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  • Suzuki Samurai -- No Problem Revival

    Hola,

    Here is the story of the Suzuki samurai which my dad brought in the year 1998. Just like the commercial (Ad) says yes its an *no problem bike*. I dont know whether you can trust your gal friend(no offence) but I am 100% sure that you can trust the Suzuki Samurai when ever you want you can bet on it. It will stand by you..

    Now, it has been 15 years from the date of purchase it completed its 15th anniversary on 15th September as per the papers. Now I thought of reviving it to the current looks. But without giving up its originality. A complete restoration so that it can go for another 15 years.

    First looks: No painting work still the tank shines as it was got from the showroom thanks to my dad for the splendid maintenance., The Shields are so damaged and I have ordered for the new ones even though I cant get the originals I have Gone for the A1 Quality.

    Engine : There was a noise from the engine due to over used engine barrings. So got set of Engine barrings to replace. since bore has been over used I have rebored it for second time. Then the crank shaft was wobbling a bit so mech has started the process of fixing it. And first time trying an synthetic Engine oil for my bike

    Tuning: Since preserving its originality no changes to the Bore, Piston and any other parts. Will be replacing the Jet Kit, Carb Adjust screws and Airfilter for better performance and mileage.

    Chain kit: Here is my questions about the chain kit. Auto mobile dealer suggest me to go with the TVS stock Chain kit for the suzuki's. But I though of having a chain kit a Roller kind of... You can see this type of chains in Discovers and R15's. But my mech ran out of options when I checked with him.. But he didnt say that was impossible.. We are searching for it.

    Just help me with your expertise to have my bike come out better

    Thanks a lot Bikers

    Will post the pics once my babe is back
    If she changes her oil more than she changes her mind follow her

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    Re: Suzuki Samurai -- No Problem Revival

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      Re: Suzuki Samurai -- No Problem Revival

      Thanks Monk for approving the post...
      If she changes her oil more than she changes her mind follow her

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      • #4
        Re: Suzuki Samurai -- No Problem Revival

        Originally posted by Royalz R15 View Post
        Hola,

        And first time trying an synthetic Engine oil for my bike

        Tuning: Since preserving its originality no changes to the Bore, Piston and any other parts. Will be replacing the Jet Kit, Carb Adjust screws and Airfilter for better performance and mileage.

        Chain kit: Here is my questions about the chain kit. Auto mobile dealer suggest me to go with the TVS stock Chain kit for the suzuki's. But I though of having a chain kit a Roller kind of... You can see this type of chains in Discovers and R15's. But my mech ran out of options when I checked with him.. But he didnt say that was impossible.. We are searching for it.

        Just help me with your expertise to have my bike come out better

        Thanks a lot Bikers

        Will post the pics once my babe is back
        wrt chain kit it is not worth the hassle to shift to o ring chain , you need to find a kit that will have the same bolt pattern and gearing ratio compared to stock which is not available off the shelf
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          Re: Suzuki Samurai -- No Problem Revival

          Apache RTR 160 is a direct fit.My mechanic has used a 60% worn out rear sprocket.Go for it.
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            Re: Suzuki Samurai -- No Problem Revival

            Originally posted by kb100 View Post
            wrt chain kit it is not worth the hassle to shift to o ring chain , you need to find a kit that will have the same bolt pattern and gearing ratio compared to stock which is not available off the shelf
            Thanks Boss...!! Sure will look for it...

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            Originally posted by harikishen View Post
            Apache RTR 160 is a direct fit.My mechanic has used a 60% worn out rear sprocket.Go for it.
            Thank you ..!!harikishen.. That was a direct answer that I was looking for let me give this suggestion to my mech. Anything else needs to be changed to have Apache RTR Chain kit in my Suzuki????
            If she changes her oil more than she changes her mind follow her

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              Re: Suzuki Samurai -- No Problem Revival

              Your welcome. Its absolutely none its a direct fit.But sorry don't have the knowledge of the Gear box sprocket. I think you could the samurai separately if the RTR's don't fit.It won't cost more than rs.60
              Last edited by harikishen; 09-25-2013, 11:07 PM.
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                Re: Suzuki Samurai -- No Problem Revival

                Originally posted by harikishen View Post
                Your welcome. Its absolutely none its a direct fit.But sorry don't have the knowledge of the Gear box sprocket. I think you could the samurai separately if the RTR's don't fit.It won't cost more than rs.60

                Sure harikishen..!! I will check this with the Mechanic...!!!!
                If she changes her oil more than she changes her mind follow her

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                • #9
                  Re: Suzuki Samurai -- No Problem Revival

                  It'd be a great help if somebody posts the service manual for Suzuki Samurai. It is a nice bike and much like the RX series, it has a cult following of its own. I'm getting a Samurai for 7000 rupees and I might buy it if I get the service manual.
                  I am back!

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                  • #10
                    Re: Suzuki Samurai -- No Problem Revival

                    She is back.. as a new Suzuki Samurai.... Engine parts have been changed and a new wiring kit... Mech told me to handle it softly for another 1000 KM.. Yesterday I had a ride with her for 20 Kms and there are few troubles while the Engine is ON.. Today will be heading back to garage to fix the issue.. I feel some adjustment need to be made in the CARB... And waiting for the side shields to be mounted... Hopefully today I will get her out with fullness

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                    Originally posted by harikishen View Post
                    Your welcome. Its absolutely none its a direct fit.But sorry don't have the knowledge of the Gear box sprocket. I think you could the samurai separately if the RTR's don't fit.It won't cost more than rs.60
                    Hari I just checked with the Mech as well for the RTR 160 Chain kit.. The mech says the he has doubts whether the gear box socket will fit.. He said he will try to see if he can find a right match for my Samurai...
                    If she changes her oil more than she changes her mind follow her

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                      Re: Suzuki Samurai -- No Problem Revival

                      you won't having trouble with the GB sprocket.If it doesn't fit you can get the GB sprocket of the samurai's seperate from the shop.Rolon's GB sprocket costs just Rs.60
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                        Re: Suzuki Samurai -- No Problem Revival

                        Hi, Please share the pics of the before and after restoration of the bike. Also, a detailed break up of the cost and the jobs carried out would be wonderful reference for anyone who is interested in restoring his beloved Rai

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                          Re: Suzuki Samurai -- No Problem Revival

                          Originally posted by srikany View Post
                          Hi, Please share the pics of the before and after restoration ofhor the bike. Also, a detailed break up of the cost and the jobs carried out would be wonderful reference for anyone who is interested in restoring his beloved Rai
                          Sure.. I will share them... Trying to get the photos in the good back ground and I am yet to receive the rear panel shields I will change them and update the photos shortly.. Now I have rode the bike for 200+ Kilometers as a testing and still few glitches need to be worked upon... The main Heart(Engine) has got its life back as it was before 15 years so smooth without any choking.. Now it feels awesome to ride her.. And Give me few more days I will get you all the details and a completely restored "RAI' Suzuki Samurai

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                          Originally posted by harikishen View Post
                          you won't having trouble with the GB sprocket.If it doesn't fit you can get the GB sprocket of the samurai's seperate from the shop.Rolon's GB sprocket costs just Rs.60
                          Thanks Hari.. Will check for that soon
                          If she changes her oil more than she changes her mind follow her

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                            Re: Suzuki Samurai -- No Problem Revival

                            Hola Guys... here is the pic of my BIKE(Samurai) that I took sometime back before doing the changes to my bike ....!!!!

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                            She was mounted with an imported off-road tires.. both rear and front.. to handle the muddy roads in my place
                            If she changes her oil more than she changes her mind follow her

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                              Re: Suzuki Samurai -- No Problem Revival

                              ***Restoration completed *** Waiting to replace the chain kit... It took sometime to convince my mechanic for the RTR... This replacement will be done coming saturday Hope things go well
                              If she changes her oil more than she changes her mind follow her

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