83 gs650g project

[suzu650]

Dont have much to say about it, just some pictures as I go and questions. Ordered a new set of rear shocks (10.5 in long). Have a solo seat, drag bars, and a couple other goodies on the way.

how I picked it up


now

[Charlie G]

I love my 1982 650g. Looks like your front fender is off a E. That's what I replaced the broken plastic one on my bike with. Did you cut the mufflers off. I been looking for a left side heat sheild if you have one available. The clamp on mine is broken and long lost. Good getting her in shape.

Charlie G

[suzu650]

I love my 1982 650g. Looks like your front fender is off a E. That's what I replaced the broken plastic one on my bike with. Did you cut the mufflers off. I been looking for a left side heat sheild if you have one available. The clamp on mine is broken and long lost. Good getting her in shape.

Charlie G

I threw it away but will search for it tomorrow. send me an email tomorrow to remind me.

Everything that is removed from the bike now will be staying off including the handlebars and rear shocks (except for the tank). If anyone wants to buy parts let me know.

[Macguyver]

heat shields

Dont have much to say about it, just some pictures as I go and questions.

Welcome to the 650G Club!
I am sure you will love your 650G, everyone I have spoken with who has one absolutely loves theirs! Most people who have had one in the past usually say they wish they had hung onto it.

I been looking for a left side heat sheild if you have one available.
Charlie G

If you can't find one, I am doing up a set of perforated heat shields from sheet metal and having them rolled at the metalworking shop across the street sometime in the next week or so.

The only downside is that mine are going to be painted black, not chrome. I suppose some high heat silver paint may work though.

I will do up pics when completed and I can make another set if need be.

[suzu650]

:update:

wrapped the exhaust today, changed oil & spark plugs, removed graphics from tank, bought new (used) fenders from a local salvage yard, and gave it another scrub.





dent in my tank. and tips or tricks to attempt to get it out?


stuff for sale which I will be making another thread for. (nothing was cleaned)




shocks for sale also

[AF_Bill]

As Mac said before, Welcome to the 650 Club lol. I'm interested in the solo seat ya speak of. Who made it? Where'd ya order it from? I'm at work and really can't see pics. Depending on the dent, it may be easier to fill it with bondo than try and take it out. Some dents are eaiser to take out with a "Ding King". I have one on the upper RT side of my tank that's bad. Its not worth it to me to pull it out so I'm filling it.

[dstamour]

I would be interested in the seat if available and front fender.

Donald

[suzu650]

As Mac said before, Welcome to the 650 Club lol. I'm interested in the solo seat ya speak of. Who made it? Where'd ya order it from? I'm at work and really can't see pics. Depending on the dent, it may be easier to fill it with bondo than try and take it out. Some dents are eaiser to take out with a "Ding King". I have one on the upper RT side of my tank that's bad. Its not worth it to me to pull it out so I'm filling it.

The solo seat is not for sale, the original seat is. ..I have never worked with bondo so I am a little scared to use it. Is there a writeup on here for how to use it?

I would be interested in the seat if available and front fender.

Donald

email me plz

[AF_Bill]

I understand the solo seat isn't for sale. I should have been a lil more specific. I'm thinking about doing a rear fender swap which would require a solo seat. Sorry if I confused you a bit.

[suzu650]

I understand the solo seat isn't for sale. I should have been a lil more specific. I'm thinking about doing a rear fender swap which would require a solo seat. Sorry if I confused you a bit.

oh ok i understand now. I dont know the brand or anything, just got the cheapest one off of ebay

[Zerofreeze]

Good job with the exaust wrap! I had fiberglass stuck in my fingers for days after I did mine- Cant wait to see some more pics--and for the dent in the tank...make the other side the same!!

[suzu650]

Good job with the exaust wrap! I had fiberglass stuck in my fingers for days after I did mine- Cant wait to see some more pics--and for the dent in the tank...make the other side the same!!

I would try to make the other side the same, but I am too afraid I would miss it up even worse. as the dented side doesent look THAT bad

[Flaggo60]

Good luck with that project. I´m always happy to see threads on my favorite GS and will be interested to see how it evolves. Those machines, well any GS really I guess, just keep going and going as long as they get the basics in maintenance. Cheers.

[suzu650]

It was like Christmas!!


10.5 inches


had this made to hide the tank bolts and wires, for free! (still need to trim it to look a little better)


with or without front fender?




LOVING the way it looks! still waiting for my bars, seat, and a cpl other things to come. Also, avoiding the sanding and painting as much as I can

[suzu650]

trimmed


used rubber furniture leg end things to cover where I cut the frame. Had to heat them up and stretch them a little but I am satisfied with how it came out.