what did you wrench on today??

[Charlie G]

Well I put some plastic and the tank back on today, primed it for about 5 minutes while I pushed outside and even with temps in the garage at near freezing it fired right up. It's sitting in it's ES trim right now and the white is a couple of shades too bright. That's easily adjusted with a couple more coats of the pearl white I have. I did a white base coat with the pearl white on top and stopped at 2 coats, could probably use 2 more. Question though, I'm thinking I should switch the ES fairing mid pieces to blue instead of white, I think it will balance out the looks a bit better. What say you guys? Otherwise I'm real happy with it.

Looks fantastic Sandy! I'd leave it like it is.

cg

[trevor]

Sandy that bike looks awesome!!!

[Grimly]

I really like that - Suzuki got the size and proportions just right with it.

[gustovh]

Looks just fine Sandy, will you be riding it or the 1000 to the rally?

Helped my son do some demolition in his basement in preparation for a new heating system. fun fun fun

V

[Sandy]

That's the plan. The bike is rideable and I'm waiting on my collector plate. It needs a few test miles on it and hopefully once the weather warms up I can finish the remaining paint work. The paint work won't be a deal breaker though. I've got a small factory rack for it so I should be able to get all my stuff on it. Once April hits things are going to get real busy around here with some tree removal, getting the garden in and work around the property.

[ozman]

time to get ready for the annual poker run
this year taking some exotics all suzuki powered of course
better give them all a carby clean and oil change, atleast on these taking carbs on and off is only a few minutes work

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and the Harris Magnum

[dorkburger]

Those are incredibly cool cycles. I really appreciate the close up, naked pics. Thanks.

[steve murdoch]

Those are incredibly cool cycles. I really appreciate the close up, naked pics. Thanks.

+1 on that!
Love the look of the Astralites.

[JerryBB]

Continuing to strip the paint on the L, I even found some traces of the original paint and also two patches of filler.

Regards,

Jerry BB

[PK2]

Replaced fork seals yesterday, had the bike 4 weeks, front end was a bit springy, did 150km today, feels great!

[dorkburger]

Waaaaay back in December, I rebuilt the carbs, replaced the o rings (thanks Mr Barr) and replaced the intake boots (thanks GS1150Pilot).
Then it got cold. Then it got really cold.....and snowed and stayed cold, and snowed some more. The temperature hit the 50s today (cue up an angel choir singing hallelujah) so I finally got out for a test tonight. After priming it, it started cleanly and settled into a nice idle.
Initial concerns of a hanging idle/ air leak was simply a matter of backing out the idle screw.

I couldnt be more pleased. Its literally a night / day difference. In town manners used to be a bit jerky..no more. At 70 on the highway its smoother then its ever been in all my years of ownership. im thrilled!

Now onto checking the starter clutch and clutch to (hopefully) locate my rattle......

[GS1000S]

Today, hopefully I can finally finish my 81' GS1100EX and get it back on the road. It has been torn down since Aug. of last year at a friend's shop for a restoration. My plan is to take it down to the Idaho Vintage Motorcycle Show in Caldwell on the 21st of this month and show it and take it on their Sat. ride, weather permitting. Today I've got to bleed the brakes after an overhaul and new SS lines and get the engine running and sync. the carbs after overhauling them also. Hopefully all will go well and the bike will be ready to ride. It's been a long project and lightened up my pocketbook in the process.

Pat

[Larry D]

I didn't wrench on anything, but, I did wake up the GK after it's winter slumber. Turned the petcock to prime, waited......turned on the key, grabbed the clutch and hit the starter button. After a couple cranks she fired right up !!!! I did nothing to it over the winter except for some Seafoam in the tank last fall. Took her for a little ride around the neighborhood and all is well. The 450 needs a couple things, (fork springs, rear brake shoes) so, I'm waiting to get her going this year. All is good.

[trevor]

Today, hopefully I can finally finish my 81' GS1100EX and get it back on the road. It has been torn down since Aug. of last year at a friend's shop for a restoration. My plan is to take it down to the Idaho Vintage Motorcycle Show in Caldwell on the 21st of this month and show it and take it on their Sat. ride, weather permitting. Today I've got to bleed the brakes after an overhaul and new SS lines and get the engine running and sync. the carbs after overhauling them also. Hopefully all will go well and the bike will be ready to ride. It's been a long project and lightened up my pocketbook in the process.

Pat

Hey Pat,
Do you have a build thread on your 81 going? Would love to see some pics of your work. Good luck with it!

[cowboyup3371]

Not much wrenching although I took the four days (today through Friday) of this week to build Paul's dresser/closet (schrank). There was much cutting of the Curly Red Oak wood today with the hope I'll start the glue up of the various panels tomorrow. I also finally moved the bike to its normal parking spot in the garage so I can work on it tomorrow morning.