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    #31
    I love cheap good bikes. I literally laugh in my helmet with some of my GS when I enjoy how well they work, and how little I have in them. You can pull up to any V Twin cruiser on that just about, and know that yours can outrun it in every way, and it is almost FREE!!!

    I think a 7" or even 8" headlight would look better. I don't mind the chrome though. Just enjoy it.
    sigpic Too old, too many bikes, too many cars, too many things

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      #32
      Good Bikes

      Originally posted by 850 Combat View Post
      I love cheap good bikes. I literally laugh in my helmet with some of my GS when I enjoy how well they work, and how little I have in them. You can pull up to any V Twin cruiser on that just about, and know that yours can outrun it in every way, and it is almost FREE!!!

      I think a 7" or even 8" headlight would look better. I don't mind the chrome though. Just enjoy it.

      Funny you mention that about a V-Twin...my buddy has a 2010 Kawasaki and on our first ride I lost him...or rather, he couldn't keep up. He was totally buggin' about how fast my bike went. He wasn't hatin' though...just thought I rode her like my first bike.

      I like the chrome too--looks good on these Vintage Bikes. My efforts are in getting my "T" operationally safe first then I'll look at other improvements.

      Once I get the Clutch Cable adjusted and the Front Brakes properly bled, then I'll work on the rear drums and clean up that chain. I got the spacer so I can line up the "tower nut" and slide the cotter pin so it seats correctly.



      That's what's on the horizon once I sort out my current maintenance. Thanks for your feedback!


      Ed
      GS750TZ V&H/4-1, Progressive Shocks, Rebuilt MC/braided line, Tarozzi Stabilizer[Seq#2312]
      GS750TZ Parts Bike [Seq#6036]
      GSX-R750Y (Sold)

      my opinion shouldn't be taken as gospel or in any way that would lead you to believe otherwise (30Sep2021)

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        #33
        Spacer

        Fixed!




        Ed
        GS750TZ V&H/4-1, Progressive Shocks, Rebuilt MC/braided line, Tarozzi Stabilizer[Seq#2312]
        GS750TZ Parts Bike [Seq#6036]
        GSX-R750Y (Sold)

        my opinion shouldn't be taken as gospel or in any way that would lead you to believe otherwise (30Sep2021)

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          #34
          Sun 8 Jun 2014

          Beautiful day for a ride! My time is short here in Alamogordo, New Mexico. I'll have to load my bike on the trailer soon which means I'll miss rides like this.

          Going to Cloudcroft


          Twistys















          Ed
          Last edited by GSXR7ED; 06-09-2014, 07:21 AM.
          GS750TZ V&H/4-1, Progressive Shocks, Rebuilt MC/braided line, Tarozzi Stabilizer[Seq#2312]
          GS750TZ Parts Bike [Seq#6036]
          GSX-R750Y (Sold)

          my opinion shouldn't be taken as gospel or in any way that would lead you to believe otherwise (30Sep2021)

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            #35
            Did you get your conversion done okay? I can't get over how nice those pics are from a phone!
            sigpicMrBill Been a GSR member on and off since April 2002
            1980 GS 750E Bought new in Feb of 1980
            2015 CAN AM RTS


            Stuff I've done to my bike:dancing: 1100E front end with new Sonic springs, 1100E swing arm conversion with new Progressive shocks installed, 530 sprockets/chain conversion, new SS brake lines, new brake pads. New SS fasteners through out. Rebuilt carbs, new EBC clutch springs and horn installed. New paint. Motor runs strong.

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              #36
              ^^Nope, my friend backed out again. (His fiance is in town). Nevermind, like you said--"Ride it with the 630 for the time being".

              It will give me something to do while I'm in Delaware before I get ready to drive to Panama City, FL. That new transmission in my Pilot will be tested!


              Ed
              GS750TZ V&H/4-1, Progressive Shocks, Rebuilt MC/braided line, Tarozzi Stabilizer[Seq#2312]
              GS750TZ Parts Bike [Seq#6036]
              GSX-R750Y (Sold)

              my opinion shouldn't be taken as gospel or in any way that would lead you to believe otherwise (30Sep2021)

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                #37
                Originally posted by GSXR7ED View Post
                ^^Nope, my friend backed out again. (His fiance is in town). Nevermind, like you said--"Ride it with the 630 for the time being".

                It will give me something to do while I'm in Delaware before I get ready to drive to Panama City, FL. That new transmission in my Pilot will be tested!


                Ed
                Wow, kind of sounds like he much wasn't into working on the bike with ya

                Anyways yeah, just run the 630 set up till it wears out, that should be several thousand miles. Save your 530 for now. Get your moneys worth out of it lol. Oh did you get that email I sent you with that pic for next Sat ride?

                As I had mentioned before, do get a transmission cooler put on with that new one. Figure out your Gross Vehicle weight (GVW) find a cooler for that size then step it up one more size larger. Your transmission and your wallet will thank you later.
                sigpicMrBill Been a GSR member on and off since April 2002
                1980 GS 750E Bought new in Feb of 1980
                2015 CAN AM RTS


                Stuff I've done to my bike:dancing: 1100E front end with new Sonic springs, 1100E swing arm conversion with new Progressive shocks installed, 530 sprockets/chain conversion, new SS brake lines, new brake pads. New SS fasteners through out. Rebuilt carbs, new EBC clutch springs and horn installed. New paint. Motor runs strong.

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                  #38
                  Tomorrow

                  ^^Bill,

                  Gonna ride with this chain for a while like you suggested. At least I have parts in-hand when the time comes.

                  See you tomorrow for our ride to Ruidoso!



                  Ed
                  GS750TZ V&H/4-1, Progressive Shocks, Rebuilt MC/braided line, Tarozzi Stabilizer[Seq#2312]
                  GS750TZ Parts Bike [Seq#6036]
                  GSX-R750Y (Sold)

                  my opinion shouldn't be taken as gospel or in any way that would lead you to believe otherwise (30Sep2021)

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                    #39
                    Ready to Trail

                    Not riding my "T" for a while...she needs maintenance (MX). First, gotta take her home then bring her to northern Florida to complete minor MX.


                    Ed
                    GS750TZ V&H/4-1, Progressive Shocks, Rebuilt MC/braided line, Tarozzi Stabilizer[Seq#2312]
                    GS750TZ Parts Bike [Seq#6036]
                    GSX-R750Y (Sold)

                    my opinion shouldn't be taken as gospel or in any way that would lead you to believe otherwise (30Sep2021)

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                      #40
                      Originally posted by GSXR7ED View Post
                      Not riding my "T" for a while...she needs maintenance (MX). First, gotta take her home then bring her to northern Florida to complete minor MX.


                      Ed
                      So you're moving to Panama City, or is that just a temp stop?
                      Komorebi-The light filtering through the trees.

                      I would rather sit on a pumpkin and have it all to myself than be crowded on a velvet cushion. H.D.T.

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                        #41
                        Contractor Job

                        Originally posted by earlfor View Post
                        So you're moving to Panama City, or is that just a temp stop?

                        It's another temp stop earlfor--I should be there till at least 1 Oct.


                        Ed
                        GS750TZ V&H/4-1, Progressive Shocks, Rebuilt MC/braided line, Tarozzi Stabilizer[Seq#2312]
                        GS750TZ Parts Bike [Seq#6036]
                        GSX-R750Y (Sold)

                        my opinion shouldn't be taken as gospel or in any way that would lead you to believe otherwise (30Sep2021)

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                          #42
                          Originally posted by GSXR7ED View Post
                          It's another temp stop earlfor--I should be there till at least 1 Oct.


                          Ed
                          Once you're settled in, maybe we can meet somewhere
                          Komorebi-The light filtering through the trees.

                          I would rather sit on a pumpkin and have it all to myself than be crowded on a velvet cushion. H.D.T.

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                            #43
                            At the Marriott

                            Originally posted by earlfor View Post
                            Once you're settled in, maybe we can meet somewhere
                            Sure thing earl, you'd be the second GSR member I'd meet and that would be awesome.

                            I have lots of maintenance to do on my bike but I will be settled rather quickly at the Marriott.


                            Ed
                            GS750TZ V&H/4-1, Progressive Shocks, Rebuilt MC/braided line, Tarozzi Stabilizer[Seq#2312]
                            GS750TZ Parts Bike [Seq#6036]
                            GSX-R750Y (Sold)

                            my opinion shouldn't be taken as gospel or in any way that would lead you to believe otherwise (30Sep2021)

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                              #44
                              Originally posted by earlfor View Post
                              Once you're settled in, maybe we can meet somewhere
                              Bring tools with ya Earl, Ed may let you play with his bike like he let me lol.
                              sigpicMrBill Been a GSR member on and off since April 2002
                              1980 GS 750E Bought new in Feb of 1980
                              2015 CAN AM RTS


                              Stuff I've done to my bike:dancing: 1100E front end with new Sonic springs, 1100E swing arm conversion with new Progressive shocks installed, 530 sprockets/chain conversion, new SS brake lines, new brake pads. New SS fasteners through out. Rebuilt carbs, new EBC clutch springs and horn installed. New paint. Motor runs strong.

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                                #45
                                Originally posted by GSXR7ED View Post
                                Sure thing earl, you'd be the second GSR member I'd meet and that would be awesome.

                                I have lots of maintenance to do on my bike but I will be settled rather quickly at the Marriott.


                                Ed
                                Earl would be the third GSR member you've met. Remember the guy a the Shell station in Ruidoso. JonA? or was it Ajon? lol maybe he'll pipe in here.
                                sigpicMrBill Been a GSR member on and off since April 2002
                                1980 GS 750E Bought new in Feb of 1980
                                2015 CAN AM RTS


                                Stuff I've done to my bike:dancing: 1100E front end with new Sonic springs, 1100E swing arm conversion with new Progressive shocks installed, 530 sprockets/chain conversion, new SS brake lines, new brake pads. New SS fasteners through out. Rebuilt carbs, new EBC clutch springs and horn installed. New paint. Motor runs strong.

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