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GS1000N renovation/resurrection.

Yes good info on soaking the connectors, I have a centre T that takes O rings and will use that. The O ring kit arrived, but for CV carbs. Mr Barr is on the case www.cycleorings.com cruzinimage seem to have a fair bit on there website, I have a set of there piston rings in my GS750/850 and there fine.
An update for today, valve clearance. There was a couple that were a little tight but a I have a selection of shims so that's sorted now. New gasket on order, genuine Suzuki. A bit more cleaning around cylinder head where there was oil and inlet rubber leaks. Also re torque of cylinder head.
20191120_130828 by Dennis Harland, on Flickr
 
Bit of an update, I cleaned around cylinder head and fitted carb to head rubbers also cam cover. When I got this bike the air filter box lid was missing, a common issues I think. So today I knocked one up out of some stainless steel plate I had lying around. With a bit weather seal foam it should be ok.
20191122_151447 by Dennis Harland, on Flickr
 
Not done much for a few days, I thought I would have a look at the clutch. It would not disengage, the plates were stuck. Cleaned them and the fibre discs are good to go and steels are fine also. The O rings have arrived for carbs and I have rebuilt them. Fire up time tomorrow I think. If all is ok I will strip it all to paint the frame, 2k paint.
20191126_130154 by Dennis Harland, on Flickr
 
uk gs nut said:
Not done much for a few days, I thought I would have a look at the clutch. It would not disengage, the plates were stuck. Cleaned them and the fibre discs are good to go and steels are fine also. The O rings have arrived for carbs and I have rebuilt them. Fire up time tomorrow I think. If all is ok I will strip it all to paint the frame, 2k paint.
20191126_130154 by Dennis Harland, on Flickr
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Looking good! Do you have any clutch rattle at tick over?
 
Yeah, you should check the clutch basket springs and hub nut while you have it open
 
Big T, the nut was loose so I knocked back the tab washer and gave it a couple of rattles with my impact wrench. Not had it running yet, that's for tomorrow. I've got a spare basket if it rattles.
 
Well folks, it's alive !. Primed the carbs and no leaks, pulled the choke and it fired straight up. Well happy with that. Set ignition with strobe and adjusted carbs for highest idle. Let it warm up and then I vac synced the carbs, they were close after the bench sync. Took it for a run up the street and all is well, gears shift smooth with no bad noises. Clutch seems quite quiet also, opening the throttle in the street and it seems fit !. It can only get better with running, I think it has stood a few years by the way things have been stuck. The sound on vid is not that good, it's better in real life. Next is major strip to paint frame and go through all brake seals and renew whatever is needed.

20191127_132053 by Dennis Harland, on Flickr
 
Nice colour/color on that bike!

Nice pictures too.

I enjoy pics with scenic backdrops.

I'm sure you'll get right on that...lol.

Ed
 
Great work!. The GS1000 is one of the best sounding inline 4s in my opinion.
 
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Progress has been a little slow lately. After finding the engine is fit and healthy after a few short runs in the back street and around the nearby industrial estate I started the full stripdown. The weather here is either frosty or very damp so not much work done outside. Today I pressure washed the frame and swingarm ready for prep and paint, after Christmas I think.
20191219_112532 by Dennis Harland, on Flickr
 
Small update, not been doing much with project lately. Cleaned and painted engine, blasted some frame brackets/engine plates etc. Got them primed with etch primer. Prepped and etched the frame, been waiting for weather to dry up. Fine dry day today so I painted the frame and brackets 2K black. Done the frame upside down, when dry I will do it right way up. That's a tip I picked up from one of Chuck Hahns posts.

20200120_140000 by Dennis Harland, on Flickr
 
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A bit more progress, it's starting to look like a GS1000 now. I have new wheel bearings to fit, brake calipers and other parts painted and ready to fit. I vowed I would never buy Avon tyres/tires again, but have bought a pair of roadrider MK2 to try. Also I sold on my 77 GS750 this week, only done 4000 miles in 7 years so thought it was time for another custodian.

20200216_163720 by Dennis Harland, on Flickr
20200216_163801 by Dennis Harland, on Flickr
 
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Spokes ! Got to like them. The wheels have cleaned up quite good, no need for a respoke yet. When I bought this bike I didn't get a title, only a VJMC dating letter. So I was unsure which state it came from. The left fork leg has some decals on but I never took much notice of them. Seems like there Department of Defence gate pass stickers from Buckley airforce base in Colorado. That clears that up I think.
20200219_150048 by Dennis Harland, on Flickr

20200219_150115 by Dennis Harland, on Flickr
 
I think you'll like the Avon Road Rider tires. I've had em on a couple of bikes and they handle really well. I keep waiting to wear out the Continental Blitz tires on my S..as cool as they looked..they have never inspired confidence. They just feel loose and wiggly. Wish I had discovered the Avons before I bought the Continentals.
 
nvr2old said:
I think you'll like the Avon Road Rider tires. I've had em on a couple of bikes and they handle really well. I keep waiting to wear out the Continental Blitz tires on my S..as cool as they looked..they have never inspired confidence. They just feel loose and wiggly. Wish I had discovered the Avons before I bought the Continentals.
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I had a time-expired Conti Blitz on the rear for a year or so. It was absolutely fine, until the last thousand miles, then it fairly quickly turned into a vile beast, wanting to pitch me off on white lines and following grooves like an LP needle. I was glad to see the back of it.
Still, it cost me nothing.
 
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