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  1. Andrew Vanis

    converting to tubeless - valve stem hole question

    i think it makes a difference if one has the valves with the raise rubber part and/or if you are installing on a flat or originally-curved wheel. if one is installing on a flat section and a flat valve washer, it seems a straight install without any drilling would work just fine. The later...
  2. Andrew Vanis

    converting to tubeless - valve stem hole question

    the radius of my beveled section would not provide a sealing surface. the samples shown above by others have flat areas. I ended up countersinking a 5/8" and the edges needed to come down over 1/8" to get to the level of the middle. My drill bit doesn't have the flat area like the cool...
  3. Andrew Vanis

    converting to tubeless - valve stem hole question

    So I love the countersink tool I got the valves Mark shows. here are pics of the different holes I'm working with - https://goo.gl/photos/RXjHWFJHDXoZG77FA the 83's have the larger main hole and the the countersink as well. into that the pictured valves fit well. On the 81 (the smaller...
  4. Andrew Vanis

    converting to tubeless - valve stem hole question

    Going tubeless on the '81. It has smaller tube valve stem holes than the '83 GS's I have. Do I just drill the '81 out to the same diameter as the '83? Also the '83 seems to be countersunk from the inside. All these are aluminum wheels. the '81 says on the rim that it is suitable for...
  5. Andrew Vanis

    chain - How do I tell what kind I have - 630/530 Oring/Standard

    really good to know since the overnight is exactly what I was going to do.
  6. Andrew Vanis

    83 GS750's E and ES into one

    So have a canadian 83 750 ES (non-runner) and a US 83 750 E (somewhat-runner) eventually they will be one good one and a parts or not so good one to sell. So how to decide what to keep from which one? Firstly the engine. The runner I can compression check but how do I assess the non-runner...
  7. Andrew Vanis

    chain - How do I tell what kind I have - 630/530 Oring/Standard

    manual says kerosene. is that safe for o rings?
  8. Andrew Vanis

    how to install chain if chain off bike - 81 and 83 750

    Using simple green but the purple one fairly diluted - same as for the carbs I see your point, may reconsider on the O ring one.
  9. Andrew Vanis

    how to install chain if chain off bike - 81 and 83 750

    turns out taking the side cover off is no big deal even on the 83s where the clutch cable goes in. Took the master links off and chains are in ultrasound cleaner thanks for the replies
  10. Andrew Vanis

    chain - How do I tell what kind I have - 630/530 Oring/Standard

    VERY! helpful, thanks! I have 630 on the 81 L and it is an Oring 530 on the 83 E and ES, one oring , one not
  11. Andrew Vanis

    chain - How do I tell what kind I have - 630/530 Oring/Standard

    that is a great video. got the logic now how do I tell if I have O rings or not?
  12. Andrew Vanis

    chain - How do I tell what kind I have - 630/530 Oring/Standard

    chain - How do I tell what kind I have - 630/530 Oring/Standard how do I tell the difference in the 530/630 I am combining the 1983s and maintaining the 81 year / model / teeth on rear sprocket 1983 750E T50 1983 750ES T43 - says 530/43 so I'm guessing it has a 530 chain 1981 750L T40 The...
  13. Andrew Vanis

    how to install chain if chain off bike - 81 and 83 750

    I'm considering taking the chains off to clean them in the ultrasound. The chains have maser links. If I pull them out, can I insert them around the front spocket w/o taking the case off and if I do need to take the case off, how hard is it? Working on 1983 GS 750E/ES and 1981 GS 750L
  14. Andrew Vanis

    Deal Alert! - $50 rebate on a pair - Bridgestone to 9/30/16 and Metzeler to 8/31/16

    I ordered the BT-45s for a front/rear pair price after rebate of $141 from Motorcycle Superstore who price matched AmericanMotoTire http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/6122/i/metzeler-lasertec-bias-sport-touring-front-tire...
  15. Andrew Vanis

    Which tires to get? Metzeler, Bridgestone, IRC, Continental, Avon, or Pirelli?

    ordered the bridgestone battlax bt-45 from motorcycle supestore, thy pricematched americanmototire.com, submitted the rebate online with no issues
  16. Andrew Vanis

    Which tires to get? Metzeler, Bridgestone, IRC, Continental, Avon, or Pirelli?

    This just in....Bridgestone has a $50 rebate and the BT-45 are eligible. that would be $141 for my set. that may be the winner I can also submit on line which is nice - here is the pdf form - https://itagroup.hs.llnwd.net/o40/B45B2/2016AugustMotoBS/554_MotorcycleSummerPromo_ONLINE_ENG.pdf...
  17. Andrew Vanis

    Which tires to get? Metzeler, Bridgestone, IRC, Continental, Avon, or Pirelli?

    Value based on all those factors. they are all about the same price +/- $25 of the average I don't ride much (I'm working on fixing that) so long lasting probably applies to safety after date of manufacture I'm not a racer but would like to have confidence in turns the price thing I can...
  18. Andrew Vanis

    Which tires to get? Metzeler, Bridgestone, IRC, Continental, Avon, or Pirelli?

    nice write up...unfortunately those are not available in a 16" front :-( http://www.metzeler.com/site/us/products/tyres-catalogue/Sportec-klassik.html
  19. Andrew Vanis

    Which tires to get? Metzeler, Bridgestone, IRC, Continental, Avon, or Pirelli?

    Any more opinions? I'd like to place the order tomorrow to have them by the weekend.
  20. Andrew Vanis

    Which tires to get? Metzeler, Bridgestone, IRC, Continental, Avon, or Pirelli?

    Yeah, that is what I figured, that is why I want to go to stock. so all those years and sets of tires, which form the list would you recommend?
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