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  1. cloudbreakmd

    Clouds GS Restoration Log

    During the removal of the fuel sending unit from the old tank I discovered it was rusted to death. Our venerable Uncle Mike hooked me up with one, but it was damaged during delivery :evil: by the shipping company. I zip tied the unit together but as you can tell I don't like to cut corners. So...
  2. cloudbreakmd

    Clouds GS650GL Restoration Project Mitch

    Yep got the set on ebay. I will be selling my other set cheaply soon enough. So if you know anyone who needs a clean tank in red I got it. :D
  3. cloudbreakmd

    Clouds GS650GL Restoration Project Mitch

    This should make Dave happy. Here are the replacement tins I ended up buying.
  4. cloudbreakmd

    Clouds GS650GL Restoration Project Mitch

    Finally got the key today and was able to crank and hear bike run off of starting fluid. So far so good... Well except the coils on the bike are butchered into place and I have to sand and paint a lot of spots on the frame :( Oh and the carbs... Three screws stripped during attemped removal, one...
  5. cloudbreakmd

    Clouds GS650GL Restoration Project Mitch

    After much searching a brass brush should work? Or Simple Green and a tooth brush.
  6. cloudbreakmd

    Clouds GS650GL Restoration Project Mitch

    Also is it possible to polish this engine the same way or is it painted? Can't tell and not home right now.
  7. cloudbreakmd

    Clouds GS650GL Restoration Project Mitch

    Dave, You might not like this then. Going to polish the front forks to match the side covers, clean the motor up and replace the rusty stuff I can. Then the tank and panels are going off to be painted solid shiny black :(
  8. cloudbreakmd

    Clouds GS650GL Restoration Project Mitch

    My arms are way too long to ride with the bars so close to me. Besides they looked silly :-\\\
  9. cloudbreakmd

    Clouds GS650GL Restoration Project Mitch

    Oh and I lubed the cylinders with approximately 5cc's of Marvins Mystery Oil and turned the motor over by hand a couple of times. Any need to do more here? After rebuilding the carbs and flushing the tank and oil, I am also adding Lucas fuel system cleaner with upper cylinder head lubricant. Any...
  10. cloudbreakmd

    Clouds GS650GL Restoration Project Mitch

    By the way Larry, your bike is looking sweet. Just for reference... The cases were sanded with a brown scotchbright pad, then 600 grade sandpaper to remove the clearcoat. Then followed by 1000 grit paper wetsanding and then finally 1500 wetsanding. Mothers mag polish brought the shine out in...
  11. cloudbreakmd

    Clouds GS650GL Restoration Project Mitch

    I know... I have OCD :(
  12. cloudbreakmd

    Clouds GS650GL Restoration Project Mitch

    So far, a new battery, a little polishing and a new handlebar and this is what we have. This is just the beginning...
  13. cloudbreakmd

    Clouds GS650GL Restoration Project Mitch

    Day 1 involved removing the crash bar, cursing a lot as the bolts sheared while trying to remove said crash bar and spraying most of the fasteners on the bike with PB Rust Blaster. Day 2 involved some cleaning and throwing away the handlebars that came with the bike. Kuan helped me bring this...
  14. cloudbreakmd

    Clouds GS650GL Restoration Project Mitch

    This is what it looked like the the day I brought it home. Gotta do cosmetics, brakes, carbs, electrics... you name it.
  15. cloudbreakmd

    Can't remove front wheel on my 1979 GS750

    You loosened the pinch bolts right?
  16. cloudbreakmd

    Clouds GS650GL Restoration Project Mitch

    Yes, I know I haven't finished my other project yet but I don't plan to be as obsessive about this new one ;) The bike and the story... After seeing and ad for this bike on CL I went to take a look. The owner has cancer, is moving and can't find the keys or title. Great I think... But the...
  17. cloudbreakmd

    Clouds GS Restoration Log

    Haha... I realized it's been almost a year since I started this resurrection. I have a busy month an a half ahead of me, but maybe she will run sometime this year. Plus I haven't bought anything for recently ;)
  18. cloudbreakmd

    Hi Rick. Sorry, I have been off the boards lately. Just send me an email for quicker response...

    Hi Rick. Sorry, I have been off the boards lately. Just send me an email for quicker response. Smoon8404 at yahoo
  19. cloudbreakmd

    1982 GS750T dual disc up front conversion.

    Hmmm... My never ending project begs for such a modification...
  20. cloudbreakmd

    Crashed GS550 this morning due to high rpm in throttle! Need some help...

    Gabe, You'll be fine. We'll all help you if you're willing to turn the wrench. I wish I had finished the bike prior to Peter finishing it himself :(
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