84' GSX400 Back to life

[Mekanix]

Looking good.

[eran_k]

anyone got a good "how to" for switches restoration?

[cowboyup3371]

What are you looking to do - repair connectors or fix the wording?

[eran_k]

Take them apart, clean inside & outside, clean the contacts, fix what needs fixing, paint.

[cowboyup3371]

There are many threads here how to do it which you can find by searching using the titles only option.

Alternatively, check out this section of Basscliff's website - http://members.dslextreme.com/users/...dd-n-ends.html

[eran_k]

Today's labor

[pete]

Cool... however do you plan on something covering that gap and the lip at the rear of the tank? I keep seeing seats that end behind and below it, so if you slide forward in a hurry... ouch!

[eran_k]

When the time comes i'll see, either the seat padding will "Fill" that gap or i'll fabricate a plate and attach it to the seat pan

[pete]

Good stuff, would just hate to see that sort of result...

[eran_k]

A month later...

A month went by before i managed to get to the shop again.
main thing we did was to fix an ugly dent in the frame









also worked on the upper shock mount (finalizing the shape)


Drilled and welded bolts to the seat base


next time i hope to finish fabrication and take it home for dry assembly before blasting and powder coating.
in the meantime parts continue to arrive at my home from around the globe, still need to decide on things like exhaust, headlight etc

[pete]

Mate that's a top notch repair on the frame, you wouldn't even know it had been fixed! Some very tidy welding...

Good to see you back at it too.

[eran_k]

Mate that's a top notch repair on the frame, you wouldn't even know it had been fixed! Some very tidy welding...

Good to see you back at it too.

I'll tel my welder you said that.
i wish it was me but he has the skills and the tools

[pete]

Don't worry, me too... my welding is appalling...

[eran_k]

Got some more goodies today

[pete]

Gotta love receiving those red and white labelled packages!