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The Something Awful Forums > Discussion > Automotive Insanity > Cycle Asylum > What did you do to your ride: forensic welding
 
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Tachonium
Sep 9, 2000

The New Steel.
Did quite a bit to my '83 Suzuki this week. The warm, ride-friendly weather pushed me to take care of some issues and continue some cosmetic work.

  • Installed a banjo bolt switch for my front brake. The old "switch" was unreliable.
  • Bled both brake systems
  • Replaced the suddenly dead turn signal flasher with an electronic one.
  • Replaced the clutch cable which had begun to fray.
  • Decided to remove the Suzuki badges from the tank. Filled in the notches behind them for a smooth look. Will paint it tomorrow.
  • This weekend I'll finally re-cover the worn out seat.

Tachonium fucked around with this message at 05:26 on Apr 18, 2009

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Tachonium
Sep 9, 2000

The New Steel.
Finished cosmetic work on my ride, fresh paint and a new seat cover. The following is a brief history of my motorcycle since everyone likes pictures.



When I bought her. Rattle-can "color changing" paint. :barf: A host of mechanical and electrical problems. (Note the rags tied on the forks as a fork seal solution.)



Here she is with a coat of paint and most mechanical problems resolved. Running great!


And finally: stripped the badges, better paint, and a new seat cover. All mechanical and electrical issues resolved.


1983 Suzuki GS650L

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Tachonium
Sep 9, 2000

The New Steel.
Changed the oil and filter last night. Should have been a quick 30min tops operation. Oh no! The bike gods are angry. Two of the filter cover bolts broke. So it became bolt removal and replacement time. I get everything back together, fill it up and the bike pukes out half the oil upon starting. The filter cover gasket slipped without my noticing apparently. :ughh:

Drain, re-seat gasket, refill and yay! no leaks!

* # ¿ May 9, 2009 19:01
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