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New owner from El Paso

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Hey everyone! Long time lurker. This forum is fantastic. I'm a PhD student studying chemistry at the University of Texas at El Paso. A month or so ago my dad gave me a 1982 GS1100GL that the PO laid down and then parked for 10 years. As a starving grad student (I jest), I was more than happy to tear her apart and fix it up. Can't beat free. So far I've spent hours cleaning the engine because of a bad oil leak from a bad tach cable seal. I've also rebuilt the carbs after ordering an o ring kit and the forks. Now I'm just waiting on funds to buy tires, a battery, handlebars, and some miscellaneous gaskets and seals. Anyway, I love this site and have really enjoyed reading about everyone's builds. Wish me luck I guess!
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Well that engine looks pretty sparkly! Good work. I have the G version of that motor/bike and it is nice. I hope your not new to riding........Welcome!
 
Welcome. As they say "free is for me":cool: nice work so far. Good thinking using the utility sink drain plugs in the exhaust.
 
Welcome! You must be a big guy. That bike looks tiny under you, or it's the camera angle.
 
I don't want to start a full build thread or anything but wanted to update my bike. I've got her on two wheels, brakes are rebuilt and bled, exhaust crack welded up, exhaust mounted, carbs cleaned and mounted, new battery, stator rewired, etc. I'm having a great time. I got her started but #2 is dead. Spark is good and fuel is good. I got the valve depressor tool finally in the mail and checked clearances. All are too close but the intake on #2 especially so. Thankfully there is a shop here in El Paso that will swap shims with me! Great guys at EZ Rider. I also just finished the 2 day motorcycle safety course required here in Texas. Great fun, gotta get me a Honda rebel for putting around. Can't wait to get my M endorsement tomorrow!

Fyi not a new rider, just never got around to getting the endorsement. Oops.
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Fantastic work! this thing is going to purr like a race horse pretty soon. You've sure done some cleaning, that engine looks new along with the pipes. Great to see someone doing all the right maintenance, and on your own! congrats.
 
She's on the road! Safety inspected and registered today. Sounds and drives great. Still things to do but so far I'm very pleased.
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