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1983 GS750ES- Model?

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Must be the Irish-English language difficulty. "Idiot" is considered an "insult" in English, that's spelled "i-n-s-u-l-t", leathcheann. :)
 
Been in the process of restoring a clean-ish G-Color code ED model. (Naked save the 1/4 fairing mounted to the forks.). It's going to be my retired-guy ride.
 
They are wonderful motorcycles, and they are comfortable too. Easy to adjust valves. The Stator and Rectifier/Regulator system has to be reworked. For some strange reason Suzuki only Regulated one stage of the stator, and left thee other two legs swinging wildly, which caused many problems. I used the Regulator/Rectifier off of a Kawasaki 1100, which has massive heat sinks, and regulates and Rectifies all three legs. I wired the Stator straight to the Kawasaki RR and ran the Positive and Negative out puts straight to the battery. The gauge wired used was too small. This problem really shows up when the ground wire, that Suzuki grounded to the engine, to a painted surface, the threads provided the ground. Those threads became rusty because of electrolysis and thee bikes started dropping all over the place.

I ran my Battery ground to the Gas Tank Bolt Mount (left one, sitting on the bike), and another ground wire to the engine, but essentially, all grounds go the the bolt that holds the gas tank down. I removed enough paint to get a metal surface, and put dielectric grease on there to keep out any oxidation. I purchased a "NoSports" Stator, which puts out about 20% more voltage. I've had no problems since then. I also run FIAMM Horns, and the stock wires must be sealed, if they touch anything while loose, and bare, they will blow the main fuse. ;)
 
Keep that clear coat up, and no moisture will get behind it. The engines get corroded so fast once than happens. I have polished mine, after glass bead blasting them, with Jewelers route. They look like highly polished Stainless Steel. Trying to get the brushed aluminum finish that Suzuki put on them is almost impossible, so I settled for smooth, and it looks great. I've had the bike since new, so I always try and keep it together, but it's a bike that's ridden, so it isn't perfect. It has character, but looks good, and completely stock. Next Spring I will color match the Lockhart Lowers I just found for it. :)

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