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    #121
    What about a 'start up' vid? Your son films you approaching the Norton cold (hand on exhaust header), then you slowly explain each step in getting it running.

    I may be wrong, but I'm under the impression it's a little more involved than turning the key and pushing the button like on our UJMs.
    1982 GS1100E V&H "SS" exhaust, APE pods, 1150 oil cooler, 140 speedo, 99.3 rear wheel HP, black engine, '83 red

    2016 XL883L sigpic Two-tone blue and white. Almost 42 hp! Status: destroyed, now owned by the insurance company. The hole in my memory starts an hour before the accident and ends 24 hours after.

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      #122
      Originally posted by Rob S. View Post
      What about a 'start up' vid? Your son films you approaching the Norton cold (hand on exhaust header), then you slowly explain each step in getting it running.

      I may be wrong, but I'm under the impression it's a little more involved than turning the key and pushing the button like on our UJMs.
      Here you go Rob. I appreciate your interest in the bike.


      Tom

      '82 GS1100E Mr. Turbo
      '79 GS100E
      Other non Suzuki bikes
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        #123
        Wow...very impressive! Sounds great.

        So the 'enricher' is equivalent to a choke?
        1982 GS1100E V&H "SS" exhaust, APE pods, 1150 oil cooler, 140 speedo, 99.3 rear wheel HP, black engine, '83 red

        2016 XL883L sigpic Two-tone blue and white. Almost 42 hp! Status: destroyed, now owned by the insurance company. The hole in my memory starts an hour before the accident and ends 24 hours after.

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          #124
          Originally posted by Rob S. View Post
          Wow...very impressive! Sounds great.

          So the 'enricher' is equivalent to a choke?
          A choke raises the ratio of fuel vs air by choking off the air via the butterfly. An enrichener gives the engine more fuel without restricting the air. I think from a standpoint of cold starting the enrichener is sort of like a shot of starting fluid. It really makes a difference.
          Tom

          '82 GS1100E Mr. Turbo
          '79 GS100E
          Other non Suzuki bikes

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            #125
            The N15 will have a temporary roommate on Sunday. Bit of a sad story...

            A guy I met at a show in November passed away. We exchanged a few emails and then he went quiet. His wife contacted me using his Email (I met her at the show too). She needs to sell his '71 Commando to help with funeral expenses. I offered to help clean it up, give it a service, and market it.

            It runs, has a new seat, and looks good, but has been sitting outside under cover for a while.​

            Tom

            '82 GS1100E Mr. Turbo
            '79 GS100E
            Other non Suzuki bikes

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              #126
              Norton #2 is coming along. Power washed, wire brushed, and treated the barrel with Klean Strip. Cured overnight then painted, now time for curing. Bike will be awesome.




              Last edited by oldGSfan; 03-21-2025, 10:42 PM.
              Tom

              '82 GS1100E Mr. Turbo
              '79 GS100E
              Other non Suzuki bikes
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                #127
                Parts from jolly-old are arriving soon, including carb manifold spacers and air filter so I can get it fired up. It's looking very nice and someone will be lucky to get it.
                Tom

                '82 GS1100E Mr. Turbo
                '79 GS100E
                Other non Suzuki bikes

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