82 850GL Resto...here we go

Hey Jimmy, this is what I am going to do. Use the good ol' air compressor.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZiJ3a7Gev4

Ohhhh my.......that was funny as hell.......

Hey Jimmy, this is what I am going to do. Use the good ol' air compressor.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZiJ3a7Gev4

Actually on my bike the pistons weren't so bad, at least on the front calipers. But the bores were scary. Yours look perfect.

BTW I found putting the seals on the pistons really difficult until a guy at the Suzuki store showed me how to do it. Once you know how to do it it's really easy, but unless someone shows you it's really hard! Difficult to explain too.

Looking good there GT......

just replace the bleeder screws, and you won't have to worry about them...piston looks good, are you changing the seals, or are they still on good shape ?

some paint, new SS bolts, and they will look like a million bucks

we are close to the finish line.....

I can see the light at the end of the tunnel.

I'm thinking the same thing on the bleeders. The seals are still in good shape so I'm not changing those. Well, this one is good anyway. We'll see about the others.

Your brakes look in rather better nick than mine were. The pistons look pristine! I ended up replacing the bolts, boots and bleeders. So I guess the only original parts are the calipers.

Jimmy I was very pleased with how the internals looked. Didn't want to replace pistons.

Your brakes look in rather better nick than mine were. The pistons look pristine! I ended up replacing the bolts, boots and bleeders. So I guess the only original parts are the calipers.

Looking good there GT......

just replace the bleeder screws, and you won't have to worry about them...piston looks good, are you changing the seals, or are they still on good shape ?

some paint, new SS bolts, and they will look like a million bucks

we are close to the finish line.....

Thanks JimmyR.

I spent a little time to night disassembling the front left caliper. It looks pretty good. The piston is in good shape and it all cleaned up nicely. I'll let it dry out and then hit it with some paint. I'll also pick up some allen head bolts from Fastenal for the calipers as well. The seals are good. I was glad to see that.







I'm hoping that this broken bleeder on the rear caliper won't be a problem.



I've got two more bleeders on order but will probably wind up replacing them all.

The dynojet kit should be in on Wednesday.

At the risk of sounding like an endorser of powder coat products (!) I can recommend texture black powder coat for the brake calipers. The texture helps hide any little dents you might have got over the years and it's VERY tough stuff. I used texture black on mine with new bolts - the stock colours are black for the calipers and chrome for the attachments to the forks, and they look amazing IMHO.

Then I also used Metal Gear pads and discs and the whole thing looks better than brand new, and seems to stop pretty well too.

Nice assortment of parts you got there, your getting along just nicely and soon it will be all over.....

Hey since you have the cluster all apart and are changing bulbs and what not, did you think about using LED bulbs as replacements.....?

are you sure you have enough crush washers ? for the new brake lines....or I just can't see how many are in each package...

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Thanks GK, you are my 300th post! Wish I had a prize for you, but I spent all of my money on my bike.

I'm looking forward to getting everything on the brakes. I need to get the calipers painted and bolts cleaned up. Who knows, I may even get some of those fancy Zinc or Stainless Allen Head Socket bolt thingies I've seen other guys use.

I kept everything together until I got my new lines. Wanted to make sure they matched up before I took everything apart.

Didn't think about LED bulbs. Not a bad thought though. I have 20 crush washers. I ordered over the phone with Bakes at Z1. He said I needed two packs of ten.

Can't wait to see your tins. I'll be taking mine in before too much longer. I'm going to wait until after I tune the carbs to get my header ceramic coated.

Nice assortment of parts you got there, your getting along just nicely and soon it will be all over.....

Hey since you have the cluster all apart and are changing bulbs and what not, did you think about using LED bulbs as replacements.....?

are you sure you have enough crush washers ? for the new brake lines....or I just can't see how many are in each package...

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Got a box of Z1 awesomeness in the mail today:

Jus' piddlin today

So I decided to work on the gauges a little while I'm in a holding pattern with brakes and carbs.

I've decided to go with a dynojet stage 3 kit for the carbs and my local bike shop has the best deal on one. I'll order that on Monday.

So back to the gauges:

Replaced the burned out 5th gear indicator and will need to pick up some bulbs for the gauges as well. Some are blown.



This is when I discovered that I have misplaced my new rear cover for the center gauges. Dang it. I'll be pulling the garage apart looking for that one. The search is on......

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Support group? I'll be in that...

Come on Steve, you can do it, shine 'er up!

I love the shiny bits, but only in moderation... I hate it when it rains though... my case covers, pipes, footpeg brackets etc. all need a good clean and polish now and the rain is easing tomorrow but back next week

Some have good results with a matte or satin finish on their bikes. JimmyR's is a great example of that. Great looking bike.

I decided that the more shine the better on mine though. Everything from high gloss powdercoat on the frame to a polished breather cover, front wheel speed sensor, etc.

What is the saying? "Shiny pipes save lives." Something like that..... LOL

GK definitely has the sickness as well. His bike looks really good.

Heck we all need a support group.

The GS (Greater Shine) support group.

I was thinking about powder coating mine, but the shiny is kinda nice...