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  1. Big T

    Intermittent overflow

    I tore the carbs down yesterday, double checked everything, and reinstalled them. #1 puked gas with 10 seconds of turning to Prime Ordered new needles from Z1 today
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    Intermittent overflow

    I did weight the floats at one point and they were all within .1 of a gram. I can't remember what that weight was Thanks for your offer, Chuck. I have enough VM parts to build 3-4 sets. I tested the float bowls overflows and they're good
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    Intermittent overflow

    I've been chasing an overflow issue on my 78 1000 A carb will suddenly overflow for 1-2 seconds, sometimes it's #2, sometimes #4,etc. When they're not pissing, they'll slowly drip I pull and dismantle the offending carb, say #2, find nothing, spray all the parts, reassemble and #4 will start...
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    Concerts that mark major moments in our lives

    So many concerts, so little time 1967, Lawrence University chapel Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention My first concert, deeply moving in a different sort of way Mid 70's theater in Madison, WI Return to Forever All great musicians, but Al DeMiola on guitar just made my emotions soar...
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    1978 / 79 GS1000E Front Axle Spacer Orientation RH side

    The right hand spacer, at the nut, is backwards The flange goes towards the hub
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    '79 750 Petcock - Replace or Repair?

    The rubber bits are likely still available from Suzuki But it sounds like the vacuum diaphragm has failed on yours There's a poll about rebuilding, low success rate
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    Leaking oil at head gasket

    I'm really old skool, so I use Gasgacinch to adhere the gasket to the cover, using the bolts to keep the holes in the correct location. Gasgacinch is essentially a contact cement for mechanics. Coat cover and gasket, allow to dry per instructions, put gasket in place, drop in bolts, leave it...
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    1983 Suzuki XN85 Turbo (Not Mine)

    The turbos came from governmental distress about the speed of the 1100s. Smaller displacement, "same" performance They did feature advanced technology, like computerized fuel injection. You'd laugh at the size of the computers. My pal, The Collector, had all 5 factory turbos at one time. So, I...
  9. Big T

    Significant setback for self-driving vehicles

    The self driving Jaguars in Los Angeles seem to be functioning well
  10. Big T

    Battery ground

    Battery grounds to the back of the engine Battery box is isolated Electrical panel grounds via a black wire on the starter solenoid mounting bolts
  11. Big T

    No Power/ No start. All Elec. Verified.

    Your symptoms point to a fuse panel issue. I'm assuming your tests yielded 0 ohms and 12.5 DCV, where applicable Did you load test the battery?
  12. Big T

    America is slipping....

    Car theft has changed for om desirable models to basic transportation. The Korean cars being so easy to start gives every low grade crook a ride
  13. Big T

    650e top end rebuild help

    Eli, Working on a GS is very simple Just follow the factory service manual
  14. Big T

    Did I just fry the starter motor?

    The starter motor is well known to get clogged with debris and old grease, rather than "fried" Remove the starter motor, put it nose down in a vise. Soak the bolt end with penetrating oil Remove the 2 bolts, generally a hand impact is required, noting that the bolts are JIS, not Phillips...
  15. Big T

    79' GS550 Will run on starter fluid but die after a few seconds

    VM carbs cleaning tutorial is in BassCliffs website Gsarchive.bwringer.com
  16. Big T

    Anti freeze and boots.

    Acetone 25% Wintergreen 75% The lower the percentage of solvent, the longer the boot stays pliable Or, you could order new ones from CruzinImage
  17. Big T

    Identifying seal 81 750

    Pilot jet plug Need it to idle
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    GS750 Charging system….I hate them!

    Put the voltmeter on AC Disconnect the stator wire connections, start the engine and test between any 2 of the 3 wires Rev to 4k, it should show at least 70 V AC between all 3 pairs
  19. Big T

    GS550 with Mikuni Dual Throat Carb, No Info

    Yes, it's a GS in North America and GSX everywhere else in the world And, they're BSW model carbs
  20. Big T

    GS550 Steering Stem Bearing Removal

    There's a bicycle tool that looks like a badminton shuttlecock that I've used successfully Park Tool BBT-90.3
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