My late summer (Sept 5) acquisition, a 1979 Suzuki GS1000L required an oil change, and carb cleaning/rebuilding (with original brass parts) to run, and then new tires and brake pads to pass the safety check. It replaces my 1974 Honda CB750 because I appreciate the extra horse power. On Nov 1, I began the process of dismantling the front end in order to replace leaky fork seals, and front brake lines. Today, (Dec 12) Big Suzy finally relinquished her spot on the lift table, with that work completed. Waiting for eBay brake lines (GALFER BRAIDED STAINLESS STEEL) delivery was the main reason for the delay.
I relied on my son to help unload the big bike and with some shuffling around in the garage, my latest (Oct 11) bike purchase, a $500 1969 Honda CL450K2, was rolled up onto the lift table for some more love. In October I had already done an oil change, and cleaned/rebuilt its carbs, cam chain tensioned, valves adjusted, and timing set. The bike fires up but does not yet idle.
I was able to buy a second hand side panel, side panel emblem, and exhaust collars which the bike needed. The side panels have been painted (Rustoleum Royal Red) to match the tank. I have some air filter parts from a previously owned CB450 which I hope will fit. The bike is fitted with an aftermarket light switch on the right side handle bar which doesn’t work and needs replacing. The exhaust will need to be reinstalled. You can’t remove the carbs with the high exhaust pipes in place. The bike will eventually need new tires if a safety check is in its future.
My 2 bay garage is unheated and not insulated. It is packed to the gills with stuff including 2 chest freezers, 4 bikes currently, car wheels, 2 canoes, camping gear, a hard top for mt 1970 MGB, a couple of mountain bikes, and a couple of my son’s dirt bikes. Luckily my wife understands that garage space is too valuable to waste on cars. I am able to work for a few hours at a time with just an infra red heal lamp suspended over the bike and an electrical radiant heater located strategically. The days have not yet become crazy cold. To work on a bike I have to roll the snowblower out of the garage.
Enjoy the pictures of my garage chaos!
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