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catpealer111
I don't even think it's over 40 yet. I guess that means I might as well clean the apartment. Damn it!![xx(][xx(]
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  • cmd66
    Bummer. It's sunny and 75 here in Arkansas.[:D]
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  • catpealer111
    Just went on a short ride to get some coffee filters, boy was it brisk. The bike loved it though. That old air cooled GS really runs good in sub 60 degree weather, talk about throttle response. It's not that it's a slouch above 60, it's just that cooler, dense air gives it a noticeable increase in power. Did I ever mention that I love the old 8 valve Suzuki GS motors?
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  • sig232
    I saw a older GS 1100 at a car repair place in Portland on Friday. It looked like it was new, beautiful shape.

    It is raining today in Portland so there will be no bike riding for me. I am a fair weather rider.
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  • catpealer111
    Some of us have to "settle" for the GS1000. Mine's a 78. A little bit of a rat ride, but she's mine(and paid for[:D][:D]).

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  • sig232
    Originally posted by catpealer111
    Some of us have to "settle" for the GS1000. Mine's a 78. A little bit of a rat ride, but she's mine(and paid for[:D][:D]).

    I agree. Some of the nicest bikes I have had I had in the 1970's. I wish I had them back. They were quick, rode and handled great and we very cheap to buy and maintain.

    If its paid off its yours and much more satisfing to look at and know its yours. Anybody can get financing, buy a new bike and make big payments.

    We paid for our new Harley cash and that was a thrill! But we are retired and have worked all our lives for the ability to do that.

    Enjoy your bike and keep it until it falls apart! Then it becomes a bargin both for you and the new buyer.
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  • catpealer111
    Funny you mentioned the falling apart thing, seeing how this bike was totaled 3 years ago.
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  • sig232
    quote:Originally posted by catpealer111
    Funny you mentioned the falling apart thing, seeing how this bike was totaled 3 years ago.


    Well it appears that you have the mechanical skills necessary to bring it back to like new condition. Good Job!

    Now divorce the wife and your life is complete!![;)][;)]
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  • catpealer111
    The frame was destroyed. The only "new" one I could get was a cut up frame from a drag bike. I built the appropriate jigs and combined the straight rear half of my original frame with the straight, unaltered front half of the "new" frame. Kind of extreme and risky to some, but she's solid and goes down the road straight. I rode it from Wisconsin out here to Minot two weeks ago, I say that's a testament to the work I did.
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  • sig232
    quote:Originally posted by catpealer111
    The frame was destroyed. The only "new" one I could get was a cut up frame from a drag bike. I built the appropriate jigs and combined the straight rear half of my original frame with the straight, unaltered front half of the "new" frame. Kind of extreme and risky to some, but she's solid and goes down the road straight. I rode it from Wisconsin out here to Minot two weeks ago, I say that's a testament to the work I did.



    That is very difficult to do. In most cases they replace the whole frame instead of trying to get the old one straight.

    You can make some good money buying old wrecked bikes and rebuilding them on the side if you have a good place to work and enjoy the work.
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  • catpealer111
    I have a 1972 Honda CL450 in WI that I have to overhaul next. Since moving out to Minot, I've lost access to a shop. In time I'll get back into the heavy wrenching.
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  • Colt Super
    I had '69, '72, and '74 CB450s. Sure liked 'em. Wish I still had 'em.

    Your Suzi is a beaut. You did great work.

    Doug
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  • Captplaid
    quote:Originally posted by catpealer111
    Just went on a short ride to get some coffee filters, boy was it brisk. The bike loved it though. That old air cooled GS really runs good in sub 60 degree weather, talk about throttle response. It's not that it's a slouch above 60, it's just that cooler, dense air gives it a noticeable increase in power. Did I ever mention that I love the old 8 valve Suzuki GS motors?


    I'm surprised. Few people notice a change in combustion brought by cold crisp air. Same is true with glass furnaces. Cold air brings better combustion in the furnace and less particulate in the exhaust. Basically it burns cleaner. Cooler air also heats the glass more the forehearth. You can actually see a 24 hour cycle where the glass heats up at night and cools off during the day. A six degree swing and really mess with things.
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  • catpealer111
    quote:Originally posted by Captplaid
    quote:Originally posted by catpealer111
    Just went on a short ride to get some coffee filters, boy was it brisk. The bike loved it though. That old air cooled GS really runs good in sub 60 degree weather, talk about throttle response. It's not that it's a slouch above 60, it's just that cooler, dense air gives it a noticeable increase in power. Did I ever mention that I love the old 8 valve Suzuki GS motors?


    I'm surprised. Few people notice a change in combustion brought by cold crisp air. Same is true with glass furnaces. Cold air brings better combustion in the furnace and less particulate in the exhaust. Basically it burns cleaner. Cooler air also heats the glass more the forehearth. You can actually see a 24 hour cycle where the glass heats up at night and cools off during the day. A six degree swing and really mess with things.


    Kind of hard not to notice when you're sitting inches away from a 90 HP, 1000 cc engine.
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