Picking up new project bike today GS650E

[Jerry]

81 GS650E The only thing I know about it now is the motor not stuck and turns over looks pretty complete. Been sitting for 12-15 years. Anxious it get it running.

Suzuki 650 by Gerald Kaiser, on Flickr

[steve murdoch]

Love the handelbars! Did you buy it from a giant?

Looks like a decent starting point. Exhaust solid?

[Jerry]

I think the bars are off of a dirt bike. The whole bike looks pretty solid. Now that I am done with the GS1100E & the GS850G I need something to keep me busy. I need to stay in the shop 6-10 hours a day.

[GS1100GZ]

That looks just like my old bike before it was stolen. That was back in the mid 80's when I was stationed in N'Awlins. I really liked that bike.

[alke46]

Nice looking project. Good luck with it.

[rphillips]

Always thought, never rode one, a GS650 "E" or "G" should be a pretty nice bike. This one looks like a very good, no missing parts project. Probably just time & not a bunch of $$$. 2 minimal drawbacks, the non roller bearing crankshaft & they had those "FUGGLY" tail sections. Good luck.

[Nessism]

The 650E was based off the 550, so it has a roller crank. The 650 head is the best of the lot as far as the 2V'ers go too. It has a bathtub shapped combustion chamber which made good power. Looks like a great project!

[rphillips]

Amazing what to learn around here. Who'd have thought the 650"E" would have a roller & the 650 "G" would not. I thought the "chain" & "shaft" was the only difference. Now just hope I don't forget.

[Jerry]

Lots of good info Thanks the one thing I noticed on this one is the front disks are vented but the rear one is not. I don't think it would come that way.
I started to remove the Carbs today and they are a real PIA . my 850 and my 1100e are much less of a problem. And thinking of Carbs. Now that Robert is no longer selling the O-Rings is there anyplace on line selling them?

[Nessism]

These guys sell O-rings. I don't know how good they fit though...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/352927690992?hash=item522c2130f0:g:PaoAAOSwhQpeGECc

[ddaniels]

If getting those carbs out are anything like my old 1980 550L, I do not envy you. Those were a SERIOUS pita.

[Nessism]

Needless to say, if the carb boots or airbox boots are hard they should be replaced. And at minimum, the O-rings on the carb boots should be replaced as a matter of course. Failing to do so guarantees a fluctuating idle due to air leaks.

[Jerry]

I ordered the O-rings from the Ebay seller Ill let you know how they fit. The last carb boots I ordered from Partzilla Are there any cheaper ones that are worth buying? And how about airbox boots?

[Jerry]

If getting those carbs out are anything like my old 1980 550L, I do not envy you. Those were a SERIOUS pita.

Yes I think it is very similar to the 550 and definitely not fun. I am sure getting them back on will be a major PIA

[bull958]

I ordered the O-rings from the Ebay seller Ill let you know how they fit. The last carb boots I ordered from Partzilla Are there any cheaper ones that are worth buying? And how about airbox boots?

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