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  1. hampshirehog

    Gloves ..... Cold wind blowing up old leather jacket sleeve

    Another one for gauntlets. I've got a pair of reverse sheepskin military DR gauntlets from the 70s that are so thick you can hardly bend the fingers. Not exactly the pinnacle of style but... toasty...
  2. hampshirehog

    Emgo air filter vs. OEM

    Those air filters are fine. Not that I've changed them often but they work and don't muck up your carburation.
  3. hampshirehog

    gs550 gs850 front forks interchangeable?

    The later 550s had different calipers and I doubt they'd match but don't know for sure. Calipers from an 850 (not the GL though, with leading axle) will plug and play on an 8 valve 550.
  4. hampshirehog

    gs550 gs850 front forks interchangeable?

    No they're not. The 550 are 35mm diameter and the 850 37mm (unless you're on about the later 83-86 550 which is 37mm as well)
  5. hampshirehog

    GS1000 1979 UK wiring look questions

    Yes. Take a look at: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-Suzuki-NOS-Indicator-Turn-Signal-Buzzer-GS1000-38790-45400-/223468709972
  6. hampshirehog

    GS1100/650 parts interchange?

    Not a lot is the answer and none of the bits you listed there other than the lights.
  7. hampshirehog

    GS550E Front and Rear Brake Caliper rebuild kit

    These are on ebay from an 850 but will plug straight on: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Suzuki-Gs850-Front-Brake-Calipers-Lines-And-Master-Cylinder/284145956823?hash=item42286b37d7:g:cTQAAOSweDpf~ecD From a 650 - again plug and play...
  8. hampshirehog

    Rear Pattern chrome shocks from Wemoto

    I'd second YSS. Very good quality, excellent value for money and much underrated in my opinion.
  9. hampshirehog

    Breather Hose - Engine Valve Cover To Airbox

    I've seen them replaced with garden hose. That works but looks pants. Breather hose from old BSAs / Triumphs fits and is a lot cheaper.
  10. hampshirehog

    Gasket manufacture .....

    Gently tap it out using a ball pein hammer.
  11. hampshirehog

    Seal expanded after removal ...

    Those o rings are really expensive for what they are. Sometimes they can expand as they've absorbed oil (maybe some got in from your oil leak). Try rubbing them with neat fairy liquid to pull out any contaminant then rinse, dry and place in the fridge.
  12. hampshirehog

    GS550E Front and Rear Brake Caliper rebuild kit

    If you need new pistons go stainless and they're done forever. I've bought a good few from this guy - excellent quality, service and price...
  13. hampshirehog

    GS 750 oil pressure

    Yep, it makes a helluva mess if you leave the cover off!
  14. hampshirehog

    Stumped- GS550L Consistently rich with stock jetting

    This. Very often overlooked - I've seen plenty of 'cleaned' carbs where the emulsion tubes look more like mouldy Twiglets than mouldy Twiglets.
  15. hampshirehog

    GS 750 oil pressure

    Have you checked that the oil light feed isn't earthing out or that the switch isn't stuck in the open i.e. earthing position? Every oil pressure issue I've come across on a GS is actually an electrical issue.
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