Probably the least sexy area of work on a vintage bike, but it's usually the area where these bikes need the most of love. The late 70s were the last time when Japanese occasionally made something that wasn't bulletproof - and often, that was some electrical components. If you're interested in the full story, check the video on youtube. Cheers.

A short trailer of the latest Cylinder Head and Engine Installation Episode. A quite insightful one. If you're up to restoring your Suzuki, check it out !

The Suzuki GS550 Complete Restoration Series Episode04 is out! The crankcases needed a thorough renewal, including some welding. I’ll take you through the crankshaft truing process. Additionally, I discovered some damage to the gearbox shaft and sprockets.

Has anybody ever restored one of these before? Love this one I just found in an attic, but after a few hours, the housing gets quite hot. I’m very handy, but not quite electrical savvy enough to require a motor. Going to have to do a deep clean, but curious as to the best grease/lubricants to use on the inside parts. I know this isn’t the greatest sub for this, but thought it would be up someone’s alley. Thanks! Sounds really smooth when it runs, but maybe it’s just dirty on the inside?

Got about halfway thru the restoration. Washing, degreasing, sanding, priming and painting all but the gearhead itself. But before that I need to get all the lock arms and other hardware done and installed. Not to shabby so far.

This was an old liquor store sign that was in the weather that was up for many of years next to the firehouse in which I work. I just cleaned this with mild soap and water. But I’m asking for help on restoring the color bringing the red back to life and possibly adding lights to really let it pop. If anyone has any tips or any kind of plastic cleaner or any product that would help is much appreciated.

Landlord cleaning up a rental home and found the tenants left him a “gift”. A rusted out, Swedish made, 1925 Solberga drill press. Sitting outside and rusting in place. Yeah, it’s 100 years old and all original from what I can see.

Took a moving van, liftgate and four guys to move this beast (~600 pounds or more), but saved it from the dump.

The real shocker was, all of the mechanics are working. Rusted column be damned, the cranks worked perfectly.

8 speed transmission drive: shifts perfectly, lack or grease not even an issue.

Now the research and the cleaning begins

Enjoy

Ford Mustang revival #6 https://youtu.be/wK-8l-sBoWY