Engine "Badge"

[Rob S.]

This came off last night (left engine side). 99% sure I'll get a new one, but what's the proper method for gluing it back on?

There are several different adherents on the back.

 

[Admiral Beez]

New ones come with a peel back 3M adhesive.

 

[Rob S.]

Thanks, Ad

 

[LAB3]

New ones come with a peel back 3M adhesive.

I've heard good things and have used it in the past for several projects, a thin foam-like tape. It's a great adhesive as opposed an adherent whom would practice a particular discipline.

 

[Rob S.]

Thanks, guys. I parked her too close to her sister (Sporty), who feeling neglected, gave her a tiny nick, and off comes the badge.

I guess the only way to reassure Sporty is to ride her, but it's been more than 2 and a half years since I rode Suzi, and with the rebuilt carbs and performance headers, it's hard not to go out and play king of the road.

I was cruising Suzi at 70 mph feeling kind of mellow, like this is not so different than the Harley. Then I noticed I had more than half the tach left, plus one more gear.

Sometimes I feel like Jykell and Hyde on these bikes.

 

[Rob S.]

Guys, I just looked up the engine badge. Part numbers are 68-233-49500 weather it's for "Z" ('82), or "D" ('83). Price is $15.50.

Both say "SUZUKI" with "TSCC", as they should. My question is this: Why does the one that came off my '82 disguised as an '83 just say, "SUZUKI," with no mention of the Twin Swirl Combustion Chambers?

 

[Rob S.]

Two more questions:

If I order the "E" model, do you think it will come in black?

If not, (I'm guessing they both come bare), what would be the proper black? I think I have a rattle can of black semi-gloss, which worked beautifully on the clutch cover.

 

[Admiral Beez]

Two more questions:

If I order the "E" model, do you think it will come in black?

If not, (I'm guessing they both come bare), what would be the proper black? I think I have a rattle can of black semi-gloss, which worked beautifully on the clutch cover.

Don’t order anything that doesn’t show a photo of exactly what you’re getting. I ordered engine emblems from Babbitts online and quoted the correct part # but they do not show the pics of what they sell. So, the badges arrive and they’re wrong for my model GS650G, showing DOHC logo instead of plain “Suzuki”. When I complained they said what they sent matches the part # I provided (which I got from the parts schematics on their website). I returned them for a refund, less shipping cost, and bought the correct ones on eBay.

I can’t stress this enough. If the seller will not show you a photo of what you’re buying don’t buy it!

 

[Steve]

The color schemes for the badges changed a few times over the years. Since the oldest versions are not being produced any more, only the newer ones are available. I guess it all depends on whether you HAVE to have that original silver on black badge because you are entering the bike in a Concours event. If not, some of us have found that the newer versions actually look a bit better, but it does help if both sides match.

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