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1981 Gs450 TX rebuild... "Scarlett"

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Your pistons look similar to what mine were, both before and after :)

Underneath my case covers though and inside the crank cases was clean as, I was very surprised!

Nice job on the cylinders, but you are going to get them honed right?
 
Waiting for Top End.......

Waiting for Top End.......

While waiting for my rebuilt top end, including honed cylinders, I decided to tear her down and replace the tires and install the new screw set.
Naked Bike
BikeNaked.jpg

Front Tire:
NewBridgestoneFrontTire.jpg

Rear Tire:
NewIRCRearTire.jpg


I got them for about 70 bucks apiece online.

I got a new toolbox as well
Toolbox:
NewToolbox.jpg


Also decided to spend some time making her shiny.. Used Copper Scotch Brite and Degreaser.
Before:
Before_Copper.jpg


After:
After_copper.jpg


Not too shabby!!
 
Top End Complete and She lives once more!!!

Top End Complete and She lives once more!!!

The top end rebuild has been completed and after hours of work she is running once again..

We assembled the top end according to the manual.
TimInstallingCylinder.jpg

AligingPistongRingsII.jpg

Once complete I checked the valves with my new ultra rare valve shim tool.
ValveShimToom.jpg


I am ready to roll. I do a quick compression test and I get 135 from the left and 150 from the right.

I decide to go for broke and install the carbs,exhaust and gas tank.
BikeRunning.jpg


Scarlett must appreciate all her shiny new parts and the attention I have lavished upon her as she tries to fire on the first push of the button. Make some small adjustments and she fires right up.

The angel siren song of her throaty growl fills my ears as she happily consumes oxygen and gas and beckons me to elope with her on the open freeway.

Soon my darling, once I have dressed you in all your finery, then and only then shall we have our dance!!!
 
Mate that's good stuff! Glad to see her coming back together again :)

Nice work with the scotch brite too, really brought that chrome up again!
 
Quick Upate:
I have been so busy riding her that I have not updated the Post. I will take some new pics and update today but so far 350 miles and she is running great..
 
Quick Upate:
I have been so busy riding her that I have not updated the Post. I will take some new pics and update today but so far 350 miles and she is running great..

Excellent news! Looking forward to the pic's :)
 
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