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    1981 GS850G Front Master Cylinder

    Hi danmcp, I was going to replace my front master cylinder. But in the end I have decided to just purchase an OEM rebuild kit for the master cylinder will be much better than an aftermarket one. Regards
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    1980 GS850G with 4 into 1 V&H and K&N filter - what main jets?

    My sons red 1980 GS850 with a Vance and Hines and K&N filter I only changed main jet to 120 and 2 1/4 Turns out fuel screws. Carb needle jet standard position middle NO3. Have you the rubber intake boot/snorkel attached to the rear of the air filter box? I found when mine was not attached I...
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    Stripped thread - Oil Pan

    I used this........................ worked great. Great thread repair kit. Not only does it repair spark plug threads but I used it to repair my motorcycle engine oil sump plug thread. Small leak was occuring around the plug but once I used this kit no more leaks. Job well done.
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    Gravity Silver Metallic

    Cant remember where I got the below pic and info. But I think its the same colour you are looking for. Cheers 1980 GS850 GT I bought this bike new in 1980 to replace my 1970 Honda CB350 K2 twin. It was a quantum leap over the CB350, and, as I was a bit tired of chain oil up the back of my...
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    86 GS850G top end tapping - any advice please?

    Welcome to the forum ChazNZ and you have a nice bike. Cheers.
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    86 GS850G top end tapping - any advice please?

    Nothing to worry about. Its called camshaft end float or cam walk. Horizontal movement of the camshaft causing ticking or tapping noise during idle or low revs. Goes away when revs increase. Have a look at BikeCliff's Website http://gsarchive.bwringer.com/ There is a great read me article...
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    just nabbed a mint 99 marauder. stock pipes are WAY to quiet

    I think mine were V&H and were straight through pipes. They were on it when I purchased it second hand. They were so loud. I liked them at the beginning but soon got sick of the noise and attention I was getting. Sold the bike after a couple of years.
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    My zinc parts go missing

    UDATE 26/2/16 Well a happy day reunited with mymissing parts. Collected a box of mostof my parts from Gold Coast Electroplating. They were good about it and when I offered to purchase the parts theydeclined and handed them over. They stillcouldn?t tell me how they got mixed up but you can read...
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    My zinc parts go missing

    UPDATE 12/2/16 Received phone call from Gold CoastElectroplating. Someone has justcontacted them stating that they are missing a swing arm bolt for theirmotorcycle. I was told to stop buyinganymore parts as this could be the person with your missing parts. I was told that a panel beater is...
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    My zinc parts go missing

    I was able to purchase new front foot pegs, which included the rubber. They fit but are a different shape from 1982 onwards. I cannot get the metal rear foot pegs no longer available. I took off the rubbers before I sent them to the plater. Also the small loom hook under the steering stem...
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    My zinc parts go missing

    UPDATE 2/2/16 Bad news I still have not located myparts. Good news is that Gold CoastElectroplating has now kept their word and have refunded my money that I hadpaid for the zinc plating and also enough money to cover most of my missingparts. Some are rare and no longer availableso will try...
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    My zinc parts go missing

    UPDATE 22/1/16 So far have found out that the parts belong to a Yamaha XT500 around 1980 model. No luck from Gold Coast Electroplating. They no longer care and the promises from them that they would compensate me have falled through. I think they believe that these are my parts and I'm trying...
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    1984 Katana 7/11

    Looking good Pete, you have got some skills there young fellow............... You will be getting a new tail light cover?
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    My zinc parts go missing

    Still have not located my parts. Will be a big day on 18/1/16 when company starts back from holidays. Monday I will be waiting for a phone call hopefully about my parts, but I am not confident about getting them back. But until then I have began making a parts list of missing parts. Just over...
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    My zinc parts go missing

    Yeah that's what I asked them to do. I even offered to go there for the day and help go through their records and ring customers up. They declined my offer but said they had gone through their records 3 weeks before and 3 weeks after I dropped my parts off. Problem is with the company not...
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    My zinc parts go missing

    Put an add on ebay for information sought on my missing parts with photos of the parts I have. Listed it for $1. Someone bought my ad for $1. I cant win, I think I did the wrong thing, more stress...........:grey:
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    1984 Katana 7/11

    QLD Transport Operations (Road Use Management?VehicleStandards and Safety) Regulation 2010 46 Foot rests A motorbike must be fitted with foot rests for the driver, and for any passenger for whom a seating position is provided. Should all be good........................Doesn't say anything...
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    1984 Katana 7/11

    Pete, don't the front pegs fold? Are they original and did you get them from Mic Hone? I am starting to build a parts list for our bikes, can still get the front pegs but the rear pegs (metal part) are no longer available. I think I will be looking for some good second hand products from the...
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    My zinc parts go missing

    Thanks for the ideas. Still no luck or any info on my missing parts. Beginning to build a parts list of new and used parts as well. Did think of ebay and just put an add on. Also had placed an advertisement on GUMTREE similar to Craigslist in the US. Already have offers on people wanting...
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    My zinc parts go missing

    Yes I did pay for the plating and the company has offered me compensation if my parts are not located, they seem to be on side. Latest update - After posting on as many forums I could, info came back as parts belonging to 1980 Yamaha XT500. Now info is going out on as many Yamaha and XT500...
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