A beautiful GSX-R750 GR71F chassis total maintenance and various other work requested.
We lift it up with an under-tube stand and consider what to do about the rear suspension.
Even a stand, when designed with efficiency in mind, becomes convenient. Rather than a sloppy, shabby setup, it’s better to aim for a finish that will be cherished for years to come.
It seems to be leaking, or maybe not…
It was the easy-removal type, which was a relief. Since it’s rod-out, we’ll level it as is and plan to replace the rear suspension going forward.
We polish the dirty parts too.
We polish and paint the springs as well.
It’s surprising how much parts shine when you polish them.
Here’s one thing: lately I’ve been adjusting so I don’t pack too much work in, so it’s fine, but when it’s busy, I easily end up with ten bikes in a disassembled state.
Some go in plastic bags, some in containers. But they get jumbled inside, and pulling out even one part is a hassle. Washing them is a hassle too.
I prepare a box for each customer and sort them this way. They’re easy to retrieve, and since they’re separated by part, management is quick.
Once the work is done, I remove the dividers, wipe them down, and reuse them. Since they’re polypropylene, they’re impact-resistant and extremely convenient.
Interestingly, much of the world follows the A4 standard. Two of these boxes fit inside for storage.
Line them up and it looks clean, and management is easy. Plus, you can use them over and over.
When people see a messy shop, they think, “How do they manage not to end up with missing or extra parts?”
