Bicycling from CA. to MI. to pick up my 1982' GS450T then drive it back to CA.

[Redman]

I need to get from Lovelock,NV. to Reno to get a new drivechain,does anyone live out this way?

Meaning bike is inoperable?

I dont know any NV members.

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[rustybronco]

Dave, I sent Bill a couple of text messages shortly after he posted this and no response as of yet.

[grcamna2]

I just arrived in California,climbed the big hills on 80W and still a few more. I carefully limped into Reno today from Lovelock at 45 mph with a steady hand on the throttle to go get a brand new chain,a 90 mile in.
That chain was extremely worn out,i didn't flip the sprockets over, even though I wanted to there wasn't time ,I was working outside their shop.

[bccap]

Great news Bill !

[Charlie G]

Whew!

[grcamna2]

I arrived at my intended destination of Winters,California last night and the GS ran excellent the entire way out here.The bike really surprised me on how durable it is.
I towed the 4x8' trailer with motorcycle and lots of other stuff on it up many a road and the little engine just kept on pulling. Great bike.

[Redman]

I arrived ...................... ...

Congrats. Thanks for update.

................ ...................... and the GS ran excellent the entire way out here.................

Yah, no major engine failure (rod thru crankcase or anything). Your failures/troubles enroute where rectifyer/regulator, sparkplug caps, and drive chain.

Sounds like you did a lot, and had a lot of folks help you out, In Detroit and along the way.

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[storm 64]

I can only imagine the comments and conversations you had on your trip... Glad you made it👍

[TxGSrider]

I am glad you made it. It has been really interesting following your journey. Congrats!

[grcamna2]

The total experience has been a BLAST !
I'm glad I replaced the chain, finally,someone had replaced both sprockets with new ones but they couldn't get the chain off because it didn't have a master link.

[greg78gs750]

VERY NICE WORK!!

[Rich82GS750TZ]

For my first post here, I just have to say WOW! What a journey! Thank you Bill, for sharing your trip with us and thanks to all the great people who helped him along the way. Faith in Humanity restored. Also gives me faith that my 82 GS750TZ can and will be a great, reliable bike (once I finish sorting out the charging system).

[rustybronco]

Welcome to the GSR Rich-TZ. Sorting out your charging system is about as easy as it gets. Don't be afraid to read up on them or ask questions if you get in a spot of trouble.

[Redman]

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Rich, Welcome to GSR. Post intro in "Owners". Post about charging in "Electrical".

[Redman]

I arrived ...........

Do tell us more of your adventure. Seems like each day could have multiple stories.

Sounds like you were stranded 2 or 3 times.

I gather that you camped out on side of road or reststops.

Tell us of all the folks that helped you in Detroit and along the way.

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