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    Back on the lift

    So my 83 has been languishing in storage for the last several months while I got my DR650 going. This morning I decided enough was enough and went down to the storage place to bring the GS back up to the house. First, however, I needed coffee. The coffee shop is conveniently situated right across the street from storage. Ahhh....properly caffeinated, I popped across the street and aired up the tires and checked everything over. I've regularly run it so the carbs should be
    good. I just replaced the vacuum petcock with a manual because ethanol keeps sticking the vacuum valve.
    Bike fired immediately but has an intermittent miss. Nothing a good romp back up the mountain won't fix.
    Wheeeeeee! Bike initially still had a slight misfire but it improved as I rode. Made it to the house and..... Look at that ! Is that oil dripping off my stator cover ?
    Why yes.....yes it is. Coming from where the stator wire bundle comes through the cover. Hmmm...did I put any sealant on there ? Oop!
    I don't think I did. So there's another project. Bike is getting new tires and brake pads.

    ​​​​​​It's nice to have it out again.

    Mad
    83 GS750E
    2006 ZX14
    2004 KTM 450 EXC
    2001 Yamaha Big Bear
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    That is nice. Mine has a slight stumble and I have been putting off a valve adj and carb sync. Ya talked me into it. Time to roll up the sleeves !!!
    82 1100 EZ (red)

    "You co-opting words of KV only thickens the scent of your BS. A thief and a putter-on of airs most foul. " JEEPRUSTY

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      #3
      Sounds like the grommet fell out of the case.
      shouldn't need any sealant
      1978 GS 1000 (since new)
      1979 GS 1000 (The Fridge, superbike replica project)
      1978 GS 1000 (parts)
      1981 GS 850 (anyone want a project?)
      1981 GPZ 550 (backroad screamer)
      1970 450 Mk IIID (THUMP!)
      2007 DRz 400S
      1999 ATK 490ES
      1994 DR 350SES

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        #4
        I always put a little wipe of three bond in the U shape the grommet sets in and adross the flat spot regardless. The rubber shrinks and takes a set when compressed and often leak. Im not happy about doing double work.
        MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
        1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

        NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


        I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.
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          #5
          So I did some checking. Stator cover not leaking at all. In fact very little oil under the sprocket cover. I ran it with the cover off and... No leaks. Hmmm...
          Could be coming from the counter shaft seal or shift shaft or clutch rod. Ill have to ride it again and recheck. It's possible the seals got a little hard from sitting and running
          may have stopped the leak. We'll see.
          As for the misfire, both #2&3 were seemingly not firing. Powered by the same coil. So I bought one. For giggles I decided to remove the slides in #2&3 carbs. Both needles had a
          grungy build up on them. Cleaned that off and tried to run it again. GADZOOKS!!! its now running smoothly on all 4. WOOT!
          So, next is new tires and front brake pads.

          MadPXL_20220903_174819138.jpg
          83 GS750E
          2006 ZX14
          2004 KTM 450 EXC
          2001 Yamaha Big Bear
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            #6
            Replaced the front pads with EBC HH and took it for a spin. The leak turned out to be fuel from the new petcock where it bolts to the tank. I snugged up the bolts and it's now dry.
            I decided to take it for a spin. Running great and it's fun to ride. I'm happy.

            Mad PXL_20220910_175908912.jpg
            83 GS750E
            2006 ZX14
            2004 KTM 450 EXC
            2001 Yamaha Big Bear
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              From Wilson Hill Rd in Shingletown CA , my closest fun road
              83 GS750E
              2006 ZX14
              2004 KTM 450 EXC
              2001 Yamaha Big Bear
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