winter is here, time to do that maintenance!

[wolfie]

changed gearbox and final drive oil.

currently rebuilding carbs.

going to adjust valves.

trying to decide whether or not to replace weeping head gasket.

going to replace plugs.

going to tune carbs.

going to replace leaking crankcase cover gasket.

going to install new tires.

going to change engine oil.

want a new seat cover.

[mach]

[ddaum]

Already done:
Engine case cover polishing
Cast wheel polishing
Lower fork polishing
All new stainless hex cap engine bolts
Remove dings and repaint tank
Repaint side covers
New 4-1 MAC Exhaust
Preload spacers and new oil in the forks
New grips
New mirrors
New levers
New clutch cable
New throttle cable
Replaced front brake light switch
New sprockets front and rear
New 530 X-ring chain
Clean/Preserve all electical connections and grounds
New Electrex stator
New Rick's R&R
Resurface and repaint brake rotors
New tank and side cover emblems
Restored luggage rack and trunk
Brand new petcock
New fuel and vacuum hoses (a nice yellow opaque)
New rear shocks (these worked great! http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/KZ750...QQcmdZViewItem)

Still left to do:
New starter motor cover (on the way)
Clean/paint brake calipers
New brake pads
New braided brake lines
New front brake fluid reservior (eBay special)
Re-upolster seat and restore seat pan
New turn signals (Check these out http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Suzuk...QQcmdZViewItem)
New ignition cover emblem and stator cover emblem
New valve cover and breather cover gaskets
Frame paint touch-up
re-install crash bar with new highway pegs
New stainless bolts front to rear
clean and paint inside of fenders
last, but not least, a complete carb restoration (clean, rebuild, polish, tune)

Yeah, it's a long list, but I'm a single college student with time (and some money) to burn. The bike looked and ran like crap when i got it, looks and runs like a champ now. My first bike, already invested WAY too much money, why stop now? I love this bike. Pictures to follow.

[semerm]

my plans

Well, Over the winter inthe 1981 gs 850 gl I changed the oil and filter, installed a fairing, changed the plugs, painted the bike, put saddle bags on it. I have yet to install lowers, cyclesound and make some saddle bag mounts. I also need to change the o rings on the tach gear.
It looks like a "new" old bike. It is not perfect but considering what I started with it is great. When I am done, I will post pictures.