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  1. Topcat

    How do i remove the airbox on a GS 1000

    Well....i got everything un-hooked and loose but there is no way that there is enough room to get the carbs off the boots and slide them out......has anyone tried taking the exhaust off and putting the bike on the center stand.....supporting the motor with a jack and unbolting the front motor...
  2. Topcat

    What is the value of a mostly stock running 15,000 mile 79 GS1000E ?

    Thanks.....i does get the looks when you ride it.......i have a better price for GS Resources members(that want to fix the leak themselves)......i have a rebuilt rack of carbs ready to go :)
  3. Topcat

    What is the value of a mostly stock running 15,000 mile 79 GS1000E ?

    I am in Kokomo....just east of town Gonna put it on Craigslist Indy this weekend.
  4. Topcat

    How do i remove the airbox on a GS 1000

    So.....i guess i will pull the carbs and do it right....i have a service manual and will read it's instructions....i have done the valves....rebuilt the calipers and installed electronic ignition.....i am sure i can do the carbs......what are the odds that i can do it and not have to sync the...
  5. Topcat

    What is the value of a mostly stock running 15,000 mile 79 GS1000E ?

    Central Indiana.....title is clear and in my name Thanks....kinda the range i was thinking....i got some NOS parts and spares that go with the bike Peace
  6. Topcat

    What is the value of a mostly stock running 15,000 mile 79 GS1000E ?

    I am thinking of selling my survivor bike......it has been perfect up until last fall when the tee between the center carbs started leaking.....i have added a couple pictures....i have the correct headlight on it now..... Thanks and Peace
  7. Topcat

    How do i remove the airbox on a GS 1000

    The tee going into the center carbs on my 15,000 mile 79 GS1000 started leaking and i need to remove the airbox to get at the tee and try and seal it up without pulling the carbs.....what's the easiest way to get that thing out of there......i wanna fix it because it is the only issue this...
  8. Topcat

    Rebuilding 1979 GS 1000 front caliper problems

    Thanks everyone ! I now have the right seals. Peace WildBill
  9. Topcat

    Rebuilding 1979 GS 1000 front caliper problems

    Ok....i just went and looked at the piston seals i got and the bags are numbered 59307-45021.......i will order the 59107-34021 piston seals and see how they fit. Anyone need the two i have ? $5.00 for the pair mailed to you for free. I appreciate all the help from you all ! Peace WildBill
  10. Topcat

    Rebuilding 1979 GS 1000 front caliper problems

    My calipers are perfect and not corroded....i will check the part#'s on the o-rings that i got....hopefully i got the wrong ones. As described above.....i love the brakes on my GS....good stopping power and very predictable in application.... Peace WildBill
  11. Topcat

    Rebuilding 1979 GS 1000 front caliper problems

    My 15,000 mile GS had the right front caliper start leaking and wiping the rotor.I ordered OEM Suzuki parts to rebuild it from Westfield Powersports but when i installed the new o-ring for the piston into the caliper body it would buckle and not lay down flat like it was too big. I tried putting...
  12. Topcat

    I need 79 GS 1000 front caliper rebuild kits....where to get them ?

    WOW.....thanks ! I have an E model with 15,000 actual miles. I want to keep it as stock as i can....except for the KERKER 4 into 1 :-) I have been to that dealership.....it about 40miles from me......none like that in my neck of the woods....i will order from them and do both calipers this...
  13. Topcat

    I need 79 GS 1000 front caliper rebuild kits....where to get them ?

    As the title states......and thank you in advance. I can't seem to find any for 79's..... Peace WildBill
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