1982 GS650g to Cafe
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Bonehead
I am wrong... A lot. Don't worry, I know
JRod294 said:
-Valve adjustment (as well as replace the top end gasket, breather gasket, and strip the crap paint)
-Carb synch
-Replace the tach cable (when I started it, the Tach didnt move so... Figured I'd try it before buying the Acewell)
-Rebuild the brakes (strip/repaint, new pads, hopefully re-use pistons)
-Fix the damn leaky oil filter gasket
-Replace brake lines (hopefully SS lines)
-New tires
-Dynojet Kit
-TEST RIDE. This I cannot wait for.
Bonehead
I am wrong... A lot. Don't worry, I know
UPDATE
Finally got around to the brakes today, well the front at least. Popped both the pistons out of the calipers with compressed air like the 4th of July, first one scared the shit out of me. Easy way is to plug the hole where the brake lines goes (in) and blow compressed air into the bleeding screw (out) and keep going till it pops. if you do this method, PUT THE CALIPER ON THE BENCH WITH THE PISTON FACING DOWN. If you don't, the piston will go flying, and probably be deformed from the impact. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED, piston will go flying.
Both pistons were free of rust, and quite clean. One seal needs to be replaced, but that is perfect since I only got one by accident. Will also replace the small O-ring in the caliper itself tomorrow. Will soon order SS brake lines for front/back to improve stopping, and the looks.
Wondering what color to powder the pistons. The color scheme for the bike is either red/white/black or blue/white/black. I will probably just go with matte black.
Finally got around to the brakes today, well the front at least. Popped both the pistons out of the calipers with compressed air like the 4th of July, first one scared the shit out of me. Easy way is to plug the hole where the brake lines goes (in) and blow compressed air into the bleeding screw (out) and keep going till it pops. if you do this method, PUT THE CALIPER ON THE BENCH WITH THE PISTON FACING DOWN. If you don't, the piston will go flying, and probably be deformed from the impact. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED, piston will go flying.
Both pistons were free of rust, and quite clean. One seal needs to be replaced, but that is perfect since I only got one by accident. Will also replace the small O-ring in the caliper itself tomorrow. Will soon order SS brake lines for front/back to improve stopping, and the looks.
Wondering what color to powder the pistons. The color scheme for the bike is either red/white/black or blue/white/black. I will probably just go with matte black.
Bonehead
I am wrong... A lot. Don't worry, I know
After moving the bike around to the shop I currently apprentice at, I have been getting a lot done. Taking off the calipers, valve clearances, Dynojet stage III, carb synch, etc.
Here is a clip of it running, idling, revving:
http://s1256.photobucket.com/user/bonehead30/media/EFA0107B-F1F3-402C-8034-D2D2291F99CD-67183-0000977E075213C1_zps312c0718.mp4.html
Also, I took the front and back calipers off today, completely stripped them, and powdercoated them... RED. These pictures do not do it justice at all. It is just so vibrant it looks great. I did not do these, but I did acid strip/ prep them and then gave them to the guy that shoots the powder. If anyone wants some stuff powder coated, our prices are pretty damn fair... Just saying
Here is a clip of it running, idling, revving:
http://s1256.photobucket.com/user/bonehead30/media/EFA0107B-F1F3-402C-8034-D2D2291F99CD-67183-0000977E075213C1_zps312c0718.mp4.html
Also, I took the front and back calipers off today, completely stripped them, and powdercoated them... RED. These pictures do not do it justice at all. It is just so vibrant it looks great. I did not do these, but I did acid strip/ prep them and then gave them to the guy that shoots the powder. If anyone wants some stuff powder coated, our prices are pretty damn fair... Just saying
Bonehead
I am wrong... A lot. Don't worry, I know
UPDATES
-New SS brake lines front and back
Well, after fighting with the front brakes for a couple weeks I gave in and asked for help from the head mechanic at the shop. After bleeding each brake line individually, and switching back to DOT3 the front brakes work flawlessly. And, way firmer as a result
As a note to anyone switching to DOT5 and SS lines... Just stick with DOT3/4 and if you have trouble with endless air and no pressure build up, bleed each line from the screw and start at the bottom.
-New SS brake lines front and back
Well, after fighting with the front brakes for a couple weeks I gave in and asked for help from the head mechanic at the shop. After bleeding each brake line individually, and switching back to DOT3 the front brakes work flawlessly. And, way firmer as a result
As a note to anyone switching to DOT5 and SS lines... Just stick with DOT3/4 and if you have trouble with endless air and no pressure build up, bleed each line from the screw and start at the bottom.
Jrbrownie00
Been Around the Block
Bonehead
I am wrong... A lot. Don't worry, I know
Well, finally got around to powdercoating the tank and emblems. The tank is together, mounted on the bike, and just need to find a line small enough for the vacuum fittings on the carbs and petcock. Then, I will be powdercoating the front end (upper/lower triples, forks, and bars).Jrbrownie00 said:
TANK IS DONE
Bonehead
I am wrong... A lot. Don't worry, I know
NEWS! Test rode it for the first time last week. It actually did not run too bad, for just a quick run through of the carbs. However, I will be tearing them full apart for a dip in the acid and possibly powdercoat. Still havent decided on color and if I even want to powder the bowl/slide cover.
Checked the plug wires, and were all correct. I will try the bike again tomorrow afternoon if I go to wrench a bit at the shop. Pulled the plugs, sandblasted the tips, and put them back in. Black black black black, so far too rich for the mixture. I will fiddle with that tomorrow as well.
Also, my throttle cable snapped the other day... That was fun. So, my carb tuning ended early. Good thing there is a suzuki dealer down the street from the shop, and I can order it easily.
Alright this is for my own sanity (things to do)
-New throttle cable (not stock, shorter as there are clubmans fitted)
-Drill the top neck bolt (the one that is on top of the steering stem) to fit a pull choke just like the CBs
-Pressure wash the whole bike
-check the exhaust for a leak
-Fork seals/oil change
-New tires (most likely Avons as I've heard many good things)
-New shocks (most likely progressives)
-REARSETS!! I have to find a set to modify to work
-Cafe racer chopped frame?? new seatpan??
-Plug chops/tune carbs/carb synch
-Drill lower triple tree for headlight mount? Thinking about a trick LED light we put on a sportster a while back, but maybe not
-TEAR IT TO BARE FRAME.
-Powdercoat frame, engine covers, wheels, brake disks, pegs, handlebars, U/L triple trees, swingarm, shaft, and everything else I am forgetting.
Checked the plug wires, and were all correct. I will try the bike again tomorrow afternoon if I go to wrench a bit at the shop. Pulled the plugs, sandblasted the tips, and put them back in. Black black black black, so far too rich for the mixture. I will fiddle with that tomorrow as well.
Also, my throttle cable snapped the other day... That was fun. So, my carb tuning ended early. Good thing there is a suzuki dealer down the street from the shop, and I can order it easily.
Alright this is for my own sanity (things to do)
-New throttle cable (not stock, shorter as there are clubmans fitted)
-Drill the top neck bolt (the one that is on top of the steering stem) to fit a pull choke just like the CBs
-Pressure wash the whole bike
-check the exhaust for a leak
-Fork seals/oil change
-New tires (most likely Avons as I've heard many good things)
-New shocks (most likely progressives)
-REARSETS!! I have to find a set to modify to work
-Cafe racer chopped frame?? new seatpan??
-Plug chops/tune carbs/carb synch
-Drill lower triple tree for headlight mount? Thinking about a trick LED light we put on a sportster a while back, but maybe not
-TEAR IT TO BARE FRAME.
-Powdercoat frame, engine covers, wheels, brake disks, pegs, handlebars, U/L triple trees, swingarm, shaft, and everything else I am forgetting.
