GSX400E Project Suzzie.

[Nessism]

Looks good.

Gunkote is good for calipers.

 

[Runeight]

Why wait till morning? Rebuilt forks are in!

New seals, dust boots, lower bolts with copper washers, new copper washers in drain screws and new O rings in the top. Yup, even the air valve.

Thoughts on running air? Prefer not to if possible.

 

[Runeight]

Everything buttoned up. New speedo, tach cable.

I just can't bring myself to paint it Silver. I say Black. Will see.

 

[Runeight]

Front caliper is done. All new parts. Boy, was that piston seal a pain in the azz! Took me forever.

 

[Runeight]

Right side, new emblem.

I have a new OEM emblem for the left side but cleaned up the original one.

 

[Guest]

Everything buttoned up. New speedo, tach cable.

I just can't bring myself to paint it Silver. I say Black. Will see.

I looked at the pictures Googled of '83s and the one I liked most was red. There's already plenty of black; the thing that swayed me was the front fender. With black forks, the fender just jumped out against the black fork and silver wheel. With the rest of the bodywork red - with Suzuki in white - the front end ties in all the way back to the tail.

I know, you already have a red bike, but the combination of the cases leading back through the peg mount bracket and the red end to end would make use of the styling rather than just rendering it a black lump with a silver motor.

It's already red, black and silver, but they got the red and silver the wrong way round for me.

 

[Runeight]

I hear you John. Tough call. My friend has Viper Red on the shelf so I wouldn't have to buy paint. On the other hand updating the color to say metallic gray would work with Silver decals.

Toyota makes a deep gray that looks real good. Eye the color for me when out and about and get back with me. 2012 and up. Paint is not foreseen anytime soon. Still undecided.

 

[Runeight]

Pingle petcock with adapter ordered. Post Tips as this is a one time shot.

TIA.

 

[Runeight]

Can't fix stupid..

Can't fix stupid..

Here we go again. Special order a chain guard and some idiot thinks that if it doesn't fit in the box just shove it in. Now I have to deal with the return and use what little time I have.

Babbitt's Suzuki should know better. This will make the third part I have to return due to defects. As you can see its bent pretty good.

I insist they pay return shipping. Should not incur cost to me due to their stupidity.

 

[Runeight]

Dennis Kirk did a better job.

 

[Nessism]

That bikes looking sweet! Great job!

If you have a day to wait you might want to throw that chainguard on the dash of your car and leave the car in the sun. The heat may stress relieve the part and return it to the original shape. Or not...

Black would look awesome. That's a great looking bike...only (my opinion) I hate where that tank "Suzuki" emblem is located. It would look much better in the normal tank position, such as the 1100E used.

 

[Runeight]

Thank you Sir.

I ordered White decals, on the way. Decided to paint it Flame Red. Saw a new Dodge truck sitting at the local dealership. Loved it!

Yeah, I agree, straight would look better but will go with stock location. The frame cover is painted wrong but she looks good in Red.

I need to get the metallic silver decals listed in the classifieds. Two sets, large (OEM) and smaller.

 

[Runeight]

Forgot Ed. Yeah, I could set in the sun especially in Arizona however I'll make them deal with it. Already sent UPS return label.

I still have to drop it off. Just an idiot in shipping. Deal with idiots everyday, just the norm.

 

[tkent02]

It's going to look great in Red.

 

[Runeight]

It's going to look great in Red.

I must admit I agree!

 

[Runeight]

I lost vaccum!

I lost vaccum!

Well, on the petcock anyway.

The parts.

First thing is to mark just how much you need to remove.

I would highly suggest a fat rat tail file. This will keep the circumference true, at least better than a small file. I worked inside out to keep the shavings down as much as possible. A little at a time until the fuel screen fits inside without crushing or bending. Sand any burrs from filing.

Perfect.

Test mounted the fuel tank. I did not tighten it home. I'll wait until final assembly. Tight but clears.

Let's face it, still have to clean the inside of the tank. I used compressed air with a small fuel line attached to the tip. I'll rinse after its painted.

Hope this helps someone in the future.

 

[Guest]

Now you just have to remember to shut it off.

And get used to running out to the garage at 3 AM in your jammies to check if your memory serves you correctly?.

 

[Runeight]

Now you just have to remember to shut it off.

And get used to running out to the garage at 3 AM in your jammies to check if your memory serves you correctly?.

Not only that John but which way to turn it too!

 

[Swindy 84]

Awesome, same bike as mine. Good luck with your build.

 

[Runeight]

Thanks Mate.