Introducing 'Filthy Lil'

[MyGSXF:Me]

you should have seen Miss God I'm Frozen

Wearing it at the moment

Titanium nuts & blue vein steel

[T.W.R]

Well got the carbs done and all set to be put into use again got some nice shiny pods coming for them too, then it's just a matter of dialling them in

Also scored a complete tail light assembly of TM for $20, only needed a lense but it's a un-used assembly so it was cheap.

Need to trackdown a schematics diagram of the wiring loom and also info on the front forks e.g: oil weight, capacity/level etc (have got complete info for earlier ET models but not the ES series).

[Spuds1234]

Need to trackdown a schematics diagram of the wiring loom and also info on the front forks e.g: oil weight, capacity/level etc (have got complete info for earlier ET models but not the ES series).

I have a pdf copy of the repair manual for the 84-86 GSX750ES's.

It should have all that info in.

I can sort you out with a copy if you would like.

PM me your email address and I'll see what I can do. Its 18meg so I dont know if it will send but we will see.

Otherwise I can just post it or you can pick it up next time your in Christchurch or I can get down to Ashburton..

[psyguy]

Need to trackdown a schematics diagram of the wiring loom

try here
http://stores.ebay.com/Kojaycat-Moto...iring-Diagrams
they seem really good

[T.W.R]

I have a pdf copy of the repair manual for the 84-86 GSX750ES's.

It should have all that info in.

I can sort you out with a copy if you would like.

PM me your email address and I'll see what I can do. Its 18meg so I dont know if it will send but we will see.

Otherwise I can just post it or you can pick it up next time your in Christchurch or I can get down to Ashburton..

Top effort Just what the doctor ordered

try here
http://stores.ebay.com/Kojaycat-Moto...iring-Diagrams
they seem really good

Thanks, I had a nosey around there but nothing related to the ES series just earlier ET 750/1100 & Kat 1100/1000/750

I use this outfit once & while for checking bits

They have full parts diagrams of pretty much all Suzuki motorcycles produced since the early 60s

Took the lid off the motor tonight and was pleasantly surprised at the condition of the valve train, no discernible wear on the cams, rocker lobes, or the adjuster stems it bodes well for the rest of the engine.
(I'll put some picks up tomorrow once I've checked, adjusted, & set the clearances). One thing I noticed though was the timing backing plate had been advanced a bit (looks about 3-4deg).

[98tls]

Any idea why mate.......?

[T.W.R]

Any idea why mate.......?

Not 100% sure yet But when I checked the plugs the other day #1 & #4 were perfect colour and #2 & #3 were rich, which by itself was interesting seeing the amount of crap that was in the carbs. And now they're done and ready to be fitted again I'll check things thoroughly when I fire her back into life. All the ignition wiring to the coils is OK and the leads are still supple and all the connections are firm, so if someone has been tinkering previously for a reason who knows, I'll get it sorted though

[98tls]

sure you will..........be interested in what you find........a couple of us here have been discussing why...cant come up with anything.....

[Spyke]

i'm looking into restoring an old dirt bike when i find one. is it best to strip it right back and go over every thing like that? plus this will be my first project and i'm scared that i'll ruin something. and to top things off i haven't had much mechanical experience in motorbikes but i'm good with my hands and i really want to get good at working on bikes.

better ask this, whats steps do you take in restoring a bike back to its buety?

[T.W.R]

i'm looking into restoring an old dirt bike when i find one. is it best to strip it right back and go over every thing like that? plus this will be my first project and i'm scared that i'll ruin something. and to top things off i haven't had much mechanical experience in motorbikes but i'm good with my hands and i really want to get good at working on bikes.

better ask this, whats steps do you take in restoring a bike back to its buety?

Mate, I just strip the bikes I've done right back to bare frame & individual parts just because I got caught with the 1st bike I did The part I didn't check was the part that let me down. So now with each bike I do I'll gut it out completely, check & tidy all the individual parts and replace any that look suspect or knackered.

Bikes are deceptive in appearance and seem more complexed than they really are so if you're methodical in your approach to disassembly then you wont strike any hiccups along the way. Taking pictures of each section before you dismantle it helps as a reference when it comes to reassembly. I've got a pretty photographic memory which helps & because of my job I'm used to having a jigsaw of parts to work with.

If you section the bike off into say rolling chassis, engine, & electrics and do each section at a time is worthwhile. Starting on the chassis, if you work from one end to the other bit by bit then onto the engine or electrics going piece by piece.

Going over the frame, wheels, & suspension is important to me as these are always the most neglected parts of a bike. The frame is checked for damage etc. All the bearings & bushes checked, cleaned, re greased or replaced. The wheels are checked for damage, bearings checked or replaced, & brakes checked.

Engine speaks for itself it what to check over and goes from a simple service through to a complete rebuild if need be.

Electrics is just a matter of checking connections and the condition of the wiring loom & individual components, switches, sensors, couplings etc. Fixing anything that looks suspect or replacing or repairing anything that isn't working.

Starting on a trailie is a good idea as everything is easily got to and nothing is too complexed.

[Spyke]

cheers twr thats really helpful, now all i have to do is get this bike.

my dads boss has two old 185's that he said i maybe able to have so fingers crossed.

thanks lots

andrew

[scumdog]

Any idea why mate.......?

More advance = more power.

IF the octane is suitable.

[T.W.R]

More advance = more power.

IF the octane is suitable.

Not really because there isn't any improvement in brake mean effective pressure without adjusting the inlet or exhaust timing the only improvement of advancing the ignition timing is thermal efficiency (combustion heat).

[scumdog]

Not really because there isn't any improvement in brake mean effective pressure without adjusting the inlet or exhaust timing the only improvement of advancing the ignition timing is thermal efficiency (combustion heat).

Hmm, my experience?

91octane - 5 degrees timing, 'soggy' performance, more than 6 degrees and engine 'pinks' (sometimes pinks anyway)

98octane - 11 degrees timing, crisp responsive performance, noticably more 'grunt', will pink for split second under w.o.t.

Avgas and I can go to 12+ degrees and even more grunt.

Running 11:1 comp.

[T.W.R]

Hmm, my experience?

91octane - 5 degrees timing, 'soggy' performance, more than 6 degrees and engine 'pinks' (sometimes pinks anyway)

98octane - 11 degrees timing, crisp responsive performance, noticably more 'grunt', will pink for split second under w.o.t.

Avgas and I can go to 12+ degrees and even more grunt.

Running 11:1 comp.

Oh and that's your average stock V8 too isn't it SD

Anyway a few pics

1) Rear suspension cleaned up, bushes re-packed with grease etc.
2) Cams just opened up to have a check before I set the clearances etc
3) Carbs cleaned up and reassembled ready for setting & adjustments
4) Pic of what's coming for the carbs