Sky's 2nd kettle begins...

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Skyguyz
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Sky's 2nd kettle begins...

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Meanwhile in Vegas....The 2nd Suzuki Gt750 is coming along. The crank was balanced and the cylinders bored .5mm over and the head was decked. New pistons, rings, seals, water pump rebuilt, etc. The OEM fasteners were re-zinced in my shop. the frame is at the powder coating shop and should be done soon.

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*The first Kettle:
*It runs better than it looks. Such a joy to ride!

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Alan H
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Obviously a glutton for punishment (says the man rebuilding 2 GT550s!)
Proof that four strokes are over complicated
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Its an addiction :D the riding and restoring!
NO SMOKE .......NO POKE
Skyguyz
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My 74 Suzuki GT750 wheels, hubs & tires are done. I re-spoked them myself using OEM spokes and was able to true within 0.2 - 0.4 mm. It was not easy the first time but it can be done. If you need to make original chrome like new again, use Bonderite diluted to 4;1 with water & 0000 steel wool They came out fantastic!
*The hubs were vapor-blasted.

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Some progress on the engine:

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Alan H
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Coming on nicely.
Proof that four strokes are over complicated
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Harrymail
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Good progress :)
Currently without a GT, but looking
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Skyguyz
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Carb time

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Armed with the DVD from Baz I was able to tackle the carbs. I had the bits vapor blasted and all new wear components replaced with new bits. I treated the carb bodies to "Boeshield" and should keep any corrosion and allow the appearance to last longer. I found two different jets clogged and unclogged them successfully. Apparently this happens a lot with these carbs. All new brass, O rings gaskets, etc internally now. All ports tested and spray like new. Assembly took longer than expected but they are in much better shape and should work fine.


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canaletto5
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Great job there
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PaulD738
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Looking really good, one thing I think spoils a restoration is poorly finished carbs
They're rubbish them Jap bikes lad they won't last five minutes! you want to get yourself a nice Royal Enfield!
A quote from my old dad 8-)

I started out with nothing and I’ve got most of it left!
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Alan H
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I hear that crabs are easy to get rid of nowadays.
Proof that four strokes are over complicated
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