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  1. jdub6092

    Jdub goes there 1981 650e rebuild

    Got my parts back from powder coat. Pretty happy with the way they turned out. It was overcast, so this photo doesn't quite bring out the gloss. It will definitely pop once I get it built back up.
  2. jdub6092

    Jdub goes there 1981 650e rebuild

    I see there have been previous conversations about this piston/cup set and it doesn't look so good. I could probably get away with just finding a dust boot. The front brakes were strong. The rear was soft, but I was able to find a rebuild kit for that. Otherwise, it looks like I'll need a new...
  3. jdub6092

    Jdub goes there 1981 650e rebuild

    This is what I'm hoping might be a candidate: Suzuki PN 59600-45860 ​
  4. jdub6092

    Jdub goes there 1981 650e rebuild

    They do show up for me, but I'll try again. This is what I currently have: Suzuki PN 59600-49811
  5. jdub6092

    Jdub goes there 1981 650e rebuild

    Got my frame and other black parts back from the powder coated. Decided to go with 80+ gloss. I think it was a good compromise. Will post pics this weekend. Was able to rebuild one fork and it looks to be holding oil quite well. The other has a stripped drain bolt and hole threads. Purchasing a...
  6. jdub6092

    Jdub goes there 1981 650e rebuild

    ​ Here is the potential replacement? ​
  7. jdub6092

    Jdub goes there 1981 650e rebuild

    ​ Front Master Cylinder rebuild. This is an image of the one I have, but searching far and wide, it is just not available. Wondering if something like the subsequent image could be used as a replacement kit. Also wondering if I could get by with just replacing the rubber parts. The rubber that...
  8. jdub6092

    Jdub goes there 1981 650e rebuild

    I appreciate the reality check. Is that also pretty reasonable price for a single color with decals provided by me?
  9. jdub6092

    Jdub goes there 1981 650e rebuild

    Just about every page of the engine tear down in the service manual calls for a special tool. Although Ive ammassed a decent amount of specific tools during this project, and unless I plan on making bike restorations a permanent hobby, I'm going to need to find some DIY substitutes. Found a nice...
  10. jdub6092

    Jdub goes there 1981 650e rebuild

    Hey kiwi the great, nice to see you here. You are partly responsible for my vasilation on my black paint decisions not only because of your professed love for VHT satin black, but because of how nice it looked on your six fiddy. I have decided to go with a gloss black on all but rotors...
  11. jdub6092

    Jdub goes there 1981 650e rebuild

    About 4 hours of cleaning, stripping, sanding and scotchbrite, I have another piece almost ready for paint. I sure could use a sandblaster!
  12. jdub6092

    Jdub goes there 1981 650e rebuild

    Thanks for the suggestion. There are two reasons why I am hesitating on gloss. A lot of comments about how every imperfection and dirt shows up, and mainly because the parts fiche lists a semigloss black and another black. The original was certainly some level of glossy, but not super high...
  13. jdub6092

    Jdub goes there 1981 650e rebuild

    Another day, another tool. I was able to depress the fork cap with a big screwdriver to expose the stopper ring, but keeping the tube stable and popping the ring out was becoming futile. After several near occasions of a brain aneurysm, I decided to buy a cheap set of gear pullers and attach...
  14. jdub6092

    Jdub goes there 1981 650e rebuild

    Can I get some suggestions on black paint scheme. I am going to have the frame and swingarm done in semi-gloss powder, but not sure about the kickstand, center stand, steering tree, airbox, battery holder, engine mounts, forks, exhaust mounts, etc. Thinking some of these will be done in satin...
  15. jdub6092

    Jdub goes there 1981 650e rebuild

    Would be easier to pop this cap if it was still clamped on the bike. Have to press the top down while prying out the stopper. Think its going to be a two man job.
  16. jdub6092

    Jdub goes there 1981 650e rebuild

    Finally got the bottom race out with the help of a $20 amazon tool. Actually, it might come in handy for installing wheel bearings. Not a lot of progress this week. A little paint stripping and finding out that the fork caps are clips and not threaded caps like almost every other bike. Will get...
  17. jdub6092

    Jdub goes there 1981 650e rebuild

    Spent most of Saturday prepping the frame. Aircraft remover only took off about 30%, followed by a stripping disc and stiff brass cup brush. Still about 40% to go and almost all of the tight areas remain. ​​​​​Other than installing the carburetors (which I will eventually get to do again), I...
  18. jdub6092

    Jdub goes there 1981 650e rebuild

    I saw that you got your Kawi rims gun coated. Was that pretty expensive? So far I have rattle-canned the rear rotor and caliper hanger bracket with VHT Satin Black Caliper paint. These are the only ones I baked in my light bulb oven (with heat gun assist). Got it close to 200F. I also rattled...
  19. jdub6092

    Jdub goes there 1981 650e rebuild

    Front rim cleaned up and ready for bearings, tube.and Bridgestone Battlax tire. Inner dark graphite (?) paint a bit faded in places, so about 50/50 whether to get it recoated.
  20. jdub6092

    Jdub goes there 1981 650e rebuild

    Don't think there is a standard tool for removing this race as it flares out and cant be reached from the top with a drift or screw driver. Looks like I'll need to cut it out like on Ed's KZ750 rebuild. It's also not flush with the bottom, nor does it butt up to the retaining lip above and is...
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