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Originally posted by gs850cafe
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Just keep at it, persistence pays off- it's a learning experience.1981 gs650L
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Originally posted by tom203 View Post
that it is...well i rode it a small bit today...its kinda chilly here today it wouldnt start for nothing..but once it warms it seems to run rather good...
so far so good...Comment
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"rather good" sounds like progress! Even in 70 degrees my bike needs full "choke" applied with NO throttle input for a quick cold start.Originally posted by gs850cafe View Post1981 gs650L
"We are all born ignorant, but you have to work hard to stay stupid" Ben FranklinComment
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Originally posted by tom203 View Post
yep id say progress...rode it 25 miles today..start stop, wot through all gears, normals...let the bike cool for a few hours an back on etc..
but yes when its cold it dont like it...but once the bike is warm its fun...
my bike full choke it still cranks for a good minute...i think its due to the crap sync tool i had...prolly just pay the 50 or so to have em synced at a shopComment
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So what was the fix? Vice grips and a hammer?
1983 GS 1100E w/ 1230 kit, .340 lift Web Cams, Ape heavy duty valve springs, 83 1100 head with 1.5mm oversized SS intake valves, 1150 crank, Vance and Hines 1150 SuperHub, Star Racing high volume oil pump gears, 36mm carebs Dynojet stage 3 jet kit, Posplayr's SSPB, Progressive rear shocks and fork springs, Dyna 2000, Dynatek green coils and Vance & Hines 4-1 exhaust.
1985 GS1150ES stock with 85 Red E bodywork.
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zip ties and electrical tape...Originally posted by chef1366 View PostSo what was the fix? Vice grips and a hammer?
oh yes i forgot to tell u...this morning while it was warming up, i was inside getting my helmet an jacket...i head a big boom outside...i set my helmet down an said...there went the bike....without a miss
but was a sonic boom
but yea it was something between a possible faulty relay...junk igniter plug/ground wire, and the wires that come out of the fuse box..
i guess time will tell if its fixed..Comment
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dun dun dun...it did it again...i got it down to the fusebox area....dirty connections maybe?Comment
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These bikes are very cold natured to begin with, even in 100 degree heat my bike needs to be choked to start even after running for awhile.sigpicMrBill Been a GSR member on and off since April 2002
1980 GS 750E Bought new in Feb of 1980
2015 CAN AM RTS
Stuff I've done to my bike:dancing: 1100E front end with new Sonic springs, 1100E swing arm conversion with new Progressive shocks installed, 530 sprockets/chain conversion, new SS brake lines, new brake pads. New SS fasteners through out. Rebuilt carbs, new EBC clutch springs and horn installed. New paint. Motor runs strong.Comment
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Sonic boom? That can't be good, for the bike or the heart.
Hard cold starting may be a sign of improper valve clearance. I know you haven't touched on it in this thread and may have elsewhere, but have you adjusted the valves?'83 GS650G
'83 GS550es (didn't like the colours in the 80's, but they've grown on me)Comment
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Where have you gotten to with your starting issues?'83 GS650G
'83 GS550es (didn't like the colours in the 80's, but they've grown on me)Comment
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