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... fuel on prime, choke on full, insert key CLICK! VROOM!!!! BIG SMILE! Short test ride went well, stop to check hmmnnn... a little oil leakage, shut down and grab a socket.... Nooooooooo!!!!! Broken union bolt (bolt that provided the plumbing for the oil cooler), I guess this is why I got...

Whoa! I had a '75 CB 360T Nice bike!

1983 Suzuki GS 750 ES.

Was for fuel sensor on tank. lol!

A labour of love. ;) Biggest issue was removing the remains of a broken bolt. I'm no mechanic but, while asking for advise I was told several times that the most common problem with restorations is removing broken bolts, the second is finding parts. I was lucky I didn't have to go deep in the...

Thanks... She's a classy '83. Aged well eh? B)

Ready for Dressing!!! ;) Battery topped up and testing, I have to find time to pick up oil and filter tomorrow....

I can only speak for my own situation; I won't live long enough to recoup the money but, who knows, my experience with insurance has changed a lot, especially related to flying. :( For me, it wasn't about the money, it was about peace of mind. I was self taught ( I grew up in the country ) and...

My insurance gave me a refund after I had taken the course... ymmv. As a long time rider returning from a hiatus (children/minivan) I was surprised to re-learn slow-speed maneuvering. The Instructors were great, gave great feedback and were great at managing the disparate skill levels of the...

Good days work yesterday; - Mufflers on (including repaired header bolt, worked well) - Cables and pipes routed and connected - Wiring almost complete (2 wires unconnected, need to be traced?) - battery box back in, working on 'dressing' parts. Time to pick up oil, filters etc. I plan to do a...

Ah ... I used vice grips on the shank, there was no head left after it snapped off when i was removing the headers. I'm not that much of a hack to use vice grips on a bolt with a good head on it. Thanks anyway.

Sorry, I don't understand. It wasn't a 4 sided bolt, and it snapped it off when I was trying to undo the headers with a regular socket/ratchet setup, no damage to the head of the bolt, it broke on the shank. Softer metal than I expected. :( Maybe I missed something, admittedly I'm a hack...

Carbs back in, throttle and choke adjusted and working. ;) I also installed the chain, now for wiring....

Ok, so I managed to get the mounting bolts back in, tougher than I thought, especially trying not to pinch the many wires for sensors etc. Coils back in and re-wired (green tape is labels, I'll remove when I know she runs. ;) ... and a lot more wiring ahead; but first, carbs to be cleaned...

Good long term project, get another bike if you want to ride soon. As has already been said, check for bikes that have been in accidents for parts, check the cycle salvage sites etc. Frequent the builder/restoration forums, I found a WEALTH of information on the GS forum for restoring my '83...

Here's hoping your feeling reflect reality. The symptom's you describe do track with standard ageing but, this should not be a drastic change.... Health wished for you.

symptom of natural aging but also symptom of things Blood Pressure, Glaucoma, Diabetes. Get it checked out my friend, better safe than not.

Kewl, will look for you next time I'm in. If you hear for someone sourcing old (1983) Suzuki parts, it'll probably be me, great service there btw.

Thanks for the advise, I did heat it with a propane torch but I was very concerned with applying to much heat to the aluminum block...

... Finally had some time to work on her last night. The engines in the frame (just sitting on the frame for now). It doesn't look like it but, it's a ridiculously tight fit, took the better part of the evening (and some skin from buddy's knuckles).