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    whoa

    nice to have a front tire with a round profile again.

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    Had 850G for 14 years. Now have GK since 2005.
    GK at IndyMotoGP Suzuki Display... ... GK on GSResources Page ... ... Euro Trash Ego Machine .. ..3 mo'cykls.... update 2 mocykl


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      I seen the vale stems are really dirty I am running at 645 meters or 2120 feet above sea level "lots of carbon build-up", I am going to get new Viton seals for the stem, if that doesn't work then bronze guides I appreciate the help very much and will probably do both if I have time before the next race again thanks for the help ..
      Originally posted by Grimly View Post
      Possibly a bad valve stem seal or worn valve guide on #2 exhaust, but the amount of oil in the top end is largely unaffected by an overfilled bottom, so <shrug>. Might be the valve stem seal softened up a bit after being run for a while.

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          And a quick mock up.
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            After re-wiring my rear turn signals a couple of nights ago, I replaced the o-ring and gasket to the oil pressure switch to fix the oil leak from it. Then an oil change and valve adjustment plus a cylinder head bolt replacement finished the day today. I'll do a carb sync tomorrow
            Cowboy Up or Quit. - Run Free Lou and Rest in Peace

            1981 GS550T - My First
            1981 GS550L - My Eldest Daughter's - Now Sold
            2007 GSF1250SA Bandit - My touring bike

            Sit tall in the saddle Hold your head up high
            Keep your eyes fixed where the trail meets the sky and live like you ain't afraid to die
            and don't be scared, just enjoy your ride - Chris Ledoux, "The Ride"

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              The radiator fan on my ex's YFM660FP had been coming on a little more than I cared for so last night I pulled the thermostat out and tested it. It started opening right where it was supposed to; 52° C.

              Tonight I pulled the rad and found the cooling fins about 60% plugged with dust, chafe and what not. Right now it's soaking in the utility tub filled a quarter way with warm water and simple green. Hopefully I can get the crud loosened up and flushed away by swishing it up and down over the next couple of days. If not, then a trip to the rad shop or finding a replacement will be in order.







              The reddish colour specks you see it the photograph is the light shining through when held up to a light.





              She's only slightly plugged up.
              De-stinking Penelope http://thegsresources.com/_forum/sho...d.php?t=179245

              http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...35#post1625535

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                Had a 2001 Road Star that came in for CPR. It was covered in spider webs. Only photos I took were of the carb.




                Look at my fingers and you can see how nasty this bike is.
                Last edited by gsrick; 07-30-2015, 11:27 PM.
                :cool:GSRick
                No God, no peace. Know God, know peace.

                Eric Bang RIP 9/5/2018
                Have some bikes ready for us when we meet up.

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                  That wasn't nearly as bad as the 2007 3010 Mule thaT I'm also bringing back to life. It came in Tuesday. This looks more like what you'd see in a dried up master cylinder than a carb.

                  The main jets are hiding down in the holes.




                  It lives. I'm going through all the fluids while we wait for a new fuel pump to show up.
                  :cool:GSRick
                  No God, no peace. Know God, know peace.

                  Eric Bang RIP 9/5/2018
                  Have some bikes ready for us when we meet up.

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                    That is nasty, Rick.
                    You have to wonder what sort of other crap besides ethanol is in gasoline.
                    2@ \'78 GS1000

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                      Got fed up with cordless drills scattered around, so made a place for them.
                      DSC_0004 in gimp.jpg
                      ---- Dave

                      Only a dog knows why a motorcyclist sticks his head out of a car window

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                        Found a tin of old methylene chloride paint remover (the new stuff is absolute garbage) which made quick work of removing the manky old red paint from the spare front GS wheel. I'll finish up tomorrow, prime it, paint, new bearings, discs and tyre on and ready for use.
                        ---- Dave

                        Only a dog knows why a motorcyclist sticks his head out of a car window

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                          Put new shift cables on my Fiero GT, did a little new wiring on the CaliforniaII Guzzi, and rode a ways on the GS850 when my son came out on his Beemer.

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                            Gave my chain some love in the form of cleaning. What a forsaken mess it was.
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                            Glen
                            -85 1150 es - Plus size supermodel.
                            -Rusty old scooter.
                            Other things I like to photograph.....instagram.com/gs_junkie
                            https://www.instagram.com/glen_brenner/
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                              Originally posted by wymple View Post
                              Put new shift cables on my Fiero GT, did a little new wiring on the CaliforniaII Guzzi, and rode a ways on the GS850 when my son came out on his Beemer.
                              Ive come to appreciate Fieros. There are 2 in my town. One is respectable, the other is really nice.

                              Way back when I was in middle school, an absolute bombshell of a teacher in my school drove a white one...
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                              When consulting the magic 8 ball for advice, one must first ask it "will your answers be accurate?"

                              Glen
                              -85 1150 es - Plus size supermodel.
                              -Rusty old scooter.
                              Other things I like to photograph.....instagram.com/gs_junkie
                              https://www.instagram.com/glen_brenner/
                              https://www.flickr.com/photos/152267...7713345317771/

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                                Started back into the Jeep's engine after not having touched it for over a year. I need to pull the pistons out of the block but got stuck on how to take some measurements of the connecting rod end play. I figured it out and will try again tomorrow.
                                Cowboy Up or Quit. - Run Free Lou and Rest in Peace

                                1981 GS550T - My First
                                1981 GS550L - My Eldest Daughter's - Now Sold
                                2007 GSF1250SA Bandit - My touring bike

                                Sit tall in the saddle Hold your head up high
                                Keep your eyes fixed where the trail meets the sky and live like you ain't afraid to die
                                and don't be scared, just enjoy your ride - Chris Ledoux, "The Ride"

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