Fellas, found another bike I only have a little regret over getting. No title, no keys, unknown when last running. I didn't even hook a battery up to it. No bars, no controls, but it looks like the rest of it is "still there". Seat is trashed, tires still hold air, and the engine still has amber colored oil in it. Appears to be completely surface rusted (and mice peed on it) even the thin sheet metal stuff around the battery box is still decent. I'm going to de-rust those tonight and rattle can them. Gas tank has a giant rust hole in it too, so thats unfortunate.
Its a new to me 1982 Suzuki GS650 G.
Got it home in the minivan again and the seller was blown away I even got it inside. So far I've been limiting myself to what I do on the bike because the garage is 100+ and once I go through 64oz of water from my tumbler I'm done for the day (other than cleanup) so its been slow progress so far. Plus summertime work has picked up so sometimes I don't get done with work until about 7pm. Pretty straight forward like the last Japanese bike I worked on. Light rust but no stripped bolts (so far) or anything damaged for removal.
Just like the last thread, I'll try to pop in with significant updates. Right now its just disassembly, assessment, and rattle canning of rusty stuff as I go. I plan on buying some aftermarket mufflers. I am not a "loud pipes save lives" person and enjoy hearing while I still can. The goal isn't to make it silent, but something tolerable if I decide to ride 2 miles to get a soda and fill up the gas can for the lawnmower.
I could use some help however, I'd really like to get keys for this, but all I have is a VIN. All the key sellers say the VIN tells them nothing and the 4 key tumblers have no real markings on them that I can tell. I have a digital copy of a service manual, and 2 vintage Suzuki forum links, but I'd rather not trawl through 10 year old posts trying to figure out problems and wiring if I don't have to, I may pick up another haynes manual if youtube and google can't help me.
1. Ignition
2. Helmet Lock
3. Rear seat cowl
4. Gas tank (to be replaced anyway)
I also need a lead on a gas tank (probably eBay), seat (either upholsterer locally or ebay again), left side body panel, and then painting of the painted parts once its all done.
I'm already having a ton of fun just getting my hands dirty and after rattle canning a few small parts (satin black of course) can already imagine what glory this bike can be restored to.
Its a new to me 1982 Suzuki GS650 G.
Got it home in the minivan again and the seller was blown away I even got it inside. So far I've been limiting myself to what I do on the bike because the garage is 100+ and once I go through 64oz of water from my tumbler I'm done for the day (other than cleanup) so its been slow progress so far. Plus summertime work has picked up so sometimes I don't get done with work until about 7pm. Pretty straight forward like the last Japanese bike I worked on. Light rust but no stripped bolts (so far) or anything damaged for removal.
Just like the last thread, I'll try to pop in with significant updates. Right now its just disassembly, assessment, and rattle canning of rusty stuff as I go. I plan on buying some aftermarket mufflers. I am not a "loud pipes save lives" person and enjoy hearing while I still can. The goal isn't to make it silent, but something tolerable if I decide to ride 2 miles to get a soda and fill up the gas can for the lawnmower.
I could use some help however, I'd really like to get keys for this, but all I have is a VIN. All the key sellers say the VIN tells them nothing and the 4 key tumblers have no real markings on them that I can tell. I have a digital copy of a service manual, and 2 vintage Suzuki forum links, but I'd rather not trawl through 10 year old posts trying to figure out problems and wiring if I don't have to, I may pick up another haynes manual if youtube and google can't help me.
1. Ignition
2. Helmet Lock
3. Rear seat cowl
4. Gas tank (to be replaced anyway)
I also need a lead on a gas tank (probably eBay), seat (either upholsterer locally or ebay again), left side body panel, and then painting of the painted parts once its all done.
I'm already having a ton of fun just getting my hands dirty and after rattle canning a few small parts (satin black of course) can already imagine what glory this bike can be restored to.