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  1. oldGSfan

    82-83 GS1100E carbs BS34SS

    OK I'll have a look which is best and most complete.
  2. oldGSfan

    82-83 GS1100E carbs BS34SS

    I have several sets of those in various states of assembly. One or two of them have been dunked and are nice and clean. 'll have to check. I'm cleaning out stuff, so I'll take a look. I also have 4 very nice K&N pods and Dynojet stuff - jets, drilled out slides, plus tons of screws, rack...
  3. oldGSfan

    Old timers trick for stuck bolts

    I have always had success with ATF/acetone, heat, and ice. If it's a steel bolt into aluminum, drizzle the acetone/ATF on it (it sizzles, have a fan blowing), then drop an ice cube on the steel.. 300F gets it. If it's stubborn, some whacks and heat/cool cycles. Interference fit bearings drop...
  4. oldGSfan

    Engine oil problem

    My lack of money is on gas.
  5. oldGSfan

    1974 Laverda 3C

    Runs great. Shakedown today, bed in brakes, check for leaks. Everything is spot on, pulls hard, idles well. Brakes, suspension, and instruments are all good. Maybe my last post on this subject. Well, for Rob S, a ride video will have to happen.
  6. oldGSfan

    what did you wrench on today??

    I used Lucas break in oil (oh no, oil thread incoming?) on my Norton N15CS, and basically did what you are saying. You know what's up, it'll be fine I bet.
  7. oldGSfan

    what did you wrench on today??

    I had an '82 GPz 1100 that smoked, had the cylinders honed at a shop, put in new rings, and it smoked worse. Maybe they didn't check if the cylinders were out of round. I had it bored out and put in Wiseco 75mm pistons to make it 1166cc. Perfect. The EFI adapted to it without a hitch. Happy...
  8. oldGSfan

    1983 GS1100 emissions sticker needed

    I have an 83 owner's manual, and I don't see any emissions info. CA bike, too from San Diego. California is one of the most lenient states I've lived in w/regard to vehicle registrations, plus no annual inspections - except smog. One might get a fix-it ticket (only from CHP, who patrol...
  9. oldGSfan

    1974 Laverda 3C

    Guess I ought to take the blue masking tape off the fork seal boot.
  10. oldGSfan

    1974 Laverda 3C

    Had it running in the garage, fired right up and idled perfectly, but (and there's always a but), the center carb overflowed. A few taps with a screwdriver got it to stop. Then today with the bike ready to ride, it overflowed again. At least it's one bolt rather than four tough-to-reach Phillips...
  11. oldGSfan

    1974 Laverda 3C

    Running. Some things to sort out, but it fired right up and idles. Still warming up in this video.
  12. oldGSfan

    1974 Laverda 3C

    Primary cover polished (whew), SH775 wired. up, carbs mounted. Nearly done with the fuel and breather plumbing. A curvy rubber breather tube meant for the bike goes for over $100; I'm doing it for $10 with some 3/4" ID hose and barb adapters; it will be fine and not visible anyway.
  13. oldGSfan

    1974 Laverda 3C

    Yeah, there's Laverdaforum.com. Many Brits and Aussies. I did meet a sort-of local guy who has helped me out with a stock airbox and some other small bits, and given me good advice. I may buy some RaceTech stiffer springs from him, they are a gread deal. The front end does seem softly sprung but...
  14. oldGSfan

    1974 Laverda 3C

    The tank mounts at the front like the Suzuki GS1100E, two rubber discs which I 'Goop' glue on - tired of chasing them around the garage, learned that from the GS's. Then, on the back, it sits on two rubber plugs, rounded at the top, which plug into the open mid-frame tube ends. The seat is...
  15. oldGSfan

    Country Joe

    Whoopee, we're all gonna die! Errr.
  16. oldGSfan

    Country Joe

    Weird, just a couple days ago I was listening to a song and the band's name was Shannon and the Clams (great name!). I thought of Country Joe and the Fish. RIP.
  17. oldGSfan

    1974 Laverda 3C

    My habit of hoarding motorcycle parts forever unless totally clapped is paying off, lots of little bits now on the Laverda are Suzuki items - nice thick ground for the SH775 with a copper terminal end, rubber boot for starter terminal, right angle flag style horn rubber terminals. Sounds...
  18. oldGSfan

    1974 Laverda 3C

    Thanks, Rob, I know you like videos. I scored a free GoPro, which only needs a new battery, and I'll be all set for a riding video. My other one, a Rylo, is OK but GoPro is easier to use. I got the front brake bled, about my least favorite task on a bike. I bench-bled the MC with the line to...
  19. oldGSfan

    1974 Laverda 3C

    I got an LED H4 headlight bulb, but because of its longer protrusion from the back, it wouldn't fit into the shell, even though the Bosch-style 3-prong connector is compact. I resorted to doing the mod I did on a Honda Dream, which had an unobtanium square-ish sealed beam that I cut up to mount...
  20. oldGSfan

    2008 Yamaha FJR AE, gonna sell for a friend. Or keep?

    Thanks for the inputs, should have the bike early next week. I don't need another thing to regsiter, insure, and squeeze in the garage so I'll sell. Good to make some $ for the other bikes.
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