Bike in a bedroom

[nvr2old]

The local guy wants $650 to powder coat the frame, $108 to powder coat the swing arm, $108 to powder coat both stands, and $450 to cerakote the exhaust.

Wow! I had my frame, swing arm, battery box, center stand, and all the brackets on my GS done at a place called Novation in Spokane for $200 and they turned out fantastic. That was 7 yrs. ago, however, but I can't imagine the prices have gone to the level you've been quoted. Might be worth a trip to the other side of the state for you.

[jsandidge]

The local guy wants $650 to powder coat the frame, $108 to powder coat the swing arm, $108 to powder coat both stands, and $450 to cerakote the exhaust.

2 years ago, I paid $165 for the frame, and another $65 for the swingarm. I had already stripped and sandblasted them though.

[Buffalo Bill]

I think the smell produced as you open the engine will be unbearable to live with. But it'll be ok if you wrap it all in plastic when not working on it.

[GSProcrastinator]

Looking forward to seeing more about this bedroom rebuild. That elevator scene makes me glad I rent a room in a house that allows me use of the garage.

[lemonshindig]

Anyone have an NOS wiring harness? Does Suzuki still make them?

Mine is probably fixable. But I found several solder connections that were supposed to be bullets. I had to cut them to take the harness off the bike. Then I had a couple eers and remembered that when I first bought this, I cut out several melted bullet connections and replaced them with solder and shrink wrap. At the time I figured I would never take the harness off the bike. Whoops.

[hillsy]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/50-Sets-4mm-Bullet-Automobile-Crimp-Terminal-Wire-Connectors-w-Insulation-Sheath/311993990138?fits=Model%3ABullet+Glider&epid=2119846336&hash=item48a44a7bfa:g:9qEAAOSw2xRYYzQL&vxp=mtr

[1978GS750E]

I bought 50 sets of brass bullet connectors with sleeves off of ebay for about $5.00 IIRC.

[hillsy]

I bought 50 sets of brass bullet connectors with sleeves off of ebay for about $5.00 IIRC.

Yes - you are right - that was an expensive example.

This lot is $2.71:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/50-Sets-4mm-Bullet-Crimp-Terminal-Wire-Connectors-Male-Female-Socket-with-Sheath/322418152401?hash=item4b119e93d1:g:bEYAAOSw4CFYnDqt

[wymple]

Whatever happened to you get what you pay for? I have some of those cheapie ebay connectors in the garage. Quality is crap and I don't use them. One of these days I'll toss them in the trash.

[lemonshindig]

Hey guys, I had another unplanned learning opportunity.

#4- PB blaster smells awful, especially in a poorly ventilated space.

[lemonshindig]

Wow! I had my frame, swing arm, battery box, center stand, and all the brackets on my GS done at a place called Novation in Spokane for $200 and they turned out fantastic. That was 7 yrs. ago, however, but I can't imagine the prices have gone to the level you've been quoted. Might be worth a trip to the other side of the state for you.

I am from Spokane, born and raised. Unfortunately, those are Okinawa prices. I guess I should update my profile.

[Sam 78 GS750]

Hey guys, I had another unplanned learning opportunity.

#4- PB blaster smells awful, especially in a poorly ventilated space.

Yup. You may want to invest in one of those in window exhaust fans. Also pay close attention to what products you use. No bike is worth your health...

[Burque73]

Is that #4 PB blaster the orange colored foamy catylist? If so I hate that stuff. Stinks up the garage for days. Why is it the rank stuff just seems to work better though?

[dorkburger]

Personally, I’m an Aero Kroil fan. Smells ok, works well.

[steve murdoch]

Is that #4 PB blaster the orange colored foamy catylist? If so I hate that stuff. Stinks up the garage for days. Why is it the rank stuff just seems to work better though?

Tastes worse than it smells.
At least i was wearing my glasses.