A little bit of cleaning of the carb done today, all work comes to a stand still today onwards, getting back to bangalore tomorrow so shall start sourcing parts now

A before/after shot
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Good job on the carb bro. The chassis looks rusted all over, are you sure that it would be reliable enough? And hope you have sourced your major parts by now.

I learnt to ride on a suzuki shogun and have ever since been in love with two strokes. I owned one for good six years before I gave it to my mech/tutor.

About a week back while on a short ride towards a place called peradoor I stopped by house and have a look at something... more like plants on a bike. The curious me decides to get a closer look. What I see next, just amazes me but a part of me gets extremely angry.

What lied beneath the weeds was a suzuki shogun. Surprised, shocked and pissed I continue with my ride. All the while thinking about the bike. Half way on my ride I decided that I needed that bike and I had to own it

On my return ride, I stopped again and spoke to the house owner. Learnt the reason for the bike being in that condition and it was sad. I request the man for the keys and he happily obliged. After four kicks the bike started. I was surprised that it did looking at its condition.

Spoke to the gentleman about it a little more and expressed my interest in the bike and offered to buy it. He just didn't agree to it, I gave him my no. and asked him to call me if he ever changed his mind. A few days back I got a call and he said okay.

So yesterday morning I go there and buy this legend of a machine. Though the engine seemed to start, I need to open it and check it out. Also body is in one of the worst shapes ever possible. I plan a two stage restoration where the body work, painting and assembly I shall do in udupi, where the bike currently is and the second part of working on the engine I shall do it back in blore where I live, as it shall be easier to source the parts. A lot of work ahead but I hope to get this machine back to it's glory.

A pic of the bike in its current state:
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I learnt to ride on a suzuki shogun and have ever since been in love with two strokes. I owned one for good six years before I gave it to my mech/tutor.

About a week back while on a short ride towards a place called peradoor I stopped by house and have a look at something... more like plants on a bike. The curious me decides to get a closer look. What I see next, just amazes me but a part of me gets extremely angry.

What lied beneath the weeds was a suzuki shogun. Surprised, shocked and pissed I continue with my ride. All the while thinking about the bike. Half way on my ride I decided that I needed that bike and I had to own it

On my return ride, I stopped again and spoke to the house owner. Learnt the reason for the bike being in that condition and it was sad. I request the man for the keys and he happily obliged. After four kicks the bike started. I was surprised that it did looking at its condition.

Spoke to the gentleman about it a little more and expressed my interest in the bike and offered to buy it. He just didn't agree to it, I gave him my no. and asked him to call me if he ever changed his mind. A few days back I got a call and he said okay.

So yesterday morning I go there and buy this legend of a machine. Though the engine seemed to start, I need to open it and check it out. Also body is in one of the worst shapes ever possible. I plan a two stage restoration where the body work, painting and assembly I shall do in udupi, where the bike currently is and the second part of working on the engine I shall do it back in blore where I live, as it shall be easier to source the parts. A lot of work ahead but I hope to get this machine back to it's glory.

A pic of the bike in its current state:
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I learnt to ride on a suzuki shogun and have ever since been in love with two strokes. I owned one for good six years before I gave it to my mech/tutor.

About a week back while on a short ride towards a place called peradoor I stopped by house and have a look at something... more like plants on a bike. The curious me decides to get a closer look. What I see next, just amazes me but a part of me gets extremely angry.

What lied beneath the weeds was a suzuki shogun. Surprised, shocked and pissed I continue with my ride. All the while thinking about the bike. Half way on my ride I decided that I needed that bike and I had to own it

On my return ride, I stopped again and spoke to the house owner. Learnt the reason for the bike being in that condition and it was sad. I request the man for the keys and he happily obliged. After four kicks the bike started. I was surprised that it did looking at its condition.

Spoke to the gentleman about it a little more and expressed my interest in the bike and offered to buy it. He just didn't agree to it, I gave him my no. and asked him to call me if he ever changed his mind. A few days back I got a call and he said okay.

So yesterday morning I go there and buy this legend of a machine. Though the engine seemed to start, I need to open it and check it out. Also body is in one of the worst shapes ever possible. I plan a two stage restoration where the body work, painting and assembly I shall do in udupi, where the bike currently is and the second part of working on the engine I shall do it back in blore where I live, as it shall be easier to source the parts. A lot of work ahead but I hope to get this machine back to it's glory.

A pic of the bike in its current state:
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Oh man! I wanna work on your bike so much. I like bikes but what really hits the spot is restoring 2-strokes. Check the jets while you have the carb opened, often some people "clean" them with wires ruining them forever.

Wait you guys, until my "GUN" comes out.

But appreciate the effort fellas, keep it coming.

Cheers!
VJ

Where is it now ? Pics ?