GSX400E Project Suzzie.

[Runeight]

Need assistance.

Need assistance.

Going to replace the brake light switch. Tried to salvage the old one but when squeezing the lever the brake light came on and never shut off.

Need to figure out the orientation of the base plate and copper piece.

1) I assume the wire leads out the front of the perch. The round imprint throws me off as to whether this is the off position or a stop or just the cast in the mold.

2) Small copper piece. If I remember correctly only goes one way.

TIA.

 

[ShadowFocus603]

You already have your new switch it appears so this is moot but I ended up using banjo bolt brake light switches. My front switch essentially disintegrated upon disassembly so I went the bolt switch route as it is far easier and, to me, more reliable. Not sure how accurate you are trying to make your resto so that could factor in to it as well.

 

[Runeight]

I have used those but not this build. Original as I can get it. Thanks.

 

[Guest]

Just pulled mine apart as I forgot how it went when I replaced that contact piece. Wires exit towards the rider, so the contact piece rests on the dot while not pulling the brake.

 

[Runeight]

Just pulled mine apart as I forgot how it went when I replaced that contact piece. Wires exit towards the rider, so the contact piece rests on the dot while not pulling the brake.

Thats what I thought. Thank you Sir.

If I'm not mistaken it was mounted backwards by someone else. Can't be sure however. I'll get to it first thing in the morning and report back.

Appreciated.

 

[Runeight]

All new, works fine.

Parts go in for paint on Monday.

 

[tkent02]

All new, works fine.

Parts go in for paint on Monday.

Can't wait to see it.

 

[Runeight]

Me too! Going to be a while however. Busy Body Shop but quality work worth waiting for.

 

[Runeight]

Me too! Going to be a while however. Busy Body Shop but quality work worth waiting for.

Yikes! This build is way over budget now! Good body and paint isn't cheap. Still worth it however. To me anyway.

 

[Runeight]

Been a while..

Been a while..

Just busy with life and the issues it throws at you.

Received a undamaged chain guard this time. Installed quite a while ago.

Before.

After.

Ordered these on May 12, received yesterday. These are not in stock but made to order. Part of the delay was quality control as CMS refused them. These are perfect.

Couple of pics.

Still searching for a right side exhaust cover. Paint is still not done. Getting a little pized about it too. Still have carburetors to rebuild. Won't get much done due to the heat but would like all the parts here at home.

Onward...slowly.

 

[Runeight]

Left side mounted, will get to the right side first of week.

Onward...

 

[Guest]

Two questions:

Are these pipes double wall like the originals?

I hate to ask?..but, $$?

 

[Runeight]

Right side installed.

Left.

Below.

 

[Runeight]

Two questions:

Are these pipes double wall like the originals?

I hate to ask?..but, $$?

As per our PM no, single wall. Around $550 shipped from Netherlands. 2-1/2 months to get.

 

[Runeight]

Been a month but...

Been a month but...

Other half has been ill off and on for 4 months and with the heat there was just no shop time. Weather is cooling and I can't wait!

I did finally get the paint back. That took forever also. Just shy of 4 months but he knocked $150 off the bill.

Fuel tank.

Did a little mockup on the rear cowl, still have latch work. Fuel sending unit and petcock on the tank. Front fender mounted.

 

[Runeight]

Update pictures..

Update pictures..

Been a while so I wanted to post some progress pictures. Still have carburetor work and tune to do.

pics in a bit, PB problems.

PB issues. I'll try tomorrow but here is one.

 

[Guest]

What a clean build. Awesome!

 

[Beeone]

Wow, nice clear pics and nice build !!

 

[Runeight]

Thank you guys, always appreciated. Started mid February.

 

[dorkburger]

Wow! I forgot about this build. It looks great!