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  1. Johno

    GS850G Tanks

    A VJMC member in Melbourne has posted this question on their Forum: Can anyone confirm that the tank for a 1979 GS 850g is the same as the one on the 1981 model? Any advice from knowledgeable 850G owners?
  2. Johno

    what did you wrench on today??

    Valve Adjustment 1981 GS1000G Valve Adjustment 1981 GS1000G My first valve adjustment. success!!!!!!!!!
  3. Johno

    "OEM equivalent" petcock on ebay. Need your opinion.

    OEM for me OEM for me I went OEM for not a significant amount more and have the peace of mind that it will definitely fit and probably last another 30 years.
  4. Johno

    Front brake light switch mod (using banjo)

    Banjo switch - set and forget Banjo switch - set and forget follow this link: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?t=135394
  5. Johno

    Caliper paint

    VHT High Temperature Caliper paint VHT High Temperature Caliper paint VHT Satin black will give factory finish results if you do the prep and follow the instructions.
  6. Johno

    this weekends gp racing....

  7. Johno

    Lifting to center stand.. luggage rack

    My lift handle has also been removed for pannier brackets. My method: 1. Right toe on the lift point 2. Left hand on the left handle bar grip 3. Lift the left pillion foot peg with right hand Coordinate all three lifting up and back. Try to place maximum force on the lift point of the centre...
  8. Johno

    this weekends gp racing....

    Aussies only posting so far? Hmmmmmmmm????
  9. Johno

    Triple tree top

    After removing the headlight and front wheel, just ease off the triple tree pinch bolts and slide the forks down to remove the headlight mounting brackets.
  10. Johno

    US MotoGP Laguna Seca

    Pete, It's now 48 hours after the race. I didn't post until more than 36 hours after the race. I didn't refer to the results. I thought some of the Californians may have attended. The race is only one part of the weekend. The whole show and international atmosphere of these events is a big...
  11. Johno

    US MotoGP Laguna Seca

    Hey guys didn't anyone attend or watch the race? Where are the photos? One of the best races of the year! Where are the posts?
  12. Johno

    wemoto.com

    Excellent on line service for me too. Indicators purchased for my GS1000G - confirmation email when shipped the following day.
  13. Johno

    Checked the final drive splines

    Thanks everyone for your replies and advice. I need to replace the rear tyre soon so it will come off for a full inspection and clean. Have the Honda Moly 60 so I will be ready to go.
  14. Johno

    font caliper rebuild kit

    Agree 100%. Don't take short cuts with brakes and tyres. The consequences are not worth contemplating. The manufacturers parts were designed for the bike and will always fit properly and do the job. Other after market parts such as indicators etc are not as critical.
  15. Johno

    font caliper rebuild kit

    Replace the seals Replace the seals If the pistons are not pitted just replace the seals with OEM parts from Suzuki.
  16. Johno

    Checked the final drive splines

    I didn't open up the driven spline but I took this photo. Do you need to unbolt to inspect?
  17. Johno

    Checked the final drive splines

    Since I was replacing my original rear brake line on the '81 GS1000G with a HEL stainless and refurbishing the rear caliper, I decided to take out the rear wheel and inspect the splines. This is what I found at 52,000 kms The splines were wiped clean for the photos. I have now greased...
  18. Johno

    Changing Steering Head Bearings

    My thread on steering head bearings My thread on steering head bearings Here's my thread on replacing my steering head bearings. http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?t=173949
  19. Johno

    Changing Steering Head Bearings

    prepare the shaft prepare the shaft Make sure that you smooth off the shaft by sanding it with 380 the 800 grit. When dismantling the front end take lots of pictures so that you know where the cables go and tag your electrical connections.
  20. Johno

    Changing Steering Head Bearings

    bottom steering head bearing bottom steering head bearing The bottom steering head bearing presses onto the bottom of the triple tree. Mine was tapped on with a rectangular punch - hitting opposing sides alternatively so that it slipped on evenly.
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