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Lucero
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Hi All,
Not the usual post, I'm sure, but I'm looking to pay someone within not too far driving distance from central Ohio (I'm in central Columbus) between $15 and $20 an hour, not to exceed $150 total, to finish my carb rebuild, possibly with my assistance, possibly without.
I've already removed and disassembled the carbs, cleaned them with carb dip, got my o-ring kit from cycleorings.com, plus the extras he recommends. I used all the guides and advice on here to guide my work. With the exception of one jet pilot getting stuck, which I had to ask a favor of a more handy mechanic friend to remove, the disassembly was painless enough. (Given that [the easier] half of the job is done, this shouldn't take someone experienced anywhere near 7-8 hours, but that's how I came up with the max payout above.)
However, reassembly is a bigger challenge, and between a 40-50 hr/wk job, freelance work on the side, taking on another contract job, joining a non-profit's board, plus two dogs and trying to maintain some kind of social life, I can't find the time to finish the job.
Besides that, when it comes to work like this, I really learn better hands-on with a teacher. Which leads me to this request. The only swing factor is that on top of everything else, I just bought a house and have to move - hence the whole "maybe I'll just pay someone outright to do this." If I can find the hours to set aside and assist, that would be great so I can do it myself next time, but I just want it done more than anything.
I'm tired of not having the bike as an option for transportation, and I'd like to be able to ride it to the new house rather than haul it. I'm looking to have this work done sometime within the next two weekends. I can arrange for you to be able to work whenever works best for you (I own my current place as well, my tenants next door are very trustworthy, often home when I am not, and have garage access). Heck, you could even take the carbs with you, rebuild them at your garage, bring'em back and install here. That would need some kind of good faith gesture though, or you being a recognized member of this forum (I'm not exactly new, but not a regular).
I know there are a number of users in the area, some within a reasonably close driving distance. If any of you have a lighter schedule than me and could use or wouldn't mind some extra pocket money, please PM me.
About the bike:
1982 Suzuki GS 550L, pictured I believe. Around 30k miles. It has some other issues, like a tear in one of the air intake boots (not engine side, air box side). I haven't found a replacement for that, but someone suggested I could maybe get away with using epoxy. The carbs are the current hurdle though and I'd like to get them finished. Hoping someone can assist!
Thanks,
Lucero
P.S. If you know any forum members in my area personally, maybe direct them here if you think they'd be interested.
Not the usual post, I'm sure, but I'm looking to pay someone within not too far driving distance from central Ohio (I'm in central Columbus) between $15 and $20 an hour, not to exceed $150 total, to finish my carb rebuild, possibly with my assistance, possibly without.
I've already removed and disassembled the carbs, cleaned them with carb dip, got my o-ring kit from cycleorings.com, plus the extras he recommends. I used all the guides and advice on here to guide my work. With the exception of one jet pilot getting stuck, which I had to ask a favor of a more handy mechanic friend to remove, the disassembly was painless enough. (Given that [the easier] half of the job is done, this shouldn't take someone experienced anywhere near 7-8 hours, but that's how I came up with the max payout above.)
However, reassembly is a bigger challenge, and between a 40-50 hr/wk job, freelance work on the side, taking on another contract job, joining a non-profit's board, plus two dogs and trying to maintain some kind of social life, I can't find the time to finish the job.
Besides that, when it comes to work like this, I really learn better hands-on with a teacher. Which leads me to this request. The only swing factor is that on top of everything else, I just bought a house and have to move - hence the whole "maybe I'll just pay someone outright to do this." If I can find the hours to set aside and assist, that would be great so I can do it myself next time, but I just want it done more than anything.
I'm tired of not having the bike as an option for transportation, and I'd like to be able to ride it to the new house rather than haul it. I'm looking to have this work done sometime within the next two weekends. I can arrange for you to be able to work whenever works best for you (I own my current place as well, my tenants next door are very trustworthy, often home when I am not, and have garage access). Heck, you could even take the carbs with you, rebuild them at your garage, bring'em back and install here. That would need some kind of good faith gesture though, or you being a recognized member of this forum (I'm not exactly new, but not a regular).
I know there are a number of users in the area, some within a reasonably close driving distance. If any of you have a lighter schedule than me and could use or wouldn't mind some extra pocket money, please PM me.
About the bike:
1982 Suzuki GS 550L, pictured I believe. Around 30k miles. It has some other issues, like a tear in one of the air intake boots (not engine side, air box side). I haven't found a replacement for that, but someone suggested I could maybe get away with using epoxy. The carbs are the current hurdle though and I'd like to get them finished. Hoping someone can assist!
Thanks,
Lucero
P.S. If you know any forum members in my area personally, maybe direct them here if you think they'd be interested.
