What to do?

So I got my 1981 Seca 750 up on a work stand in my garage and will spend the next two or three months working on it. Thankfully, I have the'96 Suzuki Bandit 650 to ride in the meantime.

I have had the Seca for two years. I rebuilt the carburetors and had them synced. Unfortunately, I couldn't get the airbox hooked up again and took it out to put on pod filters. Ignorant mistake on my part. I also rebuilt the master cylinder and replaced the brake lines. And replaced some of the exhaust system because it rattled.

My plan now, at a minimum, will be to replace the head gasket and "donuts," calibrate the valves, put an airbox back in, and replace the rear brake shoes.

What else should I do or look at while I have it partially disassembled? And how do I get the airbox back in?

Thanks in advance for your input!

JP

 

You won't be replacing the head gasket and doughnuts. You will be replacing the valve cover gasket and doughnuts. I hope that you haven't already ordered a head gasket.

Getting the airbox back in is easiest if the carbs are off, and the starter and battery box are also off. It can be wiggled back into place. A few members (myslef included) heat the air box woth a head gun or blowdryer, and partially fold the rear of the box to make it an easy job.

Personally I would also pull and inspect the wheel bearings, replacing any that drag or feel rough (Honestly, just replace them. They are cheap and hospital visits aren't). Also inspect the head bearings and at a minimum repack them with new grease.

When you took care of the brakes did you do anything to make sure the anti-dive units were working?

 

Inspect every electrical connector and treat with dielectric grease to keep any moisture from causing bad connections. Tune Up grease available at any auto parts store.