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    Originally posted by Rich82GS750TZ View Post
    Flagged. I don't think we're interested in you Romanian online Casino.
    This was a weird one. I am assuming an AI bot. Proxy server in Bucharest.

    But none of the 4 posts had a casino link when I checked them out, And only one had an edit time stamp showing it could have been removed. And that edit was 34 minutes before Rich's post above which might have alerted him/it to remove it. Curious.
    Believe in truth. To abandon fact is to abandon freedom.

    Nature bats last.

    80 GS850G / 2010 Yamaha Majesty / 81 GS850G

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      Originally posted by sorenlan View Post
      It's great that he made it a tradition to go out on his bike on a special day. I can understand the idea of cutting back on holiday gatherings now that you and your wife don't have older family members to visit. I often catch up on the news here. It's still important to make time for each other and enjoy the holidays together.
      the link is in the word "here" highlighted in blue.

      and in post # 30 of this thread,
      I am trying to use a caliper from an '81 GS750E on my Honda sidecar outfit that I drive in the winter and I'm having a problem getting it onto the disc. The FSM that I found online doesn't give the spec for new disc thickness but it says that the service limit is 5mm so I'd assume I should be able to fit a dist that's a hair


      he inserted the work "here" with the same link in a quote of Sidecar Bobs post. Bob's post did not originally have that word/link.
      Last edited by Rich82GS750TZ; 01-02-2024, 02:49 PM.
      Rich
      1982 GS 750TZ
      2015 Triumph Tiger 1200

      BikeCliff's / Charging System Sorted / Posting Pics
      Destroy-Rebuild 750T/ Destroy-Rebuild part deux

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        Good eyes. It looks like I am going to have to quit putting off that cataract thing.
        Believe in truth. To abandon fact is to abandon freedom.

        Nature bats last.

        80 GS850G / 2010 Yamaha Majesty / 81 GS850G

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          Progress with the Abomination.... some tweaks this evening. I probably rode it 4-5 times as far as yesterday which isn't saying much... a lap around the block, perhaps a mile or so, then some puttering around town... this thing is stupid fun.

          The Abomination 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
            Progress with the Abomination.... some tweaks this evening. ....
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            ....N02/]Glen Brenner[/url], on Flickr
            Great Pic, and good to hear of the progress, and taking for a ride.
            SOmewhere that I have missed, have you explaind the drive system?.
            It has pedals with chain, and engine with chain apparently on other side.... some kind of double bendix hub in wheel?? .... some clutch on engine??

            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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              The pedal side is standard bicycle fare. A freewheel hub on the back wheel that is engaged when pedaling forward and disengaged while coasting or pedaling backwards.

              The engine side is connected to the other side of the wheel with its own chain / sprockets. The engine has a clutch to disengage power when stopped.

              When pedaling in bicycle mode the clutch has to be held in.

              Starting is accomplished by pedaling, getting a bit of speed up, then dumping the clutch.
              sigpic
              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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                Glen, I was curious, so looked this up, but you probably already know this. According to this, a motorized/pedal bicycle less than 50cc its top speed less than 28 mph doe not need to be registered/licensed. But you are required to wear a helmet.
                E-Bikes, E-Scooters, and More in New Jersey Welcome to your one-stop repository for information related to electric micromobility in New Jersey! “Micromobility” refers to smaller, lighter, low-speed transportation devices, which can be motorized or human-powered, and can be either shared or privately owned. (For example: bicycles, e-bikes, electric
                Rich
                1982 GS 750TZ
                2015 Triumph Tiger 1200

                BikeCliff's / Charging System Sorted / Posting Pics
                Destroy-Rebuild 750T/ Destroy-Rebuild part deux

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                  Thanks Rich. I assumed as such, but good to hear. Our town is loaded with E bikes, and maybe one gas powered one besides mine. I've never seen the cops bother them. It was such a feeling of freedom riding around on it the other night, "boldy" riding thru town on an unregistered gas power vehicle. On the rusty old scooter I was always looking over one shoulder.
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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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                    Glen, I don believe what I posted is official NJ vehicle code, rather from an enthusiast group. Make sure to check the actual laws.
                    Rich
                    1982 GS 750TZ
                    2015 Triumph Tiger 1200

                    BikeCliff's / Charging System Sorted / Posting Pics
                    Destroy-Rebuild 750T/ Destroy-Rebuild part deux

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                      Rich, I appreciate the disclaimer. Based on local observation I'm going with I'm good and plead stupidity if questioned... I'm good at playing stupid
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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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                        No pics here, (a few on FB) but I poked around town for a half hour plus.. The Abomination is just silly. It pulls nicely from low speeds but at its happy speed I could outrun it on foot. I'd assume that if it was connected to proper 26" wheels it'd have way more topend. I do like the low attitude of the 20" wheels though. I can very easily touch the ground and it recalls my past of thrashing on 20" BMX bikes. It vibrates more then a GS 1150 with poorly synched carbs and features a cacophony of poorly lubricated chains and mechanical noise from the engine. It delivered more smiles... and that's the key of this excursion.
                        Next is to open up the engine sidecases out of both curiosity and to see what lubrication is needed. It doesn't appear to have any oil fill plugs. And oil the rusty chains some more.

                        I cut the complete center pull brake setup off of the E bike and may have a rough plan to adapt it. I can only do front or rear. Obviously a front is more effective, but the thought of epic rear wheel skids and slideways action comes to mind. Until my 52 year old self hits something solid....The current rear brake is merely a suggestion.

                        I rode thru neighborhoods, took a pic at the courthouse, another at the Christmas tree in the town center, right down Main street, then to my garage.

                        So much fun.



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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
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                          I rode thru neighborhoods, took a pic at the courthouse, another at the Christmas tree in the town center, right down Main street, then to my garage.

                          So much fun.
                          Good to hear of your fun .

                          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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                            Originally posted by dorkburger View Post
                            I rode thru neighborhoods, took a pic at the courthouse, another at the Christmas tree in the town center, right down Main street, then to my garage.

                            So much fun.


                            Hooligan! Sorry, you're not allowed to enjoy yourself after 14.
                            ---- Dave

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

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                              My "ride" yesterday consisted of firing up my Voyager and riding it up and down my street a few times to run some fresh gas through the carbs. Surprisingly maneuverable at low speed for an 800lb behemoth. Starting it up after it sits for a few weeks requires quite a bit of cranking as the fuel pump only runs with the engine cranking or running, sort of a primitive safety feature to prevent the pump from running after an accident. So you're stuck cranking the thing for a good 10-15 seconds until the bowls fill up. I've also had this newly acquired Virago 1100 up and down the street a few times, it's been peeling layers of the "what did the last guy do to try and fix it" onion, and I've got it down to an electrical issue where the fuel pump doesn't run consistently. With the bowls filled, the bike runs great now after a carb cleaning/adjustment and valve adjustment. So as you can see there's a pattern emerging of "I don't like pump-fed carb setups." Gravity is more reliable, in my experience!
                              Previous GS fleet: '78 1000C, '79 750E, '81 650G, '82 1100G, '81 1100E
                              Other rides: '77 XS500C, '78 XS1100E

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                                Went for a ride yesterday. Local back roads, bike is well run-in and the carburation is sorted. So a long down hill straight, clear road.... Had chin cam on and when I came to look at it, this is what I found.



                                To be honest, I think the tacho is a bit erratic. It seems to gain a 1000 rpm at the end without an corresponding increase in speed.
                                Last edited by KiwiAlfa156; 01-18-2024, 10:33 PM.


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