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  1. DimitriT

    new head gasket on GS550 results in oil dripping from front 10mm screw

    So what do folks think of this type of head gasket: https://photos.app.goo.gl/TLq3csJxjiSCcg7h7 I had this left over from a gasket kit. It looks like two pieces of steel with a black composite material in between. It measures 1mm thick. The OEM measured 1.25mm. That extra .25mm may be why...
  2. DimitriT

    new head gasket on GS550 results in oil dripping from front 10mm screw

    So do I need to have both the block and the head surfaces skimmed? Or is it enough to just do the block since I replaced the cylinder sleeves. I re-torqued after running up to temp a few times and got 3/8 of a turn on a few studs. It actually fixed the leak at that front 10mm bolt but now I...
  3. DimitriT

    new head gasket on GS550 results in oil dripping from front 10mm screw

    Hmmm.. When the top surface is machined, do they do that with the liners in the block? I guess they must otherwise the liners would sit proud of the surface.
  4. DimitriT

    new head gasket on GS550 results in oil dripping from front 10mm screw

    Yes they appeared flush.
  5. DimitriT

    new head gasket on GS550 results in oil dripping from front 10mm screw

    It may well have been an older type: I have a newer style head gasket from a kit. It's one of those with a composite core sandwiched between steel. Do you know if those are any good? I will check the valve cover.
  6. DimitriT

    new head gasket on GS550 results in oil dripping from front 10mm screw

    Nope. The same head and block were fine (no leaks) before I stripped it down. I stripped it to replace the cylinder sleeves due to low compression. Now the compression is very good but I have the leak. It's a 1982. In the past I would apply some sealer around the rectangular o-ring and let it...
  7. DimitriT

    new head gasket on GS550 results in oil dripping from front 10mm screw

    Well, after all that work it really is a disappointment to find it dripping from the front there. I used an OEM head gasket and a new square o-ring around the timing chain well. I didn't apply sealant to the head gasket (never had to in the past). I got it up to temp and will re-torque but it...
  8. DimitriT

    will any 219 pitch chain do for a cam chain or do I need to get the OEM?

    So I decided to chance it and run with two riveted master links with the 219H chain. Once I got the links in place with the right count it went back together easy and I set the timing. For the first time in recent memory I was able to set the cam timing dead on. Everything is smooth turning by...
  9. DimitriT

    will any 219 pitch chain do for a cam chain or do I need to get the OEM?

    The chain I have is an EK 120H. It's a nice chain. Much heavier than OEM. It should last longer without stretching. Last night I threaded it through the bottom end and had no clearance issues. I was worried the chain would be too wide to pass through something down there or would not clear the...
  10. DimitriT

    will any 219 pitch chain do for a cam chain or do I need to get the OEM?

    Hi folks, This is for the 1982 GS550L. I have a new 120 link EK 219H and a master link I can rivet in. The chain is the same pitch as OEM but thicker 12mm vs. 11.35mm. Assuming I can thread the chain to replace the old one is there a reason I should spend the $$$ on an OEM and not use the...
  11. DimitriT

    Cam chain replacement

    I guess I didn't make myself clear. If I pick two pins to measure between and line up the tips of my caliper on the pins, should the tips be at the center of the pins or should the left tip be on the left edge of the pin and the right tip be on the right edge of the pin. Basically I want to...
  12. DimitriT

    Cam chain replacement

    Not sure if anyone has seen this: https://biketech7.blogspot.com/2016/04/how-to-change-your-camchain-or-timing.html Question on measuring cam chain stretch. The manual specifies measuring between some number of pins (I can't recall how many). But when measuring do you measure from the middle...
  13. DimitriT

    The GSResources 2018 Balance Sheet

    Have we considered moving the site to a less expensive hosting platform?
  14. DimitriT

    What is considered acceptable voltage at coils during start?

    Here's the relay I used: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000CJ05WW/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I have it wired to supply power to the grip warmers (along with a toggle switch), a small grain bulb to indicate the heaters are on and a small digital voltage display. The relay is...
  15. DimitriT

    What is considered acceptable voltage at coils during start?

    Is there a procedure for removing and cleaning the ignition switch or do I need to use the service manual?
  16. DimitriT

    What is considered acceptable voltage at coils during start?

    I sprayed contact cleaner everywhere and it now shows 9.5V at the coils. Up from 8.9V. That's all I had time for today but I think I'm on the right track. Thanks!
  17. DimitriT

    What is considered acceptable voltage at coils during start?

    So the voltage at the connector of the coils when not spinning the starter is about 8.9V. When I spin the starter it drops to about 7.5V. I'm thinking it would be easy to monkey up a wire to bypass directly from the battery to the coils just to test if this is the problem..
  18. DimitriT

    What is considered acceptable voltage at coils during start?

    Does anyone have any data on these coils? How much current do they draw at high rpm? I have a relay on the bike for grip warmers which I can use to power the coils so long as the total current isn't more than what the relay is rated.
  19. DimitriT

    What is considered acceptable voltage at coils during start?

    Gonna check that tonight :) I'll get readings while its on battery without the starter and with the starter going. The coils themselves test out using the primary and secondary resistances. Bike runs fine once it starts up so I sort of expect the rest of the ignition is ok.
  20. DimitriT

    What is considered acceptable voltage at coils during start?

    I should have pointed out that the battery is not too old and I tested after having it charge up on a battery tender. Voltage at the battery (no load) is around 12.6 although it drops to 11.9 when I push the starter button. The starter spins strongly. Feels like a problem with ignition.
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