By the way, that's a gorgeous CB900 custom you got there...
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Originally posted by MI GS850G guy View Post
By the way, that's a gorgeous CB900 custom you got there...PB
Central Jersey
82' Suzuki GS750T
"Old school is the best school"
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Originally posted by Pb9717 View PostYes, I did give a quick spray to the engine casing. VHT Caliper paint. Found in most auto stores. Its a high temp paint, and the color is almost a dead on match of the original suzuki color. I couldn't locate a specific color number on the can I have, and I've since misplaced the lid. It'll be pretty obvious which color is the best match when you see it on the shelf.
By the way, that's a gorgeous CB900 custom you got there...
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Spent about two hours yesterday (Saturday) hand-polishing the gas tank and side covers. There was a nasty scratch on the left side of the tank that I was able to (mostly) remove with some 1500 grit sandpaper, some rubbing compound, some polishing compound and finally a coat of wax. I got about 95% of it out, and pretty happy with the way it turned out. There were several smaller scuffs on the tank, and they all came out without using the sandpaper. There are a few places around the edge of the tank where the clear coat has begun to peel, but other than that, the tank looks pretty close to new!
Today (Sunday) I finally got around to installing the new OEM clutch springs I bought a couple of months ago. My carbs should arrive tomorrow from Steve (the GSWhisperer), so I'll finally be able to ride with the mechanicals pretty well sorted. I have also had two brand new tires (Shinko) installed since the last time I rode, so there should be a pretty noticeable difference. I can't wait!
Here's a pic of the scratch on the tank.....
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1982 GS450E - The Wee Beastie
1984 GSX750S Katana 7/11 - Kit Kat - BOTM May 2020
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450 Refresh thread: [URL]https://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?257358-1982-GS450-Refresh[/URL]
Katana 7/11 thread: [URL]http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?235697-1984-Katana-7-11[/URL]
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I wrenched all our furniture down the stairs... Moving out by the end of the month and our close date is the 6th... So we are packing the storage unit full for a week of homelessness.
Luckily All the Big and heavy furniture is moved and done. Just the small stuff in bags and boxes... Used the Uhaul (which was nice). 7 pickup truck loads later and we are mainly out of the house...
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1988 Honda GL1500-6
2002 Honda Reflex 250
2018 Triumph Bonneville T120
2023 Triumph Scrambler 1200XE
Cages: '18 Subaru OB wagon 3.6R and '16 Mazda 3
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C[COLOR=#333333][FONT=Verdana]ool is defined differently by different people... I'm sure the new rider down the block thinks his Ninja 250 is cool and why shouldn't he? Bikes are just cool.[/FONT][/COLOR]
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Originally posted by pete View PostCurrent Bikes:
2001 Yamaha FZ1 (bought same one back)
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Get a length/diameter of PVC pipe that fits the seals, you can use that to tap them in.[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]MrBill Been a GSR member on and off since April 2002
1980 GS 750E Bought new in Feb of 1980
2015 CAN AM RTS
Stuff I've done to my bike:dancing: 1100E front end with new Sonic springs, 1100E swing arm conversion with new Progressive shocks installed, 530 sprockets/chain conversion, new SS brake lines, new brake pads. New SS fasteners through out. Rebuilt carbs, new EBC clutch springs and horn installed. New paint. Motor runs strong.
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Was able to get the oil leak stopped on the stator cover. Had my "learning moment" about how important it is to make sure you REMOVE ALL OF THE OLD GASKET before you re-install a new gasket and cover....(Duh). Used a good semi hardening gasket sealer with the cleaned and reinstalled gasket and she's dry as a bone when running, and leaned on the side stand. pheew...She was starting to think she was a British Bike or somethin, leakin' oil all over the ground...LOL
PB
Central Jersey
82' Suzuki GS750T
"Old school is the best school"
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Originally posted by ddaniels View PostYou can make your own seal driver. I took some pvc pipe, slightly smaller in i.d. than the o.d. of the inner fork. Cut a piece about 2" long. Then, cut it length wise so you can spread it apart. Wrap it around the inner fork and tighten it down with a hose clamp leaving at least 1/2" protruding below the clamp. Then use that inner fork/pvc as the driver. Worked like a charm for me. I saw it on you tube.Originally posted by mrbill5491 View PostGet a length/diameter of PVC pipe that fits the seals, you can use that to tap them in.1982 GS450E - The Wee Beastie
1984 GSX750S Katana 7/11 - Kit Kat - BOTM May 2020
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450 Refresh thread: [URL]https://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?257358-1982-GS450-Refresh[/URL]
Katana 7/11 thread: [URL]http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?235697-1984-Katana-7-11[/URL]
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Got some 8mm 1.25 (course) nuts at hardware store (to replace the ones I lost for mounting fairing).
Hum, they need 13mm wrench, stock ones are 12mm .... humm, but the fit the studs real easy.
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Had 850G for 14 years. Now have GK since 2005.
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Originally posted by Pb9717 View PostWas able to get the oil leak stopped on the stator cover. Had my "learning moment" about how important it is to make sure you REMOVE ALL OF THE OLD GASKET before you re-install a new gasket and cover....(Duh). Used a good semi hardening gasket sealer with the cleaned and reinstalled gasket and she's dry as a bone when running, and leaned on the side stand. pheew...She was starting to think she was a British Bike or somethin, leakin' oil all over the ground...LOL
I've replaced the valve cover and oil pan gasket but I'm still challenged by my "T". It's a mystery I love! Lol
EdGS750TZ V&H/4-1, Progressive Shocks, Rebuilt MC/braided line, Tarozzi Stabilizer[Seq#2312]
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GSX-R750Y (Sold)
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[QUOTE=GSXR7ED]Forums are pretty much unrecognizable conversations; simply because it's a smorgasbord of feedback...from people we don't know. It's not too difficult to ignore the things that need to be bypassed.[/QUOTE]
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Blue Falcon
Spent the weekend having fun, cussing at the PO's choice in mechanic and the PO himself.
Friday - Installed Sonic Springs, rebuilt forks/seals/orings. Found the PO or his mechanic broke one of the air valves on the forks... got creative with a temp fix and ordered the right valve. Found front wheel bearings need replacement...still work but need replaced...bad shape. Ordered bearings. - next weekend job for both.
Saturday - Slipstreamer windshield install. - got all my parts for carb rebuild... 98 degrees outside.. decided to rest.
Sunday - Carb/intake/airbox rebuild all new orings and jets. You will love this one... found the cam chain tensioner locked down...pulled it to check.. dumb arses forgot to release it. Corrected the issue. Also did a valve check. 4 valves at less than .01 and the other 4 about .03. PO had valve job done less than 1500 miles ago... don't think they knew what they were doing.. thanks to my purchase a few months ago of a suzuki NOS valve shim kit... all valves .05-.07, best I can do for now. Also changed gear oils.. pulled out starter, need to rebuild it, getting close on brushes, parts ordered... again next weekend job.
synced and set carbs.
Today - new left and right handle switches and complete meter hood came in, installed left, right and meter hood will have to wait til a good weekend day, the wiring mod was done on my bike and I don't have the time working nights to unscramble what was done to reconnect during the week.
Bike runs phenomenal, Steve... I am hoping for even better gas mileage now lol.
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Originally posted by Blue Falcon View PostSpent the weekend having fun, cussing at the PO's choice in mechanic and the PO himself.
Friday - Installed Sonic Springs, rebuilt forks/seals/orings. Found the PO or his mechanic broke one of the air valves on the forks... got creative with a temp fix and ordered the right valve. Found front wheel bearings need replacement...still work but need replaced...bad shape. Ordered bearings. - next weekend job for both.
Saturday - Slipstreamer windshield install. - got all my parts for carb rebuild... 98 degrees outside.. decided to rest.
Sunday - Carb/intake/airbox rebuild all new orings and jets. You will love this one... found the cam chain tensioner locked down...pulled it to check.. dumb arses forgot to release it. Corrected the issue. Also did a valve check. 4 valves at less than .01 and the other 4 about .03. PO had valve job done less than 1500 miles ago... don't think they knew what they were doing.. thanks to my purchase a few months ago of a suzuki NOS valve shim kit... all valves .05-.07, best I can do for now. Also changed gear oils.. pulled out starter, need to rebuild it, getting close on brushes, parts ordered... again next weekend job.
synced and set carbs.
Today - new left and right handle switches and complete meter hood came in, installed left, right and meter hood will have to wait til a good weekend day, the wiring mod was done on my bike and I don't have the time working nights to unscramble what was done to reconnect during the week.
Bike runs phenomenal, Steve... I am hoping for even better gas mileage now lol.[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]MrBill Been a GSR member on and off since April 2002
1980 GS 750E Bought new in Feb of 1980
2015 CAN AM RTS
Stuff I've done to my bike:dancing: 1100E front end with new Sonic springs, 1100E swing arm conversion with new Progressive shocks installed, 530 sprockets/chain conversion, new SS brake lines, new brake pads. New SS fasteners through out. Rebuilt carbs, new EBC clutch springs and horn installed. New paint. Motor runs strong.
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