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Messages - Grewth
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« on: March 11, 2026, 11:14:15 PM »
Thanks for the advice everyone !
Woven glassfibre matting and epoxy resin it is then.
I'm only doing it to preserve the original paint on the panels, they'll last as long as they last, and when they finally fall apart, they'll be binned.
I've already got a set of the LPM panels, and very well made they are, although polypropylene is supposed to be a pig to get paint to stick to.
They still sell on ebay
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« on: March 11, 2026, 12:22:17 AM »
Can anyone tell me exactly what plastic the original Honda side panels were made from, and what will stick to them properly ?
I've managed to find a pair with paintwork to match my K4 tank .
The trouble is that both have hairline cracks here and there.
I'm thinking that if I don't reinforce them on the inside somehow, they're going to disintegrate if I start using them on the road.
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« on: March 09, 2026, 12:21:15 AM »
I always roast mine on the gas cooker hob.
Works every time with caliper swing arms, and also caliper bodies with seized pistons.
Good ventilation required unless you want to be overwhelmed by smoke inhalation
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« on: March 04, 2026, 06:01:03 PM »
I'll be welding a 6mm nut to my stand to accommodate a grease nipple.
And also I'll weld a plate on the end of the shaft for an extra locating bolt, so it can't possibly start to rotate
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« on: March 04, 2026, 12:57:58 PM »
I usually make myself a sort of hook with a big handle to grab the spring and remove it.
Much safer than prying with a screwdriver.
Is your stand still rotating on the through shaft ?
All of my 750's have been seized in with rust and the shaft has been turning in the frame.
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« on: February 22, 2026, 10:15:06 PM »
If you think that your K7 is bad, it's got the improved caliper introduced with the F1 with theoretically 21% more braking force than the earlier type.
Maybe it's because I grew up with Japanese bikes in the '70's, I don't seem to be disturbed by the lack of braking power.
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« on: February 09, 2026, 06:48:51 PM »
I've got a couple of heads in a similar state.
Plus one that some idiot shot blasted with the valves and springs in place.
I'll be watching this with some interest.
Hopefully you'll be able to save it.
You're not charging yourself for your time, so an alternative approach might save the day, even if it's not economically viable in a commercial repair shop.
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« on: February 06, 2026, 08:43:09 PM »
Well, I've managed to register on the GS resources forums.
So far, I haven't been banned or accused of being a scammer.
Site still seems to be active, no tumbleweeds blowing about as far as I can see, and also representation from people running the shaft drive GS bikes too.
The Old Skool Suzuki site seemed to be populated by total speed freaks doing what, to me, seems nonsensical stuff.
Like taking some poor innocent GS750, fitting upside down forks, monoshock rear end, modern wheels and brakes, and finally chucking in a 1200 Bandit engine.
A wonderful feat of engineering to be sure.
But why not just buy a Bandit 1200 in the first place ?
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« on: February 06, 2026, 12:56:38 PM »
Hi Grewth,
One that certainly used to be pretty good was the GS Resources US site but I haven't been there for quite a while.
Was very good when I was working on the GS1000 and GSX1100 with lots of guys who had vast experience and knowledge and quite a bit of useful technical downloads etc.
Cheers,
Andy
https://www.thegsresources.com/
Many thanks Andy ! I'll try to track it down (if it's still alive) this weekend
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« on: February 06, 2026, 12:54:08 PM »
The only one I have heard of is the kettle owners club. There is a forum but you need to be a member.
Regards
Dave
I bought a GT750B when I was 18 back in 1978. Maybe I'll own another one before I end up with a zimmer frame. I'd suspect that the GS750 probably isn't their very favourite bike, as it replaced the GT as Suzuki's flagship if only for a very short reign. I also suspect that if I joined the kettle club, it might result in some very expensive purchases
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« on: February 06, 2026, 12:46:06 PM »
You don’t have something like Nord VPN?
Seems odd that they seem to think you have, means in affect that they would be unable to ban you effectively if my understanding is right.
No idea on a Suzuki forum but there must be one somewhere.
According to the webmaster of the VJMC forums, my IP address comes up as being located in various different physical locations, such as Croydon or Wakefield. This, apparently, constitutes proof that I am some sort of spybot or scammer. Actually all I'm doing is running from an Android phone on Giff Gaff. Unfortunately, I need to remain in the VJMC for dating and registration purposes, otherwise I would probably sling my hook, as it were.
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« on: February 04, 2026, 05:47:26 PM »
I've acquired the mortal remains of a Suzuki GS750 project.
Plenty of potential, but unlike my Honda Projects (CB750F1, CB750K1, and CB550F), I can't seem to find any sort of traditional forum for people who want to restore these bikes.
I tried the Old Skool Suzuki site, but the admin seems to have died of boredom or something.
Then I tried to get on the VJMC forums ( I am a VJMC member)
Instead of my profile being approved, I got banned for life for having a Virtual Private Network ( which I definitely don't have )
That only leaves the groups on FB, and I hate Facebook.
I'm really not sure where to try next.
Any suggestions ?
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« on: February 02, 2026, 08:53:31 PM »
TBH, I'm not really expecting to set the world on fire with the scintillating performance of my CB550F.
I've got a 750F1 which should be a lot faster in a straight line.
However my last 550F1 was a real slug, and to my shame I never really found out why.
I think that maybe the pattern silencer was strangling it.
Well I flogged it for £600 back in 1999, and wish I'd kept it instead.
I just want my "new" 550F to pull like a good 'un
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« on: February 02, 2026, 07:35:30 PM »
I have a few original chrome 750 racks hanging in the workshop i will see if one fits my F2 for you
Many thanks ! With spring not far off, it's time I pulled my finger out and got the F1 on the road.
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« on: February 02, 2026, 07:28:30 PM »
I'm attempting to build up a CB550F, or something closely resembling a 550F.
I now find myself in possession of two sets of 627B carbs which I believe were originally from a CB500F.
Will these be of any use to me ?
Apparently I need the 069A carbs, but these have eluded me so far (at least at a reasonable price anyway).
Would it be worth trying to re-jet the 627B units to work with a 550F engine ?
Or better to start saving my pennies towards the correct carbs ?
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