Well.. after an XS650 (which is now for sale... and probably headed for the GTA via ) and a failed shot at a CB350 we settled on this cafe (this tank is screaming bobber though ) diamond in the rough...
This summer it's going to stay stock as Tracey will have her license come Sunday... it won't be ready by then... needs a new bucket, chain gaurd, speedo cable, clutch lever and battery strap... but come winter... well cafe or bobber... we'll have to see what the two ladies decide!
What's interesting is that the GS400 uses dual points, DOHC... and alternating TDC's... which is why after having a machine shop re-face the heads, block, new valves etc.... it wouldn't start... no one thought to reverse the wires from the coils... The timing plate was also advanced as far as it would go... I set it back to factory, reset the gaps...purrs like a tiger!
Tracey says the GS stands for Girl Size... and yes... this one will be pink come next spring!
1977 Suzuki GS400
Displacement: 398.00 ccm (24.29 cubic inches)
Engine type: Twin
Stroke: 4
Power: Some sites report 27.00 HP (19.7 kW)) @ 7400 RPM Others 36 hp (26,86 kW)/ 8.500 rpm, 33 Nm (3,2 kg-m)/ 7.000 rpm
Compression: 8.5:1
Bore x stroke: 65.0 x 60.0 mm (2.6 x 2.4 inches)
Valves per cylinder: 2
Fuel control: DOHC
Cooling system: Air
Gearbox: 6-speed
final drive: Chain
Front tyre dimensions: 3.00-18
Rear tyre dimensions: 3.50-18
Front brakes: Single disc
Rear brakes: Expanding brake
Top speed: 150.0 km/h (93.2 mph)
Fuel capacity: 14.00 litres (3.70 gallons)
Overall Length: 2 080 mm (81.9 in)
Overall Width: 835 mm (32.9 in)
Overall Height: 1 125 mm (44.3 in)
Seat Height: 780 mm (30.7 in)
Wheelbase: 1 385 mm (54.5 in)
Dry Weight: 172 kg (378 lbs)
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc: 185.0 kg (407.9 pounds)
This summer it's going to stay stock as Tracey will have her license come Sunday... it won't be ready by then... needs a new bucket, chain gaurd, speedo cable, clutch lever and battery strap... but come winter... well cafe or bobber... we'll have to see what the two ladies decide!
What's interesting is that the GS400 uses dual points, DOHC... and alternating TDC's... which is why after having a machine shop re-face the heads, block, new valves etc.... it wouldn't start... no one thought to reverse the wires from the coils... The timing plate was also advanced as far as it would go... I set it back to factory, reset the gaps...purrs like a tiger!
Tracey says the GS stands for Girl Size... and yes... this one will be pink come next spring!
1977 Suzuki GS400
Displacement: 398.00 ccm (24.29 cubic inches)
Engine type: Twin
Stroke: 4
Power: Some sites report 27.00 HP (19.7 kW)) @ 7400 RPM Others 36 hp (26,86 kW)/ 8.500 rpm, 33 Nm (3,2 kg-m)/ 7.000 rpm
Compression: 8.5:1
Bore x stroke: 65.0 x 60.0 mm (2.6 x 2.4 inches)
Valves per cylinder: 2
Fuel control: DOHC
Cooling system: Air
Gearbox: 6-speed
final drive: Chain
Front tyre dimensions: 3.00-18
Rear tyre dimensions: 3.50-18
Front brakes: Single disc
Rear brakes: Expanding brake
Top speed: 150.0 km/h (93.2 mph)
Fuel capacity: 14.00 litres (3.70 gallons)
Overall Length: 2 080 mm (81.9 in)
Overall Width: 835 mm (32.9 in)
Overall Height: 1 125 mm (44.3 in)
Seat Height: 780 mm (30.7 in)
Wheelbase: 1 385 mm (54.5 in)
Dry Weight: 172 kg (378 lbs)
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc: 185.0 kg (407.9 pounds)