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  1. Nessism

    #3 cylinder pipe cold and oil leaking from #3 cylinder

    Follow the factory method to adjust the valves. They adjust in pairs so that two adjacent valves are on the base circle at the same time, that way the adjacent valve isn't depressed and pushing up on the cam, skewing it in the journal clearance.
  2. Nessism

    #3 cylinder pipe cold and oil leaking from #3 cylinder

    Go max size possible, because the valves tighten with mileage and a big gap will last longer.
  3. Nessism

    1978 GS750 Air Filter Option

    A common problem.
  4. Nessism

    Hanging Idle/Pilot Air Screws

    The question about 450 pilot screws has come up before. If you can post photos and some dimensions, someone may be able to help you match something up.
  5. Nessism

    Ignition coil replacements

    With later year electronic ignition systems, resistance typically went down in the coils, not up. With a low resistance coil, you can add a ballast resistor if you have to, to increase resistance. And common road-going bikes don't use a CDI system, they use a transistorized ignition system...
  6. Nessism

    Ignition coil replacements

    Agree, but replace the HT leads. 7mm copper core wire. The previous owner did you a favor with pulling out the wires, I just hope the spike is still there in the coil.
  7. Nessism

    forks - damper rod bolts - what threadlocker?

    Blue
  8. Nessism

    Hot Start Issue, '97 ZX-11

    Shim kits are a poor value, because many if not most won't be the range you need for your bike.
  9. Nessism

    Is it a Z or D

    1982 = Z 1983 = D I don't know what you mean by 10th digit. 10th digit of what? The VIN?
  10. Nessism

    Where to purchase GS850G Exhaust system

    That's a nice looking bike! The exhaust doesn't look bad in the photo, although I can appreciate that the turns-out muffler isn't great. One idea, is to customize the exhaust with some different mufflers. The limit is your imagination. I've seen decent reviews on the "Dunstall" type...
  11. Nessism

    81 850gl Power Lower

    Brakes draging? Did you clean out the system of old grunge? Be sure to check the Newbie Mistakes thread to see if anying applies.
  12. Nessism

    The NEW forum software is here!

    Thanks to you and Don for all the effort. XenForo is popular these days for good reason! One thing that I like is the ease of posting photos. Trial below...
  13. Nessism

    81 850gl Power Lower

    Are the valve clearances properly set? Could the bike be running on 3 cylinders?
  14. Nessism

    Old Bike, new rider, same ol' problems - 1980 GS550E

    A slipping clutch can often be fixed by installing new OEM springs. And lube the cable and actuation helix while you are doing maintenance.
  15. Nessism

    Hot Start Issue, '97 ZX-11

    Poor hot restart can occur if the valves are too tight.
  16. Nessism

    Dual disc swap

    Actually, the only 1st gen 550 to get dual disc's in the USA market was the Katana 550M. Second gen 550's did get dual discs, though. IMG_0446 by nessism, on Flickr
  17. Nessism

    THIS is a big step forward

    Around here, smoking is becoming quite rare. I suspect it's related to restrictions spreading to the point where people don't want to fuss with finding a place to smoke, so they just quit. Anyway, an outright ban wouldn't add much, other than more nanny restrictions. And how could they allow...
  18. Nessism

    Dual disc swap

    The 550 forks are skinnier.
  19. Nessism

    650 to 550 top end swap piston question

    Pistons. The 550 and 650E use a roller bearing crank, and the rods don't come off without pressing the crank apart.
  20. Nessism

    Mechanical Ignition Advance

    Can you grab the cam and twist it? Then release, and it springs back?
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