I have in my possession a 1991 Suzuki GSX 600f. I know this is a GS500 forum but I would like your input. My plan is to get it running and have it painted, and I want you all to be there during this journey. I will expect comments.
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if you dont post pics, you dont have a GSX 600F. so post pics or quit lying.
Quote from: gregvhen on December 09, 2009, 10:06:26 PM
if you dont post pics, you dont have a GSX 600F. so post pics or quit lying.
+1 we want pics
I do not know how to post pictures. Inform me and I will.
you have to upload them on a photo site first. I use, as well as most people, photobucket. upload them there, then on the left of the screen it will say something like image code, or something, you have to copy the image code from photobucket and paste it in a post on here. Or if you dont see the code on the left, when your lookin at the pic on photobucket, if your mouse is on the pic, theres a menu at the top where it says share, click that find the code that way
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So, are you from Baltimore?
close, on the images, but not quite. find the one thats starts and ends with like [IMG]
Yes I am from Bodymore (aka) Baltimore. I am good friends with BaltimoreGS. I actually bought this bike from him.
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You can share your journey here w/ us. So first... what specifically will this journey entail - "get it running and have it painted" is pretty broad.
Michael
Cool bike! Nice shape for 18 years! Background story? Who owned it? How did you come by it? Was it love at first sight and you had to have it at any price, or did someone die and you were paid to take it out of the garage it has been sitting in? What's wrong with it? What does it do or not do? What mystery fluids are leaking and where? How old are the tires?
There are quite a few non-GS owners in here. I started with a '97e and then an '05f, but I currently have a DL650 Wee-Strom, but I still lurk in a dark corner here. Lots of knowledgeable people here, but you'll probably have to bribe them with cupcakes or something to get anything from them!
Welcome! :cheers:
Quote from: mister on December 10, 2009, 12:12:47 AM
You can share your journey here w/ us. So first... what specifically will this journey entail - "get it running and have it painted" is pretty broad.
Michael
My journey will include replacing the spark plugs and adjusting the valve and everything else that goes along with that. I am also painting the bike. I will post my progress through this project. I will also ,once the bike is on the road, will take pictures of myself and friends riding.
Quote from: Caffeine on December 10, 2009, 05:10:47 AM
Cool bike! Nice shape for 18 years! Background story? Who owned it? How did you come by it? Was it love at first sight and you had to have it at any price, or did someone die and you were paid to take it out of the garage it has been sitting in? What's wrong with it? What does it do or not do? What mystery fluids are leaking and where? How old are the tires?
There are quite a few non-GS owners in here. I started with a '97e and then an '05f, but I currently have a DL650 Wee-Strom, but I still lurk in a dark corner here. Lots of knowledgeable people here, but you'll probably have to bribe them with cupcakes or something to get anything from them!
Welcome! :cheers:
My friend had bought this bike for parts. Upon taking it apart he realized he had something that was worth a lot more than just parts. After finding out it ran he had told me about it and I had decision to make. I could either save my money and purchase a newer bike ,which would take a lot longer, or i could give him $250 payments and have a bike to ride in the spring. I decided i would rather just have a bike to be able to ride. The bike only needs a few minor things done to it. I am going to replace the spark plugs and adjust the valves to get it running. My friends Pig and Jessie(oringinal owner) and I are going to paint the plastics and tank. Nothing is leaking, don't have to worry about antifreeze because it is air cooled. The tires look good no visible dry rot. Not sure how old they are.
What a piece of crap, I just unloaded one of those on some idiot.... :laugh:
-Jessie
Quote from: BaltimoreGS on December 10, 2009, 07:58:27 AM
What a piece of crap, I just unloaded one of those on some idiot.... :laugh:
-Jessie
Is this who you were talking crap about yesterday? :D
Aircooled?
I thought they were cooled with milk in the hallow handlebars. I don't know, that's what I heard on the internet so it must be true :icon_mrgreen:
Michael
yea sorry to tell you, but its not air cooled. Mister is right about the milk. Skim milk works the bes t for me.
Here are some pics after i spent a little time on it.
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+1 on the skim milk. Anything over 2% and you're going to have problems. And don't waste your money on the "Motorcycle Milk" either. Any old wal-mart stuff will do. Except maybe for the California dairy stuff... a friend of mine with an old Katana used that for YEARS!
Notice the sweet mailbox reflectors I added to pass MD state inspection :thumb:
-Jessie
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dang. i would hate life itself if i had that bike. why? you say? is it cause its old? no. cause it hasnt been maintenced in a while? no. cause its being running with no milk its whole life? not that either. its because of the seat latch bracket position. As if getting the airbox on the carbs wasnt enough of a pain already for motorcycle mechs, they decided to put that seat mount right in front of it, almost like its locking it in place. Although, at least with this bike, you can just set the airbox in, and you dont have to slide in between the frame, and remove the frame petcock just to get it somewhat posistioned. hey, now that i think about it, the seat frame there wouldnt even make a big deal at all. this bike has be an easy airbox to remove. Man, i wish i had this bike. if i had this i would love my life! Carbs look easy to get at too!
I've always kinda liked those bikes, not really sure why. I think sportbikes look much better when they've got some curve to them, as opposed to the old kawasakis that were really boxy. Suzuki has always made good looking bikes, especially those katanas from the early 80's
Quote from: GSX600_Bmore on December 10, 2009, 10:54:12 AM
Here are some pics after i spent a little time on it.
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NO! Not apple juice. Apple juice won't work a all. It HAS to be milk. Skim milk. BUT, if you don't want to buy skim milk, just buy Normal Milk and add water - that's all the milk factory does.
Michael
Not Apple juice, it's iced tea. That's what the moonshiners used to race circles around johnny law during prohibition. Or was it moonshine....
teas no good either. well, itd work, but your handle bars are holy, like mine, id use only the best prarrie farms skim milk.
How have you guys managed to drag that awful joke out this long?!
Yeah... that milk joke. I don't get it.
Can not wait for finals to be over so I can really start wrenching on this thing. After this week you can find me in my garage with a space heater, sixxer of beer, and tools. Maybe a radio too. :D
Quote from: GSX600_Bmore on December 11, 2009, 04:10:08 PM
Can not wait for finals to be over so I can really start wrenching on this thing. After this week you can find me in my garage with a space heater, sixxer of beer, and tools. Maybe a radio too. :D
Break out the Styx and Survivor tapes!
Quote from: GSX600_Bmore on December 11, 2009, 04:10:08 PM
Can not wait for finals to be over so I can really start wrenching on this thing. After this week you can find me in my garage with a space heater, sixxer of beer, and tools. Maybe a radio too. :D
Well by all means let me know if you need help. I'll work on sixxer and you work on the baby gixxer.
And to chime in on the important discussion here. I only use synthetic milk. Anything else is living in the stone age and will destroy your bike.
Oh... yeah... no powdered milk - skim or other. The powder cannot handle the heat and will fall out of solution if the milk heats up. It will fall out and sit at the bottom in clumps like cottage cheese. So no powdered milk.
Michael
Quote from: tt_four on December 11, 2009, 01:00:16 PM
How have you guys managed to drag that awful joke out this long?!
yea man, were milk this joke as long as we can. :D
You guys are going to scare the poor kid away because he's going to think that every single time he posts something, we're going to respond with 45 milk comments.
Truly, this is the milk you need :whisper: http://www.amazon.com/Tuscan-Whole-Milk-Gallon-128/product-reviews/B00032G1S0
Welcome, to the board! Like the looks of the bike. But, I love Flick more!
Mary
Finals are over and I started really working on this project. Here are some new pictures
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Looking good. What the black stuff you used on the crack? and what's that thing in your hand in the 2nd to last picture? I'd like to get a plastic welder someday for that kinda stuff, but my bike doesn't currently have any real plastic on it aside from the undertail and the front fender, so no real need for it yet!
looks like he melted an abs black zip tie onto the crack
Yup, I just used a black zip tie, and the thing in my hand in the second to last picture is just a simple butane lighter. Best to used for it's concentrated flame.