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  1. Nessism

    replacing cam caps gs1100E

    The caps have ABCD, and so does the cylinder head. Look close. There is no specific sequence to tightening the cam caps, just do a little at a time, and pull the cam down evenly. 6-8 ft-lb https://gsarchive.bwringer.com/
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    1982-GS750T - Oh my Carbs!

    Zed says to bump one size main over stock when using his air correction jets, so that suggests 115. I'd try those and see how things go
  3. Nessism

    Pilot Jet Stripped

    Yes, heat and penetrating oil are good. And drill a small hole and pound in a torx bit that's a little bigger. Those grab nicely.
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    Will I die? - 1987 Suzuki GS450L

    According to the parts fishe, Suzuki used tubes on the '87 450. Unless the wheel says "Tubeless Tire Applicable", I'd use tubes. And again, you can run Tubeless tires, just as long as you put a tube inside. FWIW, there are many threads here discussing converting tube-type wheels to tubeless...
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    Will I die? - 1987 Suzuki GS450L

    Pretty much all tires are labeled "tubeless" these days. That means they can be installed without a tube. Such tires can also be used on tube type wheels, as long as a tube is installed. So in other words, Tubeless = mount without OR with a tube. With a used bike, you should examine the tire...
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    Another newbie - 1987 Suzuki GS450L

    That link is for the real Suzuki manual. I've got a copy. Send me a PM and I'll figure out a way to get it posted somewhere so you can download it.
  7. Nessism

    Another newbie - 1987 Suzuki GS450L

    CB400A is an automatic transmission twin. 1980 and later.
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    Another newbie - 1987 Suzuki GS450L

    This is a mirror site. Hopefully the info is there for you... https://gsarchive.bwringer.com/ And, welcome!
  9. Nessism

    Did you donate?

    In the last account balance thread, it showed that we only have about two months of web hosting money in the kitty. This place will close down if it's not self-sustaining, so please contribute if you can.
  10. Nessism

    Confession Time - Rust...

    The only way for a lasting fix is to replat, or maybe paint. I use a Caswell Plating kit... 20200922_173849 by nessism, on Flickr
  11. Nessism

    1982 GS1000 Z US Version

    Airbox is there. Did you mean the airbox lid? And you should ask a mod to move this to the for sale forum. Gotta put a price on it too.
  12. Nessism

    The GSResources 2026 Balance Sheet

    I'm confused by the "Yearly Balance = $207.59" Are we really so low, even though $700.56 recently came in? administrator please provide an update so we can understand our current situaiton. It seems we only have money for less than two months.
  13. Nessism

    Thoughts about the website in general

    I don't think opening this site to sell other brands will increase traffic, other than maybe a tiny bit. It will be the same members here selling, and only members will see the ads. Most selling traffic these days is on Marketplace and Craigslist.
  14. Nessism

    1983 Suzuki GS 1100 ES For sale not mine

    Nice looking bike. Low mileage. I agree that $5k is too high, but you don't find many low mileage samples anymore.
  15. Nessism

    GS550 Bottom End Rattle/Knock

    The early bikes like this used a 12 pole charging system. Later bikes, 18. You need the matching rotor. The 750 shares the rotor with the 550, so it looks like you found the correct part.
  16. Nessism

    GS300L starts and idles but bogs with throttle

    Most likely, the pilot circuit is plugged up. The jets may be clean, but the passages inside the carb body may not be. Shoot carb spray into the pilot circuit, and make sure it's coming out the small holes in the carb throat. I'm not sure about those carbs, but there are typically several...
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    1982 GS1100E - looking for float bowls, part number....

    All the Suzuki BS carbs, other than maybe the early twins, shared the same float bowl gaskets, and I'm pretty sure the float bowls themselves as well. The only difference I'm aware of is the black vs. silver coloring.
  18. Nessism

    ISO: stock 750/850/1000/1100 E/G "standard" US handlebar

    Random FYI, but the handlebars used by the shaft drive bikes changed over the years. The early 850/1000g bars were taller than the later. Reason being, the frame is different; seat rails are lower relative to the triple clamps, so the bars have less lift as well.
  19. Nessism

    Not Mine: Nice SH775 for fair price...

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/147103146221 $30 + tax. These SH775's rarely fail. Just as long as the plastic connectors aren't broke, buy with confidence.
  20. Nessism

    81 GS1100E brake hoses.

    Make your own lines. It's easy. Cheap. Fully customizable, for a non stock master and/or handlebars. Parts made in USA as well.
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