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  1. Steve

    Pumpkin ratios - a discovery

    Your “mythical pumpkin” is found on the ‘83 and newer 1100s. Its ratio is 2.9, the others are 3.1. I have considered the unit from a smaller Boulevard, but there is a plug where the shock mount should be. Not sure if it’s strong enough to install a shock mount, instead.
  2. Steve

    G model parts..

    You need the mounting tab, too, or just the stalk, housing and lens? .
  3. Steve

    gas tank switch

    Unfortunately, they are not the same. The petcock on the '80 was fortunately only used for one year. The bolt spacing is not the same. .
  4. Steve

    Wire harness VS. model subdez.

    '82 still had centrifugal advance for timing, '83 had it in the ignitor. Wiring will be slightly different to the signal generators at the crank. Beyond that, I don't know. .
  5. Steve

    Remove Engine for Paint?

    My paint of choice is VHT Epoxy Paint. It's available in Glossy or Satin Black, but the Satin is a bit harder to find. .
  6. Steve

    Big touring bike

    Free with title is a good way to go. Hopefully the inevitable repairs don't make up for the (lack of) purchase cost. Red mentioned a transmission problem. It's true. The thrust washer that pushes second gear into place wears out. It starts with second gear occasionally slipping back out on...
  7. Steve

    Big touring bike

    Cavalcade. Generally loved by the motorcycle press and was praised at being better than the Goldwing. Like Rich said, "until you have to work on it." V-4 engines are no fun to work on, and there are also plenty of gizmos on the basic bike. Goldwing '83-'87. Not sure why you started at '83...
  8. Steve

    1981 gs650 carbs...

    No, those were another set. Kelly, I have responded to the messages that I have seen. Still trying to find a way to remove those stuck pilot screws or find replacement carbs. .
  9. Steve

    How critical is lobe position when checking valve clearances?

    Very true, you can NOT adjust in pairs if you do it the wrong way,which is what many of the new guys think is correct. And that is because that's the way that most cars get adjusted. It's definitely best to follow the factory procedure to position two adjacent lobes so they are pointing about...
  10. Steve

    gas tank switch

    Also note that even though the side cover only says “GS1000L”, it’s actually a “GS1000GL”. May not sound like much of of a problem, but that G indicates that it is driven by a shaft, rather than a chain, which is a major difference. Besides the difference in mounting points at the front...
  11. Steve

    How critical is lobe position when checking valve clearances?

    I have a slight problem with that suggestion, Ed. :-k You had mentioned that the cam could be skewed in the journal by the adjacent lobe pushing on a valve. That is very correct, but it only happens for one of the two valves in that pair. If you set the clearance loose for both of them, one...
  12. Steve

    Remove Engine for Paint?

    That would depend on the quality for which you will settle. If you are OK with a “20/20” bike*, just clean it the best you can and spray away. If you would rather have an award-winning show bike, there is no question, remove it. * A 20/20 bike looks good 20 feet away, moving at 20mph. .
  13. Steve

    no power and no lights = dead ignition switch?

    Yes, a VOM (Volt-Ohm Meter) should be in your tool box, but so should a test light. Available everywhere from Wal-Mart to Auto Zone, to Harbor Freight, to Home Depot. There are times like you are experiencing now, where you don't need to know whether you have 13.2 volts or 11.8 volts, you only...
  14. Steve

    My GS850G ongoing issues and maintenance.

    I have a pipe on my 850, about which I have posted several times. It is of unknown origin, so I have no idea to whom to give credit. If Photobucket is playing nicely, you can click on the link in my signature to see it. The collector dumps into a straight-edged silencer area that is low...
  15. Steve

    My GS850G ongoing issues and maintenance.

    I have found that most "mufflers" in the aftermarket world tend to have a section of perforated pipe down the middle. The chamber between that perforated pipe and the outer shell is what usually gets filled by wrapping the perforated tube. It is my opinion that the overall noise level is...
  16. Steve

    Gs550e exhaust fitment question!

    At the worst, you might have to fabricate a rear mount, but the rest of it should fit fine. :encouragement: .
  17. Steve

    Looking for feedback on mid-80's GS550L

    Since you are "only" 6' 3", it might depend on your leg/torso ratio, but I was extremely cramped on the one that I sat on. Regarding the number of valves, '83 started the 16-valve head and two-barrel carbs, along with many other changes. I don't know if the spark plugs are the same between the...
  18. Steve

    Speedo drive kaput?

    I have worked on several, managed to get a few of them working again. In the picture shown, note that there are a couple of notches in the ring around the drive. Use snap ring pliers to unscrew that, you can then extract the drive screw. On the flat side (next to the wheel) you can remove the...
  19. Steve

    Looking for feedback on mid-80's GS550L

    I don't know why you SHORT people always worry about whether something will fit. Trust me, this is one you will want to fix up and sell right away. .
  20. Steve

    Looking for feedback on mid-80's GS550L

    Mechanically, it's a fine bike. Yes, the carbs are different, but like Ed says, not difficult to work with. I have rebuilt a couple set of them so far. The charging system should be upgraded with an SH775 R/R, like all other GSes. Finding space for it might be a bit difficult on that bike, as...
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