1983 XC500

Nice. Are the new springs stiffer than the ones you had?

Yes I think ha said the old ones were 2.5-3kg and the new ones are 3-3.5kg. It will be a while until I can check out the action. But they look great!

I'm late to the party, so this may have been mentioned: There's a Suzuki part number for it, too, if needed.

If you have number, I'd like it! Chris

Here you go!

Picklito you rock. I ordered parts from HVA but forgot that bearing that Huskyhamm advised me of, so if I can get one here I'll be super happy! Thanks Chris

Added shocks today! Yeah Team!

Got the air box glassed and painted, also the new reed block installed and the carb too. Got the bearing for the clutch basket (Thanks Picklito and Huskyhamm) and closed that side up. Will try to finish the exhaust this weekend so I can try to start it. I'm looking for a source for the large motoplat connectors.

One more of the bearing, only 20$ from the dealer! Also shock decals from Marty! Thanks again guys!

"I'm looking for a source for the large motoplat connectors."

If you have no success finding original Motoplat connectors - here are some alternatives. (links good on 03/17/19)

Terminal (UK source):

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Female-rec...hash=item2ac2359e84:m:mQvQKo5jY29nd-wJGX8DOQw

Terminal Cover (UK source):

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Insulator-...hash=item2ac2359e8f:m:me7nX8NNPCzBSx7eL4AqjrQ

Terminal (US source):

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Lot-5-Crim...bsAAOSwA-NbsoX9:sc:USPSFirstClass!22311!US!-1

Thanks , I bought the ones from the US. We'll see how they work. The originals are too big to fit in the sheathing so ya gotta cut them off! Got the pipe blasted and painted! Getting close to starting!

An it runs also!!

View: https://youtu.be/z326sS1JCrQ

Second kick, congratulations!

I primed the cylinder with an injection of fuel. But I am sooooo happy she runs and responds to the choke and idle screw. Everyone of you were instrumental to this job. The answers to questions, the advise, and the understanding that this pile could be resurrected instead of being parted out and never living it's dream of kicking ass in the dirt. It ain't done but is closer than ever. Think it is not true? Look at the first post!!THANKS TO YOU GUYS!! Chris

Got some parts today, filters, spoke torque wrench and the large connectors for the motoplat. The first is the fit on the coil, real nice. The second is the old one on the left and the new one on the right. The last pic what is the bottom pin for on the coil?

that pin is for a tachometer

Really? I've never seen a husky with a tach. Unless this coil is not from a husky.

I'm thinking of re placing the wheels and spokes. Where should I look for the correct setup parts? Buchannan has Sun rims they will anodize gold for 58$ polish for 102$ and the rim is around 300$ Plus the SS nut and spoke kit 108$, That's around 600$ per wheel without the work to build them. Is that price reasonable? Are there other suppliers that I should check out?