Will this 40+ year Old Motorcycle Run?

Can I make this 40 Year Old Bike Run Again?
Lazarus is my 1980 Suzuki GS850gl, she was my first bike. I bought her back in 2013.
We've been on many adventures together, but she has pretty much sat parked since 2016.
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[@shadetreesurgeon]

WHAT IS DEAD MAY NEVER DIE

[@navstar52]

Thank you Theon

[@navstar52]

Thank you Theon

[@mrnumberone615]

LONG LIVE BARF PARTY SOON TO BE THE VOMIT COMET🤘🤠 Thanks for recommending Amanda's channel. She has awesome content that I have been binge watching for 2 weeks.

[@geraldscott4302]

Are you the REAL Shadetree Surgeon? "WHAT IS DEAD MAY NEVER DIE" While that is true, that doesn't mean it can't be brought back to life, especially if it is a carbureted motorcycle. We need to save every carbureted vehicle out there.

[@henryoddsball2164]

Uncle Tony sent me, and I’m glad I watched. This video is like a summary of my entire automotive hobby. Just constant rounds of trusting mechanics and shops “expertise” only to find out they’re careless and wreck less…then eventually landing where you are and doing everything myself.

[@timothyarnott3584]

Dont EVER trust somebody else, unless you KNOW they know what they're doing!!!......NOBODY touches my '64 Tempest but me......what a GREAT story, and toil for a young lady......TY UTG for pointing me here......may you get Lazarous (sp?) Running in tip top shape when u get back, be safe, and GODSPEED young lady!!!....i am impressed with your knowledge and tenacity!!!!....PEACE to you!!

[@chuckcull5674]

I’ve been working on motorcycles and cars for roughly 35 years and this is the first time I have seen a carburetor installation assisted with the use of a cargo strap. BRILLIANT YOUNG LADY!

[@saffronskies333]

OH... the start!!! I was jumping with you... that was SUCH a THRILL...

[@In_MT]

A well lived life is full of "lessons learned". Experience is the best teacher!

[@dmedina6835]

The happy dance never gets old

[@adleiesposito3902]

UTG sends me here. Best luck from Brazil.

[@SpikedaStampede]

My sister is utterly devoted to her '83 Honda GL500. Even with a newer VStrom, her old "Moto" is still a cherished friend!

[@jalex19100]

My dad bought an old semi a few states away. He had a shop look over it and they didn’t find any issues. When he picked up the truck, he noticed a belt appeared to be missing. Convinced that a shop would know more than he did, (and he definitely knew a lot), he proceeded to drive home. Because he didn’t give his own expertise enough credit, the missing belt was for the oil pump and engine blew a few hours later. So, I agree - Trust yourself more! And great video. It’s like being there with you.

[@sodiorne2]

Yup! UTG sent me. So Happy when you got it running! I almost danced with you!

[@redsorgum]

Lazarus is worth resurrecting, I wouldn’t mind having Laz. I grew up riding these classic inline fours. If properly restored, Laz will run for a long time. ✌️😘

[@cl2eep_rides]

Amanda! How much more awesome can you get? Not only do you cross the country, but you also work on old metrics?! What a bad ass! I've got no doubt that you'll get Lazarus running again soon! You absolutely deserve Honda's support and can't wait to see what's next!

[@MontanaBooniesRider]

Yay! Lazarus is alive!! I still have my first bike, 1975 Kawasaki 100 G4TR and since it was my grandfather's it's not going anywhere. I couldn't get it running last fall, my dad thinks it's the float that is stuck so I get to work on it this spring/summer. (when its warmer in the garage!) I'm also so over the moon that Honda is letting you keep the Africa Twin to travel with this year.

[@BulletWanderer]

Nice to see good old Lazarus ticking over again, even if the moment was short lived! Good to know she's in a good spot to begin working again when you have the time though 😁

[@gordo55551]

Thanks Tony

[@heritagehillsecurity8778]

My 1st bike was stolen. I have sadly not replaced it yet. Congratulations on Honda continuing the long-term review, by you. 🤠.

[@antoniofdez01]

"Project Lazarus" simply brilliant

[@Kavika-xh1qj]

Here’s a tip,if you didn’t know. After getting fuel all over your hands, brake cleaner will get the small of fuel out. Will also get stains out of your riding gear.

[@holisecleveland2859]

Determination and a positive mental attitude will win out every time = in the long run. It is all on the right track since you decided to take it on yourself. You are A Rock Star!

[@MeAndMyRoyalEnfield]

End Screen Crew: First two wheeled devices were Sears minibike, Honda Trail bike neither of which do I have. But, No, Honda CB200T went away when family came along. My current Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 comes close to my first road bike. I am so proud of you! I purposely never had a 4 cylinder bike because I didn't want the maintenance headache of 4 cylinders. You're amazing! And thank you for sharing.

[@davidslate2005]

The joy when he started made my week.

[@passinthru4328]

Congratulations on Honda lending you the AT for this year! Good on you for persevering on Lazarus.

[@longknvesdrawn]

I have a '78 Yamaha SR500. I feel this video so much 😂 Chasing gremlins!

[@jacobscroggs7079]

So great to see Laz run again. That bike is legendary. Spare no expense at getting it in tip top shape. It would be cool to see you take it on another epic adventure. Good luck on your next trip, can’t wait to watch!!!!

[@jonathangehman4005]

I'm a carguy who bought a 71 CB350 and a 73 CB750 last year for $1,200. Both complete, low miles bikes that were running before being parked for a few years but not running now. Nothing on those bikes is intimidating except the carbs, I think I'll watch your video a couple more times than jump in. So encouraging, I can't wait to do my own old-man happy dance when I get them going. Great vid! Full speed ahead! P.S. Uncle Tony sent me

[@freemenofengland2880]

That '73 CB750 has to be worth $5,000 completely unrestored if you can get it running.

[@jonathangehman4005]

@@freemenofengland2880 That's why I bought them together, keep the CB350 and find a new home for the 750 after getting it solid, then sqaunder the proceeds on Ham Sandwiches and gasoline

[@brucegerken1063]

You go gril I know that feeling 7 months fram up rebuild on a 1979 yamaha xs1100 pushed the starter bottom and vroom .all the hair on my arms stood up. No my first bike got ran over cheers to ya.

[@haneymoto]

I loved your happy dance when Lazarus fired up. People that do not work on their vehicles cannot understand how amazing it feels. I wish I had both of my first bikes. Dirt 1978 KX80 (age 11 or 12) and street 1989 FZR600 (around 20 years old). Great video as always

[@MatthiasAI]

That Africa Twin is a beauty, congratz for being able to keep her abit longer :D

[@BoringFisherman]

The ratchet strap thing. In all my years I have never thought of that. You are amazing.

[@AstheMagpieFlies]

Lol glad I could help 😂

[@flyinggyros9745]

I admire you for keep pushing on. You will eventually conquer this. Alan

[@BlackThor15]

Brilliant, simply brilliant and truly inspiring! Thank you Amanda! 👍👍

[@freemenofengland2880]

Those old Suzukis are so cool. Glad to see you're bringing her back to life. The only one of my bikes I'll always miss was a Kawasaki 2 stroke triple. 🤟👍

[@meganmacdonald8863]

I still have my first bike. 1980 Honda CX500 Deluxe. It's sitting in my garage, like Lazarus, waiting for me to give it some love after it was replaced by a 2021 Moto Guzzi V7. Your happy dance is exactly what I used to do when my old girl started after what felt like forever to get it going any time I wanted to ride. Old bikes w carbs are spicy!

[@bbqandbikes]

Cue the Happy Dance 7:30 Great video, keep up the good work

[@henryhawk978]

Yes ,a 74 CB360 Honda I purchased in 1979 I was 16. It hasn't run in this June will be 43yrs. Enjoyed the video and RIDE SAFE OUT THERE!

[@corey6393]

Technically, I still own my first bike (actually, both of them). One is a 1977 Vespa Ciao moped my dad bought for the family in 1979. A few years later I got a 3.5 HP Whisper Jet XL mini bike. Sadly, the series of bikes to follow are long gone. But there are a few more recent purchases stashed away in my shop. The 1975 R90 is the next to get life breathed back into it, but that will wait until my daughter is off to college. Thanks for the great video. Uncle Tony sent me here, like many others. I like your style and look forward to watching more.

[@gaskan666]

I had a GS550L and loved it so much I bought 2 more over the years

[@jean-michelallain4724]

You get the Africa Twin for the year !?!? 🎉🎉🎉🎉 YeaY

[@joeeasterling5652]

I do not have my first bike. It was a CB 400 Honda 79 model. I also has a Suzuki GS 750 L at the same time. I miss those old bikes!

[@fistfulofgoldwing]

Mother Honda provides again! I definitely sympathize with your troubles with Lazarus... But the things you've learned about both yourself and the bike while wrenching on it are irreplaceable. I pulled my current bike, a 1986 Goldwing, non-running out of a shed just before COVID hit. It took me 6 months of constant work, not having worked on ANY motorcycle OR carbs before, to get her into riding shape and it continued for another year after that. There's something to be said about learning by diving in feet first. I rode her nearly across the country from central Florida in 2021, and she's going to west Texas in three weeks. She's my first, and i'll never, ever part with her... Although I may get another bike or 2.

[@richschuster1097]

Excellent news on the Africa Twin. I think you need to make them an offer they can’t refuse to buy it after your 2023 adventures. I have my 2nd bike, a Honda XL175 that I got 50 years ago. I’ve been going to restore it for the last 10 years. Don’t laugh; it could still happen. 😊

[@delwynwheeler8687]

I have the first bike I bought which is an 02 gsxr 1k bought in 2006. My wife bought the bike I learned to ride from my father for $1 after she passed the msf course in about 2010. I started riding in 1993 on a 1980 gs450 1992, which needed a lot of work when my wife got it. It now runs great after a rebuild and lots of new parts and my daughter rides it too.

[@dennisp.5053]

I absolutely do still have my first bike and have no plans on changing that at any point in the future. 1986 Suzuki Cavalcade GV1400GT. And I picked up another version of that bike last summer.

[@Mortikaismiles]

I do still have and still ride my first bike. Awesome video and so good to see the resurrection

[@browneyedgirl904]

Reminds me so much of my experiences as a new rider with a 1982 GL 500 cafe racer. I put SO many miles on that thing and never understood the knock it had wasn’t supposed to be there. When we finally fixed it after two years dead in the garage, I said to my new boyfriend “That’s not my bike”. And years later he won’t ever let me forget it. I sold it when we moved to NC and just saw it get sold again on CL, glad to know she’s still kicking and making someone smile. Always love your videos, Amanda. Thank you for the honesty, willingness to share, and the effort you put into these videos.

[@whiskeythrottle9772]

I do not have my first bike, a Suzuki C50, but have very fond memories of our time together. This video makes me want to buy something old and tinker...which may suggest I need therapy.

[@davidslate2005]

I commented too soon. I am SOOOOO happy you have the African Twin for another year.

[@tmills813]

THAT MOMENT when your bike started. Worth a million bucks. We've all been there! Congrats on getting to keep the Honda AT for 2023.

[@rosalyngiven4625]

I have a GS750 Suzuki needs some TLC year 1978, not my 1st bike but lotsa fond memories of trips to W Va and Virginia over the last 10 years, got a 3 year old BMW R1200 GS I rode lots last few years.

[@aboutye]

First bike in 1977 a Yamaha DT175MX long gone - kept moving up cc's - pinnacle at 1200cc now moving slowly back down - presently at 411cc's.

[@alpine1600s]

If it's all dead, the only resolve is go through the pockets and look for loose change. 🤣 My mom in the early 70's rode a Suzuki T350 Rebel from California to Minnesota. Only recently have I seen the few snapshots she took.

[@philipkuriger3420]

I wish I still had my first street bike. It was a 1980 Yamaha XS 650 I bought new. I put 16,000 miles on it the first year and never left Mississippi. I bought my first minibike from a neighbor when I was five or six ( it didn't run but my brother helped me fix it). I've had many bikes since. My main ride now is a 2005 H-D Super glide.

[@insatiable_mind]

I don’t trust most mechanics and always regret listening to somebody instead of my gut instinct. Lazarus will rise again! 😂

[@geoffreyjones2000]

I hair dryer makes those old carby boots butter soft

[@AdventureTomek]

Im having flashbacks of my 1978 KZ1000, really wish I still had that bike.

[@denisobek6784]

I'm super impressed with you! Girl power for sure and your stick-to-it-ness.

[@AstheMagpieFlies]

Thanks 👍

[@MyTinyBalcony]

How exciting! Well done you. I do not have my first bike, as it was written off fraudulently by an insurance assessor. I traded the replacement, and now have a Yamaha XVS650E Custom in silver and chrome. I load her up from time to time, and we get out and do the thing.

[@davegoldspink5354]

Absolutely loved this video thanks so much for sharing. The first road bike I ever bought was a 1978 GS550B Suzuki in the early ‘80s which will always be up there with my ‘75 Kawasaki Z1. My trusty old little GS did more road trips around Australia in the time I owned it then any other bike I ever owned. Unfortunately when I got married in ‘95 my then wife made me sell my bikes which I’ve never forgotten. Think it’s great you do your own work and I’ve got my fingers crossed you can sort out Lazarus. Keep up your excellent work. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@KoflaOlivieriPhotography]

Best way to do the job right and save tons of money is to learn to do it your self, congratulations! Just found your channel.

[@MichaelNielsenStudios]

Nice - almost there :) I don't have ANY of my bikes anymore - hoping to fix that soon....

[@augustogatti3070]

Reminds me my Quadrajet adventures.

[@aroseparade]

Big congrats on the African Twin blessing!! 🎉

[@AstheMagpieFlies]

Thank you!

[@cakrawalajingga]

I feel you, man....ha8 The outstanding feeling of accomplishment ... 👏

[@MightyMouzMoto]

I kinda love this. Thank u. Kinda, only bcuz it also makes me sad. My love for bikes comes from my pop (explanation in bio). Around 2008 - 2010 I think, my pop offered me his 1985 Honda CB1000 Custom if I could get it running. Having no formal mechanical training, I bought the manual and got to work by myself, the manual and KZbin videos. About $1300 and I have no idea how many hrs later, I finally got it running. It felt amazing! Your happy dance reminded me of that day 😊 But unfortunately, I guess bcuz of my initial excitement at the prospect of finally having a bike, my dad's bike, and my inexperience, only then did I start taking a better look at the bike and found that I was able to put my fingers right through the frame underneath the bike. I still have no idea how it was still upright. I eventually ended up selling it and that still upsets me. I wish I had it back. 😔 My pop passed away in 2020 and it hurts even more that I don't still have that bike. Don't get rid of yours. That's a keeper.

[@Juergen732]

It's going to be a great year!

[@sheila3845]

What a wonderful sound

[@larrypeplinski593]

Super proud of you doing this! Larry in Fort Worth

[@throttle_up]

I feel bad for that kid in the shop. That made me angry. This is a great video. Given your evident history with this bike, the immense self-reliance born out of necessity, I can only imagine the kick you must have got when it fired up. I hope it's not gonna be too long before you can finish the job.

[@talvayas]

That was such fun, especially the happy dance. My first bike was a Yamaha 250 back in, umm, 1977? So, no, I no longer have that.

[@talvayas]

@AstheMagpieflies1 Why would "hit up" a scammer like you?

[@Enjoytheinbetween]

Love that African Twin!! I wish I still had my first bike, a late 80's Honda Shadow. That bike was so fun and reliable.

[@AkaBull]

3:19 And you wonder why that shop is out of business....

[@zackarybrown6752]

I hate that moment of the bike turning over before it starts. I spent 8 months bringing a 2001 carbureted Ducati monster to life. From vacuum leaks that filled the cases with gas to the regulator rectifier that the wires were corroded off of. So many little things always keeping that bike from starting. Needless to say it runs better now than it probably ever did for the previous owner.

[@AstheMagpieFlies]

👏👏👏

[@fitzstermoto]

That was an absolutely terrific video and I really enjoyed it! I love the older bikes although they can sometime (or oftentimes ... lol) be like opening Pandora's Box! I do still have first motorcycle ('87 Suzuki Savage LS650) however it's currently not running and previously did a LOT of work to it (new clutch, new valve cover gaskets, brakes, electrical, and full tune-up)! The clutch was never correct when I first got it and upon pulling everything apart, I discovered it was missing one of the two thrust washers so there was never enough tension for it to work correctly. I replaced just about every part in the clutch basket and behind it and put everything back together. The next day I left for a one-week trip with the bike and it ran and shifted awesome - it was better than new and I was sooo excited! I had ran out of time to put the new tires on before the trip so I did it after I got back. The next time I took it out it was a brisk but beautiful morning! It had previously rained overnight so some of the roads were still wet. I ran to the auto part store (which was brand-new) and had a steep hill and S-turn to get from the main road up to the new auto part store's parking lot with brand new pavement. Anyways I picked up new turn-signal and brake light bulbs for the bike, installed them in the parking lot, then proceeded to leave. I was coming down the steep hill and going into the S-turn in first gear to prevent from building too much speed. I tried to gently hit the brakes as I was turning the first bend and the back drum brake immediately went into a slow skid on the brand new tires and pavement (that was still wet)! I ended up wiping out (first time ever). I quickly turned the bike off and picked it back up. I landed on my side and had a sweater on and ended up getting really bad rug-burn all up my right forearm (however didn't yet realized this). Instead of trying to pull up my bloody sleeve with holes in it now, I just wanted to get home quickly. So I picked the bike back up, fired it up and quickly got it back home and then got cleaned up. I didn't ride the bike for about 3 weeks after that (not intentionally) but I went to bring it back out one morning and tried starting it but no matter what I tried, it would not run all of a sudden! It had gas, spark, and everything else. I then went through the list of things to check and discovered the compression was really low! And this is where it still remains and not sure what exactly happened. I did some research and I know some of the Suzuki models had a compression-valve that would make it easier to start and am hoping it's something as simple as this, otherwise I'm going to be pulling the engine apart to rebuild it.

[@Sherry-jx9hs]

Yep 1999 Triumph (Adventurer) Bonneville 3 cyl 900. Replaced TPS a couple years ago when it wouldn't start. Worked great and stated right upthen sat for a week and won't start again so either the igniter or the TPS slipped. Have a Triumph Bobber now as main ride.

[@LeeHinkleyTV]

I still have my first bike today, a 1986 Yamaha Fazer FZ700. Bought it back in 2010 from a guy down the road and loved it ever since. I'm rebuilding the carbs at the moment, hopefully, it will be done in time for bike week in Daytona. The joy you have @7:30 is the same feeling I have every time it's put back together. Keep the adventure alive!

[@mikewoolie5153]

First bike saw me through college. I paid $75.00 for was nothing but a frame rims and motor, a 1964 BSA. I sold it for $5000.00 in Las Vegas classic bike show. Always ran out of gas or broke down rolling in to a gas station. I like old bikes Triumph, Norton Indian Grives Bultaco Hasquivana BMW and who knows how many more I've left out.

[@MOTODANS]

You're doing a good job. It sounds like you were getting messed around a lot by the shops! Keep at it, and it will be back on the road soon! I do not have my first bike. There are a few bikes over the years I wished I kept, though!

[@ScramblerStories]

Neither Caitlyn nor I have our first bikes anymore. But trading her S40 Boulevard for the Honda Rebel was the best move ever, so no regrets. I don't miss trying to squeeze that carburetor back in place, and that was only a single!

[@messlife_]

My first bike is the same exact one as my bestie's first bike! Next time you're in Vegas, hopefully we can take a ride together!

[@kevinpollard1550]

I had a gs 1000 s loved it i like old bikes

[@donrice8026]

no 250 yamaha endurance road/trail/race that sickel did it all my 1st road sickel 1969 dresser YES and still ride it 50 yrs and counting HAPPY TRAILS

[@motorclaw]

Great content Amanda! As far as my first bike, sadly no, I don't still have it. I was 7 when I learned to ride on a 1971 Honda Trail 70 with a manual clutch. I rode that poor thing until I was 13 and actually broke it in half jumping it :/ Anyway, 42 bikes and 50 years later, I am still riding and enjoying life! Keep it up, you are an inspiration to us female riders!

[@liriana3529]

EU SOU DO BRASIL. CEARÁ, EU TE AMO !

[@thesuzukimethod]

I recently got my first bike running again, too. A 1979 Honda CM185T. It's absolutely not a fast bike but it'll hoon (if you have patience)

[@davechavis4275]

Great project, thanks amanda.

[@emfl4437]

These older vintage bikes are tough. Getting the moto-soul back into Lazarus will be very rewarding.

[@TheFalcro1234]

Standard "Book in Comment" warning::::: Anything worth putting as much time and effort as you have paid with "Her" must be worth saving and keeping. 💖is definitely the catalyst and how you love Her is putting time in. She has treated you as well as can be, the fact that she needs even more attention is normal lol. Remember that weird old guy at RMR 6 that came on a 1981 GoldWing GL1100? He (read me/I) spent months getting him ready to go and still had carb and fuel issues at higher altitude...causing more than a few issues for me on the 1500+ mile trip....hard to avoid altitude when riding in the Rockies lol. Great tenacity staying after her. I knew that you would anyway, because, YOU!. So let's get right into my E.S.C. ? reply. Amanda you and I share something about our seat driven lives, well at least we did in the beginning of our riding lives... When I was 19 I woke up on a bright spring morning full of sunshine and bird song. I felt so good about the beauty of where I lived (Portland Oregon) I decided that day, I wanted to go explore my beautiful state on a scooter. To be clear I call anything with three or less wheels and an engine a "scooter". I made the necessary announcement to my family and unsurprisingly, they were not quite as enthusiastic as I was. That was except one, that one was my Gramps... that is right Amanda, we both ride today because of our Grandfathers support. Maybe not for the same reasons but still, having Gramps swinging for me got my butt on a seat. See you in August. (Be ready for hugs...JS)💖💖 Yes I did edit the comment/book down...three times. I got a lot of words to use, what can I say?

[@ericredpath3908]

You're a fearless inspiration, and the knowledge and experience you're gaining will only help you in the future, regardless of what bike you're riding. Congratulations and I salute your determination.

[@markrawlins2685]

I too still have my first it’s a 86 XLH 1100 Sportster.

[@paulburgess3088]

Congrats on getting Lazarus running again. Having worked (a little) on Honda carbs before (Honda 500 four) I am in awe of anyone who does this with such aplomb as yourself. They always scared the bejabbers out of me. Don't have my first bike anymore (Honda 175 twin), or my second (said 500 Four), or third, BMW R100GS, but I still have my fourth, 1993 BMW R1100RS. I found my forever bike and her and I will finish this journey together. Not anytime soon, I hope. She has 280,000km on her with only one major repair job, cam chain followers, and I have about the same equivalent kilometers with only the one cardiac arrest (well actually three in one go). Keep up the adventures Amanda and all the best for 2023.

[@searosefarm9906]

Aug-Sep? I’m riding an 80 Kawasaki 1000 to Chi and Rt66 all the way to the Pacific Highway back to WA. Wanna come along?

[@mikethomas1559]

My first bike was a 1974 CB 350 Honda. I rode it to beach at Newport CA. Al the time. Wish I still had that bike. I now have a 2022 KLR 650. I planning a road trip this summer to Idaho. How to see you on the road. I enjoy your adventures

[@MindBodyMotoGirl]

Great video Amanda!! 👏🙌🏼🥳 Still have first and only bike I’ve ever had! 😂😂💜

[@navstar52]

Glad you get to keep the Twin. kinda thought they would come around, you are a great ambassador for the ATAS. Nope not my first bike that was a 1972 Kaw 250 enduro.

[@pistolpete6321]

Great video! Can’t wait for your next trip!

[@JimAppleby]

I feel your pain! I still have my 1981 Yamaha Maxim which currently idles but won't throttle up. I've been through the carbs at least three times. I'm hoping that new main jets will solve the problem😊

[@neilmackinnon3371]

Nice trick with the ratchet strap, that's just my sort of solution. ESQ: No, I'm afraid my 1970 Triumph T100P was sold on my mothers command shortly after I got out of hospital following a major accident I suffered as a pillion passenger.

[@tobytrucker1]

This video made me so happy! Thank you

[@AstheMagpieFlies]

I'm so glad!

[@EeZ3-808]

I still have, work on, and ride my first street bike. I bought her brand new my senior year in high school, a 1989 Yamaha FZR400. I have other bikes I ride daily, some I rode and sold, but this one is my keeper. Love your videos, it’s an inspiration to one day ride cross country. I’d do it now, but it’s kind of hard living on the Big Island of Hawaii, my bikes don’t swim to well. Aloha 🤙🏽