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  1. jimfj

    anyone?

    Some one should post a thread containing "Dealer Nightmare Stories":eek: I bought a GS550E from a dealership that only carries Suzuki. They said it needed all 8 valves replaced. I paid next to nothing for it and its in damn close to perfect shape. I threw a compression tester on all 4 and...
  2. jimfj

    Carbs: Cv's vs. Vm's

    First, thank you all for your replies and comments and keep them coming! I don't really have to be in gear for this to happen. Idling in the driveway from 2200 to 3300 will produce the feeling of vibration and a feeling almost like the engine suddenly went out of tune. Sound changes a...
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    Carbs: Cv's vs. Vm's

    I made an interesting observation over the last week and wanted to share and hear other opinions on the subject. Background: I own an 82 GS850G with the CV carbs. I have done all the cleaning, dipping, colortuneing and o ring replacement on my carbs and have done the valves and several synchs...
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    gs850

    This is a most interesting thread and I'm enjoying reading it. I have the pleasure of owning two 850G's at the moment, one a 1982 bone stock w/cv carbs and tuned to factory settings evwerywhere. The other is a 79 that was returned to srevice after being stored since 1991. Stock airbox and...
  5. jimfj

    how do you guys get yours so clean???

    I second the simple green on the engine. The key is few misc. brushes and patience. I start at the carwash using the wand type and the engine/tire cleraning solution. Spray everything but the guages down with that and then rinse. I then move to the driveway and the Simple green with a...
  6. jimfj

    CARB TUNING questions WILL PAY FOR LOCAL HELP!!!!!!

    There are a bunch odf us in Kansas city that may be able to help you out. Here is our website http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/kc-gs/ Sign on and maybe we can get together.
  7. jimfj

    Special tools to do a valve job on a 1982 GS850??

    Did my 850 last night. 2 hours from start to finish. Two beers made me slower, but my mood was improved. Take your time and you will find it is not something to shy away from. The reward is my idle, which I thought was good is now excellent. Valves are definatly a must do for our bikes...
  8. jimfj

    Roadtest for 82 850g anyone have a copy?

    Thanks very much BassCliff and Mr. Bwringer!!! I apreciate the info and anyone else that has anything to contribute. Maybe those figures should go into the permanant part of the site? Thank you again and let us know when you scan those articles and post them on your site BassCliff. Jim
  9. jimfj

    Roadtest for 82 850g anyone have a copy?

    MC Loud , did you order the tests? What were they like, is it worth the money? GQROD, I am assuming that the original paint on the GS is laquer? Jim
  10. jimfj

    Roadtest for 82 850g anyone have a copy?

    BassCliff, Suzuki Cycles.org has the height, width, horsepower ect. but anything like you mentioned, rpm in gears, top speed as tested, 1/4 mile time all that. I haven't been able to find anybody with a magazine from that era and would love to have a copy of what you have. Thank you for the...
  11. jimfj

    Roadtest for 82 850g anyone have a copy?

    actually two questions, 1.) Anyone have road test numbers like 1/4 mile times and or other performance info for a 1982 850G? I searched and didn't come up with anything. I have seen refrences to road tests for other bikes but nothing for the 850. I need bragging backup in print! 2.) Is...
  12. jimfj

    How accurate does carb air screw have to be?

    I have used sevral different methods on my 850G to adjust the carb air/fuel screws and you will find that, even with the help of a Colortune, nothing will be exact. Basically you get them as close as possible and then do your carb sync. I believe that the sync. accuracy is more...
  13. jimfj

    Pics of my 850G

    Frosty is safe. My daughters found out that sidewalk chalk, when crushed and mixed with water makes a wonderful paste that you can spread on just about anything. You think the driveway looked bad, you should have seen our black Lab. The girls told us they made the dog into a zebra :D The...
  14. jimfj

    Pics of my 850G

    Motorcyclecloseouts.com http://www.motorcyclecloseouts.com/extras/motorcycle+luggage/fieldsheer_compact+saddle+bags I went to the store and picked them up because they are here in town.
  15. jimfj

    Pics of my 850G

    Just got some new bags and had to show off the bike. I really like these and they were less than $90.00. What do you think? Jim :-k
  16. jimfj

    First look at the finished cafe gs550E

    I really like your work. The style is awesome. I was just putting together a Radio Flyer tricycle for my 3 year old today and looking at the paint scheme and thinking red and white would look cool on a bike as long as the styling could match it. You pulled it off well. What did you paint the...
  17. jimfj

    Speedo shelled out on me

    Nessism, Did you pry the top caps off of your guages or did you cut them? I am wanting to know how you guys do on this before I go tearing into mine. I need to paint a little faded red and do some lubricating too. Jim
  18. jimfj

    "Red" sparkplug tips?

    Check the tank for rust. Also unscrew a carb bowl drain bolt and see what comes out of the drain. I would guess there is some ultra fine rust particles from the tank getting into the carbs. Happened to me
  19. jimfj

    Manometer Question need help

    I was just out for a ride and the bike is smoother. It is probably 10-15 degrees cooler now and the acceleration is now where I think it should be. My real concern was that 2 and 3 were too far under 1 and 4 but I think I'm okay. I might hook it all up one more time this weekend just to play...
  20. jimfj

    Manometer Question need help

    Hello All, I am using a Motion Pro manometer with mercury to synch the carbs on my 82 850G. I have 1 and 4 at the same level. 2 and 3 are at the same level as each other, but lower than 1 and 4. Example: 1 and 4 are at 26 on the scale 2 and 3 are at 24 Is this difference...
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