Topic: -Project Suzzie-

[toytuff]

Why wait until morning? Done!

New seals, dust boots, new lower fork bolts, all copper washers replaced and new O rings on the top. Springs were in spec which is a good thing. NLA.



Onward....

[toytuff]

Everything buttoned up, replaced meter cushions. Much better. New cables also.

I say black, paint it black.



Notice anything different? Yeah, you guys don't miss anything come to think of it.





Actually this project is just about done. Good, the heat is around the corner.

[grcamna2]

Nice choice on those Yamaha 'VMax' looking mirrors. 

[toytuff]

Nice choice on those Yamaha 'VMax' looking mirrors. 

Ha! I wanted black but only come in chrome. Had some bonus bucks at Motorcycle Superstore. Cost me $15 for both. 

Actually they are well made. EMGO brand, called cruiser style.

[Stev-o]

Looks fantastic, tt.   Paint it RED!

[RAFster122s]

Is the red car new...or have I been asleep.  Once side of the tank is painted whereas the other side is not.
Gotta quit listening to the Stones when working in the shop (Paint it Black)...that subliminal message is getting through.
A black tank in AZ heat is nearly as bad as a black seat some days. (when commuting to work...at the end of a long day when temps are hovering around 100-110 you don't want to go near a black seat unless it was under a good cover.

David

[toytuff]

Looks fantastic, tt.   Paint it RED!

I see a red door and I want it painted black....

[toytuff]

Is the red car new...or have I been asleep.  Once side of the tank is painted whereas the other side is not.
Gotta quit listening to the Stones when working in the shop (Paint it Black)...that subliminal message is getting through.
A black tank in AZ heat is nearly as bad as a black seat some days. (when commuting to work...at the end of a long day when temps are hovering around 100-110 you don't want to go near a black seat unless it was under a good cover.

David

You've been asleep. Bought late October. Tank was repaired, you missed that too. 

Commuting? HA! Retired over three years. Homey don't play that.

You forgot one thing. I don't ride anywhere when it's hot unless in the car. I'm shut down from mid June until late September. Last year even October was hot. Cheated!

I won't even put fuel in the tank this year and will drain the Ducati. I can test run Suzzie using the IV then drain the bowls. From then on its cool summer cocktails and grilling yummy stuff. Lots of siesta time.

[Stev-o]

You're spoiled tt.  You could do 7am "speed runs" when its "only" 90 degrees out!

[RAFster122s]

I knew you were retired...Just missed the red car. The white CBX went and Red Ducati came to live with you and you changed to a red car...
If the Suzuki stays then will your next car be Silver???
Yeah, I noticed the tank...just didn't mention it. Last photo you shared was of that side being fixed and it was still primer...no decals.
Did they just fix that side and repaint that side...is it a base clear or all in one shot urethane?

I asked a friend in Tucson why he and the wife weren't riding the wing one morning before church and he replied, We had to carry something today and it would not work on the bike. Curious I asked what. His reply, a car full of cold air.  It was 9:00 and already 85F and they had a 25 mile ride to get there and was going to be 105 or warmer on the way home.

[toytuff]

You're spoiled tt.  You could do 7am "speed runs" when its "only" 90 degrees out!

True. 

[toytuff]

I knew you were retired...Just missed the red car. The white CBX went and Red Ducati came to live with you and you changed to a red car...
If the Suzuki stays then will your next car be Silver???
Yeah, I noticed the tank...just didn't mention it. Last photo you shared was of that side being fixed and it was still primer...no decals.
Did they just fix that side and repaint that side...is it a base clear or all in one shot urethane?

I asked a friend in Tucson why he and the wife weren't riding the wing one morning before church and he replied, We had to carry something today and it would not work on the bike. Curious I asked what. His reply, a car full of cold air.  It was 9:00 and already 85F and they had a 25 mile ride to get there and was going to be 105 or warmer on the way home.

No, don't care for Silver cars either. I was planning on a redesigned 2018 model Accord but read they won't offer the V6 after 2017. Going to a turbo four. So...looks like a possible 17 model. In Red. Get a lot of compliments on the color. Love it myself but more work keeping it clean than White. I wipe it down every morning.

Don't think there will be much difference in 17, will see. Want all the optional body moulding too. I'll order one instead of dealer stock. They don't tint the Windows dark enough. Need limo not this legal shid.

Notice how far down my front windshield strip goes? About three inches below the markings on the glass. Perfect.

[toytuff]

Front caliper done. New seals, new boots. The piston seal was a PIA! Man, it took forever. 

Going to leave fluid out for now. Probably in the Fall before I ride it.

[Stev-o]

Looks good tt!  What is that hole in the fender?

[toytuff]

Looks good tt!  What is that hole in the fender?

38 caliber. 

Cable guide for the speedo cable Steve. It's floating on the bottom now until paint is done.

[Stev-o]

Looks more a .44 magnum!

[toytuff]

Looks more a .44 magnum!

Could be! I bought a long barrel 44 magnum for the other half for her birthday a few years back. Keeps it in her night stand. Loaded. (naturally)

Be sure to knock before entering here. 

[calj737]

Front caliper done. New seals, new boots. The piston seal was a PIA! Man, it took forever. 

Going to leave fluid out for now. Probably in the Fall before I ride it.

You might rethink that. If left empty, it has a great potential for condensation to occur and any moisture is a bad thing, as you know.

[Stev-o]

At 10% relative humidity in Bullhead, not much moisture in the air.

[calj737]

Except if his shop is air conditioned. I recognize where he lives when I wrote it, but it still bears consideration.

[RAFster122s]

Nice job on the Suzzzie... I'm with Cal...good fluid now to prevent problems unless the system was totally apart with a light coat of brake fluid to protect surfaces and bagged with the silica desiccant packs.
 
TT, you might want to look into Mag-Na-Porting the 44, really helps accuracy.  Had a buddy who had a 357 Magnum Mag-Na ported with a big Leupold pistol scope and that thing was incredible. I was able to quickly and consistently put holes in the 7 and 8 ring at 25 and 50 feet.  It was a ton of fun and the kickback wasn't much more than a .45 auto with a 185gr load. Very manageable gun and unlike any 357 or 44 Mag I had ever shot before.  I was getting better accuracy with that handgun than I could with the 9MM.
http://www.magnaport.com/index.html

Another plug is SafariLand SpeedLoaders, worth having more than one load handy and they work great.

David
 

[toytuff]

Except if his shop is air conditioned. I recognize where he lives when I wrote it, but it still bears consideration.

No worries, job done. Makes sense even with low humidity levels.

OK, original emblem cleaned up. I'll keep the new OEM in the parts box for now. Lucky to find a correct set.



New OEM emblem on right, both look great.



Not much else to do at this time. Still thinking on exhaust, carburetors still on shelf down Needles, CA. Took them down late February. 

Paint way off too. Oh well, guess I'll just ride. Cool weather in for a few days.

[toytuff]

 
TT, you might want to look into Mag-Na-Porting the 44, really helps accuracy.  Had a buddy who had a 357 Magnum Mag-Na ported with a big Leupold pistol scope and that thing was incredible. I was able to quickly and consistently put holes in the 7 and 8 ring at 25 and 50 feet.  It was a ton of fun and the kickback wasn't much more than a .45 auto with a 185gr load. Very manageable gun and unlike any 357 or 44 Mag I had ever shot before.  I was getting better accuracy with that handgun than I could with the 9MM.
http://www.magnaport.com/index.html

Another plug is SafariLand SpeedLoaders, worth having more than one load handy and they work great.

David

I really don't get into firearms to much but my neighbor does.

...... however......

I just bought 3 rifles, one a Winchester 30/30, and 7 pistols, one of which is very collectable with matching number clip. Can you say WW2 German, made in Beligam with Waffenamt marking. Threaded barrel end for ?? (you know).
Two other good pistols also. Rest not so much but might keep the 9mm.

Had to use a dolly for all the ammo. 38,357,9mm,22,30-06,30-30,45,32,380.

I now need a gun safe. A big one. 

[toytuff]

Did some sorting. I'll keep this ammo, neighbor buying rest along with a Ruger 10-22 rifle. I have one already, no need to keep ammo for guns I don't have.

[RAFster122s]

Bolt it down where they can't get to it to cut it out...  I've seen some in the corner of a closet where the inward opening door had to be closed to see the safe and they could only access it from that side. It was bolted to the floor and the wall and the wall was an exterior wall. Never want to make it easy for a thief.

But, then again...knowing a long time ex-ranger he revealed all the places in the main living room he had edged weapons...there probably wasn't more than 5 feet between them...behind picture frames, ledge of a table near the wall, etc.  He was "interesting"

A friend who I worked with at AT&T (which became Lucent Technologies in '95) had an extensive collection of firearms and ammo and we were in major hemorrhage mode after 2000 and had a round of cuts coming (one of many). They told people who were being cut the Monday that Friday was their last day. To give them time to collect personal effects and wrap up any work or transition it to another employee. Well, some moron told management they were concerned about this friend because he had a huge gun collection.  He had a Fed Firearms license and could sell and own firearms and had the class license to allow him to own pretty much anything he wanted or would want.  The concern was totally unfounded and it was liberal gun hater propaganda...He would not harm anyone that was not threatening him or his family harm and there was no way to avoid or derail that threat.  Stupid people are everywhere.

Nice cache of ammo ToyTuff...  Nothing wrong having ammo you don't have guns for...never know when you might acquire some. Heck for a while even .22 was hard to find.  Imagine ammo will be scarce again with election coming.