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Suzuki GS450 --- Cafe Build

  • Thread starter Thread starter Flaming Chainsaws
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My new to me, vintage 1962 (unconfirmed) Sears motorcycle jacket. Got a Do The Ton patch on it now...

Messy bed, I know... :rolleyes:.
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Got some 1" P clamps. I don't have a welder so this should work very well as an alternative to hold my underseat electronics box. I may use it to hold my seat pan as well. The rubber is removable too. Only $1.29 a pair :cool:.

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Forgot to buy sheet metal though LOL! Next time... What gauge should I use? I was thinking 20-22 gauge.
 
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They look pretty good. I got some hose clamps for mine but I think those would be much better, just have no idea where I'd get them around here.

I used a sheet of galvanised steel for mine, can't remember how thick it is off the top of my head though.
 
pete said:
They look pretty good. I got some hose clamps for mine but I think those would be much better, just have no idea where I'd get them around here.

I used a sheet of galvanised steel for mine, can't remember how thick it is off the top of my head though.
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Got mine's at the hardware store (Lowe's) for $1.29 a pair. I'm gonna take a look around the shop tomorrow and see if I can come up with sheet metal.
 
Pete - I saw those clamps the other day in my local auto shop (Streets Auto Spares, Arana Hills). They had them in all different sizes for not too many $$$.

I'd assume SuperCheap would have them too??
 
hillsy said:
Pete - I saw those clamps the other day in my local auto shop (Streets Auto Spares, Arana Hills). They had them in all different sizes for not too many $$$.

I'd assume SuperCheap would have them too??
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Cheers Hillsy, I was going past Supercheap at Enoggera coming back from the wreckers and didn't see any, but I must admit I went straight for the hose clamps.

Have been down to Streets many times actually as they always seem to have what I want, so I'll have to pay them a visit sometime soon.

Cheers for the tip!
 
I was riding the bike today and about 5 mins into it, it died. Right at an intersection! It seems that my igniter has blown again since I no longer have spark. Yes, I relocated the igniter for a better ground. What is causing this??? My R/R is doing it's job by keeping the voltage around 13v-14v. All grounds are clean and good. The wiring harness has new connectors. What else???

I've had it with this. Do I sell the bike? Or keep it? Or how about a GS500 engine and electrical swap? :D:D:D I will hold on to my bike since I love it but hate it at the same time :rolleyes:. I'm supposed to get a job this summer so that's when the fun begins.

Here's some pics I snapped before the bike died.

Getting gas. $5 got me 1.2 gallons. About 7 AM and the weather is great!
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These are pics after it died. Luckily I broke down only 10 mins away from my neighborhood! And my neighborhood is full of hills so I didn't push the bike at all. Coasted down...
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If you guys have any leads on GS500 stuff, let me know. Then I'll just bring it to a shop and get the exhaust made.
 
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I just checked for spark and I do have spark :confused:. I got shocked pretty bad because I wasn't expecting it. Hmmm... I must not have been able to see the spark when it was so bright outside compared to the dark garage. It starts and runs but it dies after idling for like 10-20 secs. The idle goes up and down and acts like it wants to die but for some reason, I don't think it's a vacuum leak. I think it's misfiring like the timing is off. It backfires too.

I'll get a video for you guys tomorrow.
 
Sorry to hear the frustration...but I understand. I'm about ready to move on past a "project" bike to something more satisfying...while negotiating a right hand turn...my GS decided to start dying out on me...I almost got rear ended by a semi. Needless to say I've had it as well.
 
Oh come on!
Don't be such a pansy, it's probably some frayed wire or some nonsense like that.

Don't sell it to some douchebag for a pittance!
 
Meh... Been a whole year rebuilding and replacing everything. All wires checked and good. Good grounds. Duaneage R/R. Good electrical components. What else is there to check? I literally went through the whole electrical system with new parts. Even spent $500 for a brand new igniter.

I know I sound like a lil' bitch right now but I don't want a project. I just want to ride... Hope you guys understand that. Don't worry, I have my eyes on another GS I spotted on craigslist... A GS500.

At this time, I am not parting out my GS450. Only selling as a complete package for $600.
 
On the one hand, I hear ya'... on the other, only a year?! Try 9 without a ride and 6 since you started on the "project"... :rolleyes:

As to the issue, if you have spark then logic dictates it would probably be a fueling issue.

So, this brings to mind the fact that you've put a different tank on that has had lots of bondo put on it, a coat of primer, and a new fuel tap.

Was this the first time you've put a fresh full tank of fuel in since this work was done? I mean full tank, not just a bit to get her to run for a little while. Could be it's flushed some crud that was missed into the carbs or fuel line etc.

The other thing is if the little breather hole in the tank neck has been bondoed or painted over, which will likely stop the tank breathing and then prevent fuel from flowing...

Could be other things too of course, but that's where I'd be starting...

Hang in there, it will be worth while once you get it knocked on the head and go for your first good ride :)
 
Flaming Chainsaws said:
Meh... Been a whole year rebuilding and replacing everything. All wires checked and good. Good grounds. Duaneage R/R. Good electrical components. What else is there to check? I literally went through the whole electrical system with new parts. Even spent $500 for a brand new igniter.

I know I sound like a lil' bitch right now but I don't want a project. I just want to ride... Hope you guys understand that. Don't worry, I have my eyes on another GS I spotted on craigslist... A GS500.

At this time, I am not parting out my GS450. Only selling as a complete package for $600.
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Just seems like a lot of wasted time and effort...and only $600 for the bike? I'd buy it from you in a heartbeat if you were in my area.
 
I was asking $700 but for a GSR or DTT member, I'm willing to do $600. I'm not one of those guys that will sell a cafe bike for $3,000 here. Just being realistic. We all know how much work was put into this though...

The bike has no spark because of a fried igniter. Again, I've checked everything. It has good compression and gets fuel to both cylinders.

If you can fix the spark issue, then the bike is ready for the road...
 
Just out of curiosity, but have you pulled out a multimeter and really checked everything? I would start by checking the frame and other hard parts for voltage. Could have a parasitic leak that's screwing up all your levels. Then check any parts that should have resistance. There's a heckuva lot more the electrical than just voltage i/o. Ohms, amperage, resistance, capacitance...

Just saying.
 
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