Jennifer's Makeover

[HatchA74]

Steve, thanks a million for taking the time to read my mutterings, as you would have gathered it has not been much of a read so far, as nothing spectacular has come forth yet, just all the prep work, lots of cleaning, sanding, buffing and painting, but hopefully it should start to pick up pace from here on a bit as things can start going back together and Jennifer starts to resemble a motorcycle once more. Thanks for the kind words mate.

This is all good stuff Stan

I know it seems like you haven't accomplished much because you haven't got it rolling yet, but look back and see you have really accomplished a hell of a lot... and once you get to roll it 'round the garage you will be stoked

I gotta agree with Pete here... for me personally, most of the enjoyment of restoring something is the fact that you've put in the time, effort, blood, sweat and tears into taking the original parts and cleaning them up so they look amazing when they're all together again. Putting them all back together is just the second-to-last best part of the project - the last being when you get to use whatever it was you've restored, for the purpose it was meant for

The time and effort you've taken to collect and post all these pic's and instructions is very much appreciated as it'll help us n00bs see what's achievable...

Though I worry about you resting the back of the frame on the bare pavement - I'd've stuck some cardboard under it hehehe

hatchA74 welcome aboard the GSR! I hope you stick around with us for a bit. it's a nice place to gather.

Thanks, Bronco. There's a good sense of cameraderie, friendship and brotherhood in this forum, from what I've seen so far. Everyone looks out for each other; that's wonderful and rare, in this day and age.

 

[Guest]

Stan that's looking awesome! Love it! I know it's just a front end on a frame, but I know what that feels like... wait until you get that back end on, then you will start getting really excited

(I would've put cardboard or something under the rear too )

 

[rustybronco]

There were various designs on the emblem that goes on the trim piece, some had SUZUKI writen on them, others just has the S in the center, I can not remember what the '81 1000G had.......any takers?????

Yes...

This is off my '80 850. my 82 also has the 'S' on the decal as well. IIRC they used 'suzuki' starting in 83 on the 850G's. your 1000G should be the same.

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=4463&d=1217075280

 

[Guest]

I gotta agree with Pete here... for me personally, most of the enjoyment of restoring something is the fact that you've put in the time, effort, blood, sweat and tears into taking the original parts and cleaning them up so they look amazing when they're all together again. Putting them all back together is just the second-to-last best part of the project - the last being when you get to use whatever it was you've restored, for the purpose it was meant for

The time and effort you've taken to collect and post all these pic's and instructions is very much appreciated as it'll help us n00bs see what's achievable...

Though I worry about you resting the back of the frame on the bare pavement - I'd've stuck some cardboard under it hehehe



Thanks, Bronco. There's a good sense of cameraderie, friendship and brotherhood in this forum, from what I've seen so far. Everyone looks out for each other; that's wonderful and rare, in this day and age.

By the way Hatch, yes, yes, and yes to your comments

 

[Flyboy]

Hey guys, you worry too much, the paint is fine, that stuff is 2K and as hard as nails, It does live on a big piece of cardboard in the garage, I just wanted to get a shot of it in the sunlight, and it was out and back in in a minute.
Normaly I would put something down, but with all the fuss with the old grannys around here, (Remember that episode) I didn't want to be out packing stuff out of the garage and advertising the fact, and rile some old idiot up again, that is why no cardboard, trying to stay below the radar as much as possible.
I will try and get some swingarm bearings an more wheel paint this week and next Sunday will be spent finishing the back wheel and disk, hopefully I can get it mounted and have her back on her wheels.......oh no, I can't still gotta do at least one of the stands first, probaly the main stand, damn, better remember to get that hardware in for plating this week.

 

[Guest]

Glad to hear you got it all protected Stan And yes, I remember the grumpy granny episode... don't wanna ruffle those feathers again! Probably some silly old senile twit who's just jealous because he never got a chance to accomplish what you are...

A stand definitely does help keep it upright too

 

[ScrumDown]

Lots of good work, Flyboy. Keep it up! I look forward to the end result.

 

[Flyboy]

Thanks ScrumDown, and thanks for looking in. :dancing:

 

[Hoosier Daddy]

"Half a roller"! What you've accomplished looks top notch! That front end looks like new man. Keep it up!

 

[Hoosier Daddy]

Did you find out it was a "Granny"... I assumed it was some cantankerous old Man who was stirring to poop in the neighborhood. Like Pete said, jealous you are doing what he never did...

 

[Flyboy]

Thanks man, nah, caretaker of the complex wouldn't tell me, probably scared I will return the favour and be a good neighbor by giving his car a nice wash....with a gallon of brake fluid.
Or chuck a couple disposable lighters down his exhaust.

 

[HatchA74]

Thanks man, nah, caretaker of the complex wouldn't tell me, probably scared I will return the favour and be a good neighbor by giving his car a nice wash....with a gallon of brake fluid.
Or chuck a couple disposable lighters down his exhaust.

I knew about the brake fluid but the disposable lighters up the tailpipe is a new one on me...

I know just who I'm gonna try that on to see what happens

 

[Flyboy]

Well with all my international shopping as well as some local shopping although I good never to be beaten deals on a lot of the international stuff, I have pretty much maxed out the skim off the grocery money, why is there always so much month left at the end of the money??????
Anyway, work goes on, there is plenty to do that requires elbow grease as opposed to money, so this will be the direction of the build while the wallet comes up for air.
Got the polishing of the rear wheel done and taped and ready for paint, had a wee bit left over from the front wheel, so used that up, and actually got one full side done.

Polished (sorry bad light so not to clear.

Taped and painted....well, half anyway.

Still quite a bit to be spent before she can grace the back end of the drive shaft, so thanks to Pete's paint thread, direction took a wild turn.
Started sanding and preping for paint.

Tail stripped for sanding

http://s225.photobucket.com/albums/...fer Rebuild/?action=view&current=DSC02415.jpg

 

[Hoosier Daddy]

Oh yeah! Fun struff right there!

 

[Guest]

Now Stan, don't go blaming me... I thought you said you were going to stop and not paint yet?

That wheel is gonna be nice

 

[Flyboy]

Nah Pete, not going to paint yet, but I guess no harm in getting the stuff sanded and ready for paint in the mean time, what did you say......every little thing done, is a step forward.
At least when it comes time to paint, it won't be spoilt by having to do all the sanding.

 

[Guest]

Nah Pete, not going to paint yet, but I guess no harm in getting the stuff sanded and ready for paint in the mean time, what did you say......every little thing done, is a step forward.
At least when it comes time to paint, it won't be spoilt by having to do all the sanding.

Very true Stan! At least you don't have a bare fibreglass tail piece you have to prep... that thing is driving me insane! Why did I go and have to make that? Sheesh...

 

[Flyboy]

Well, you can't have it all your own way now, you been having so much fun with the rest of the bike, gotta work up a sweat at some stage.
next rebuild, I will trade you, your pink bum for two gs wheels, you do my sanding, I do yours.........................................not sure that came out right

 

[Guest]

Well, you can't have it all your own way now, you been having so much fun with the rest of the bike, gotta work up a sweat at some stage.
next rebuild, I will trade you, your pink bum for two gs wheels, you do my sanding, I do yours.........................................not sure that came out right

Errr... you been talking to Leigh too much

Hahahaha but yeah, time for the horrid prep for paint stuff. This is the bit I hate, but I know if I do it well, the end result should be well worth it

 

[Flyboy]

Me thinks the Auzzie worries far too much, just relax and calm down to a panic, it is all going to be fine, your paint is going to turn out super nice and you are going to be mega stoked with yourself, now stop worrying about nothing and go and have a few cold ones......