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My new project 1982 GS650G

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This bike was a gift so yes the price is right. When he dropped it off I could not believe how good of shape it is in. It does not currently run but I think if I drain the bad gas that has been sitting for 4 years and rebuild the carbs plus the other general maintenance stuff it will run. I am now pondering if after I get it to run If I want to strip the bike down and repaint the frame and wheels and etcs. Let me know what you think!!!

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thats very nice. i wouldnt do to much unless u r bored.. when u get to stripin it down u will find all kinds of things wrong that would have prob never happened if u just would ride it like u stole it. where u get that gift from the show room dam.. nice bike...:)
 
russellhartzell said:
This bike was a gift so yes the price is right. When he dropped it off I could not believe how good of shape it is in. It does not currently run but I think if I drain the bad gas that has been sitting for 4 years and rebuild the carbs plus the other general maintenance stuff it will run. I am now pondering if after I get it to run If I want to strip the bike down and repaint the frame and wheels and etcs. Let me know what you think!!!
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Personally, in the condition that's in I wouldn't.

I neglected mine for a few years when I didn't have the cash to do the chain, sprockets, and rear tyre, and decided to do a frame up on it, and it's a lot of work if you are hard up on spare time like me. Five years after starting to dismantle it I'm finally making some progress :rolleyes:

I'd get it running well then just ride it and deal with any issues if and when they crop up.

Nice score on that one :D
 
russellhartzell said:
Whats a good way to clean up the chrome?
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Turtle Wax (or similar) chrome cleaner works well. If the pieces are porous, or have lots of nooks and crannies, Evapo Rust eats off rust nicely (Harbor Freight sells it for $20/gallon). Oxalic acid also works great to remove rust. Deck wash concentrate contains oxalic acid. Make a weak solution and soak the parts in a tub. Takes off rust without hurting the base metal. Spray the parts down with WD-40 or wax afterwords to protect them.

Project looks good. I wouldn't strip it either.:)
 
What is the easiest way to get the CARBS off? I have the original suzuki service manual and the carb info from this site but neither tell me the best way to get them off the bike. Please help
 
russellhartzell said:
What is the easiest way to get the CARBS off? I have the original suzuki service manual and the carb info from this site but neither tell me the best way to get them off the bike. Please help
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I contend thats there is an engineer somewhere who is laughing his a$$ off over how "easy" it is to get the carbs off.


The air box needs to move backwards as far as possible. With all boot clamps lossened up, slowly work it out one side. Patience and cool temper needed. I skipped alot of disconect but you'll figure that out.

I think the stock lines of the 650g are one of the nicest of all GS bikes. I wouldn't strip anything I could'nt reinstall to stock at some point. Check the rear spline on the wheel ( driven hub/gear?).

cg
 
I forgot to mention that it came with the original owners manual, the original suzuki service manual and even had riding tip phamplet from suzuki
 
russellhartzell said:
I forgot to mention that it came with the original owners manual, the original suzuki service manual and even had riding tip phamplet from suzuki
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That's what I thought I saw by your battery in the picture. I have a Clymers manual as well. Together they are good references. Individually somewhat lacking.

cg
 
Get in running and ride the crap out of it! Its pretty enough the way it is. Spend an afternoon with the elbow grease and polish it I think you'll be amazed how nice it is.
 
I finally got the carbs loose and now I attempting to figure out how to disconnect the cables
 
Very nice looking! mileage? Now that you got carbs off, you've been paying attention to all those posts on here regarding boots and o-rings- right???? Clean the carbs correctly and you will have a smooth running bike.
 
THe bike has 57,000 miles on it. I have been watching and researching the carb issues. I am going to pick up some carb cleaner and get at it tonight or tomorrow. ANy recommendations on cleaners?
 
Just wanted to mention that a really usefull tool for getting carbs on and off is an electric paint stripper gun. One of those looks like a hairdrier gizmos only blows way hotter. They can easily burn things so be careful.

You'll find that the boots from the airfilter box and those to the head get really stiff over time and when they are cold. Heating them up makes them pliable and easier to deal with, especially when putting the carbs back on. I play the gun around the outsides of the boots and stick the tip of the gun into to "throats" for 15 or 20 seconds then spray in a bit of lube like silicone spray or WD40. The carbs will slip in very easily.

At first it takes a bit of juggling to get everything universally warm but after awhile it becomes second nature. I find it really speeds up the process and eliminates a lot of frustration.

I should also mention that I find it easiest to attach the cables to the carbs before they are refitted to the engine.

Hope this helps a bit.

Good luck with the project,
Spyug
 
good idea with the heat gun but careful you dont touch it on your arm... I got a burn scar under my left arm from using one of them back in my painting days working my way through college. Lost my footing a bit on the step ladder and as I moved my arm to get my balance it hit the gun and instant bubbly skin...
 
Ok I am struggling with the cables that are connected to the carbs. What is the easiest way to remove the cables?
 
russellhartzell said:
Ok I am struggling with the cables that are connected to the carbs. What is the easiest way to remove the cables?
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Of course you have the tank off? slacken adjuster at throttle hand grip- this will give you more play. If you have camera, take pics now, cuz they'll will help later. 57k ? that's impressive, somebody took care of it!
 
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