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  1. jdub6092

    Jdub goes there 1981 650e rebuild

    Prep work almost done. Fill in a couple of nicks on the fender and will be ready for paint. Was able to source perfect decal replicas as well.
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    Jdub goes there 1981 650e rebuild

    Cant believe I just scored an NOS fuel tank of the same color on ebay for much less than the cost of a paint job. Seller says it's in pristine condition and been in the original box. My current tank only has one ding on the decal and a few scratches on the top, but otherwise pretty good and no...
  3. jdub6092

    Jdub goes there 1981 650e rebuild

    I have a heavy finger when it comes to painting with rattle cans. Even using satin black, most everything I paint looks rather glossy. These Instrument bezels look a bit too shiny. Aside from repainting and using all light coats, is there a way to flatten this finish? Needles and flourescent...
  4. jdub6092

    Jdub goes there 1981 650e rebuild

    Hey Ed, I finally resigned myself to the fact that I won't likely find the front MC rebuild kit. It is pretty rare and only used on a few bikes, so not worth it for K&L, All Balls, etc. to offer it. Another mistake - I didn't remove the piston prior to powder coat and the boot got trashed. Rest...
  5. jdub6092

    Jdub goes there 1981 650e rebuild

    Another Pic of my new rear Venhill brake line/rebuilt caliper painted with VHT Satin Caliper paint already being infested with dust.
  6. jdub6092

    Jdub goes there 1981 650e rebuild

    My rear master cylinder was in pretty good shape. I serviced it and put it back together. Then I ordered, what looked like the elusive front master cylinder rebuild kit, but it ended up being the rear kit. So I decided to install it. Could not find the front kit, so I did purchase a new front...
  7. jdub6092

    Jdub goes there 1981 650e rebuild

    Decided to farm out engine work. Having the cylinders honed, rings fitted and head surfaces decked. I already had three valve cover bolts that were absolutely welded to the threads and had to get help with that. Will also be getting all but crank bead blasted which will save a ton of additional...
  8. jdub6092

    Brake return and switch spring locations?

    Thanks for the advice. I would not have thought of lubing the pedal pivot considering the force created by that heavy spring.
  9. jdub6092

    Brake return and switch spring locations?

    I guess I'll go with this arrangement as the paths are a bit straighter to the opposite connections. Just wasn't sure about the open ended connection to the brake switch spring. As long as there is constant tension, even though not a very strong spring, it'll be good.
  10. jdub6092

    Brake return and switch spring locations?

    Looked all over for a diagram to install the brake pedal return spring and brake switch spring. It seems obvious that these are the two locations on the pedal gear. Are these the correct attachment positions? ​81 GS650E. Assuming several bikes of the era use the same or similar pedal assembly.
  11. jdub6092

    Jdub goes there 1981 650e rebuild

    I was previously able to get the rear tire bead to seat after a second inflation with the core installed, so I thought the front would be a piece of cake. Ha. If there is a next time, I would have an air fitting that pushes air with the core removed and then not be too afraid to over-inflate the...
  12. jdub6092

    Jdub goes there 1981 650e rebuild

    What is keeping me from progressing on the engine is four valve cover bolts that broke off and were absolutely fused into the threads. Tried everything short of welding. Tried reverse drill on one and trashed the whole socket which is now out of shape. Got a quote from a shop. The guy didn't...
  13. jdub6092

    Jdub goes there 1981 650e rebuild

    I do have the main fuse cover. Just to illustrate the obsession I've developed, I wanted to show that I cleaned and polished the inside as well (including the back side which I will never see again).
  14. jdub6092

    Jdub goes there 1981 650e rebuild

    As I go along, I'm noticing some OCD tendencies. Can't move forward until every piece of hardware is cleaned and polished. Here is what I accomplished this morning - getting the airbox built up. Anyone know how to re- rubberized the clamps. Notice how the integrated cable clamps got crusty...
  15. jdub6092

    Jdub goes there 1981 650e rebuild

    Been awhile since I posted. The further I get along in this rebuild process, I keep finding more that needs to be done. My engine is still torn apart, but at least got the crank cleaned up and ready for paint and new clutch plates installed. Thanks to my $20 HF torque wrench, I overtightened...
  16. jdub6092

    What does the MS number on certain parts stand for?

    Oh! Green horn learning curve. Thanks Ed.
  17. jdub6092

    What does the MS number on certain parts stand for?

    I've been looking for a replacement for a cam chain tensioner and an oil pump screen. In both cases, I've been able to locate them by part number on the parts fiche, but the ones available also have an MS number attached that I'm clueless about. For instance, the tensioner part number on the...
  18. jdub6092

    Gray material on crank bolt threads?

    Interesting. So would be advised to use an equivalent to suzuki bond on the threads before reinstalling?
  19. jdub6092

    1982 Suzuki Gs1100G looking for an air filter??

    Do you just need the filter element or the entire air box?
  20. jdub6092

    Gray material on crank bolt threads?

    I was going to do a bottom end inspection on my gs650e and removed all of the crank bolts. While polishing up the bolts prior to reinstall, I noticed a narrow band of gray stuff about 1/2 to 3/4 of the way up the threads. I don't think the bottom end has been opened up before and the service...
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