There is a chance I have some turn signals (or at least the plastic lenses) and a center stand for you… I may also have some headlight brackets.
I think the 1100 was the one that used the 9” light.
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Maybe the most "cobbled-together" bike I have ever purchased!
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Anyone know if these are the headlight mounts for a 1150? This thing has a bigger than stock headlight, but I have no idea what bike it is from.
It will probably be on Fleabay once I figure out what I have!
I'm pretty certain they are 1150e (and possibly the late 750e). The 1150s had those big goofy indicators and the base would fit in that little recess in the side... I am a bit confused at why the recess points up. I think they may be flipped or on the wrong side.
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Thanks guys! They are probably installed wrong, lots of things on this bike are like that!
Good to know what headlight I have for whenever when it goes on Ebay!
Well now........this just keeps getting better and better! After cleaning up some wiring today I thought, "why not check the timing?" Imagine my surprise when I removed the dyna ignition plate and found this!
So......I'm looking for a timing plate #33371-45001, used on 27 different bikes from a '77 GS550 to a 82 GS1100 I believe. (Too many to list here.)
It's sorta handy item used to set the timing I believe!
Geez, what next?
So......I'm looking for a timing plate #33371-45001, used on 27 different bikes from a '77 GS550 to a 82 GS1100 I believe. (Too many to list here.)
It's sorta handy item used to set the timing I believe!
Geez, what next?
Would be interesting to see an image of the VIN plate and the wording. For the Australian market all Suzuki bike models from 1977 onwards were fitted with an aluminium VIN plate on the steering head attached with brass blind rivets.
Got a timing plate on the way!
Starting to get the "black" off of this bike! Actually rode it up the street for the first time today. Still a long way to go to get it where I want it, but it's a long time until spring!
Actually rode it up the street for the first time today. Still a long way to go to get it where I want it, but it's a long time until spring!
Nice work!
Amazing how much of a difference there is in just getting the black off the rims.
Amazing how much of a difference there is in just getting the black off the rims.
It's LOUD! The pipe that's on it has the end cap drilled out, so it rattles windows in the neighborhood when I start it! That pipe needs a baffle badly!
Well...........I just couldn't help myself. 
Got tired of looking at this bike in the garage needing so much love......so I decided to do a full restoration on it! (What was I thinking?)
Anyway, I picked up the frame, swingarm and center stand from the powder coaters today, so hopefully the re-assembly can begin soon. Had a small issue with the engine rebuild so it may be next week before I can stick the engine in the frame. I'm going to try wet sandblasting the paint off of the engine. We shall see how that goes.
I'm really happy with the results of the powder coat. I've used the same guy for the last 3-4 bikes and the frames keep looking better each time.
I've been stockpiling most of the parts that it needs, and cleaning up stuff as I removed parts, so the re-assembly should go relatively quickly.
I hope to have it on the road by the BC rally this year!
Maybe I should just head south when it starts snowing next year?
Got tired of looking at this bike in the garage needing so much love......so I decided to do a full restoration on it! (What was I thinking?)
Anyway, I picked up the frame, swingarm and center stand from the powder coaters today, so hopefully the re-assembly can begin soon. Had a small issue with the engine rebuild so it may be next week before I can stick the engine in the frame. I'm going to try wet sandblasting the paint off of the engine. We shall see how that goes.
I'm really happy with the results of the powder coat. I've used the same guy for the last 3-4 bikes and the frames keep looking better each time.
I've been stockpiling most of the parts that it needs, and cleaning up stuff as I removed parts, so the re-assembly should go relatively quickly.
I hope to have it on the road by the BC rally this year!
Maybe I should just head south when it starts snowing next year?
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Still waiting on a few engine parts so I went ahead and started the reassembly process.
It's nice to finally get it on the lift and to see some progress being made.
Now to figure out how much I can add to it without affecting the engine installation.
It's nice to finally get it on the lift and to see some progress being made.
Now to figure out how much I can add to it without affecting the engine installation.
Got the engine rebuilt. Time to get the black paint off of it! This is what it ended up looking like:
Used my pressure washer with a sandblaster attachment on it. It made quick work of the rattle can paint. Now to add some silver rattle can paint!
Used my pressure washer with a sandblaster attachment on it. It made quick work of the rattle can paint. Now to add some silver rattle can paint!
It's starting to come together! Had a neighbor help stick the engine back in the frame this afternoon.
It's actually starting to look like a motorcycle again!
It's actually starting to look like a motorcycle again!
Got the recovered seat back on it, along with a new Delkevic stainless exhaust.
Still working out some electrical demons and have to paint the tank, but I'll get there eventually!
Still working out some electrical demons and have to paint the tank, but I'll get there eventually!
