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We're all cheering for you Bill. Even up here in the frozen wastelands of the north where seals are scared.......Old age and treachery will beat youth and skill every time1983 GS 750
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Originally posted by bccap View PostWe're all cheering for you Bill. Even up here in the frozen wastelands of the north where seals are scared.......
I'm at the salt flats getting ready to leave because the rest room doors are locked! To all of us. I need to get more rest,the winds have been fighting me for a number of states.
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Good to hear you resolved your problems.
Had spare R/R (thanks to GSR member) in addition the replacment one.
How much down time was that....?
Sounds like making progress fairly well.
Go GO Go. But do stop for rests. If get too tired is then too difficult to recover.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 Mista M View PostI think I jinxed you asking about the r/r. Glad it got you back on the road.
I camped-out on their property and in the morning the maintenance guy drove me from place to place in that city,nobody had anything or cared I was stranded,even a few dealerships.
Thanks again Matt !
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Originally posted by Redman View PostGood to hear you resolved your problems.
Had spare R/R (thanks to GSR member) in addition the replacment one.
How much down time was that....?
Sounds like making progress fairly well.
Go GO Go. But do stop for rests. If get too tired is then too difficult to recover.
The other thing is the drive chain,it's Toast!
I'm lubing the crap out of it every chance I get and hoping for the best. I will put an o-ring 530 chain on it next. I have a new oem Suzuki front C/S sprocket with me now and sent a new rear from Ebay back to my apartment which is waiting for me. I waited until sundown yesterday to ride any further as my face is real burned,riding West into the sun,I'm at a McDonald's in West Wendover,NV. Waiting to drive in the cool of the evening ! I will get back for my Monday appointment at the dentist.Last edited by grcamna2; 06-23-2018, 06:42 PM.
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Here are some pics Bill sent.
THis he sent last night saying the picture was in Lyman Wyoming at a rest area
THis he sent this afternoon. Siad was at "the salt flats on way to NV".
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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Bill sent me some more pictures, about 2 hours ago today (Sunday).
All he said was "Roadside service at an o'rieleys in Elko NV."
Did not say anything about the nature of the "service".
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 Redman View PostBill sent me some more pictures, about 2 hours ago today (Sunday).
All he said was "Roadside service at an o'rieleys in Elko NV."
Did not say anything about the nature of the "service".
I found a pair of cracked plug caps(Duhhh !!!)Man, that's usually the first thing I replace��a along with the plugs.. I screwed up on that AND not replacing the drive chain.
There are no motorcycle parts to be had here in Elko on Sunday.I may have located 2 used ones after looking all day. I am determined to make it back on Monday for my dental appointment at noontime so I will drive through the night and make it.
Thank you very much Dave for posting these pics,I appreciate it. I'm going to learn how to post pics from my smart phone when I get back.Last edited by grcamna2; 06-24-2018, 08:39 PM.
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Originally posted by grcamna2 View PostI found a pair of cracked plug caps(Duhhh !!!)Man, that's usually the first thing I replace��a along with the plugs.
There are no motorcycle parts to be had here in Elko on Sunday.I may have located 2 used ones after looking all day.
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Originally posted by rustybronco View PostJust get a pair of used or new plug wires, remove the boots and end connectors from them and re-crimp them in place of your old plug caps. Easy peasy. 30 minutes and you are back on the road.
Do you mean automobile plug wires?
I found a pair of nice plug caps that a guy gave to me, but it took me all day to track down someone who cared enough to 'Go the Distance' !, they came off of a separate pair of burned up pressure washers,they had Honda engines in them,5K.i'm back on the road tonight at 10 p.m. ! ! Pacific time and going to ride all the way,keep going with cups of coffee to make my dental appointment tomorrow.Last edited by grcamna2; 06-25-2018, 01:24 AM.
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Yes sir, automotive plug wires.
The 5K plug caps that are on the bike are just there for electrostatic noise suppression. It would be no different than replacing the little resistor inside the caps with a piece of brass rod.
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