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    Tach response question

    I still need to Jb weld the stud back in gauge (I need to take the gauge apart again :() so this time I'll take some pictures of the process to help anyone who may have the same issue, it's the least I could do with how much this site has helped me!
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    Tach response question

    An update on my gauge situation, I decided to take apart the gauge to see what I could see First I found one of the two studs on the gauge was broken from the inside of the gauge nothing a little JB weld didn't solve. Beyond that it was a bit of a pain to take apart seperating the ring that...
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    Tach response question

    Quickie question about Tach response I have nice throttle response, however it seems like there is a definite lag in tach catching up with real time RiPeMz, I can't imagine this is a normal. I know the gear @ valve cover is in fine condition (saw it when doing valves) I removed the end going...
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    Lucas oil additive for thee but not for me?

    So I changed oil when I First got my 82' GS650GL, I got her out on the road for the first time last night :) & got the new oil filter in the mailbox today. Thought it would be as good of time as any to see the forums thought & opinions on additives oil gas whatever! At the moment I'm thinking...
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    Carb Sync question

    lol yeah it is a set of four, I was just trying to get a closeup where the dial was legible. I didn't have fittings to create a manifold to do them all at the same time, however I did go threw the gauges individually, hooked up a mighty vac bleeder pulled a known vacuum on the gauge and...
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    Carb Sync question

    Thanks Steve You're a gentleman and a scholar. I did end up going a head and replaced valve shims as I listed in the email went on with out a hitch, now every valve is within .06-.08 except ex4 which was a little tighter at .04, Also bought a extra 2.60 shim for the inevitable tightening of...
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    Carb Sync question

    Have a question on Carb Syncing on 82 gs650gl, Ive included picture from Suzuki manual. So it shows sync order as 2/1/4 (a/b/c as pictured) I know where those adjustment screw are located My question is related to carb 3 (base carb) am I correct in thinking that the base adjustment is done with...
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    82 GS650GL Front Brake Caliper

    Well, I decided to just order the 2 parts for the caliper from Bike Bandit, the piston was in good shape so I should be ok there. As far as the aftermarket I was speaking about the front master which is not available as new oem component. The piston is seized inside the old master so I'm...
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    1981 GS850G rear brake master cylinder (I need help)

    LOL I can second that! Looked like it was going slow and steady, released air pressure then BOOM Piston flew across my garage boy was I glad I wasn't looking at it!
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    GR650 Fork Spring and Oil Replacement

    Perfect thanks for the help Rich, last thing which spring set would you recommend for a 6'3" 230 guy.?
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    GR650 Fork Spring and Oil Replacement

    No pitting, but I should have Clarified, I only drained less than a ounce out to check the condition of the oil, there was more that would have come out if I had allowed it. didn't want to drain fully until I had all the proper parts in hand to complete the job. I put some air in there and that...
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    GR650 Fork Spring and Oil Replacement

    Pretty low miles 8,500 was found at estate sale, no damage anywhere aside from damage to chrome from rust, but drained less than a ounce out and it was pretty dark no leaks though, although there was no air in them so adding air my expose a leak.
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    GR650 Fork Spring and Oil Replacement

    Kind of late on this but, when replacing the springs what additional parts would you recomend buying ahead of time, seals O-rings ect. If I go with Sonic springs what other parts should I have on have on had so it could be finished all at once.
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    82 GS650GL Front Brake Caliper

    OK, Ive successfully rebuild the rear master & caliper :) now I'm onto the front which has been a little more frustrating the front master is seized pressurized with air after soaking and still won't budge so I've got a new master on the way. Now to the real issue at hand, finding a Front...
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    Looking for guidance

    Not yet but I emailed him a few hours ago. I got my o-rings from cycleorings today so I'm going to redo the carb for the second time dipping this time instead of ultra sonic. I woulda figured sonic woulda been better than a dip but idk, waiting for a vc gasket & soon to be shims might as well do...
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    Looking for guidance

    Took a little longer than expected sometimes life gets in the way, so to answer compression question no I didn't and I should know better I will retest and update with new numbers, but my valve numbers are..... 1: IN: .006/.152mm EX: .002/.051mm 2: IN: .0025/.064mm EX: .003/.076mm 3: IN...
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    Looking for guidance

    I did the main body of the carbs an jets in the ultra sonic (with carb solution) because thats what I use at work on a daily basis so I figured it would be ok. I reinstalled everything with the air box this time it did at least fired on its own, didn't stay running but its a start. I looked into...
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    Looking for guidance

    Definitely a newbie here so guess not surprising I made that mistake! I'm a power equipment mechanic I work on Briggs Kohler Honda Kawi, engines daily I can usually test run without a/f, but always make adjustment with a/f. Since my first post I broke out the compression tester, found all 4...
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    Looking for guidance

    Ok so does that mean that it needs the air box hooked up to run at all? I only didn't install it because I'm waiting on new intake o-rings, figured it would run without the box not perfect but I could at least get her to run a little.
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    Looking for guidance

    I recently purchased a 82 gd650gl, It ran on starting fluid and that was enough for me to pull the trigger. I popped the carbs off they were not too bad clog in main jet and needle get. threw them in the ultrasonic and cleaned as shown in the guide here. popped them back on added fresh fuel but...
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