Yes, there is supposed to be oil behind the alternater cover. It helps to cool the alternator, and because there are no brushes, it doesnt affect the...
Suzuki made a 305 Raider back in the late 60's, but I assume you are speaking of a new(er) bike. You didnt state the year. Suzuki makes a Raider 150, which is...
Greeting and Happy New Year to all! I emailed a little while ago about my bike not starting in the cold. One of the suggestions I received was to anneal the...
Email me off group and I will see what I can do to help you. Send me as much detail as you can. When did the bike last run/start properly, did the problem ...
in Florida, and the US . It is: 20mph school zones 45 mph highways speeds in residential areas, then 55 in semi residetial and business, and 65 in non-business...
Rick, The bike last started the weekend before Christmas. I was riding it everyday to and from work. It snowed that weekend, and I tried to start it the next...
Thank you to all that have helped me with my gs 550. Just got new rubber gromits for the carbs, got it started and ran good not great but good. All it needed...
Howdy everyone. If you check out the folder in Photos named 1982 GS450 you'll see a tank that I had designed. There are different steps along the way from...
Hey Rick, check this out and go to clear coat applications, I think that will cover it for you. http://www.color-rite.com/ Please search through the whole...
That sux, I know how you feel in away. I let a friend of mine on my bike. He rides Dirt Bikes, well he attempted to ride my bike. 28 feet from my parking spot...
Hey Rick, I'm new to the group, and I went to look for your pics., I was unable to locate them. Where do I go once I get to the site? Thanks, Don ... From:...
Don, When your in the MYSUZUKI group, on the left hand side you'll see that it says photos, just click on there. Let me know if you had any luck. Rick Don...
Looks Great Rick, glad to see thing's are coming along well. It must be cold where you are right now? I definitely like the work on the Frame, most people...
Don, I got the bike November 7th. I've been spending on the average of 14 hours a day working on it. Non-stop. I'm putting new pictures in the folder again...
Thom, Thanks. I'm putting up some new pictures in the folder tonight. Yeah its cold..................about 35 degrees. The shed got heat though and its on a...
I just bought and restored a 1979 GS850G. Photos at www.azluxtours.com. (Scroll down to bottom of first page and click on left-hand asterisk.) I'd like to do...
If I remember correctly about GS850's, they were derived from Suzuki's first generation of the GS750. They were already bored some to reach what they became. I...
Hi Folks and Happy New Year to All; I am trying to find a backrest for my 1983 GS 450 A. I know this model is identical to the 1982 model. Does anyone know...
Greetings Gert! E-bay always has a Haynes manual for sale. Parts ones come up regularly. The Carburetor is a mikuni VM20sh. Drop me a line any time! Mike in...
If I recall, there used to be a company (Wiseco maybe?) that made a big bore kit for the 850. I think it was around 950cc or so. That is about as big as you...
The B120 in 78 was little changed from the original B120 introduced in the mid 60's. I dont think they were imported into north america in the 70's. It is a...
Okay, I'll respond. My wife made me buy a backrest for our '80 GN400 so we could ride it together more easily. Don't know if one was ever made specifically for...
I recently re-built the carbs on my 1980 GS1000G and am having problems. I thoroughly cleaned everything out with carb cleaner, used a very small diameter wire...
I had a similar experience when I rebuilt/restored my 79 GS850. Did everything right. Reset all adjustments to nominal. Bike ran like poop. “Ear” adjusted...