1983 Suzuki Alt 50 complete restoration

[Latty]

I found this one on craigslist around Christmas time. It just had a top end rebuild and new brakes. The automatic oiler had been disabled and the rear plastics were trashed but it had good tires and overall was pretty tight.
I tore it completely down and repainted/coated/polished everything. It's not perfect but I'm satisfied with it. I didn't take as many pics as I wish I would have but here is what I have.

This was the craigslist pic
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Here was the result of the tear down.http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/20/a1d62191e290822d15a0168f84f630d6.jpg

It was from northeastern Ohio so it had some rust on the surface. Here is the axle when I removed it.
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I had to straighten the frame. It had a slight bend in it, as did the forks.
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/20/f05175f1481432a82c61bacaca148576.jpg

Here was the front fender. Very weathered but 95% complete. I trimmed a little bit off of the bottom louver to eliminate a chunk missing. http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/20/d6552ba51171b1c7ce4bcddd2944967e.jpg
After a lot of sanding and buffing it turned out pretty nice.
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[Latty]

Here are a few finished parts and bolts/hardware after stripping and painting.
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/20/5c3f247831357a5c9d7258e4f0528b88.jpg

And here is the motor. I ended up painting the cylinder jug black as well.
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/20/fccf5ae9992d674f384539e10b27c055.jpg

Totally stripped the tank and repainted it as well sealed the inside with Red Kote. New decals too obviously.
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/20/103f72b0f33e1ea89e04896584231969.jpg
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/20/8a7f8daa4d89e6054bb62c89f3c9a454.jpg

I bought a used rear fender off of eBay. I actually bought a aftermarket one first but decided to go with an OEM.
It was pretty weathered but it was complete with no cracks.http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/20/66f256a0142dd65700892c4f6f7234f5.jpg

After a few hours of sanding and buffing I was impressed with the outcome.
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/20/6db1dc1c4cdc955cd219b2b838d54ab8.jpg
Decals really gave it a finished look.
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/20/1c01bd05f59f2b3d33fc00fea8f684a9.jpg
I ended up installing a aftermarket seat cover with the yellow "50" versus the white "suzuki".




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[Latty]

The rims were a little rough but cleaned up nice.
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/20/dd6a4e09c18e6abc900296aed225523b.jpg
Here they are primed.
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/20/d55298a056cc13b05b9603761b01b4a6.jpg

I went with the factory color for the rims but decided to go blue on the hubs.
Here it is going back together.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/20/55016fddc43652ad25fad9728cdfe57a.jpg

Motor installed.
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/20/b5aecab8228c6d7831978bf552826799.jpg

Tank and foot pegs on..
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/20/9143ac53f7ef38047bc122efd618cf17.jpg

Getting close!


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[Latty]

Finally finished!
The only thing left to install is the front mudguard which I plan to purchase from a 3ww member soon.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/20/f731df45ac108c058c9ec132be66860f.jpg

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/20/87d6bd32573e5d7ff8d68f71bdd54077.jpg

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Thanks to all the dedicated members who share such a wealth of knowledge!


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[onformula1]

Very cool, great job!

Is it for you or the kids? "lol"

I reminds me of my 1977 JR50, they didn't have Suzuki 3 wheelers back then.

[Samjp22]

That thing turned out nice!

[atc007]

Great job! Thanx for sharing!

[big specht]

Damn that turned out good. I went down and looked at that bike but passed on it cause it need all the same parts I need for mine. Does it run as good as he said? He said it had a new clutch in it to.

[YamaBoss]

Looks great!

[Latty]

Damn that turned out good. I went down and looked at that bike but passed on it cause it need all the same parts I need for mine. Does it run as good as he said? He said it had a new clutch in it to.

Yeah I forgot about the new clutch:)
It hadn't been started in 2 years and so it wouldn't start when I went and looked at it. I got him down a $100 on his price, took it home cleaned the spark plug and it fired up on the first pull!:)


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[ALT50]

That turned out great.. Thx for sharing

[big specht]

He must have been in a better mood that day he didn't want to budge when I was there

[Latty]

He must have been in a better mood that day he didn't want to budge when I was there

Oh really ? He told me $350 on the phone and I ended up getting it for $250.


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[honda3]

I am putting together an alt 50. I installed the motor and it doesn't line up perfectly with the front tire. It sits more to the pullstart side. Is this how these are or is my frame bent. If you could get some pics from the front that would be a very big help. Thank you.

[Darius1502]

Simply amazing...a work of ART!

[MattDragontamer]

Man I love it when someone goes all in. Good job!!!

[Latty]

Thanks guys I appreciate the compliments. Sometimes my inability to do anything less than 100% gets me in over my head but I can't help it:)




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[Latty]

I am putting together an alt 50. I installed the motor and it doesn't line up perfectly with the front tire. It sits more to the pullstart side. Is this how these are or is my frame bent. If you could get some pics from the front that would be a very big help. Thank you.

Motor does sit slightly to the pull start side. If I remember I'll take a pic and post it.


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[Latty]

You can actually kind of tell in this pic by looking through the front fender that the motor is slightly offset.
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/22/88753dcbae029c69511ed1744d36f6fd.jpg


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[roostin atc]

Take that baby to trikefest. Ohio is close enough. Nice build by the way.

[Hunter_2268]

Nice job man I was told not to.tuch my any more

[ride red #1]

Look great. Good job.

[Dpaschal]

I'm very impressed with your work.... I wonder if you could help an old guy out. I have the same bike.... my father had bought it new (for $500) way back when I was about 25 for MY kids (his grand kids), I'm 60 now. He still had it and now I do... it is a bit rough but I've decided to fix it up. I regret I have very little experience in this kind of thing so if you have time.. a question or two. Regarding parts... I don't need many... but you mention 'aftermarket' parts... where are you getting these... the seat cover I have is real bad (as is the front fender) and I'm wondering where you found those (along with the decals... very nice work). Anyway.. any advise you can give me would be appreciated... I'm doing this for MY grandchildren thinking it would be great to see them ride it 35 years after their dads did. (I'm not sure of protocol here... I'm not that computer literate either... I'm tempted to give you my email so we could talk directly but will see if you respond to this first... THANKS!)

[Latty]

I would be glad to help. You can email me at natestaxidermy@hotmail.com. I'll reply with my phone number:)


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[whyat]

Great job, it looks so pretty.