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  1. jimfj

    Red dust on my chain...What is it?

    77 550 New chain (o ring) and new sprockets, 1000 miles ago. This may be a stupid question,:confused: After cleaning and lubing my chain, then riding 50-60 miles there appears a redish dust on the chain and the side stand where it comes up and under the front sprocket. There is no caked...
  2. jimfj

    Rotella Oil 15w-40

    Wow, had no idea a thread on a oil sale would generate so much interest. Glad someone saw it.
  3. jimfj

    Rotella Oil 15w-40

    I am just giving a heads up to anyone needing to stock up on Rotella in the Midwest. Orscheln Farm and Home stores will be advertising the gallon jugs for $12.99 Heres a link...
  4. jimfj

    L.e.d. Taillights

    I use a bulb from DDM tuning with red leds. Works great and very bright. About $3.75 each.
  5. jimfj

    Chicago to Kansas City

    what brings you to Our Fair City??/
  6. jimfj

    Cafe Zero

    my guess is GS400 or GS450, not a 425 (because they had kickstart) and not an L.
  7. jimfj

    Modern headlamp options?

    I would reccomend changing over to an HID set up. Seach for how to's and reviews here. It will draw at 35Watts instead of 55w and the output is amazing. You will probably need a new reflector and those can be had for about 35.00 on Ebay. I have HID kits on both a 550 and an 1100. On the...
  8. jimfj

    ahem "the right tool"

    i have the 4 vacum guage set up and like it alot. I find it to be as easy or easier to use. my .02.
  9. jimfj

    Anyone Heard of BUB-4-1 exhaust??

    I ended up purchasing the BUB system and installing it. The quality is excellent and I really like the sound. The guy had some reverse cone baffles for the system and I bought one of those as well. The fit was perfect except for the foot peg mount. My early 550 uses a clevis arrangement for the...
  10. jimfj

    What exhaust for gs650gt

    If you can wait a couple days I will have pricing and pictures of NOS 4 into 1 systems for GS650 's. I believe there are two complete sets.
  11. jimfj

    Anyone Heard of BUB-4-1 exhaust??

    My knowledge is limited on this at the moment. I do know that BUB is the same one that has the streamliner. The Exhaust is made in USA and not farmed out to China. The guy who has it now guessed that it was made in the 80's. I do not believe BUB is still making these. I wil be able to...
  12. jimfj

    Anyone Heard of BUB-4-1 exhaust??

    I came across a shop selling a BUB {out of California} complete NOS exhaust system. Looks to be of good quality, I wondered if anyone had one or had an opinion on the sound or fitment. 4-1 megaphone style with baffle. I am thinking of this for my 77 550. Thanks in advance.
  13. jimfj

    carb sync tool

    adding to this thread not hi-jacking...... Has anyone tried to put some sort of easy to get to adapter on the carbs? Like a remote mount? Suzuki put my 1100G cynch ports on the bottom of the carb boots and made them a paint to get to. My 550 is the same way only less clearance.. Just...
  14. jimfj

    Removing a rear shock spring without special tools

    +1 on the spanish windlass. I use some clamps to hold the "stick" or piece of metal. My 550 manual suggests two tire irons to force the spring down.
  15. jimfj

    where is this oil coming from?(pictures)

    I can lend some expirence with pesky little leaks like this. Super Glue. Clean the area with something that will remove all traces of oil. Spread the glue over and around affected area. If you happen to have some of the accelerator for the glue, even better. the repair will hold up to...
  16. jimfj

    Leaking VM carb bowls your thoughts

    I can confirm that the leaking is coming from the bowl/carb body, not the overflow. If the gasket sealer isnt fuel proof what does everyone suggest to seal the leak? I have used this stuff, with great results, on both fuel and brake fluid leaks on other projects...
  17. jimfj

    Leaking VM carb bowls your thoughts

    I forgot to add, petcock works as it should. that was the first thing I checked. No whatsoever on reserve or on. Pours on prime. I took the rack off and sparingly used gasket sealer on the bowl mating surfaces after making sure they were spotlessly clean. This has cut the drips down just...
  18. jimfj

    Leaking VM carb bowls your thoughts

    77 GS 550. 12,000 miles. Overall good condition bike. I have a very very small leak coming from the float bowl to carb body area. (as far as I can tell) The problem shows itself when bike is parked on side stand. Carbs have been disasembled and cleaned and new Cycle O rings kit...
  19. jimfj

    tool for idle fuel adjust

    I too have the motion Pro tool and the modification is nessary. Abench grinder is all it takes. I am using it on a 77 550 and i believe I still cant reach one of the carbs. No big deal but the clearance is too small.
  20. jimfj

    Renew Your Helmet

    try a couple of your favorite fabric softener dryer sheets in each of your helmets when your not wearinf them. Easy and cheap.
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