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  1. salty_monk

    Free Muffler - Just pay postage

    Ok I could see I answered this on a message at that auction place before: Tip to Tip: 27 5/8" - and 4" diameter. 1.75" inside diameter at the inlet.
  2. salty_monk

    Free Muffler - Just pay postage

    Ha... now you're asking. I'll have to dig it out to measure. In case it helps: Manufacturer Part Number 005-4140499D
  3. salty_monk

    What's up with tires?

    The Conti Classic gets good reviews....
  4. salty_monk

    Free Muffler - Just pay postage

    I have a single Two Bros Pipe with Carbon for a Harley that would look great on the right bike.... https://www.ebay.com/itm/134198720334 It's been up for sale for a while but free (just pay postage) to anyone here. :) IMG_4700 by salty_monk, on Flickr IMG_4699 by salty_monk, on Flickr IMG_4701...
  5. salty_monk

    How are things going with the forum?

    Seems alright to me.. :)
  6. salty_monk

    Save the Date: 2026 Brown County Indiana Rally - June 11-14, 2026

    One of these years I'll make it back out there.... :)
  7. salty_monk

    What's up with tires?

    The market size for those sizes of tyres is shrinking. Everything is using 17" now or anything bigger diameter is aimed at the Adventure market or is too wide for our wheels. The Japanese standard & especially the Japanese Harley wannabe market is dying out with the Boomers... On top of that...
  8. salty_monk

    The GSResources 2026 Balance Sheet

    Done... :)
  9. salty_monk

    Mechanical Ignition Advance

    If that's the thing you've changed... quite likely! Also be aware that Dynojet and Suzuki Jet markings are different so look at what you have in there. I would also have a look at the coils, (check for cracks or corroded connections, wires (check for splits), pull the plugs out etc. You could...
  10. salty_monk

    new member here, from Northern California

    Very nice. Yes those fork braces work well. Assuming you've looked at putting the correct weight forks in. A user here "TomMLC" (unfortunately now passed) had a thing for red too.... He had a 78 1000 that was similarly decked out. From your neighborhood too.... (relatively) :) Welcome to the...
  11. salty_monk

    New member - 1983 GS650G

    Assume you are talking about the plugs on top of the adjuster screws - leave off. If you're talking about rubber plugs (although they are below the main jet not pilot) those are very important.. Welcome to the forum. Dan
  12. salty_monk

    A one year rider and a 46 year old sport touring motorcycle - 1979 GS850

    Yes the windjammer will affect the spring rate for sure. Service the forks, straight weight springs and Cartridge emulators if you're feeling fancy. :) Rear brakes - they are all the same, there are no real upgrades. A Modern MC can be made to work back there with minimal mods (I did a post on...
  13. salty_monk

    A one year rider and a 46 year old sport touring motorcycle - 1979 GS850

    I can't imagine the solvents in pledge being great for your saddle... probably not great for your paint either. Plexus is what I've used forever on the visor/shield but my friend in the UK reckons it's no good in the cold weather.
  14. salty_monk

    First Road Crash

    Now you can pretend to be Darth Vader as you ride down the road.... ;):cool:
  15. salty_monk

    First Road Crash

    Glad you're doing ok :)
  16. salty_monk

    forks - damper rod bolts - what threadlocker?

    The permatex purple is on Amazon. Loctite 222 as well. :)
  17. salty_monk

    forks - damper rod bolts - what threadlocker?

    I've been trying out the Blue "glue stick" style applicator. It's expensive but loads less messy/wasteful. :) https://next.henkel-adhesives.com/us/en/products/industrial-adhesives/central-pdp.html/loctite-248/BP000000153639.html
  18. salty_monk

    Hello from Scotland

    Very nice! :)
  19. salty_monk

    Old Bike, new rider, same ol' problems - 1980 GS550E

    It’s quite common that clutches need new springs on these old bikes (if you buy aftermarket use 50% of them (3 old and 3 new alternate in the circle) as otherwise you’ll need a hand like King Kong!). It’s a cheap thing to try as it’s only $10 plus a gasket. my guess is that will sort...
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