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I have been pretty busy this year and haven't had a chance at this Suzuki.

The step dads shoulders are now completely cactus and he's been getting mum to start this thing and she says it's ridiculous so I raced up and grabbed the mower and did this instead while I take my time to sort this Suzuki out.



I just used a piece of aluminium plate and U bolts so that the whole thing can be reversed with no sign of modification except for 4 small holes drilled into the handlebars, two for the key/throttle mech and two for the snorkel.


I sourced an old snorkel because I know he is dodgey with his maintenance.






I run a smear of Permatex on all the dipstick bases on my Briggs. Does a good job of stopping the weep they develop.


This 1996 model engine runs a treat. I have used it a couple of times and it really powers along. I am getting used to electric start. I connected a set of leads to the battery so he can just plug his charger straight in.

I pulled the head off and the cylinder looked very tidy. Valve clearances were fine so I cleaned the head and piston top, put a new gasket on and it is fine to keep him out of trouble.