I’m back (again)
Things were progressing very well at better than a snail’s pace. But as I started to figure out how to mount the rear fender, it became apparent that the bike was stuck in gear. It wouldn’t shift up or down. … Continued
Finishing the wheels, tires, suspension and brakes (2 of 2)
Well, I ran into a problem after installing the rear wheel. The new Shinko tire wasn’t the problem. The problem is that the rear wheel didn’t move and the gear shift lever felt like a mess. So it’s time to … Continued
Working on the wheels, tires and suspension (1 of 2)
The idea here is to get the bike up and on its legs. It’s been hanging from the engine hoist. Now it needs to stand on the ground so I can see how it measures up. The additions are: The … Continued
A short update
This post is going to be short and, hopefully, sweet. It will be short because time has been at a premium. My schedule—and I use the term loosely—basically depends on two things: other peoples’ schedules and my ability/energy level. Lately, … Continued
The dark art of bobber electrics
Things were going along very well…with the operative word being “were.” The carbs were finally sorted out and ceased pouring gasoline onto the garage floor through the floats. The bike started several times. The idle was rough. That was expected … Continued
Removing a broken screw or bolt from a cylinder head
While waiting for a ZN part (more on that later), it seemed like a real good time to put the cylinder head back together. To get started, all that needs to be done is remove the four camshaft caps. However, … Continued
Removing old gasket material
This job can be one of the most tedious and maybe the most aggravating. Plain and simple, old gaskets are stubborn. Even when they easily lift off the mating surface, they seem to leave a trail or layer of stuck-on … Continued
Cleaning the frame
The bike (Suzuki GS850L) is apart and organized into boxes for inspection and repair/replacement. The motor is out of the frame in the process of being repaired. After the motor is repaired, it will go back into a re-painted frame. … Continued
After taking apart the motorcycle…
This post is a continuation of my last that dealt with godliness (of sorts). After cleaning, disassembling and cleaning all the components, the next step is inspect everything and figure out what needs to be repaired or replaced. This step … Continued