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78 GS1000 Skunk

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I just picked up an NOS ignition cover badge for $23 for my build on ebay. I got the style to match the other side with the silver Suzuki and the black background. I did see a few other styles so you should be able to match what you have.
 
You might be right. The engine is an 81 I do believe. I just wanted to match my good one. I didn't pay attention to year
 
The badges for the PO's bike are in that decal link - It's the one with DOHC across the top
 
Got the engine up on the stand today and drained the oil. I pulled the cam cover and it looks pretty good. Not sure I really want to pull the head. I'm going to check the valves, but I'm not sure I really need to do much else to the engine. What do you guys think?

Plan is to clean it up, replace all the screws with a set of allen bolts. Got some other parts in as well. Got a complete gasket set just in case. Frame and other bits are off to the powdercoater.








 
I just got those bolts, along with the carb bolts as well.

The badge is a small gash on the side. Nothing too bad. So do you guys paint the badge and then sand off the lettering? or tape off?

I'll check out BCs site.

Thanks

Big T said:
I'd just clean it, maybe paint it

If you haven't ordered SS bolts, go here

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Suzuki-carb...Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item35a3e563e0

Polarroler1@aol.com

Just email him with what you want, he has sets made up at a very good price

Is your ignition badge bashed in, or just scratched up?

Also, I'd refurbish the cam chain tensioner seals and such, follow the tutorial on BC's site
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Frame, swingarm, triple tree, and other bits are at the powder coater. Should have them back soon. In the meantime I've been going through the carbs. They were actually weren't bad at all. I'm shining them up, replacing the gaskets and O-rings. Everything else looks good. Here's a shot of the before.



Here's after a soak and wire wheel.


 
A soak in what?

You are following the carb rebuild tutorial?
 
Big T said:
A soak in what?

You are following the carb rebuild tutorial?
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Yea, I took a look at the VM carb rebuild from Bikecliff's website. Ton's of good info on that. I'm waiting on the O rings and gaskets before I can put them back together.

I don't have my can of carb dip anymore, so I let them sit in water and degreaser overnight and then washed them out with clean water, then hit it with the air compressor to get all the water out. This mix doesn't work well. I'm getting a ultrasonic cleaner from harbor freight and I'll run them once through that again, with simple green and water. I've read that works well.
 
Finally got my ultrasonic cleaner and the o-rings and gaskets came in. Finished putting the carbs back together this morning. Need to check my valve and clean up the engine. I should have the frame back tomorrow.



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After:
 
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Nothing like newly done powder coated parts..mmmmm. Looks like you went with a bit of a satin finish rather then high-gloss, eh..?
 
nvr2old said:
Nothing like newly done powder coated parts..mmmmm. Looks like you went with a bit of a satin finish rather then high-gloss, eh..?
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Yea it's Satin Black. Not a fan of high-gloss frames. Tank and other bits will be shiny.

I might put the swing arm and front end together and put the wheels on, then put it on it's side to get the engine in. Or does it make sense to leave the frame bare and then lay it on its side to get the engine in?
 
Put the front end,swing arm , and wheels on. And the center stand and set the bike up on center stand. Then make a box stand thats dead even with the top of the frame rails. And make a piece of plywood that fits between them on a floor jack.

Now set the engine on the stand and get the plywood on the jack even with the top of the frame rails also. Wiggle the engine from the box stand thru the frame and resting on the jack..now just slowly let down the jack when you have it all lined up..shouldnt take more than ten minutes tops. Use the jack to allign the frame mounts and bolts will go in with a little rubber mallet persuasion.
 
You wouldn't have a picture of this would you?

So I understand the box stand that is as high as the bottom frame rails, and then I make a board the fits between the frame rails on top of floor jack? Won't I scratch the frame rail when I pull the engine through?

Thanks

chuck hahn said:
Put the front end,swing arm , and wheels on. And the center stand and set the bike up on center stand. Then make a box stand thats dead even with the top of the frame rails. And make a piece of plywood that fits between them on a floor jack.

Now set the engine on the stand and get the plywood on the jack even with the top of the frame rails also. Wiggle the engine from the box stand thru the frame and resting on the jack..now just slowly let down the jack when you have it all lined up..shouldnt take more than ten minutes tops. Use the jack to allign the frame mounts and bolts will go in with a little rubber mallet persuasion.
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Make your engine stand, and your jacked-up plywood, level with each other at a height just above the lower frame rails. Use some pipe lagging (as in your picture above) as insurance. And a spare pair of hands is very useful.
 
Yes...maybe I should have clarified at the TOPS of the frame rails and maybe 1/4 above. Eric Bang had someone post a video a while back of him doing it. Works like a hot knife thru butter.

Just wiggle and slide it off the box platform onto the plywood on the jack, adjust and align and set it in. You wont scratch the frame. If your worried about that wrap it with some cardboard on the bottom and the up tubes where the front may hit it.
 
That's coming along nicely, Crackerman! Keep up the good work.

I have a skunk tail piece tucked away somewhere. The paint is original and in beautiful shape, almost looks new. I believe a couple of the mounting studs underneath are busted, so some type of fix would be necessary but it would NOT need to be painted to match your tank.

Let me know if you want it?

Who did your powder coating and would you mind discussing the costs involved?
 
Vmass said:
That's coming along nicely, Crackerman! Keep up the good work.

I have a skunk tail piece tucked away somewhere. The paint is original and in beautiful shape, almost looks new. I believe a couple of the mounting studs underneath are busted, so some type of fix would be necessary but it would NOT need to be painted to match your tank.

Let me know if you want it?

Who did your powder coating and would you mind discussing the costs involved?
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Yes I would be interested in that tail pieces. I'll PM you.

The first place I went to wanted almost 1k to do all those parts and the brake calipers. The place I ended up going to cost me $620 cash. There called Coating Application Technology, in Woburn. Industrial place that does motorcycle parts and other bits on the side. I'm pretty happy with the work they did. They didn't miss much with the taping and plugs. I've been dremel sanding a few spots.
 
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