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I have almost finished a GS650 (1988) hardtail build. A few things are troubling me.

1. I have some oil (small amount) running down the fins after the first miles on each trip. When l stop and wipe it clean, it seldom appears again. I cannot see any leaks. Any ideas?
2. It is also slow to start when cold. A few squirts of 'Easy Start' will get it going, but it is an issue.

Thanks
 
I'll assume you have pods for air cleaners by the way you toss about the use of "easy start". Odds are it's not running very good either, is it?

As for the leak, is it leaking from top of the engine? Have you removed the valve cover recently?
 
Actually, It is running fine.
No, l have not removed the valve cover lately.
I have noticed a few posts about oil leaks, but no replies to them, so l thought l would ask.
 
skichef said:
Actually, It is running fine.
No, l have not removed the valve cover lately.
I have noticed a few posts about oil leaks, but no replies to them, so l thought l would ask.
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If it's weeping oil and requiring ether to start, I'd question "running fine."

What have you done to the bike already?
 
That is what the paperwork states. 4 cyl. It has been verified by Suzuki GB. Though l have a feeling it is an earlier engine.
 
Any numbers on engine- in vicinity of clutch arm? Cam cover and tach drive are possible leak culprits
 
skichef said:
That is what the paperwork states. 4 cyl. It has been verified by Suzuki GB.
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Verified a four cylinder by Suzuki Green Bay? Suzuki Great Britain? Suzuki Gdańsk, Poland?

OK, it's probably a four cylinder.
 
Thanks for the pm there skichef
quote "Really? If you have nothing worthwhile to say, then just leave it."

Yes, really, If you have nothing worthwhile to do to the bike, then just leave it. You've condemned it to the scrap heap.

Let see, you've almost finished "a hardtail build", It leaks oil and it only starts on ether, no wait, actually it is running fine. SuzukiGB has verified it to be a 4 cylinder.
You post nothing worthwhile, nobody can help you based on the random thoughts(?) you post. If you put some effort into it, did some homework, you might be able to post a couple of logical sentences, maybe some one could then figure out WTF you are talking about, and perhaps help you solve your problem.

You asked for Idea's....

I have an idea that you have come across an old motorcycle. You hacked the rear suspension off along with the rear seat frame, fenders, signals mirrors etc. Painted what little remains woodstove black, and now you want it to run. The bike hates you.
PS you've never had the valve cover off.
And another thing, naming your post "any idea's" ..... when we searches for Idea's.......
 
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Dang! Why don't you say what you really think?

In his defense you did jump in there *right quick like* with the dumpster comment.
I agree with most of your post in regards to the OP not giving ample info as to what the problems are, and expecting, almost demanding someone should know the answers. But it happens all the time with newbies. I actually think it's quite humorous:).
Relax, take it with a grain of salt. When the dude wants to get his bike perfect he'll come around and we'll be right here to help him.
 
Octain said:
When the dude wants to get his bike perfect he'll come around and we'll be right here to help him.
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Nah, when he want's his bike perfect he'll put it on Craigslist and get mommie to buy him a new one.
 
Nice opening post, how about a hello and a bit of an introduction, before demanding help, and going on about I want?
Or do you just walk into strangers houses and plonk yourself down and put your feet up on the table on a regular basis?
 
I bought my first bike when I was 16 with the plan to restore it for when I got my license and one of the first things I did was cut off all the wiring with sidecutters because I had no mechanical knowledge.Fortunately former World Champion Barry Smith opened a shop nearby and fitted up enough wiring to allow us to use it as a paddock basher.One thing that stands out on this site is the amount of new members who have a GS because they got it cheaply or for free which allows them entry into the bike world.Every one I know has wrecked what would now be a classic bike or car in an attempt to look cool or to have fun with their mates.I read a letter asking for help which sounded like something most young blokes would write.I get about 40 customers a day into my shop and without a doubt the rudest,most ignorant and dishonest customers are old men.My favourite customers are young blokes who appreciate any help we give them.You blokes have all the knowledge these kids wish they had and we need every young kid possible riding bikes to stop those arsehole politicians banning bikes altogether.So forgive them for bad manners and poor writing and you'll make a big difference to someone you'll never know just as Robert Barr did for me by supplying me O'rings.
 
I hear you Max, but you have been around this site long enough to know that the good people here are more than eager to share their knowledge and help where they can, many go far beyond what could be considered the call of duty.
But it is pretty hard to make sense out of a disjointed post that by and large makes no sense, although the drift of it is there.
You will know it is hard enough trying to get an accurate diagnosis from a clueless customer standing in front of you, that you can question in real time, let alone over the ethernet.

But what the hell, I will bite, just because I am a superhero and all round nice guy.

Torque down your head, the oil is ten to one coming from the oil gallery that runs up around the stud or the timing chain tunnel O-ring.
Sounds like once the engine gets up to temperature and everything expands it seals up nice and tight, hense the oil leak disappearing after a few miles.
Low compression until everything expands and seals will add to the hard starting too.
Unless you have fitted pods and not rejetted properly.....then you in for a while other can of worms.
Now go introduce yourself and post pictures, we like pictures.
 
Good on you Flyboy.I'm sure he'll learn plenty about all sorts of things on this site.One of my mates has only made one smart statement ever.We should start our life as old men with all our money and all our knowledge and work backwards.It would make life easier .
 
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