STEVE
So what if it was short.......I still had a great time!
So what if it was short.......I still had a great time!
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Re: Front's GT750B restoration in progress.
Looking at the part numbers for the decal kits, it looks like they are Reproduction Decals products - but more expensive than if bought directsfront wrote: I bought the stripe kit from here: http://kz900.com/decals/suz/decals-suz-GT-Series.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
They also sell a complete decal set.
I got a new VIN label for the headstock from a place down under......the order is out on the workshop computer so I'll post a link to it and also post some piece part pix in the AM.
I bought my replacement VIN labels from Tyler Technical Services - is that the same outfit you used ?
Ian
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If at first you don't succeed, just get a bigger hammer !
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Re: Front's GT750B restoration in progress.
Tyler tech...exactly! Actually I think I found a reference to them somewhere on here.
The decals do look exactly like 'Reproduction Decals'.....just didn't find them first.
I'll know next time!
Here's a few pix of where I'm at.
Paint should be done end of next week.
The decals do look exactly like 'Reproduction Decals'.....just didn't find them first.
I'll know next time!
Here's a few pix of where I'm at.
Paint should be done end of next week.
STEVE
So what if it was short.......I still had a great time!
So what if it was short.......I still had a great time!
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This weeks update.
Getting a little done here and there.........
Got the forks 99% done (waiting on a seal clip, decal, and the dust covers)
Calipers 99% also! (waiting on the decals and two new bleeders)
Master cylinder 99% too! (waiting on the res)
Seems to be a theme here.............
Got the forks 99% done (waiting on a seal clip, decal, and the dust covers)
Calipers 99% also! (waiting on the decals and two new bleeders)
Master cylinder 99% too! (waiting on the res)
Seems to be a theme here.............
STEVE
So what if it was short.......I still had a great time!
So what if it was short.......I still had a great time!
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Re: Front's GT750B restoration in progress.
Played hooky today and tinkered in the shop.
Before.....
After......
Only new part is the battery cable.
Have to work tomorrow .......may have to go riding this weekend!
Before.....
After......
Only new part is the battery cable.
Have to work tomorrow .......may have to go riding this weekend!
STEVE
So what if it was short.......I still had a great time!
So what if it was short.......I still had a great time!
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Re: Front's GT750B restoration in progress.
Got all the painted parts back this weekend with the exception of the tank.
It's getting the stripes on it this week.
I've still got to send the few pieces of chrome out.
It's getting the stripes on it this week.
I've still got to send the few pieces of chrome out.
STEVE
So what if it was short.......I still had a great time!
So what if it was short.......I still had a great time!
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Re: Front's GT750B restoration in progress.
Looks good, what's the BatMobile you have in your avatar?
Terry
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Re: Front's GT750B restoration in progress.
Its the "Deathmobile" from the movie Animal House.
You're the second inmate to ask........
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-AVy8po_cA
You're the second inmate to ask........
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-AVy8po_cA
STEVE
So what if it was short.......I still had a great time!
So what if it was short.......I still had a great time!
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Re: Front's GT750B restoration in progress.
they wont let me watch tv or have sharp pencils in here ...not after the last incedent.sfront wrote:Its the "Deathmobile" from the movie Animal House.
You're the second inmate to ask........
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-AVy8po_cA
cheers mark
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She will never be pretty but hoping she will be a fun ride.
1973 SUZUKI GT750K.=SOLD
yamaha speedtwinn 100 barn find =SOLD
1x 1973 kawasaki H1 (restored)
1x 1973 kawasaki H1 (basket case) =SOLD
1982 HONDA CB900F =SOLD
1982 YAMAHA RD350LC.
1985 RZ350N
1973 SUZUKI GT750K.=SOLD
yamaha speedtwinn 100 barn find =SOLD
1x 1973 kawasaki H1 (restored)
1x 1973 kawasaki H1 (basket case) =SOLD
1982 HONDA CB900F =SOLD
1982 YAMAHA RD350LC.
1985 RZ350N
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Re: Front's GT750B restoration in progress.
Modified the stem for the tapered bearings.
I'm surprised that Allballs doesn't mention this requirement before selling the kit to you!
After assembling the trees and headlight ears there seems to be a little (.080) gap
in the stackup of chrome trim, seals, ears, etc.
Its as if the bearings are taller than the originals.
Has anyone else run into this? and if so, what was your fix?
I'm surprised that Allballs doesn't mention this requirement before selling the kit to you!
After assembling the trees and headlight ears there seems to be a little (.080) gap
in the stackup of chrome trim, seals, ears, etc.
Its as if the bearings are taller than the originals.
Has anyone else run into this? and if so, what was your fix?
STEVE
So what if it was short.......I still had a great time!
So what if it was short.......I still had a great time!