1973 Suzuki Other

Clear

This bike only has 3,700 miles on it and was in good condition when I started the restoration process. I have over 50 years experience restoring vintage motorcycles and rebuilding two cycle engines. My first engine rebuild was at age 15 in my bedroom of my parent’s home. Managing a Suzuki motorcycle shop in the mid 70’s allowed me to receive extensive Suzuki mechanical training and support my Enduro racing habit on what is now called the Black Jack Enduro Circuit. I restore these old bikes so they look and run better than they did when they were new. The reliability of these TS bikes is legendary, so it is something you could realistically expect to hand down to the next generation. My restorations begin with the fuel system. The fuel tank is chemically treated for rust and the cap gasket is replaced. The fuel petcock gets new strainer gaskets and a new rubber seal. A new fuel line and filter feed the meticulously cleaned carburetor. The totally inadequate stock foam air filter is replaced with a new K&N high flow filter in the bike’s original air box. The boot connecting the air box to the carburetor is replaced with a NOS (new old stock) rubber boot. The carburetor will be jetted for your altitude. The engine runs better than it did when it was new. The oil injection pump was removed and tested for proper operation. The pump is then adjusted for proper oil injection and bled for correct operation. The oil seals around the clutch operation rod and gear shift shaft were replaced with NOS units. New oil is installed in the gear box. The cylinder exhaust and intake ports were ground and polished to remove casting mismatches and smooth out any rough spots. The cylinder and piston are within factory tolerance so were fitted with NOS rings and cir clips. The cylinder was ball honed to blend in the port edges and remove glazing allowing the new rings to break in properly. New cylinder base and head gaskets are installed and torqued to specification. A new standard heat range NGK spark plug is installed. The exhaust pipe, clean out tube, and spark arrestor are chemically cleaned in a caustic acid bath to remove any carbon buildup and repainted with heat resistant flat black paint. The engine will require break in as it did when it was new. The paint job started with all items taken down to bare material, dents pulled and filler applied to smooth things out. The items were then properly primed and color coat applied with a paint specifically formulated for harsh outdoor treatment. Decals are carefully applied to duplicate the original look. At least four coats of clear coat cover everything for long lasting protection. My paint jobs aren’t perfect, but are much superior to the original paint. New DOT tires, tubes, and rim strips are installed on the balanced wheels. All wheel bearings are checked for proper operation and lubricated. The swing arm is properly lubricated. Brakes are inspected to be within manufacturer specifications and adjusted properly. The chain was cleaned, tested to be within specification, lubricated, and tensioned correctly. The rear shocks and front forks are tested for proper operation. The electrical system is fully functional with a new brighter LED tail/brake light installed. A new battery is installed, taking and holding a charge. The battery is not required for this bike to run, however it allows emergency lighting to operate when the bike is not running. To the best of my ability and knowledge there is nothing wrong with this bike. Take it out for a ride the day you pick it up.This bike is for sale locally, so I reserve the right to remove this listing at any time. This bike is street legal in Colorado with a current tag and clear title in my name.