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  1. GSJim

    1983 GS650G project

    No tires yet. I am still exterminating some electrical gremlins and decided to hold the tire money in case I need some help from Eastern Beaver. I am leaning toward Bridgestone BT45 (100/90-19 front, 120/90-17 rear) but I have also heard strong cases for Avon and Shinko from various forum...
  2. GSJim

    Tire decision time

    I wondered about this other GS Jim when I saw one of his posts a few weeks ago. I thought maybe I was sleep posting, but that GS1000 looks a lot better than my 650. I also considered that one of us was an impostor, but we have both posted the required pictures of our bikes. GS Jim, I hope you...
  3. GSJim

    Tire decision time

    I'm probably being picky, but would you consider the BT45 to be 70s technology? I think the Metzeler Lasertecs are now old tech, but I don't know about the Bridgestones. Thanks. Jim
  4. GSJim

    Tire decision time

    Tire ratings: H = Highly over-designed. V = Very highly over-designed. With our idiot provincial racing/stunt driving laws, my bike and/or license would disappear at 150 kph (94 mph) anyway. Checking a couple of Canadian dealers shows good availability of various Bridgestone and Pirelli bias...
  5. GSJim

    Tire decision time

    Good point tkent02. The Metzelers were on the bike when I parked it years ago and are as hard as rocks. I am not considering Metzeler for my present purchase. By cheap, I meant H-rated rather than V-rated BT45s. I had already decided on some variety of BT45. Jim
  6. GSJim

    Tire decision time

    Nessism, I was being cheap, because the H-rated 110/90-17 is less expensive than the V-rated 120/90-17. Bridgestone doesn't sell an H-rated 120. However, $30 won't break the bank so I will consider the 120. My local tire pusher has both in stock. I don't think I want to go all the way to 130/90...
  7. GSJim

    Tire decision time

    After a lot of reading here and elsewhere, I think I will buy Bridgestone BT45s for my GS650G. Bridgestone recommends 100/90-19 for the front and 110/90-17 for the rear and i plan to stay with those sizes for now. The only quirk I have found so far is that I have to spend a few bucks more for a...
  8. GSJim

    Valve adjusting tool

    I bought my MotionsPro tool from my son's Mac Tools guy for around $18. A bit more expensive than some of the US stores, but shipping to Canada can be expensive. Jim
  9. GSJim

    1983 GS650G project

    It's time for a quick update. I heard the bike running for the first time in many years. I had very little to do with it, other than finding a local shop with a good reputation for carb service. Four hours of labor, four bowl gaskets and some needle valves later, the mechanic told me the bike...
  10. GSJim

    Poll for Compufire R/R Users

    Yes, those are failure rates. Two bikes, one fried regulator, two fried stators. I voted on the blown stator poll. Jim
  11. GSJim

    Poll for Compufire R/R Users

    I need to update my previous post. It seems that my GS650G fried a stator at 20,000 km and popped the regulator at 25,000 km. I missed a re/re comment on one of the service orders and the cover gasket in the list of parts installed. I recall blowing a fuse on the way home from work and charging...
  12. GSJim

    Poll for Compufire R/R Users

    I have a new ElectroSport ESR090 (not Electrex) regulator on the GS650G now but might consider the Compufire if I have to do more work on the wiring. As far as I can tell, the stator is good but I don't like some of the wiring and still need to clean up grounds and remove bullet connectors...
  13. GSJim

    My new project 1982 GS650G

    That is a seriously good-looking gift. Even the paint looks good. The stripes on my 83 GS650G are flaking off so straight gloss black is one option I am considering. Carb gunk will be the biggest problem if the bike hasn't run for a while, but this site (and BassCliff) has lots of great help...
  14. GSJim

    1983 GS650G project

    I introduced myself a few months back and thought that I would have my 1983 GS650G back on the road very quickly. However, most (OK, all) of my projects take a lot longer than expected and get bogged down with unexpected problems. (Mrs. GSJim agrees.) I will use this thread to post an occasional...
  15. GSJim

    Pitbull newfront stand

    Has anyone here used a Pitbull Newfront stand on a classic Suzuki GS? Pitbull recommended a pin and adapter that will work with a 1983 GS650G, but I would like to confirm that the stand has enough clearance to work with a 19 front tire. Thanks. Jim
  16. GSJim

    Time for new rubber. Opinions please!!!

    I will also be buying tires for a 1983 GS650G. I currently have a Metzler ME33 3.50-19 front and a Metzler ME88 130/90-17 rear with no issues. I can almost get a finger between the edge of the rear tire and the swing arm. The OE tires were 3.25H19 and 4.25H17. Bridgestone recommends 100/90...
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