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jfpryde
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Hi all,
Just a quick intro. I'm Mike, a former Soldier who has recently struck out on a different path. I'm in Colorado Springs, and am Currently a full time Nursing student. I've been lurking the forums since I bought my GS last July, but I'm finally registering/posting. Picked up a 82 GS 1100G with 10K miles for a flat $1000. I like the Bike, and I believe it has enormous potential, I just need to get her there. I'm fairly experienced wrench turner, having recently rebuilt my cars motor from the ground up, but I'm a bit new to bikes. At some point this will be a Cafe Racer conversion project, but maintenance takes priority.
History of the bike:
My GS rode well When I test drove it, but there were lurking issues. I have replaced the entire charging system at this point (Stator, the recommended Polaris R/R, and battery), replaced all the fluids, and I am now looking into other issues. The most pressing problem is leaking fuel from either the #1 Carb or the petcock. The previous owner claimed a recent Carb service by a reputable shop, but it's time for me to really see whats what I suppose. I don't think they are vacuum synced and I may have other air leaks which I am going to address. I'm also going to replace all rubber/tubing/lines as the bike is older than me and I don't know how long any of it has been there.
Anyway, I've already learned a fair bit in these forums, so thanks to the guys who take the time to share their knowledge.
Just a quick intro. I'm Mike, a former Soldier who has recently struck out on a different path. I'm in Colorado Springs, and am Currently a full time Nursing student. I've been lurking the forums since I bought my GS last July, but I'm finally registering/posting. Picked up a 82 GS 1100G with 10K miles for a flat $1000. I like the Bike, and I believe it has enormous potential, I just need to get her there. I'm fairly experienced wrench turner, having recently rebuilt my cars motor from the ground up, but I'm a bit new to bikes. At some point this will be a Cafe Racer conversion project, but maintenance takes priority.
History of the bike:
My GS rode well When I test drove it, but there were lurking issues. I have replaced the entire charging system at this point (Stator, the recommended Polaris R/R, and battery), replaced all the fluids, and I am now looking into other issues. The most pressing problem is leaking fuel from either the #1 Carb or the petcock. The previous owner claimed a recent Carb service by a reputable shop, but it's time for me to really see whats what I suppose. I don't think they are vacuum synced and I may have other air leaks which I am going to address. I'm also going to replace all rubber/tubing/lines as the bike is older than me and I don't know how long any of it has been there.
Anyway, I've already learned a fair bit in these forums, so thanks to the guys who take the time to share their knowledge.
