what did you wrench on today??

[ozman]

time to get ready for the annual poker run
this year taking some exotics all suzuki powered of course
better give them all a carby clean and oil change, atleast on these taking carbs on and off is only a few minutes work

SB3




SB4





and the Harris Magnum

 

[dorkburger]

Those are incredibly cool cycles. I really appreciate the close up, naked pics. Thanks.

 

[steve murdoch]

Those are incredibly cool cycles. I really appreciate the close up, naked pics. Thanks.

+1 on that!
Love the look of the Astralites.

 

[JerryBB]

Continuing to strip the paint on the L, I even found some traces of the original paint and also two patches of filler.

Regards,

Jerry BB

 

[PK2]

Replaced fork seals yesterday, had the bike 4 weeks, front end was a bit springy, did 150km today, feels great!

 

[dorkburger]

Waaaaay back in December, I rebuilt the carbs, replaced the o rings (thanks Mr Barr) and replaced the intake boots (thanks GS1150Pilot).
Then it got cold. Then it got really cold.....and snowed and stayed cold, and snowed some more. The temperature hit the 50s today (cue up an angel choir singing hallelujah) so I finally got out for a test tonight. After priming it, it started cleanly and settled into a nice idle.
Initial concerns of a hanging idle/ air leak was simply a matter of backing out the idle screw.

I couldnt be more pleased. Its literally a night / day difference. In town manners used to be a bit jerky..no more. At 70 on the highway its smoother then its ever been in all my years of ownership. im thrilled!

Now onto checking the starter clutch and clutch to (hopefully) locate my rattle......

 

[GS1000S]

Today, hopefully I can finally finish my 81' GS1100EX and get it back on the road. It has been torn down since Aug. of last year at a friend's shop for a restoration. My plan is to take it down to the Idaho Vintage Motorcycle Show in Caldwell on the 21st of this month and show it and take it on their Sat. ride, weather permitting. Today I've got to bleed the brakes after an overhaul and new SS lines and get the engine running and sync. the carbs after overhauling them also. Hopefully all will go well and the bike will be ready to ride. It's been a long project and lightened up my pocketbook in the process.

Pat

 

[Larry D]

I didn't wrench on anything, but, I did wake up the GK after it's winter slumber. Turned the petcock to prime, waited......turned on the key, grabbed the clutch and hit the starter button. After a couple cranks she fired right up !!!! I did nothing to it over the winter except for some Seafoam in the tank last fall. Took her for a little ride around the neighborhood and all is well. The 450 needs a couple things, (fork springs, rear brake shoes) so, I'm waiting to get her going this year. All is good.

 

[trevor]

Today, hopefully I can finally finish my 81' GS1100EX and get it back on the road. It has been torn down since Aug. of last year at a friend's shop for a restoration. My plan is to take it down to the Idaho Vintage Motorcycle Show in Caldwell on the 21st of this month and show it and take it on their Sat. ride, weather permitting. Today I've got to bleed the brakes after an overhaul and new SS lines and get the engine running and sync. the carbs after overhauling them also. Hopefully all will go well and the bike will be ready to ride. It's been a long project and lightened up my pocketbook in the process.

Pat

Hey Pat,
Do you have a build thread on your 81 going? Would love to see some pics of your work. Good luck with it!

 

[cowboyup3371]

Not much wrenching although I took the four days (today through Friday) of this week to build Paul's dresser/closet (schrank). There was much cutting of the Curly Red Oak wood today with the hope I'll start the glue up of the various panels tomorrow. I also finally moved the bike to its normal parking spot in the garage so I can work on it tomorrow morning.

 

[gustovh]

I changed out the battery in my 850L and adjusted the clutch.

V

 

[GSCafe]

I removed my vintage Kerker header/muffler and conveyed them to the powdercoater for blasting and delicious semi-matte satin black powdercoat. I can't wait to get it back.

 

[trevor]

I removed my vintage Kerker header/muffler and conveyed them to the powdercoater for blasting and delicious semi-matte satin black powdercoat. I can't wait to get it back.

Why was I told recently by a powder coater that they could not powder coat exhaust???

 

[GSCafe]

Exhaust powdercoat is a special coating (Cerakote) that will stand up to exhaust temperatures. A regular powdercoat would indeed be no go. If mine comes out great, I'd be happy to help negotiate for others to get coated where I do. They might be doing my tank too.

 

[trevor]

Painted the exhaust I took off the 81 I bought and plan on putting it on my 83 1100....I painted it in the back yard before my wife got home from work. Lol..



Crappy pics...sorry will post better ones...

 

[GSCafe]

Oh nice! I just used BBQ black paint before. It was actually rated good enough for the temperature. 1500*+ Since I never had the pipes blasted clean, the paint finish would always eventually fail. But BBQ black paint was cheap. I'll be sure to post pictures of my exhaust when it returns. I guess I should pry out and replace my exhaust gaskets. On old bikes, if you don't do it, you don't know if it's right.

 

[trevor]

I use vht header paint. Supposed to be good to 2000. I would like to have a little more gloss though. This is pretty flat and I'm wondering how it's going to look against my shinny black motor.

 

[GSCafe]

I plan to wrap my header. Too much gloss on exhaust looks weird in my opinion. I'd do satin or matte even if my engine was glossy black. This may be just me though. Motorcycle style is very subjective.

 

[GS1000S]

Hey Pat,
Do you have a build thread on your 81 going? Would love to see some pics of your work. Good luck with it!

Here are a few pictures:
http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/album.php?albumid=3038

I finished the bike last night but still need to take it for a test drive and make sure it runs out OK.

Pat

 

[Guest]

I use vht header paint. Supposed to be good to 2000. I would like to have a little more gloss though. This is pretty flat and I'm wondering how it's going to look against my shinny black motor.

Be sure to follow curing steps exactly or it won't take. Baking is best but can be done on bike. Mine I baked has stayed very well,another I cured on bike didn't take cause I didn't follow directions it took second try when I did. Have a fan ready to clear smoke and fumes.