1984 Suzuki GR650 - Please Help Me

[the vegan biker]

Bought it for $300, $200 to get it home
Runs on one cylinder (no compression in left)
More-Than Just-Basic knowledge about motorcycles and engines

- Plans -

Pull off the old block
Clean until bone dry
New rings on it
New cylinder block
Put it all together
Check it to run
Sandblast it all
Put it all back together


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- Future Additions -
Solo Spring Seat
Short Rear Fender
14" Ape Hangers
Side Mounted Plate
Side Mounted Signals
New Rims and Tires


= - ... _ ... - =


Before and After

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and then this happens...

4 Center Bolts are Seized

Fins Are Broken from repeated attempts of Brute-Force-Removal (lifted the rear half of the block... so it wasn't a COMPLETE

waste, but still broke them off)

HOWEVER!

Yeah.. got a new one for $163


But-- uh...

**sharp inhale**
"Yeah..."







What do I do?

I don't want to throw Friday away... please help me find an alternative.

 

[the vegan biker]

Something reccommended to me by a friend who's had problems with engines on his cage was to get it "Hot Tank'd" by a local professional... any input on this possible decision? I await responses rather impatiently, as I really wish to get'er up'n running before summer. Riders Depression is kicking in... really bad.

 

[Cookie]

Hey VB, I agree on your friend's opinion of hot tanking your engine/bits. saves hours of manual labour and does a swell job...Hope this reply isn't too late...
I noticed an Ontario license plate in the pic of you on your "new" GR..Where abouts you from? I just got a GR myself two weeks ago (traded my 63 Studebaker project for it...) and it happens to have a solo seat (springs are missing, but it's not harsh...) I plan to go more the cafe route, using either a bum-stop style or brat-style seat, either way, I'd be interested in swsapping you seats if proximity allows.

 

[hillsy]

Wow - that base gasket has more silicon on it than a B grade Hollywood actress.

Seriously, whoever assembled that motor last time needs a kick in the nuts.

 

[legendary_rider]

Hey vegan are you still around or did you bail on your project? I'm in Kitchener not to far from you. Also Tim the administrator lives close to you too. Lots of guys around in the area who would probably help you out if you're stuck. Let's get this thread going again!

 

[the vegan biker]

Hey vegan are you still around or did you bail on your project? I'm in Kitchener not to far from you. Also Tim the administrator lives close to you too. Lots of guys around in the area who would probably help you out if you're stuck. Let's get this thread going again!

First of all, I forgot about this forum.
Continued on my project since 2 weeks ago, huge progress, in my opinion.

I live in Streetsville, th'heart o'Mississauga, ON, for those curious.

It's my first bike.
Already named'er Friday for all the weekends I've spent day-dreaming,
staring at the clock, waiting to go home.. you think I'm'a drop'er like that?
I'm as loyal as the Royal Guard for Lord Palpatine from Star Wars.
So, no.. she's mine for good.. unless when I'm done I find another project.

Need a 14mm Allen or a 12 SW InHex to take off my suspension bar.
Cutting it off for a solo-seat suspension instead of rear-mounted, or...
I might place double-rear springs on the rear-bar, but want to do a chopper seat aswell, so...

Doesn't that look un-usable? I don't even care if I can fix it, I have plans!

Built me a box.. needed more space.

Also; I shaved that mess of hair off my face, by the way.. rockin' a goatee now.
Turned 19, so it's been all good. College at Centennial for Motorcycle Technician (Apprenticeship) next year?

All I need is a job, so I can save up for my project, an'm'girlfriend.. and College.. clothing.. all that.



Oh, yeah.. almost forgot before posting... I made handlebars.. anyone like'em?

 

[the vegan biker]

Need a 14mm Allen Key, or an InHex 12mm SW to take this off.

Last thing holding me back before sandblast.
(which I've been given the chance for free)

 

[Pablo83]

Need a 14mm Allen Key, or an InHex 12mm SW to take this off.
​

I think I got mine at NAPA.​

 

[the vegan biker]

I think I got mine at NAPA.

I got the nut from the suspension bar out.. how did you pull yours off? Is it threaded, needing a 14mm Hex, or did it drive out with a bang?

 

[Pablo83]

I got the nut from the suspension bar out.. how did you pull yours off? Is it threaded, needing a 14mm Hex, or did it drive out with a bang?

It's threaded, so the 14mm hex is required.

 

[Cookie]

Hey Vegan
I've got a 14mm hex you can borrow if you need. Catch is, you have to come to Kitchener to get it and return it when I ask.
I also have a solo seat. Would you be interested in a swap? I'm looking for a factory seat. Nice job on those bars BTW.

I'll PM you directions if you're interested.

 

[the vegan biker]

It's threaded, so the 14mm hex is required.

Girlfriends father made through.. found one at work!
Unfortunately his sandblasting booth is too small, but it's totally alright with me.
I'll find a way around it. How's your bike going?

 

[the vegan biker]

Hey Vegan
I've got a 14mm hex you can borrow if you need. Catch is, you have to come to Kitchener to get it and return it when I ask.
I also have a solo seat. Would you be interested in a swap? I'm looking for a factory seat. Nice job on those bars BTW.

I'll PM you directions if you're interested.

What bike model.. this one? I'd totally trade if it's for a GR650. It's almost perfect condition.
I'll give you the locks for it too! Send or show me to some pictures.

Does it come with the spring set and mounting bracket?

There's mine.

 

[Pablo83]

How's your bike going?

It's done...

... well, mostly done. I bike like this is never really finished. I've made a couple little modifications to it that I will be posting in the build thread, and I have a few more mods to make, but it's running and it's a real blast to ride, so I'm really happy with it.

 

[the vegan biker]

It's done...

... well, mostly done. I bike like this is never really finished. I've made a couple little modifications to it that I will be posting in the build thread, and I have a few more mods to make, but it's running and it's a real blast to ride, so I'm really happy with it.

Congratulations.. you've done a damned fine job!
You really did get me going again on my bike.. so, I guess a "thank you" is in order?

Thank you.. a lot.

 

[Cookie]

What bike model.. this one? I'd totally trade if it's for a GR650. It's almost perfect condition.
I'll give you the locks for it too! Send or show me to some pictures.

Does it come with the spring set and mounting bracket?

Its a '84 GR. The seat is i universal piece.
I've got a mounting bracket, no springs though. The guy I got the bike from just had the seat sitting on some bolts. It's not the least bit harsh with the factory suspension. Just not to my taste. Makes it really low, like also. I'm kind of tall at 6'3", so its not the most comfortable for the old knees...

 

[Cookie]

Oh, you can have the Maltese cross tail light too if you're into that fashion...not my style

 

[the vegan biker]

I'm actually 6'2" myself; to boot, I'm using Ape hangers.

1. Solo-Seat w/Ape's pushed forward for comfort

2. Solo-Seat pushed back w/straight-up Ape's

3. Chopper Seatw/Fender and Ape's pushed back to help me lean into it, but
...the thing with that, is.. I don't know, or how often I'll be riding with a passenger...
and that's IF she's comfortable riding on my 650.

- LAST ONE STANDING UP -



I don't even know what kind of seat I actually want quite yet..
which is a huge dilema, because I want this bloody bike done before the next season.
See, the sad truth is.. I've never ACTUALLY ridden before.. ever...
Just bought this bike n'started workin' on'er.. but the thing with that is;
I'm going to college for this.. this interests me that much.





ALSO; if the headlight I bought for my bicycle when I was a wee little one way back when doesn't work...
where the hell do I find a headlight, without paying too much? I think I'd even be fine jumping through four hoops o'fire in a junkyard.

Going to go find it and take a picture of it.. hol'up.

Oh, you can have the Maltese cross tail light too if you're into that fashion...not my style

If I end up comin' by, I'd love to take it! My standard one.. jus'don'like it; too plain.​

 

[the vegan biker]

Nevermind on that little light.. it's a tiny little 2.4w "bike lamp" and I'm looking for something a bit nicer, so.. any suggestions?

 

[the vegan biker]

Thanks to Trevor Daley at
http://www.onespeedchopshop.com/
The Jugs are off!

Just cleaning stuff, don't have all the tools to continue everything else.