So I have a DL650 K4 which was sitting outside for seven years. After losing a job last year I developed an itch to get it back running. So after installing a new battery, tank, new fuel pump, cleaning the fuel line, starter/kill switches, some more minor stuff here and there, yesterday it ran for the first time. Solid stable rpms in idle, throttling, everything. Clutch catches, gears go up and down. Sounds dry though - desperate for fresh oil.
Today I'll drink to Suzuki engineers, what a great bunch of lads.
11 Comments
0ops@piefed.zip · 16 pts · 76d
Awesome! Yeah I'd definitely do all the fluids
Unpigged@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 14 pts · 76d
Oil, coolant, breaking fluids and strategic application of grease and light massages are next on. And break calipers. And chain. And sprockets. And...
This is fun as Lego.
SharkWeek@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 6 pts · 75d
Unpigged@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 3 pts · 75d
Solid advice. To my biggest surprise, only plastic exposed to sun started to break down. The rest of rubbery things, esp. those in the underbelly, are in acceptable condition, maintaining flexibility and integrity.
SharkWeek@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 1 pts · 74d
whosepoopisonmybuttocks@sh.itjust.works · 4 pts · 75d
Nice work. I'd be sure to take a close look at those tires. Stay safe out there!
Unpigged@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 1 pts · 75d
By now they are reaching about 15 years, so for sure are hard as woodpecker lips. I'm slowly eyeing something more practical for city rides.
Fredselfish@lemmy.world · 7 pts · 76d
That is good accomplishment. I tried to get a moped started that sat in a barn for a year and couldn't get it done.
SharkWeek@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 6 pts · 75d
Unpigged@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 4 pts · 75d
Feels like one of the last generations of bikes that could have been serviced without a fancy shop. I'm amazed by their durability.
SharkWeek@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 2 pts · 74d
kubok@fedia.io · 3 pts · 76d
Good on you! I recently sold my bike for scrap, as getting it in a more or less safe condition would have cost several times its market value. Good to see you restoring your bike to its former glory.
BCsven@lemmy.ca · 3 pts · 75d
Looks in great shape for being outside so long.
Getting a bike running is great. First one I tackled was a 1974 Yamaha Enduro.
GoTime@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 75d
Can’t go wrong with a Japanese bike. A few suggestions I’ve not seen yet for ya good buddy; new tires, new air filter, fresh suspension fluid is usually forgotten about, check spark plugs. Those rotors look surprisingly good but always good to check the pads too. Good it starts but make sure she stops too haha. Ride safe.
bizzle@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 75d
Motorcycle repair slaps, congrats