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  1. hampshirehog

    Where does this go

    I think you're right.
  2. hampshirehog

    K&N airpods

    They do hit the frame on 1 and 4. The shorter, dumpier version is the one to go for.
  3. hampshirehog

    So, what do you believe the GS stands for on our beloved steeds?

    Was sent to train on how to service them by Suzuki GB back in the day when I was a sprog. A long time ago and I can't remember very much - we never had a single one come in to the workshop.
  4. hampshirehog

    So, what do you believe the GS stands for on our beloved steeds?

    I didn't know that Bazzer cut his teeth on a GS1000; thought he'd already won a race or two before then... And I always thought that the GS1000 was based on the 750, not an MV (unless the MV was running with a Z1 engine in it...). Sloppy article, though I did always think it was Grand...
  5. hampshirehog

    Carb boots

    I bought some from this seller for a GS1000 a while back and they've been fine. The came postage via Australia for some unexplained reason and there was no duty payable (may have been why). Took a couple of weeks or so to arrive.
  6. hampshirehog

    GS550E Urethane Rubber Boot Casting

    The rubbers from a 750 won't fit - they're much bigger.
  7. hampshirehog

    hi from West London, England

    Are you sure it's petrol coming out of the pipe and not water? You'll get quite a lot of condensation coming out until she's well and truly warm.
  8. hampshirehog

    Our GS's: Interference engines or not?

    Yes they are.
  9. hampshirehog

    The GSResources 2018 Balance Sheet

    I keep forgetting so this thread has served as a reminder. Paid just now - keep up the good work.
  10. hampshirehog

    hi from West London, England

    Hi Andy. The pipes will bolt straight on (they are the same) and the mph speedo will plug in with no mods. Good luck tracking down a decent set of original exhausts.
  11. hampshirehog

    Front Wheel Orientation

    Speedo drive is on the left as you sit on it.
  12. hampshirehog

    1980 GS1000s - will not tick over

    Technically I'm a Jock - born on the south bank of the Tay. But raised down here in sunnier climes from age 3 (my dad's home county, he married a real heathen....or I suppose with my 'ampshoier accent, an 'eathen). Apart from when the Welsh speak in their native tongue, the 2 accents I find...
  13. hampshirehog

    1980 GS1000s - will not tick over

    The King (or Queen) would never use the word 'nowt'. It's a word with its roots buried in the heathen north... though some of them also use the word 'owt' which means 'anything' but in this context means the same thing. That's if you can understand the accent.:D
  14. hampshirehog

    1980 GS1000s - will not tick over

    You can bring your bike up to me if you want Cliff - I'm about 40 miles up the road. PM me if interested.
  15. hampshirehog

    Drilled or slotted rotor(s) for a 550?

    They fit. As do the slotted discs from the later 850s and the first generation 16v 750s and 1100s.
  16. hampshirehog

    Hard to find, even in the day..

    Where did you get the photo of the lass on the S? She used to go out with a mate of mine around 1980 (it's not his bike, he had an 850G). I only knew her nickname - Jim Baines (after a TV soap character she most definitely did not resemble). Small world I suppose. Anyway, OT, the S came out of...
  17. hampshirehog

    86 GS850G top end tapping - any advice please?

    Agree with Steve - that doesn't sound like cam walk to me. I'd pull the cam cover, check the valve clearances plus cam chain tension and look for loose cam bucket as well. If you lean the bike on one side does the noise go away?
  18. hampshirehog

    What year engine ?

    It's a 1980: http://www.ozebook.com/compendium/suzi/engine-nos/page3.gif
  19. hampshirehog

    Valve adjustment procedure

    You're on the right lines. The feeler gauge should just fit with slight drag between the shim and the cam. Also worth checking if the shims spin at all - that shows that although the clearance is below the minimum spec there is som clearance. Plus make sure you follow the manual to set the cam...
  20. hampshirehog

    No dynojet kit available for 77-79 GS750

    Depending on what set up your bike came with as standard (the 750s had some slight differences depending on engine number) you'll need to move the clip on the needle down one or two positions and up the main jet to somewhere around 115 / 120. You should be ok with the standard pilot jets but may...
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