Tag Archives: restoration

1973 GT750 – Grills and Forks

Posted on June 4, 2010 by Ian R. Sandy

The chrome that I had done at Alberta Plating for my 1973 GT750 project bike turned out really well, but not completely without issues. The small screws that hold on the front fender stays were a disappointment as when I … Continue reading →

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Getting Hosed !

Posted on May 8, 2010 by Ian R. Sandy

A key change from the 1972 GT750 to the 1973 model was the addition of front disc brakes to replace the original internal cable operated drum brakes. I’m told that brake hose should be changed about every 6 to 8 … Continue reading →

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1973 GT750 – Engine In !

Posted on April 21, 2010 by Ian R. Sandy

The project continues ! I had the engine fully assembled on the bench and so now was the time to think about who to call to help lift it into the frame – these things are damned heavy, awkward to … Continue reading →

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1973 GT750 – Oil Pump

Posted on April 11, 2010 by Ian R. Sandy

The build continues ! Recall when I cracked open the cases on the engine I wanted to use, I found a bit of a mess as it appears the oil had leaked out and been replaced with water over the … Continue reading →

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1973 GT750 – Sods and Odds

Posted on February 15, 2010 by Ian R. Sandy

Still plugging away at different bits and pieces of the 1973 GT750 project bike – I was side tracked with doing some video conversions from some twenty year old 8mm video tapes I had that I wanted saved to hard … Continue reading →

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Reynolds-Alberta Museum (or Wetaskiwin Revisited)

Posted on March 1, 2009 by Ian R. Sandy

This past week was a real treat as I spent it at the Reynolds-Alberta Museum in Wetaskiwin, Alberta which is a little less than three hours north of Calgary. Folks may recall I last visited the Reynolds Museum last summer … Continue reading →

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