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Hi,
To be fair, the attitude that you may be sensing from Mr. Steve can save your life. Riding around on a motorcycle that is not properly maintained can kill you. Please fix your bike. Don't ride it until you can afford to fix it properly.Originally posted by lovetoride
If the carburetors and charging system have not been properly maintained, I would doubt that the brakes, tires, bearings, valves, and other critical components have either. Failures on two wheels can have catastrophic results.
Thank you for your indulgence,
BassCliffLast edited by Guest; 09-08-2011, 08:00 PM.Comment
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No "attitude" intended, just stating fact.Originally posted by lovetoride View Post
No, I don't have "plenty of time and money", either. In fact, I am only at home for a few weeks A YEAR.
It is because I DON'T have time to work on them, I have gotten them to work correctly.
It takes very little money and just a little know-how to fix and adjust the carbs.
Virtually any problem that could happen has already happened and been documented on the forum.
The answers are just a few searches away.
I know your handle is "lovetoride", but with a 30-year-old bike, you're going to have to do some wrenching, too.
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mine: 2000 Honda GoldWing GL1500SE and 1980 GS850G'K' "Junior"
hers: 1982 GS850GL - "Angel" and 1969 Suzuki T250 Scrambler
#1 son: 1986 Yamaha Venture Royale 1300 and 1982 GS650GL "Rat Bagger"
#2 son: 1980 GS1000G
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Lovetoride, Steve's "opinion" is actually fact as several of us have tried to tell you the same things. I don't know what kind of income you have but trust me, not taking care of your bike will definitely lead you into disaster if you aren't careful.
Don't even take your test tomorrow without first dipping your carbs properly, ensuring all the orings are replaced in the carbs and intake boots, valves are adjusted, and your airbox is properly took care of. Additionally, double check your brakes and make sure they work properly (brake calipers and MC cleaned out and rebuilt as necessary, lines flushed/replaced, etc).
Again, failing to do all of this can mean your life. And before you try again talking about you not being able to do this because of money, there aren't many of us here who are super well off- but we take care of what needs to be done.Cowboy Up or Quit. - Run Free Lou and Rest in Peace
1981 GS550T - My First
1981 GS550L - My Eldest Daughter's - Now Sold
2007 GSF1250SA Bandit - My touring bike
Sit tall in the saddle Hold your head up high
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The thought of an engine cutting out in a tight turn at low speed should make anyone wary of doing test on a marginal bike.
Can you not borrow a friend's?Comment
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I see/read/hear only attitude of helpfullness for the situation you face.All signs directing you to a future success w/GS motorcycle.These well meant posts are meant with only goodwill,I believe for certain.I understand the desire for license/endorsment,but bike not up to it right now,maybe bike problem and you heeding its message and posting On GSR all good signs.The stakes are high in motorcycle world,you want best chance(s) to survive in it.Good machine,training,protective clothig, mentoring,whatever it takes,dont ever short change any item...please...Last edited by Guest; 09-08-2011, 09:26 PM.Comment
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Mr. lovetoride; you don't want this 60 hp machine to suddenly run away from your ability to control it- being able to hit kill switch is a meager back up plan. The folks here are trying to tell you stuff that just might save your life. Sure it's frustrating to have to do all this maintenance, but it's necessary for your own safety . This bike is NOT ready for the road, let alone any skill testing. The season up here is winding down, so use the time to fix the bike and take the test in March.1981 gs650L
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Just wanted to thank everyone. Your opinions are very helpful. I took the bike out today for a long ride and it didn't have a problem. It ran good. I also passed my skills test. Just to let you all know over the next few months i will be going over the whole bike and replacing what needs to be replaced.
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So...Originally posted by lovetoride View PostJust wanted to thank everyone. Your opinions are very helpful. I took the bike out today for a long ride and it didn't have a problem. It ran good. I also passed my skills test. Just to let you all know over the next few months i will be going over the whole bike and replacing what needs to be replaced.
what did you end up doing to get your bike running well enough to ride?'83 GS650G
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Prayed over the bike. Not even joking.Comment
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Hoppe you pray to the mirror over your body tooOriginally posted by lovetoride View Post
Not even joking. 
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I'm speechless.
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Mr.earlfor ,I hear youComment
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