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    First time valve lash check on a 79 GS1000?

    At what milage does Suzuki say to check the valve lash? I bought my bike recently an it only has 7,000 miles on it.
    1979 Gs1000L
    1973 Tm-400 Suzuki
    1967 Impala SS427 convertible

    #2
    Whenever you buy a GS, you need to check the valve clearances unless the seller hands you a shop work order showing it has been done recently

    At 7000 miles, yours should have been checked twice alr ady

    Chances are more likely that it's never been done
    1978 GS 1000 (since new)
    1979 GS 1000 (The Fridge, superbike replica project)
    1978 GS 1000 (parts)
    1981 GS 850 (anyone want a project?)
    1981 GPZ 550 (backroad screamer)
    1970 450 Mk IIID (THUMP!)
    2007 DRz 400S
    1999 ATK 490ES
    1994 DR 350SES

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      #3
      Reach out to Steve (username and actual name) for his spreadsheet to help. Take the time to do it now
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        #4
        Read this and follow the link to a free factory manual download. Inside you will find a maintenance table. Also, check the Newbie Mistakes thread linked in my signature to see what if anything applies.

        https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...ers-CLICK-HERE!!
        Ed

        To measure is to know.

        Mikuni O-ring Kits For Sale...https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...ts#post1703182

        Top Newbie Mistakes thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=171846

        Carb rebuild tutorial...https://gsarchive.bwringer.com/mtsac...d_Tutorial.pdf

        KZ750E Rebuild Thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...0-Resurrection

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          #5
          Originally posted by cowboyup3371 View Post
          Reach out to Steve (username and actual name) for his spreadsheet to help. Take the time to do it now
          "Steve"?? Steve who??

          Follow the instructions in my signature.

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