Guest Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 why dont you give him a call? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stelmer Posted July 7, 2009 Author Share Posted July 7, 2009 Sorted now. Even got the clocks for £8. Hopefully the speedo will transplant into my clocks. If not i'll transplant the tacho and use the other clocks.Thanks again. One thing,If the engine gets too hot, will it just cut out? Just an ongoing issue i've got with the bike. It'll idle for 15 mins then cut out and not fire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kja.busa Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Nice one Frank, good find!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Sorted now. Even got the clocks for £8. Hopefully the speedo will transplant into my clocks. If not i'll transplant the tacho and use the other clocks.Thanks again. One thing,If the engine gets too hot, will it just cut out? Just an ongoing issue i've got with the bike. It'll idle for 15 mins then cut out and not fire.quality, get your zorst on and see what happens from there, the GSX is an oil burner and so runs hot. could be cutting out due to the faulty old zorst... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stelmer Posted July 8, 2009 Author Share Posted July 8, 2009 I'll see what happens when I put this new exhaust on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissb6 Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Hi there, as a tempory repair you could try some of the gear from this site. You can get it from Halfords i've used the putty and can highly recommend it, its very very strong and handy, a must in any repair kit, if your going away and have a drama it will fix loads of things.Make sure you give the broken area plenty of support and all the brackets are holding it all firm. Best of luck, hope you get it sorted and make it to the time you can afford a replacementhttp://www.repairproducts.co.uk/page41.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stelmer Posted July 11, 2009 Author Share Posted July 11, 2009 It's here. Bit rusty but hoping it'll brush off and i'm going to paint it. The join between the downpipes and the silencer is a tad rusty and looks to be eating itself. Also, the collars have rusted away so bolting the exhaust to the engine will be fun.......£25 though is a bargain so not complaining.I'm working all weekend so will tackle it on monday. Any ideas on solving the missing collars? It'll bolt to the engine but will not get a gas tight seal. Will post pics tonight when i get home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissb6 Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 Its Got to be gas tight, or you could run the risk of starting a fire!!. + serious noise problems also. Exhaust gasget paper + exhaust putty should do the trick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 It's here. Bit rusty but hoping it'll brush off and i'm going to paint it. The join between the downpipes and the silencer is a tad rusty and looks to be eating itself. Also, the collars have rusted away so bolting the exhaust to the engine will be fun.......£25 though is a bargain so not complaining.I'm working all weekend so will tackle it on monday. Any ideas on solving the missing collars? It'll bolt to the engine but will not get a gas tight seal. Will post pics tonight when i get home.get some fresh engine to exhaust gaskets too..pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stelmer Posted July 11, 2009 Author Share Posted July 11, 2009 Where do i get exhaust gasket's from for a 25 year old bike? The old exhaust has none on it.i've got a heap of jubilee clips and some putty to bodge on the downpipes as last owner made some diy method with the old exhaust using normal bolts which passed the mot fine. They even said i'd never get it gas tight at the engine either as i queried it at the time. As for the pics, i will post them up later tonight as i do not finish work till 9pm. Gotta love free mobile internet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 trywemoto aluminium, or copper £1.22 each, recommended supplier, fast shipment, in stock notification etc..http://shop.wemoto.com/index.dyn?oid=1915453cmsnl.com 4.5 euros each1418105020 , (14181-18C00) GASKET, EXHAUST PIPE Note: this part is superseded by 1418118C00. http://www.cmsnl.com/suzuki-gsx550-1986 ... IG-13.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stelmer Posted July 11, 2009 Author Share Posted July 11, 2009 (edited) Cheers. Most of the bike has parts from Wemoto lol...CMSNL take forever. Took a month to get the carb jets. I'm planning on getting a new exhaust anyhow later in the year from Wemoto so i'll get some exhaust gaskets then, providing the bike lasts.Pics posted when I get home after 10pm. Edited July 11, 2009 by stelmer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stelmer Posted July 11, 2009 Author Share Posted July 11, 2009 As promised, here's the pictures of the Exhaust. Was exhausting taking them.. It's a bargain for £45 as it cost over £20 for postage on both boxes. I'm gonna do my best to make it last as long as I can get it to. Even if I paint inside the pipe too....http://i84.servimg.com/u/f84/13/34/36/73/11072010.jpghttp://i84.servimg.com/u/f84/13/34/36/73/11072011.jpghttp://i84.servimg.com/u/f84/13/34/36/73/11072012.jpghttp://i84.servimg.com/u/f84/13/34/36/73/11072013.jpghttp://i84.servimg.com/u/f84/13/34/36/73/11072014.jpghttp://i84.servimg.com/u/f84/13/34/36/73/11072015.jpghttp://i84.servimg.com/u/f84/13/34/36/73/11072016.jpgFinally, these are useless for me as the trip reset comes out the side. Will sell them on Ebay. Anyone know if these are early GSX clocks or GS clocks?http://i84.servimg.com/u/f84/13/34/36/73/11072017.jpgThanks in advance. It's much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 they're off the non faired models but look like those off the GS series, had similar on the katana and gs550.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stelmer Posted July 13, 2009 Author Share Posted July 13, 2009 Well, where to start..Sanding down the new exhaust revealed loads of tiny rust holes.Removing the old exhaust has damaged the soft alloy thread. All 8 holes need retapping.I'm getting rid of the bike. Had enough now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stelmer Posted July 14, 2009 Author Share Posted July 14, 2009 I've had another go with this and finally sorted it.When the gaskets arrive I will sort out the stripped threads with JB Weld as I can hack off the head of the 2 inch bolts that someone put in and use a locknut on the threaded stub. Might actually do that with them all, not sure yet.Blows at the join where the can fastens to the downpipes and number 3 cylinder. Still, it sounds sweet.http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs162.snc1/6080_114713489082_734994082_2964813_566717_n.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kja.busa Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Get the exhaust sealed as best you can, make the bike look as tidy as possible, and get it sold mate, then put the money to another bike. The gsx550's weren't the most reliable bike ever, dodgy gearboxes too, and there were never that many of them around either. You'll find something newer for the right money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stelmer Posted July 14, 2009 Author Share Posted July 14, 2009 How much is it worth? I'm guessing it is not worth enough to fund a new bike with.My finances are bad for the next few years so i'm gonna call it quits and leave the bike world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stelmer Posted July 17, 2009 Author Share Posted July 17, 2009 Where to start...Tuesday I glued the stripped bolt to the head using JB weld. This morning I screwed the nut on the thread up which sealed the blow. So far it's held and not burnt off. I'm gonna chop the head of the bolt off with a dremel as it's got a nut on it which will be suitable for tightning it up.Been out on it today to Tockwith and back. 65 miles. Went to help a friend do some final preperation work on his restored old buses for show on Sunday at Elland Road.Bike ran fine, despite the choke cable snapping this morning. Gonna check the plugs again as it has a misfire due to either running rich or flooding. Blasting through puddles took it's toll on the downpipes. Gonna have to touch them up tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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