My new project 1982 GS650G

[russellhartzell]

This bike was a gift so yes the price is right. When he dropped it off I could not believe how good of shape it is in. It does not currently run but I think if I drain the bad gas that has been sitting for 4 years and rebuild the carbs plus the other general maintenance stuff it will run. I am now pondering if after I get it to run If I want to strip the bike down and repaint the frame and wheels and etcs. Let me know what you think!!!

[eddie1984]

nice

thats very nice. i wouldnt do to much unless u r bored.. when u get to stripin it down u will find all kinds of things wrong that would have prob never happened if u just would ride it like u stole it. where u get that gift from the show room dam.. nice bike...

[Steve]

Dang, eddie, somebody stole the "Y" and "O" keys off your keyboard.

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[pete]

This bike was a gift so yes the price is right. When he dropped it off I could not believe how good of shape it is in. It does not currently run but I think if I drain the bad gas that has been sitting for 4 years and rebuild the carbs plus the other general maintenance stuff it will run. I am now pondering if after I get it to run If I want to strip the bike down and repaint the frame and wheels and etcs. Let me know what you think!!!

Personally, in the condition that's in I wouldn't.

I neglected mine for a few years when I didn't have the cash to do the chain, sprockets, and rear tyre, and decided to do a frame up on it, and it's a lot of work if you are hard up on spare time like me. Five years after starting to dismantle it I'm finally making some progress

I'd get it running well then just ride it and deal with any issues if and when they crop up.

Nice score on that one

[russellhartzell]

Whats a good way to clean up the chrome?

[Nessism]

Whats a good way to clean up the chrome?

Turtle Wax (or similar) chrome cleaner works well. If the pieces are porous, or have lots of nooks and crannies, Evapo Rust eats off rust nicely (Harbor Freight sells it for $20/gallon). Oxalic acid also works great to remove rust. Deck wash concentrate contains oxalic acid. Make a weak solution and soak the parts in a tub. Takes off rust without hurting the base metal. Spray the parts down with WD-40 or wax afterwords to protect them.

Project looks good. I wouldn't strip it either.

[recycled64]

Dang, eddie, somebody stole the "Y" and "O" keys off your keyboard.

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Seriously LMAO!!

[russellhartzell]

What is the easiest way to get the CARBS off? I have the original suzuki service manual and the carb info from this site but neither tell me the best way to get them off the bike. Please help

[Charlie G]

What is the easiest way to get the CARBS off? I have the original suzuki service manual and the carb info from this site but neither tell me the best way to get them off the bike. Please help

I contend thats there is an engineer somewhere who is laughing his a$$ off over how "easy" it is to get the carbs off.


The air box needs to move backwards as far as possible. With all boot clamps lossened up, slowly work it out one side. Patience and cool temper needed. I skipped alot of disconect but you'll figure that out.

I think the stock lines of the 650g are one of the nicest of all GS bikes. I wouldn't strip anything I could'nt reinstall to stock at some point. Check the rear spline on the wheel ( driven hub/gear?).

cg

[russellhartzell]

I forgot to mention that it came with the original owners manual, the original suzuki service manual and even had riding tip phamplet from suzuki

[Charlie G]

I forgot to mention that it came with the original owners manual, the original suzuki service manual and even had riding tip phamplet from suzuki

That's what I thought I saw by your battery in the picture. I have a Clymers manual as well. Together they are good references. Individually somewhat lacking.

cg

[Tim Tom]

Get in running and ride the crap out of it! Its pretty enough the way it is. Spend an afternoon with the elbow grease and polish it I think you'll be amazed how nice it is.

[russellhartzell]

I finally got the carbs loose and now I attempting to figure out how to disconnect the cables

[AF_Bill]

That looks like its in very good shape.

[tom203]

Very nice looking! mileage? Now that you got carbs off, you've been paying attention to all those posts on here regarding boots and o-rings- right???? Clean the carbs correctly and you will have a smooth running bike.