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    I actually did something today... put the stock 17.5 pilot jets back in and set the mixture screws 2.5 turns out then primed the carbs... haven't started her yet to see if that gets rid of the bogging, maybe tomorrow.
    1982 GS450E - The Wee Beastie
    1984 GSX750S Katana 7/11 - Kit Kat - BOTM May 2020

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    450 Refresh thread: https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...-GS450-Refresh

    Katana 7/11 thread: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...84-Katana-7-11

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      Finished bracing the rear end of the Mk.II frame tonight. Moving onto the front tomorrow.

      Quite pleased with the result.

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        Today, I changed the oil and filter in the Solara. The final drive oil, the transmission oil, and the engine oil in the RT was also changed. After that, I rewarded myself with a 90 minute ride into the Hill Country on it for a cup of coffee.

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          Lets see I wrenched on a project Gs500 street fighter , I am helping another member with. We are in process of building a custom undertail exhaust for it. I have only seen a pic of one other 500 with one so we figured dare to be different.
          1984 GS1100GK newest addition to the heard
          80 GS 1000gt- most favorite ride love this bike
          1978 GS1000E- Known as "RoadKill" , Finished :D
          83 gs750ed- first new purchase
          85 EX500- vintage track weapon
          1958Ducati 98 Tourismo
          “Remember When in doubt use full throttle, It may not improve the situation ,but it will end the suspense ,
          If it isn't going to make it faster or safer it isn't worth doing

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            No wrenching as such but I *did* get out for about a 30km round trip to pick something up and see how the stock pilot jets felt. Night and day difference! Still a touch boggy when opening the throttle but idle is so much better and I can stop at lights in traffic with confidence... huge difference! I have to wind the idle down a touch now actually...
            1982 GS450E - The Wee Beastie
            1984 GSX750S Katana 7/11 - Kit Kat - BOTM May 2020

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            450 Refresh thread: https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...-GS450-Refresh

            Katana 7/11 thread: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...84-Katana-7-11

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              For no apparent reason replaced the high tension leads, and spark plugs.

              I swear it runs better, or maybe thats in my head.

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                Installed an exhaust, rear shock, skid plate, footpegs and shift lever on a friend's new-to-him bike.

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                  Originally posted by john82q View Post
                  For no apparent reason replaced the high tension leads, and spark plugs.

                  I swear it runs better, or maybe thats in my head.
                  And why not John? You gotta give her some love right?
                  1982 GS450E - The Wee Beastie
                  1984 GSX750S Katana 7/11 - Kit Kat - BOTM May 2020

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                  450 Refresh thread: https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...-GS450-Refresh

                  Katana 7/11 thread: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...84-Katana-7-11

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                    Hi to all, well the Katana fork and anti-dive rebuild rolls on. I ordered the up-graded fork springs from Ikon last Monday and yesterday I dropped off the fork inner tubes to be ground back and hardchromed. If all goes well I should have the springs and tubes back in about two weeks. The new front brake disc's and pads have been installed so now its just wait for the parts to arrive. Shed photo time, cheers.



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                    Shin-Ken 1074
                    1982 GSX1100SXZ Wire Wheel Katana - BOM Nov 2011
                    1981 GSX1135 Katana Build completed Mar 2024, Curb Weight, all fluids and 21 lt fuel = 206 kg.

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                      I reckon you're gonna love those Ikons Glen! Very happy with mine

                      Where you getting the chroming done? Rocklea? (Forgotten the name of the mob now)

                      And what did you do for discs? I got a newie from Metal Gear at Brendale and it seems to be pretty good.

                      Your friend on the wall looks pretty impressed too
                      1982 GS450E - The Wee Beastie
                      1984 GSX750S Katana 7/11 - Kit Kat - BOTM May 2020

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                      450 Refresh thread: https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...-GS450-Refresh

                      Katana 7/11 thread: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...84-Katana-7-11

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                        Hi Pete, Yeah the tubes are at RAD Hardchroming in Rocklea, their nice and straight so its just the hardchroming to be done to remove four score marks in each leg put in by a P.O. Looks like they tried to hold the tubes in a vise or clamp of some kind going by the uniform marks on each leg.

                        I had a spare set of front and a rear genuine disc with 5.00 mm on them so they should pull her up O.K. compared to the waffers that came off. Geoff at Ikon rang me to-day to confirm the spec's for the springs I think thats good customer support and the cost for the custom made springs is not that much more than an off-the-shelf set. I like to have company when I am working in the shed and she seems to like being around the Kat so its all good, cheers mate.
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                        Shin-Ken 1074
                        1982 GSX1100SXZ Wire Wheel Katana - BOM Nov 2011
                        1981 GSX1135 Katana Build completed Mar 2024, Curb Weight, all fluids and 21 lt fuel = 206 kg.

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                          All I can say really is roll on the 5th

                          Should be a sight to see and hear!
                          1982 GS450E - The Wee Beastie
                          1984 GSX750S Katana 7/11 - Kit Kat - BOTM May 2020

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                          450 Refresh thread: https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...-GS450-Refresh

                          Katana 7/11 thread: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...84-Katana-7-11

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                            Originally posted by Shin-Ken 1074 View Post
                            Shed photo time, cheers.



                            SHED???

                            That thing is HUGE!

                            Daniel

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                              Still tinkering on the Kawasaki.



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                                Nothing super exciting today..just put a rebuild kit in the 78 1000Cs petcock..the gaskets that go over the screws arent here yet so will just wait to reinstall and check.
                                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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