SUZUKI GS550 Cafe Racer Build [Part 5] - REMOVE COVERS, CLUTCH CABLE & CLEANING

In part 5 of my 1979 Suzuki GS550 Cafe Racer project, I remove the clutch adjustment & sprocket covers and clutch cable.
In preparation for polishing, I degrease and clean both of the covers.
Over the Christmas holidays, I’ve been looking at the styling of the bike. Taking some inspiration from my Dad’s Triton cafe racer, I’ve decided to replace some of the existing parts with new ones, including the clip-ons, brake & clutch levers and handlebar switches. These will feature in future videos.
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Thanks for watching.
Ade
--- Contents of this video ---
00:00 - Introduction
00:39 - Clutch & brake levers and play in levers
00:58 - Overview of parts to be removed so clutch cable can be removed
01:17 - Remove gear change lever
01:32 - Remove clutch adjustment & sprocket covers
01:44 - Looking inside the sprocket cover at the clutch actuator assembly
01:48 - Remove the clutch cable from inside sprocket cover
02:24 - Remove clutch cable from clutch lever on handlebar
02:36 - Looking at clutch adjustment & sprocket covers and bolts
02:54 - Remove seat cowl & fuel tank
03:21 - Remove clutch cable
03:33 - Prepare covers for polishing - degrease & cleaning
04:36 - Look at cleaned sprocket cover
04:43 - Refitting the clutch actuator
05:00 - Outro
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[@jakobrebeki]

I love that you waited till the wife went out before you used her dishwasher to bring up those side covers. The auto sol is a great method to use, as I have used it often and on my last bike build. 1976 CB125J fitted with a 1976 CG125 engine. It seems to hold a shine much better and for longer. I have the use of a mates workshop/werehouse so being able to keep my bikes warm and dry as well as secure and under cover does make a difference in being able to keep my bikes clean and free from dirt and corrosion. thanks for the posting and looking forwards to the polish process later....

[@AdrianLeggettUK]

I’ve just run water pipe and drainage to my garage, so I’m thinking I may install a modified one in the garage as it works really well. Nice bikes you have. Having bikes in a decent space is great. I’ve used Autosol for years and it is a really great product. You can polish it up to mirror finish if you want or leave it as a nice duller finish. I think I’m going for somewhere in the middle with the engine. Thanks for commenting. Cheers Ade

[@Enmanespn]

I have the exact same bike and this videos are helping me a lot to rebuild mines keep doing this videos man I appreciated this🙏🏼

[@AdrianLeggettUK]

Fantastic. Thanks for commenting. How far have you got with yours?

[@franspeed8487]

Happy new year Adrian, another interesting video thanks for posting and looking forward to the next one.

[@AdrianLeggettUK]

Thanks. Next video hopefully won’t be much longer. Just had to side track on fixing the car.