Just about to pick up an identical one of these, having had a blue one back in ..... yikes 1980. The videos will be a great help as I embark on my journey so thanks for posting
Great job! I guess there's no Part 12? But it would have been good to see the tank finished and a test ride. I would have mounted the horn higher, looks like it might ding the mudguard. Candy gold was a stunning Suzuki colour back in the day.
Thanks again Steve. Yes there definitely will be a final video, tank painted and 1st ride. I've had a few health issues and some big life changes last 2yrs and have had a lot to catch up on...so hopefully I can get back around to this bike sooner rather than later. Cheers, Mark
posted a year ago, but no part 12 with the paint done, or even just a test ride?? I bet it sounds amazing, have to love an ol 2 stroke :) I enjoyed the whole series, watched them all this eve lol, subbed in case you ever finish this project.
Life has really got in the way of this project. I've had, and still have a long list of things to clear...and then with fingers crossed and warmer weather coming, I will get it done. Thanks for watching, much appreciated. Cheers. Mark
hey Neville, I will be getting to it as soon as I can so hang in there. I have had so much other stuff in my face that could not be ignored or side stepped and it has taken me away from this project. Right now im buying a house and will be moving soon, also changing jobs, so if you have ever done that recently, you will know how it demands your time and attention. Anyway thanks for watching up until now, I do appreciate that and hope you can stay tuned for when life stops being so full on and I can get back to the things I really want to do. Cheers, Mark
Okay, the acrylic paint idea is good, trouble is Tamiya paint is awful for brushing, plus it's alcohol based. To make the letters pop get some Valejo acrylic paint from the model shop, paint the letters white or yellow first, then red. Valejo paint is entirely water based so it won't disturb the black AT ALL, it's also tougher than Tamiya
Very close to the final day and she'll be up and away. Just one thing I would be wary of though, that horn seems to be sitting quite low and might hit the front mudguard under full compression of the front forks.
Where’d you ground the battery to? I’m in the final stage of my own restoration of one of these and I can figure it out for the life of me and it would appear that I forgot to take a picture of it when I ripped the thing apart two years ago.
Can't remember exactly but needs a good earth to the frame and the engine. If you can get a wiring diagram it will show the points that require an earth. Good luck with your project 👍
So the power goes to the coils then the path to earth is switched by the points. The condensers hang off that circuit. Check your coil for power. Old bikes have old wire connectors so make sure ALL of them are good and tight. Might need to clean some or crimp them a bit to ensure a tight connection. Good luck.👍👍
Hey Nicholas, the headlight came with the bike so I'm guessing it's OEM Suzuki. Perhaps the earlier models had a sealed globe? Not too sure on that but definitely better to be able to replace just the globe. I usually do a google search on the part I'm looking for and then sift through all the results. Depends what country your in too. Anyway there are a couple on eBay that I found so go check it out. Also here is a cheapy if your not bothered about OEM www.ebay.com.au/itm/363010662878?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=705-154756-20017-0&ssspo=lqP2E50nTOe&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=P8BbxW-xShq&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY Good luck and thanks for your comment 👍👍
Apologies for troubling you again, ive stripped/refurbed both handlebar switches, repainted them (twice!) ive come to dab the red markings and wipe off. This is where it all goes wrong! In the vid, you seem to do it alot easier. Did you use special paints or a different process? Did you lacquer the black before dabbing the red? Ive ruined the finish twice now and im considering leaving them black! But thought i would just ask, in case im missing something. Thanks for your time.
I ruined my black about 6 or 7 times...it took me a long time to nut out how to do that. 1st it's no problem for me to offer some help. 2nd the black must be enamel not acrilic, let it cook hard in the sun a few days, The red was water based craft paint. Dab heaps on and wipe it off quickly but gently. Refer back to the video, I'm sure I ran through that. If you need to do a bit then let it dry, do it. Its better than stuffing it up again. Us car polish to get the residual off the surroundings when it's dry. Good luck.
Thank you for that, (so helpful) just painted them again in enamel, will get some water based paint to finish the red. Dont know why i didnt think of that myself. Anyway, thanks again for the help. Looking forward to the next episode.
Hi, im on doing my gt185 at the moment. Ive stripped the switches down except for the start button. How on earth do you get that out without destroying it? Can you help? Thanks
Rob that switch was a real sod. I think in my video I assembled if off camera for that reason. From memory after taking off the top plate and screw, you use a small screwdriver to hold the button, spring and metal backing plate away while you pull the insulator plate out with its wire. As that comes out the other bits sort of follow. A real jigsaw, just take your time and breath :-) once you get it out, practice putting it back in. If you get it right, do it again while videoing it because if you don't restore/reassemble immediately, you will for get how you did it...ask me how I know. Good luck
Thank you for replying, much appreciated. i thought that might be the case, it just such a small space to get a screwdriver into! Im going to try again tomorrow and hopefully suceed. I just had to leave it the other day and come back to it as its a little frustrating! Thanks again for replying.
Well it took me a little while, i did exactly what you said and after a few failed(frustrating) attempts, it came out! What a feeling!! Lol Thanks again.
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Just about to pick up an identical one of these, having had a blue one back in ..... yikes 1980. The videos will be a great help as I embark on my journey so thanks for posting
Great job! I guess there's no Part 12? But it would have been good to see the tank finished and a test ride. I would have mounted the horn higher, looks like it might ding the mudguard. Candy gold was a stunning Suzuki colour back in the day.
Thanks again Steve. Yes there definitely will be a final video, tank painted and 1st ride. I've had a few health issues and some big life changes last 2yrs and have had a lot to catch up on...so hopefully I can get back around to this bike sooner rather than later.
Cheers, Mark
posted a year ago, but no part 12 with the paint done, or even just a test ride??
I bet it sounds amazing, have to love an ol 2 stroke :)
I enjoyed the whole series, watched them all this eve lol, subbed in case you ever finish this project.
Life has really got in the way of this project. I've had, and still have a long list of things to clear...and then with fingers crossed and warmer weather coming, I will get it done.
Thanks for watching, much appreciated.
Cheers. Mark
When will you be continuing the re build after part 11?
I really enjoy watching your series.
Neville.
hey Neville, I will be getting to it as soon as I can so hang in there. I have had so much other stuff in my face that could not be ignored or side stepped and it has taken me away from this project. Right now im buying a house and will be moving soon, also changing jobs, so if you have ever done that recently, you will know how it demands your time and attention.
Anyway thanks for watching up until now, I do appreciate that and hope you can stay tuned for when life stops being so full on and I can get back to the things I really want to do.
Cheers,
Mark
Okay, the acrylic paint idea is good, trouble is Tamiya paint is awful for brushing, plus it's alcohol based. To make the letters pop get some Valejo acrylic paint from the model shop, paint the letters white or yellow first, then red. Valejo paint is entirely water based so it won't disturb the black AT ALL, it's also tougher than Tamiya
Cheers for the info, I will give it a try next time around 👍
Very close to the final day and she'll be up and away. Just one thing I would be wary of though, that horn seems to be sitting quite low and might hit the front mudguard under full compression of the front forks.
fair point Shaun I will give the shocks a good bounce and see how it goes. An easy job to reposition if it ends up too close : )
Where’d you ground the battery to? I’m in the final stage of my own restoration of one of these and I can figure it out for the life of me and it would appear that I forgot to take a picture of it when I ripped the thing apart two years ago.
Can't remember exactly but needs a good earth to the frame and the engine. If you can get a wiring diagram it will show the points that require an earth. Good luck with your project 👍
i wonder if you can help , my Suzuki GT 125 1976 has no power down to the condeners ,but power to lights ;horn /batt ok ;any idea;s =thanks malcom ;;
So the power goes to the coils then the path to earth is switched by the points. The condensers hang off that circuit. Check your coil for power. Old bikes have old wire connectors so make sure ALL of them are good and tight. Might need to clean some or crimp them a bit to ensure a tight connection.
Good luck.👍👍
Hi, what kind of headlight is that? I have a bad bulb but the lamp is sealed so I want to replace it but cant find one.
Hey Nicholas, the headlight came with the bike so I'm guessing it's OEM Suzuki. Perhaps the earlier models had a sealed globe? Not too sure on that but definitely better to be able to replace just the globe. I usually do a google search on the part I'm looking for and then sift through all the results. Depends what country your in too. Anyway there are a couple on eBay that I found so go check it out. Also here is a cheapy if your not bothered about OEM www.ebay.com.au/itm/363010662878?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=705-154756-20017-0&ssspo=lqP2E50nTOe&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=P8BbxW-xShq&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
Good luck and thanks for your comment 👍👍
Apologies for troubling you again, ive stripped/refurbed both handlebar switches, repainted them (twice!) ive come to dab the red markings and wipe off. This is where it all goes wrong! In the vid, you seem to do it alot easier. Did you use special paints or a different process? Did you lacquer the black before dabbing the red? Ive ruined the finish twice now and im considering leaving them black! But thought i would just ask, in case im missing something. Thanks for your time.
I ruined my black about 6 or 7 times...it took me a long time to nut out how to do that. 1st it's no problem for me to offer some help. 2nd the black must be enamel not acrilic, let it cook hard in the sun a few days, The red was water based craft paint. Dab heaps on and wipe it off quickly but gently. Refer back to the video, I'm sure I ran through that. If you need to do a bit then let it dry, do it. Its better than stuffing it up again. Us car polish to get the residual off the surroundings when it's dry. Good luck.
Thank you for that, (so helpful) just painted them again in enamel, will get some water based paint to finish the red. Dont know why i didnt think of that myself.
Anyway, thanks again for the help.
Looking forward to the next episode.
Don't feel bad Rob, it tool me 12 months to nut that out (sometimes months between attempts) main thing is you get a good result.
Hi, im on doing my gt185 at the moment. Ive stripped the switches down except for the start button. How on earth do you get that out without destroying it? Can you help?
Thanks
Rob that switch was a real sod. I think in my video I assembled if off camera for that reason. From memory after taking off the top plate and screw, you use a small screwdriver to hold the button, spring and metal backing plate away while you pull the insulator plate out with its wire. As that comes out the other bits sort of follow. A real jigsaw, just take your time and breath :-) once you get it out, practice putting it back in. If you get it right, do it again while videoing it because if you don't restore/reassemble immediately, you will for get how you did it...ask me how I know. Good luck
Thank you for replying, much appreciated.
i thought that might be the case, it just such a small space to get a screwdriver into! Im going to try again tomorrow and hopefully suceed. I just had to leave it the other day and come back to it as its a little frustrating! Thanks again for replying.
Well it took me a little while, i did exactly what you said and after a few failed(frustrating) attempts, it came out! What a feeling!! Lol
Thanks again.