1979 suzuki gs425e

[lmrmllr89]

so i got the exhaust back on last night...and after starting it i noticed that at idle the right side pipe seemed to be putting out more air than the left side pipe....but when revved up..it seemed to equal out.....any thoughts????

also this is kind of an odd question but this is the first kick start bike ive owned.....when using the kick starter do you have to pull the clutch lever in or not.....with the clutch lever in it kicks almost to freely...and with it out it you can feel the motor turning.....

 

[Guest]

so i got the exhaust back on last night...and after starting it i noticed that at idle the right side pipe seemed to be putting out more air than the left side pipe....but when revved up..it seemed to equal out.....any thoughts????

also this is kind of an odd question but this is the first kick start bike ive owned.....when using the kick starter do you have to pull the clutch lever in or not.....with the clutch lever in it kicks almost to freely...and with it out it you can feel the motor turning.....

Sounds like your carbs aren't balanced or tuned. A good carb balancing should sort that right out for you

As for the kicker... never had one before but I imagine the only reason you'd need the clutch in is if you left it in gear...

 

[lmrmllr89]

thats what i was thinking on the kickstarter issue but wasnt sure.....and havent used that to start it yet as it starts kinda hard......and i will look into the carb issue....i was hoping it was something like that and not a compression issue or something.....thanks..

 

[Guest]

thats what i was thinking on the kickstarter issue but wasnt sure.....and havent used that to start it yet as it starts kinda hard......and i will look into the carb issue....i was hoping it was something like that and not a compression issue or something.....thanks..

It could still be compression of course... hopefully not though

A compression test and carb balance will tell you for sure

 

[lmrmllr89]

Got a good bit of work done today....installed another turn signal switch...replaced the broken turn signal....removed and drained the gas tank...painted the gas cap cover....removed the stripped screw holding the left side cover on........and before I started that work i went for a ride to the end of the block...not very far but rewarding.........

 

[Guest]

Mate that's awesome you got her out for a short run! There's nothing quite like that first ride (no matter how short) to give you that boost to get her finished

 

[lmrmllr89]

Why is there an oily substance in my air filter.....I've seen this problem before and think ive heard the answer. But I'm drawing a blank here......anyone know what the problem is

 

[7981GS]

Running down the breather pipe into the air-box?

Daniel

 

[lmrmllr89]

Not sure.....haven't had time to further investigate.....pulled the filter out found it saturated at the bottom end with an oily substance and then it was time to go back in the house...

 

[Guest]

In the filter itself or the airbox?

The filter itself needs to be oiled so that's normal and as Daniel says the airbox can get blow by from the valve cover breather (by design).

 

[lmrmllr89]

it could be normal...but the bottom end of the filter is soaked with an oily substance enough that if you press slightly it runs off on your finger....

 

[lmrmllr89]

I'm gonna be changing the fork oil and the manual says to use a mix of 10w30 engine oil and A.T.F......if i use just the motor oil would it make the suspension stiffer.....any thoughts??????

 

[cowboyup3371]

Just use regular fork oil - most use 15w.

The manuals are based on the old days before we have the stuff we do now.

 

[Guest]

it could be normal...but the bottom end of the filter is soaked with an oily substance enough that if you press slightly it runs off on your finger....

Sounds like the filter's simply been over-oiled. It should be damp with oil but not run off like that when you squeeze it.

Just use regular fork oil - most use 15w.

The manuals are based on the old days before we have the stuff we do now.

+1, put 15w fork oil in with the Ikon progressive fork springs and I'm lovin' them so far. Finally put a few good km's in on them today and they soak up the bumps well and keep it under control when things get a little squirrelly.

 

[lmrmllr89]

Well upon further inspection the breather hose to the airbox is dry...no oil in there....the bike did sit a few months so I'm guessing all the oil in the filter ran to the bottom.....took everything off the tank.....emblems,petcock,gas cap cover....etc etc....am taking it to work and having my coworkers dad sandblast it for me........

Edit: also ordered exhaust gaskets, a petcock rebuild kit, and some J.I.S screwdrivers........

 

[Guest]

If it was over-oiled a bit then sat then that would make sense.

Just squeeze it out a bit and work the remaining oil around evenly and it should be good to go.

It should be damp enough to catch dirt and crap without dripping like it is at the moment.

Definitely looking forward to seeing what you do with the tank...

 

[lmrmllr89]

for the tank i plan on filling in the decal area with body putty to give it a smooth look...then coating it with a light colored paint in the "hammered" or "textured" look then coating that with something close to an electric blue color....with the hopes that the hammered look will show up in the final product......i cant get the blue in that look so im gonna try this......then the gas cap lid will be black also with the hammered look....the side panels and tail section will be the same blue color......

 

[Guest]

That sounds good, I hope the hammered finish works for you! In theory it should if your blue coats are light enough...

 

[lmrmllr89]

I did a little painting tonight on one of the side covers and the gas cap lid.....here it is......

 

[Guest]

Looking good.... I like that blue!