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  1. Johno

    Wandering bike then notchy front end

    Cleaned up and prepared for paint Cleaned up and prepared for paint The calipers were cleaned up with 160 and 380 grit. Lots of compressed air to get rid of all the dust and finally grease and wax remover.
  2. Johno

    Wandering bike then notchy front end

    Caliper with 30 years of crud Caliper with 30 years of crud This is how the calipers looked when they came off the bike.
  3. Johno

    Wandering bike then notchy front end

    Painted items Painted items I used satin black VHT caliper paint on the various triple tree parts, calipers and clutch lever.
  4. Johno

    Wandering bike then notchy front end

    Front end freshen up Front end freshen up The replacement of the steering head bearings turned into a full on front end freshen up. The calipers and brake lines were original and apart from changes to the brake fluid had not been touched since leaving the factory. New OEM parts -...
  5. Johno

    Wandering bike then notchy front end

    Wiring in the headlight shell Wiring in the headlight shell Wiring in the headlight shell was progressively labeled as it was disconnected.
  6. Johno

    Wandering bike then notchy front end

    Front end tear down Front end tear down The front end dismantling commenced with the removal of the front wheel and chrome front guard (fender). Speedo and tacho cables and headlight shell. and handle bar cover,bars etc.
  7. Johno

    Wandering bike then notchy front end

    Bearings Bearings Thanks Leigh. Just keep taking the medication and those pictures will clear up.
  8. Johno

    Wandering bike then notchy front end

    Fournale Shocks Fournale Shocks Dave, I've had the Fournales since about 1985/86. A motorcycle acquaintance had them on a GS1100G which he subsequently sold. He asked me if I would like to try them and I've had them ever since. I use a high pressure low volume pump designed for mountain bike...
  9. Johno

    Wandering bike then notchy front end

    Front end rebuild Front end rebuild Thanks for the comments everyone. I bought the bike new in ?81 and as far as I know the front end has never been touched. I?m sure there are plenty others out there as well. It is a salutary reminder to get the rest of the bike in order...
  10. Johno

    Wandering bike then notchy front end

    Time to get the front end off Time to get the front end off Replacing the steering head bearings on my 1981 GS1000G after thirty years is also an opportunity to overhaul the entire front end, refurbish the brakes and replace those OEM brake lines.
  11. Johno

    Wandering bike then notchy front end

    Front end in a bad way Front end in a bad way Luckily I made it to the site but only just. I took it easy down Mt Keira and completed the last half a kilometre with feet down. Something bad going on so it was into the back of the Ute and a quick trip home. Top steering head bearing Dry...
  12. Johno

    Wandering bike then notchy front end

    My trip to the 2011 Australian National VJMC Rally started out perfectly. The view to the Rally site: Looking down towards Warilla on the NSW south coast.
  13. Johno

    Simon and Deb's Excellent Adventure ........

    Great start Great start Great start old mate keep the story and photos coming! I'm starting to sing "Route 66" and "California Dream'in".
  14. Johno

    Dons GS550/650 On Fire

    Great moment Great moment Congratulations Don, Nice to see the fruits of your labour. Can't wait to here about your first ride. Paul
  15. Johno

    my new project

    shaft shaft No offence taken Big Bill. Just curious about the shaft.
  16. Johno

    my new project

    What's the problem with the shaft? What's the problem with the shaft? What's the problem with the shaft? Had my 1981 GS1000G since new- no issues. No chain, no sprockets and no adjustment
  17. Johno

    I am loosing the will.. please help

    pressure brake light switch pressure brake light switch Have one on my GS1000G. No problems with corrosion or fiddly bits. The best solution. Completely reliable.
  18. Johno

    What makes a bike "coldblooded"

    Battery and Valves Battery and Valves Make sure you have a fully charged battery. A battery tender is a great idea if you are not riding on a daily basis. Your valves need to be in spec!
  19. Johno

    Tire size

    shaft drives and tires shaft drives and tires No one has mentioned the obvious regarding shaft drive bikes and tires. If it is over sized it will foul the shaft. Game over!
  20. Johno

    Battery charger question

    Battery charger/tender Battery charger/tender I wouldn't. It is designed as a charger/tender. That is charge the battery up to it's maximum and keep it there in a floating mode. When you're ready to use the bike turn off the tender, unplug the the unit and your good to go. It looks like...
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