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    Replaced both tires and front brake lines on the 550 after last year's stupidity while also doing the every 2-year flush of the rear brake fluid. I'll put the wiring and the rest of the front end back together by this weekend since my new helmet arrived today. Then, I can start on the regular maintenance needed for the Bandit (new chain and sprockets, tires, brake and clutch fluid changes, as well as a valve clearance check all need to be done).
    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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      Buttoned up the electrics this evening after some bad luck at building a mount for a voltmeter. The function testing looked pretty good except the right rear turn signal (side I fell on in October) wasn't working. The wiring checked out fine so I went to make sure my bulb didn't burn out when I had to chuckle at my luck. The stalk has some slight road rash on it but is still in pretty good shape:

      Right Rear Turn Mar 2021 by Scott Baker, on Flickr

      Right Rear Turn Road Rash by Scott Baker, on Flickr

      But I'm pretty sure the bulb shouldn't be hanging like that:

      Right Rear Turn Busted Light by Scott Baker, on Flickr

      I put a regular bulb in its place until I can order a couple of new LED ones from Superbrightleds.com
      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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        Put on a new gasket, clutch fibers for a 79 CR 250, that's been sitting in the rat shed for 15 plus years.
        Old roommate left it with me back in 1993 for free.
        Clutch plates were fused together, wouldn't shift into 1st or 2nd. Fun scraping the 42 year old gasket off the clutch cover & cleaning up the steel plates.
        Fired up on third kick with ancient premix, that's been sitting in the tank. Funny, as it has a Honda factory "no warranty" sticker on the gas tank.
        Blipped around the backyard for a moment, but the thing is so loud, I didn't want to annoy the neighbors too much.
        GS\'s since 1982: 55OMZ, 550ES, 750ET, (2) 1100ET\'s, 1100S, 1150ES. Current ride is an 83 Katana. Wifes bike is an 84 GS 1150ES

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          Well I’m getting ready to... get ready. New chain and oil filter are sitting on the workbench. I’m having motivation issues.. stupid camera.
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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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            Did a few errands on the bike, came home, and let it cool a bit.
            Drained the oil, bad vibes, and frustrations of 2020, and refilled it with hope.
            Then I proceeded to wash the same off of the exterior.

            Chain replacement next..... but not today.
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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 polishing my new rim and removed the bolts for the final drive thing. Season is approaching fast.
              GS1000G 1981

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                35degress, windy, rainy with some snow mix.
                Mostly rode the couch.

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                http://webpages.charter.net/ddvrnr/GS850_1100_Emblems.jpg
                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


                https://imgur.com/YTMtgq4

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                  Behold a fine example of garbage engineering.
                  Wrap a rubber brake hose with a metal bracket. Bracket rusts, line gets pinched, brakes get stuck on.
                  2016 Jeep Wrangler. This was yesterday's "fun".http://A triumph of trash engineering. by Glen Brenner, on Flickr
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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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                    Originally posted by dorkburger View Post
                    Behold a fine example of garbage engineering.
                    Wrap a rubber brake hose with a metal bracket. Bracket rusts, line gets pinched, brakes get stuck on.
                    Good gravy, what super powers did they think that brake hose would have such that it would need to be restrained by such a mighty bracket?

                    Leave it to FCA to use a giant metal bracket where a plastic clip would do.
                    1983 GS850G, Cosmos Blue.
                    2005 KLR685, Aztec Pink - Turd II.3, the ReReReTurdening
                    2015 Yamaha FJ-09, Magma Red Power Corrupts...
                    Eat more venison.

                    Please provide details. The GSR Hive Mind is nearly omniscient, but not yet clairvoyant.

                    Celeriter equita, converteque saepe.

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                      Who knows. That part of the line runs between the coil spring and shock mount so maybe protection?
                      Unfortunately, I didn't dissect the failure until after the new lines were on. The new ones are the same style. Had I known, I'd have looked for alternatives.
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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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                        In other news, I replaced the chain on the GS yesterday. Had to search thru my spares as one of the adjustment bolts parted ways last year.
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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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                          I installed the Hepco&Becker side bags on the Tiger today. I had to modify the left bag to get my cooler to fit properly (removed the fake bottom). I think they look good. We'll see how long they last... I give them 6-7 out of 10.
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                          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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                            Looks great, Norm.
                            Rich
                            1982 GS 750TZ
                            2015 Triumph Tiger 1200

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                            Destroy-Rebuild 750T/ Destroy-Rebuild part deux

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                              Tires soon to be installed on the beater track bike.
                              20210326_155806 by Carter Turk, on Flickr
                              GS\'s since 1982: 55OMZ, 550ES, 750ET, (2) 1100ET\'s, 1100S, 1150ES. Current ride is an 83 Katana. Wifes bike is an 84 GS 1150ES

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                                Love the homemade fork stand.
                                Plus, you have to figure out how to get some wheels on that mechanics chair.
                                2@ \'78 GS1000

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