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  1. oldGSfan

    Ignition coil replacements

    That looks like a good find! I did a lot of searching recently for coils for both of my non-Suzukis, and prob would have gone with them had I found 'em. One is a '74 Laverda triple that uses a single output and a dual. I'm upgrading the ignition, and the original Bosch are not suitable. The...
  2. oldGSfan

    1974 Laverda 3C

    The ones built in 72/3 were drum front brake. Haven't seen the ad tho.
  3. oldGSfan

    1974 Laverda 3C

    Got bike of the month at the Orange County vintage bike meet. Always some good bikes there for a small show. Bike runs great, but I need to install a new ignition/alternator coil & brain combo that I purchased (ouch $$$). They say that it really helps. The old Bosch unit I'm running is a...
  4. oldGSfan

    Dark Blue GS1100E -Close automotive color?

    Yes, it was. They sent it in a gigantic yellow plastic tub with a metal ring with a clamp sealing the top. It was probably a 25-gallon container. Weird. A complete waste of money, about $250. Not even close, nearer to red than orange.
  5. oldGSfan

    Dark Blue GS1100E -Close automotive color?

    I've researched and found starry blue and space blue, but maybe one or the other is the lighter color on the ES blue and white model. There are threads on this forum about the topic that may help. I think all those codes are obsolete. I bought some paint from the UK that was supposed to match my...
  6. oldGSfan

    #3 cylinder pipe cold and oil leaking from #3 cylinder

    If it was running great, why replace the coils? And which coils did you buy? I had a bike with #3 cylinder cold and inop, and it was the no-name blue coil the PO had fitted. I had the originals in a box, put them on, and the bike ran perfectly after that. I also did a relay mod, which gained me...
  7. oldGSfan

    Dark Blue GS1100E -Close automotive color?

    I didn't know that about the Suzuki color. I didn't inspect it close enough in the sunlight, I suppose. From an angle, you can see just a hint of purple in the Honda color, so that's good info.
  8. oldGSfan

    Dark Blue GS1100E -Close automotive color?

    2004 Honda Pilot midnight blue pearl B518P is very good. Chuck Hahn helped me out with it and said color-wise it's >99%, the pearl is not the same, and it's a base/clear. For me it was perfectly fine though.
  9. oldGSfan

    82-83 GS1100E carbs BS34SS

    OK I'll have a look which is best and most complete.
  10. oldGSfan

    82-83 GS1100E carbs BS34SS

    I have several sets of those in various states of assembly. One or two of them have been dunked and are nice and clean. 'll have to check. I'm cleaning out stuff, so I'll take a look. I also have 4 very nice K&N pods and Dynojet stuff - jets, drilled out slides, plus tons of screws, rack...
  11. oldGSfan

    Old timers trick for stuck bolts

    I have always had success with ATF/acetone, heat, and ice. If it's a steel bolt into aluminum, drizzle the acetone/ATF on it (it sizzles, have a fan blowing), then drop an ice cube on the steel.. 300F gets it. If it's stubborn, some whacks and heat/cool cycles. Interference fit bearings drop...
  12. oldGSfan

    Engine oil problem

    My lack of money is on gas.
  13. oldGSfan

    1974 Laverda 3C

    Runs great. Shakedown today, bed in brakes, check for leaks. Everything is spot on, pulls hard, idles well. Brakes, suspension, and instruments are all good. Maybe my last post on this subject. Well, for Rob S, a ride video will have to happen.
  14. oldGSfan

    what did you wrench on today??

    I used Lucas break in oil (oh no, oil thread incoming?) on my Norton N15CS, and basically did what you are saying. You know what's up, it'll be fine I bet.
  15. oldGSfan

    what did you wrench on today??

    I had an '82 GPz 1100 that smoked, had the cylinders honed at a shop, put in new rings, and it smoked worse. Maybe they didn't check if the cylinders were out of round. I had it bored out and put in Wiseco 75mm pistons to make it 1166cc. Perfect. The EFI adapted to it without a hitch. Happy...
  16. oldGSfan

    1983 GS1100 emissions sticker needed

    I have an 83 owner's manual, and I don't see any emissions info. CA bike, too from San Diego. California is one of the most lenient states I've lived in w/regard to vehicle registrations, plus no annual inspections - except smog. One might get a fix-it ticket (only from CHP, who patrol...
  17. oldGSfan

    1974 Laverda 3C

    Guess I ought to take the blue masking tape off the fork seal boot.
  18. oldGSfan

    1974 Laverda 3C

    Had it running in the garage, fired right up and idled perfectly, but (and there's always a but), the center carb overflowed. A few taps with a screwdriver got it to stop. Then today with the bike ready to ride, it overflowed again. At least it's one bolt rather than four tough-to-reach Phillips...
  19. oldGSfan

    1974 Laverda 3C

    Running. Some things to sort out, but it fired right up and idles. Still warming up in this video.
  20. oldGSfan

    1974 Laverda 3C

    Primary cover polished (whew), SH775 wired. up, carbs mounted. Nearly done with the fuel and breather plumbing. A curvy rubber breather tube meant for the bike goes for over $100; I'm doing it for $10 with some 3/4" ID hose and barb adapters; it will be fine and not visible anyway.
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