"Suzati" For Sale - update 7/14/12

[Paulcet]

  What I do have remaining are a yellow/white (I think), and an orange/red from the right side controls.  That would be for the passing circuit.  On the clutch side I have a black and white wire and orange remaining.

Is that orange/red really orange/blue?  If so, it should go to the sidestand relay.  The yellow/white goes to the left side control box, it supplies power to your headlight (both beams)

That black and white/grey wire combo has a plug.  I either lost the other end, or I never had it?!  Below in the pic you can see where I added it for an idea.

Since you are using an Acewell gauge, that black/white and gray combo are connected not to a plug, but to a light bulb socket!  Which would be for the speedometer and tachometer illumination!

So, that remaining orange I connected to the black/grey plug part and the starter turned over.  And it got really hot so I know that isn't right.

I don't know how that would make the starter turn, but you are correct:  That isn't right.

[O.C.D.]

cwewce

[tt_four]

That's awesome you got it running!! Was the engine running well before you started your project, or do you still have some tuning to do before it's really ridable??

As far as the paint, do what I did... Just grab a couple cans of spray paint just to get it all one color so you can ride it for a month or two, then paint it for real when you're ready to take a break for a week. Mine will eventaully be repainted, but right now I just wanted to ride it, so I'll deal with making it pretty later. I've actually got a whole list of random things I need to do after I've got a couple hundred miles in.

Good luck on the signals. I tried to look online for the part you need, but I don't know what it's called, so I couldn't find it. I know they make things you can easily wire in with LED signals so your bike still gets enough resisitance and the relay will still flash, you'll just have to find out what it's called.

[JEREMY JOCK]

Good luck on the signals. I tried to look online for the part you need, but I don't know what it's called, so I couldn't find it. I know they make things you can easily wire in with LED signals so your bike still gets enough resisitance and the relay will still flash, you'll just have to find out what it's called.

These, possibly?

http://www.virtualvillage.com/led-bulb-load-resistors-for-motorbike-turn-signals-002511-043.html?utm_source=googlebase&utm_medium=shcomp

[Toogoofy317]

This is what ya need.

http://www.kuryakyn.com/index.cfm/go/Home.ProductDetail/catID/16/scID/114/IMID/718

Don't know if you still have the turn signal indicator but this is what you need to get it working properly
http://www.kuryakyn.com/index.cfm/go/Home.ProductDetail/catID/16/scID/114/IMID/719

You can get them cheaper at other sites these just have the instructions in PDF on the site.

Mary

[O.C.D.]

dccec

[tt_four]

Someone just posted the diagrams in that thread about a GS going from 200 miles per tank to 150. I can tell you off the top of my head from just doing it a million times over winter... with everything on the bike, the front hose spot on the tank petcock connects to the frame petcock fitting closest to the rear wheel. The rear hose spot on the tank petcock connects to the frame petcock fitting closest to the front wheel, and closest to the outside of the frame. Those two lines don't cross, they're mounted like an upside down rainbow. The line to the carbs is the spot sticking out of the front of the frame petcock right next to the like to the tank, and the vacuum, well there's only one of those and it's on the back.

You willing to admit how much you've spent rebuilding it??

[O.C.D.]

cdadce

[O.C.D.]

I had to change the total above.  I feel weird in putting out a number as it makes me feel like I am bragging which I am in no way doing.  Yes, I could have bought a newer and better bike but this was a fun learning project for me.  I now know how to wire/weld/build/paint/design/integrate better than before and this time I learned it on a motorcycle.  That cannot have a price tag. 

[Paulcet]

I noticed you bought a total of 4 M18 x 1.5 plugs.  I think you only used one?  Is one type better than another for covering the tachometer port?  I need one myself   

[O.C.D.]

2 of the Toyota plugs would not clearance the valve cover and I didn't want to hack it up to make it fit.  So I did more research and found the other kind that I used.  I always buy 2 of things that I might modify.  That way I can mess one up if need be.

[tt_four]

Haha, I'll add it up at work tomorrow when I have a real keyboard. There's no way I'm using my computer calculator for that many numbers just with the numbers across the top.

Definitely a worth while project though. I've said before a suspension is really what makes a bike for me anymore, so a GS with a front end like that and a nice rear suspension is definitely worth about the same as some 600s out there. If I keep this bike around long enough I may someday do a front end swap. That combined with cleaning up the tail I have on mine would definitely make for something I was proud of.

[O.C.D.]

Yup, you got it right.  I could have bought a 2010 F model for less but it would still ride like a GS.  So I have the components of a newer bike now and the only thing old is the engine; that only has 11,000 on it anyway. 

Unfortunately I would never get rid of her because the value I have put into her is never what I would get back.  So we are stuck for life, lol.

[O.C.D.]

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[gregvhen]

I would just get a smaller hose to fit that ducati resivoir if you want to ues it so bad.

[Flanders]

This build looks fantastic -- one question though, why are you keeping the rear pegs?  It doesn't look like you'll ever have passenger on there, and it would clean up the rear...

just my 2 cents (I'm sure everyone else has their 2 cents ) i'm impressed with all the work that's gone into this so far! 

[O.C.D.]

I would just get a smaller hose to fit that ducati resivoir if you want to ues it so bad.

Any idea on the kind?  Can I use fuel tubing or is that too much pressure?  I am thinking it is. 

[jdbutler13]

psyber_0ptix and OCD I just need to say those are some crazy bikes. I'm just a young hobbiest getting into riding, but I love tinkering.
I got a lot of respect for guys are able to transform there bikes like that.

[O.C.D.]

ccacda

[remo2k9]

THREE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED AND  NINE DOLLARS DOT 52 cents LOL  u inspire me so much