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I'm still thinking about doing this on my slabby. Now I know how it's done it sounds almost too easy. Now to find a good used linkage that won't break the bank!

Nice score with that lot. Couple of original air boxes too I see. Good to keep them just in case.

An elderly mate of mine with his classic cars swears by using castrol valve master which basically has an octane booster in it along with something that replaces the original lead that was in petrol. For his usage at least there's been no problems, I was thinking if perhaps similar things could occur with an old say what now!? with regards to pinking and valve seat damage etc.

I'm in Bristol.

Funny, I was reading your build thread just last night with this bike. Hats off to you sir. Lot of work gone into that one. How big are your neck muscles and your fore arms after wrestling with 260hp? and how well behaved is this actually in "real world" situations. Power all at once or is it more progressive with a well trained right hand? Interesting. Thanks for the reply re oil switch. Will have a closer look shortly when I get into my engine rebuild in the next few weeks.

I know exactly what you mean by using fuel stabiliser. Used it in one of my previous bikes (ahem an unmentionable american brand) and seemed to work well enough. Out of interest as we're briefly talking about fuel, what do others think about this new E10 with unleaded petrol? As far as I'm aware it won't be available at the pumps until September and was wondering what you guys do for fuel or even a fuel additive in your bikes. I'm more concerned with the long term effects of having a solvent in the fuel which if left unchecked can lead to some internal damage with carbs and fuel lines etc. I only say this as I've not yet managed to clarify whether a Suzuki motorcycle manufactured in the 80's is actually safe to run on this "new" fuel? I guess that there's plenty of us that have come across this same problem before with blocked up carbs etc especially after sitting for long periods of time. Ethanol has a lot to answer for.

Thanks for the reply. I was wondering whether perhaps I could find a slimmer type of pressure switch to maintain some sort of originality about it, but as I'm not going for a 100% rivet counted resto more a resto-mod but still wearing most of its "original clothing" so to speak. More in keeping with the OSS ethos of genetically modifying an extinct species (always liked that about this site ) Has anyone got any pics that shows where to plumb in the switch? Have already read through quite a lot of older posts on oil pressure and what NOT to do etc. and still find myself a little confused with it!

Thanks gents. My shed is in a awful mess at the moment. Stuff quite literally everywhere. I know where it all is, but you really don't want to see! I will make an effort and have some pics on here by the weekend. I do have a quick question though. Yoshi ignition cover that I have and trial fitted but won't clear the stock oil pressure switch. Any ideas?

Hi folks Newbie saying hi and a quick intro My name's Jon and have been a lover of many things "Suzuki" . I'm in a long term relationship with an 86 750 slabby I'm currently working on right now. She's been with me since 2004 and only ridden for 3 years in my ownership. Long term storage since then as "Life and stuff" seem to have gotten in the way. (kids, wife, house etc.) Fast forward to 2018 and it was time to get started with the oil boiler. Rolling chassis completed last year with new bearings etc right through. Just needs tyres and wheels sorting. Currently engine stripped right back to nothing waiting for some enthusiasm to kick in to measure oil clearances and get stuff ordered. I can't say enough how awesome this site is for inspiration and ideas. Love it Of course pics will follow atb Jonny "oddsocks"