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    Drag Bars on 1985 GS1150E?

    Only picture I have, but here's what it will look like with a set of Vortex. Had to make a short master cylinder brake hose, trim the triple clamp cover, and swap all the cables to opposite side of the frame. At full left lock the choke lever is about 1/4" from the tank. Would like to be...
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    Oil cooler from GS1150E on a GS1100E.

    Did some measuring last time I had the filter cover off (1150) in case you want to try modifying yours.
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    High temp thread lockers??

    Mr Hahn, Studs can snap off just like bolts. And after you've super duty loctited them in place....you're right back where you started. Installing studs is a good idea....bonding them in place is not. Hi-temp anti sieze is your friend. And as a side note: If installed correctly, the studs...
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    85 Suzuki GS1150ES HELP! HELP!!

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    valve adj 84 1150 what a pain in the a*&

    He's referring to the fairing support. It hangs down just far enough to be in the way. A couple of small zip ties around the crossbars on the V.C. to help hold the gasket in place makes it a little easier also.
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    I can't see why...

    "I sent the carbs away to have re-measured and aligned. " Need to find out who his carb remeasuring and an alignment guy is. Mines revving a little to the left.:rolleyes:
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    Whats the official first year of the GS 1150?

    According to Ian Smith Information Motorcycle Report: "1984 1150s sold in California were all brought in before Jan. 1 and declared as 1983 models".
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    Steering head??

    You're correct about the added weight of the front end when assembled. May or may not completely disappear, but the bearings should still be replaced.
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    Look what happened here

    "I have seen mention of this a few times now. Is the reason to not mix parts from another head because of GD&T or is there another reason? You could potentially install an out of tolerance part in your engine if you are not careful." The possibility of an out of tolerance part is there...
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    1166 engine head gasket saga

    Wanna take a wild guess how I've made a living for 20+ yrs? Surface finish and flatness are NOT measured the same way nor do they mean the same thing.
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    1166 engine head gasket saga

    This will explain what Ra 50 means: http://www.actdenver.com/pdfs/Surface_Finish_Measurement_101-Rev_1.pdf
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    Fire shooting from exhaust when idling?

    Check that your exhaust flanges are tight, or could be a bad gasket causing an air leak.
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    GS1150E big bore kit

    $517 according to their website.
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    GS1150E big bore kit

    Would anyone happen to know if there are any other (1150) 1230 12.5-1 piston kits beside MTC? So far haven't been able to find any other off-the-shelf sets available. Don't need or want any custom made. And for the record, don't have anything against MTC...have always treated me right....just...
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    Spark Plug Caps

    There are (2) 24" lengths. Have used a lot of these and never came up short. MAW sells them for 17.95 (their listing says 2 wires, each 48"...but that isn't correct) http://www.mawonline.com/newsite/dyna-spark_plug_wires.htm
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    Battery tender

    my vote is 1.5. 3 would probably cook your battery if left on for very long.
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    what kind of torque wrench?

    Save your $ and buy a Craftsman. The H.F. wrenches are junk. The clicker type feel like there is gravel inside the handle. And I would be shocked if they would come close to calibrating correctly. Very poor quality.
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    Cheap GS1100 16V oil coolers

    Had a chrome shop strip it. The coating guy told me that it's better (and a lot easier) than trying to blast because of all the nooks and crannys. The coating will not adhere to chrome at all...or not for very long.
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    is an original gs seat leather or vinyl?

    Came face to face with a nauga once.....smelled like a new car for some reason :rolleyes:
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    Cheap GS1100 16V oil coolers

    The ceramic coating helps keep the heat in the pipe. Doesn't radiate quite as much heat back to the motor. Not so much an issue moving at highway speed, but will help a little in stop and go traffic. A side bonus is that it can also improve performance due to better exhaust scavenging. Had mine...
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