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    Originally posted by Motojoe2492 View Post
    These are the bad boys I got for my 850. Got them put on by a friend of mine who has a vintage shop at his house. They look good on the roller, can't wait to see it with the engine in it too hhaha


    https://www.ebay.com/itm/110-80-19-1...YAAOSwGwlaBz9n
    I've never had a radial front on the 850, but a radial rear (co-incidentally an Avon dual-sport) did some very interesting things to the handling and roadholding. Basically, the bike felt like it dug in and squatted /powered around a corner like it was on rails. Took no time to get used to it, and was disappointed when I couldn't find another tyre deal like that (pre-internet, so wasn't aware who was selling what at the right prices). I have another semi-rough radial lined up for the rear and expect good things from it.
    These bikes may not have been designed with radials in mind, but as with most cars, radials improve things.
    Last edited by Grimly; 05-16-2018, 10:17 PM.
    ---- Dave

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

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      Installed one of the universal vista cruise controls on the Bandit this evening but couldn't take the bike out for a test ride. I'll do it tomorrow hopefully

      Bandit with VistA Cruise by Scott Baker, on Flickr
      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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        Originally posted by storm 64 View Post
        I clicked on your E-Bay link.... What a nice set☺
        c'mon Norm, he's talking about tires.
        Larry

        '79 GS 1000E
        '93 Honda ST 1100 SOLD-- now residing in Arizona.
        '18 Triumph Tiger 800 (gone too soon)
        '19 Triumph Tiger 800 Christmas 2018 to me from me.
        '01 BMW R1100RL project purchased from a friend, now for sale.

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          Originally posted by Grimly View Post
          These bikes may not have been designed with radials in mind, but as with most cars, radials improve things.
          This is the truth!
          Jedz Moto
          1988 Honda GL1500-6
          2002 Honda Reflex 250
          2018 Triumph Bonneville T120
          2023 Triumph Scrambler 1200XE
          Cages: '18 Subaru OB wagon 3.6R and '16 Mazda 3
          Originally posted by Hayabuser
          Cool is defined differently by different people... I'm sure the new rider down the block thinks his Ninja 250 is cool and why shouldn't he? Bikes are just cool.

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            Chrome is King!!!
            Installed chrome covers on the T120.





            The swap was a bit tricky... The stator side was the the hardest side. Cool thing? There is so much Japanese gismos in this lump! Even the crank flywheel is Japanese. Well built machine... No leaks!







            I also removed the snorkel from the air box... That made a slight difference in low end torque. That Airbox is a MESS! Another project for another day.


            Jedz Moto
            1988 Honda GL1500-6
            2002 Honda Reflex 250
            2018 Triumph Bonneville T120
            2023 Triumph Scrambler 1200XE
            Cages: '18 Subaru OB wagon 3.6R and '16 Mazda 3
            Originally posted by Hayabuser
            Cool is defined differently by different people... I'm sure the new rider down the block thinks his Ninja 250 is cool and why shouldn't he? Bikes are just cool.

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              A old timer I worked with would tell me "Chrome Don't Get You Home." But it does look great Jedz. 👍
              My Motorcycles:
              22 Kawasaki Z900 RS (Candy Tone Blue)
              22 BMW K1600GT (Probably been to a town near you)
              82 1100e Drag Bike (needs race engine)
              81 1100e Street Bike (with race engine)
              79 1000e (all original)
              82 850g (all original)
              80 KZ 650F (needs restored)

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                Did owning a Harley for a little while change you??? Just kidding.....looks great! I gotta ride one of those!
                Ron
                When I die, just cremate me and put me in my GS tank. That way I can go through these carbs, one more time!https://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/core/images/smilies/cool.png
                1978 GS750E - November 2017 BOTM
                1978 GS1000C - May 2021 BOTM
                1982 GS1100E - April 2024 BOTM
                1999 Honda GL1500SE

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                  Track Day comming up: 5-25!!!!!

                  Suddenly decided to do a track day Friday 5-25-18. Price was right only 85$!!!
                  Have time to lose some weight; 21lb if I can get this 4-2-1 system bolted in.
                  Blew it off for all of 2017, not sure it'll quite fit either.
                  Spending today finding out.

                  1982 GS1100G- road bike
                  1990 GSX750F-(1127cc '92 GSXR engine)
                  1987 Honda CBR600F Hurricane

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                    Replaced Charmayne's front brake light switch from the hydraulic banjo one I put in last year with the stock set up after we saw it failed last weekend. Then, as I removed the seat off of my 550T to tie up the left rear turn signal wires, I found one of the mounting posts had come completely off. Time to either JB Weld it or find a new seat pan

                    550T seatpan by Scott Baker, on Flickr
                    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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                      GK air schock blew seal and has been slobbering oil.

                      To replace schocks on GK requires taking all the bags and trunk and mounting off

                      Original leaker shown.

                      Got replacement stock set from fine GSR member at GSR-buddy price.
                      GOt it cleaned up, and replacement installed, And back together today during the rainy morning, .... skys cleared up this afternoon for a short ride.
                      Last edited by Redman; 05-19-2018, 10:37 PM.
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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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                        Tires, Norm, TIRES.

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                          Today I fixed my fuel gage, it would only go to 1/4 tank. After reading Mr. Jethro's "fuel gage send unit repair" it now reads accurate from full to empty (I did brake the little wire and re solder it). Thanks to all on this great site!
                          1978 GS 1000

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                            Originally posted by storm 64 View Post
                            A old timer I worked with would tell me "Chrome Don't Get You Home." But it does look great Jedz. 
                            True but the Triumph hasn't ;et me down yet! The HD already started to have electrical issues at this point (3K miles)...

                            Originally posted by 1978GS750E View Post
                            Did owning a Harley for a little while change you??? Just kidding.....looks great! I gotta ride one of those!
                            HAHAHA Non of my Harleys had chrome! I would say my Buddies SR650 and my GS650L is what did me in with chrome on a Standard motorcycle!



                            And Don't delay... Ride a T120 if you can, they are AWESOME!
                            Jedz Moto
                            1988 Honda GL1500-6
                            2002 Honda Reflex 250
                            2018 Triumph Bonneville T120
                            2023 Triumph Scrambler 1200XE
                            Cages: '18 Subaru OB wagon 3.6R and '16 Mazda 3
                            Originally posted by Hayabuser
                            Cool is defined differently by different people... I'm sure the new rider down the block thinks his Ninja 250 is cool and why shouldn't he? Bikes are just cool.

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                              Chrome plating is a great way to protect a metal surface and produce an attractive part that can visually coordinate with other components of diverse colors.

                              My Wee Strom has very little chrome and lots of various shades of silver/gray. Those colors blend in well with asphalt, and motorcycles should stand out against asphalt for safety.

                              Long live chrome!
                              sigpic[Tom]

                              “The greatest service this country could render the rest of the world would be to put its own house in order and to make of American civilization an example of decency, humanity, and societal success from which others could derive whatever they might find useful to their own purposes.” George Kennan

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                                Main reason behind the Chrome was the case covers we're a PITA to maintain the nice alluminum look for after a weekend of rain riding I would need to hit them with the alluminum polish to buff out the oxidation. Oil spills or cleaner over spray would leave marks as well... Figured it was a good way to prtoect the investment (same with the engine Gaurds).
                                Jedz Moto
                                1988 Honda GL1500-6
                                2002 Honda Reflex 250
                                2018 Triumph Bonneville T120
                                2023 Triumph Scrambler 1200XE
                                Cages: '18 Subaru OB wagon 3.6R and '16 Mazda 3
                                Originally posted by Hayabuser
                                Cool is defined differently by different people... I'm sure the new rider down the block thinks his Ninja 250 is cool and why shouldn't he? Bikes are just cool.

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