1981 SUZUKI GS 650

Can't do anything with it at the moment, except sit on it & make brrrm brrrrm noises.
GS 650

 

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sometimes that's all you need.

 

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You're back in the UK?

Looks cleaner than most of the bikes you latch onto.

 

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Yes, back in Blighty, Fitz. Bike looks OK, know more when I pick it up.

 

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Great bike. I owned the Katana version.
http://automotobounce.com/Suzuki/Suzuki ... VkhGMu9KK0

 

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:0)

 

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Just brushed some of the dust off, making a tentative start, rotor cover is cracked, found a s/h on the bay, had to drill & re-tap one of the bolt holes.
GS650

 

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Starter motor in need of some TLC.
GS

 

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Yikes! Is it as bad as it looks?

 

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Still working fine, believe it or not.

 

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Comp' test shows 150 psi across the 4, I will put the valves in spec & test again, but looking good, so far.

 

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Can't wait to see the job you do on this one Wiz

 

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It never looked this bad from the top.
SEAT PAN

 

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Valve clearance, using Polock's plastic shim replacements.
Method:
Take all readings.
Remove the shims that need changing & slip in the plastic shims, you can then go on turning the motor without damaging cam lobe or bucket, sort out all your swops & replacements.
Makes life a whole lot easier.
PLASTIC SHIMS

 

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Seat refurbished using the original cover & foam / pan.
seat

 

Started on the carbs, diaphrams look OK P/M screws I have pulled, were at 1-3/4 turns, all looking fine.
CARBS

 

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That side-pull choke linkage is a thing of beauty. Interesting to see cast "hats" too.

 

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Motor running fine, smoked a lot at first but cleared. Pictures of mk2 bike lift & 4 into 2 pipes I found, but need headers for 2 & 3.
Will start the strip down.
4 into 2

 

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CALLIPER

 

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i still like this one made in 1981

 

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Roughed in the 4 into 2 pipes, found headers for 2 & 3, had to weld tails on to go into collectors, needs to be chromed.
Whoever designed the 4 into 1 set up had not concept of style.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/125682896 ... 733061686/

 

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Repairing worn kick stand foot.
Cut & level worn area, weld in new piece of 3mm M/S.stage one
stage two
all better

 

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SWING ARM

 

Starter overhauled & new brushes fitted (the new brushes were slightly shorter than the existing)
https://www.flickr.com/photos/125682896 ... 844671847/

 

Rot in a strange place.
REAR BRAKE FLANGE

 

Hi - was the silver part on the swing arm painted? if yes what paint - it looks awesome...

 

Yes painted.
CHROME PAINT

 

Thanks wizard.

 

Pictures showing rot cut out, cardboard template & repair.
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Gone with a satin finish, frame was quite challenging.
GS FRAME PAINT
GS FRAME

 

Stem head.



stem head

 

Good Bridgestone rubber, new buttonhead s/s bolts to rotor.

 

Rear wheel picture

 

Oil seals & dust seals replaced.

 

Rear MC rebuilt.

 

FRONT FORK COVER

 

PROGRESS

 

Looking good, will this one be a keeper?

 

No space, Polock, if I want another project, it will have to go. ;o(

 

PROGRESS

 

I noticed the different newspapers used - now its the Sunday express! I like the woof keeping you company!

 

your doing it man it's lookin NICE!!!!

Keep up the good work.

 

CALLIPER

 

3/4 of the fun is doing the work. I only keep one rider myself and let the projects pass on to someone who appreciates them.

 

MORE PROGRESS

 

Further progress.

 

you didn't get overspray all over your garage door like you did in Australia, good job
how many times did you hit your shin on that bike jack ?

 

numerous & ripped my pants leg.

 

GS FINISHED

 

Pretty bike looks great! As a point of reference on the lift;
I saw one on the net the same as yours but they cut it in 1/2 and stretches it about 4' added steel and welded everything it made a very nice lift and the handle/ part that sticks out was in front of the front wheel. I'll look for pics.