My Way - restoration of my K5

[Masterbates]

@Snapey what are you running the wheel on, a drill or something smaller like a dremel?

[Snapey]

@Snapey what are you running the wheel on, a drill or something smaller like a dremel?

8" bench grinder but I bought this the other day.https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Industrial-polishing-machine-with-taper-spindles/273854095136?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

[Irish in Oz]

I like the pink wheels Pete. As for those polishers it is all about torque 3 phase is the way to go.

[Snapey]

Start of today.

[Snapey]

Lunch time.

[Snapey]

Now ... all stripped & the cleaning has begun but first I had to modify the engine stand.

[Snapey]

No polish here. The swing arm came up clean & ready to be put away until needed.

[Snapey]

One GSX1400 frame hanging over my kero bath to prepare for blasting & paint.

[Masterbates]

Bloody hell you work fast!  And what a workshop!  So very jealous. 
Are you sending the frame to someone for blasting and painting? 

[grog]

Brilliant work Snapey.

[KiwiCol]

Very very impressive Pete. If I wore a cap I'd take it off to ya   

[froudy]

Looking good so far @Snapey 

Interesting to note that the seat section of your frame has rusted as badly as mine had..I don't think Mr Suzuki puts much paint on that area to start with

I know you're probably already aware of it, but when you reassemble..
Engine in frame first, followed by wiring loom and then air box. If you try refitting the loom after the airbox and throttle bodies, you won't get it in...Been there and got the t-shirt

Refitting the engine is also made easier if you lie it on it's side on suitable padding and then fit the frame over it.

[Andre]

... what a workshop!  So very jealous. 

Me so very jealous too. Watching workshop xxx-porn is great but would rather do myself

[Snapey]

Bloody hell you work fast!  And what a workshop!  So very jealous. 
Are you sending the frame to someone for blasting and painting?

I'll blast & paint here mate.

[Snapey]

Looking good so far @Snapey 

Interesting to note that the seat section of your frame has rusted as badly as mine had..I don't think Mr Suzuki puts much paint on that area to start with

I know you're probably already aware of it, but when you reassemble..
Engine in frame first, followed by wiring loom and then air box. If you try refitting the loom after the airbox and throttle bodies, you won't get it in...Been there and got the t-shirt

Refitting the engine is also made easier if you lie it on it's side on suitable padding and then fit the frame over it.

That's just red dust on the frame mate . The back section might not have been in the shade.

Are you sure about the air box Froudy. I was told it won't come out with the engine in place but I tried anyway. I couldn't get it out so I can't see it going in after the engine.

Definitely engine on it's side for install.

There is one thing about stripping these things that I wish Mr Suzuki would address ... connectors. Some you push the lever & some you pull. Is it too much to ask to have them all the one way?