IT's Alive !!

[Guest]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xw2MbC0GicM

1st start-up this afternoon.

1978 Suzuki GS1000. Trued, indexed, welded crank. 1085 kit, Valve job. Fresh powder coated frame.

[SabreJim]

Sounds like it's ready to fly :-D

[Joe Nardy]

Sounds like it's ready to fly :-D

....and looks very nice too!

[don_gibb6512]

Sounds and looks GREAT !!! Let me know how you like those flat slides. I love how easy they are to tune but that throttle spring is a killer.

[chef1366]

Nice!!! \\/

[mriddle]

Music .. ..

[BassCliff]

Phat!

It looks and sounds very sweet. Congratulations Mr. BlackStar! Thanks for sharing.

Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

[BlackStar]

Thank You all very much! This site contributed as well with the great info found here!

The throttle spring isn't to bad on these relatively speaking. The manual says the tension is adjustable. I have not tried doing that yet.

[TheCafeKid]

That is the sound of love I have one question. That " tack tack tack " in there...what is it? I have the same sound in my motor, and think its my cam chain tensionor based off the screwdriver as a stethascope technique, as thats where it seems to be coming from. Im guessing its a common GS motor trait now as there are a number of them ive heard it from.

Seriously tho man that sounds amazing and looks just as good. You should be proud Comin to the Red River Rally with it?? lol

[chef1366]

I think the carbs need sync'ed.

[BlackStar]

The tack tack sound is slide rattle on the carbs. It is a charactersitic of Mikuni RS Flatslide carbs. At certain load and throttle positions they will really tune up. A beautiful sounding quartet! I put them on last summer. I'm glad I had a chance to ride the bike first with the old carbs before I put the RS's on. That way I knew the motor wasn't making all that racket.
Iv'e actually heard "hey Mr, your bike is making a bad noise" My buddy who rides a dry clutch Ducati hears the same thing LOL.

[Dave8338]

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Iv'e actually heard "hey Mr, your bike is making a bad noise" My buddy who rides a dry clutch Ducati hears the same thing LOL.

I have a cousin that also rides the Ducks with dry clutches and the acrylic covers...the first time I heard one, it was my "words of wisdom", that he had a broken clutch spring or two.

Awesome looking / sounding bike to me...you've done wonders to it. I'm starting to favor the sound of the 4-1 exhaust (on a well built bike). :-D

[chef1366]

The tack tack sound is slide rattle on the carbs. It is a charactersitic of Mikuni RS Flatslide carbs. At certain load and throttle positions they will really tune up. A beautiful sounding quartet! I put them on last summer. I'm glad I had a chance to ride the bike first with the old carbs before I put the RS's on. That way I knew the motor wasn't making all that racket.
Iv'e actually heard "hey Mr, your bike is making a bad noise" My buddy who rides a dry clutch Ducati hears the same thing LOL.

Ahh, I've heard that sound a time or two. :-D

[sharpy]

Mmmmmmmmm

I think its the flatside carbs as ive heard them do that. Hope to hear how much power it makes as mine is simular engine setup and want to compare. Nice bike.

That is the sound of love I have one question. That " tack tack tack " in there...what is it? I have the same sound in my motor, and think its my cam chain tensionor based off the screwdriver as a stethascope technique, as thats where it seems to be coming from. Im guessing its a common GS motor trait now as there are a number of them ive heard it from.

Seriously tho man that sounds amazing and looks just as good. You should be proud Comin to the Red River Rally with it?? lol

[Wire Wheel Katman]

Nice. Shame about the yellow headers though.