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    half moon cam plugs is this them?

    Im going to check the shims and all that on the bike in a few days and figured I might need to replace the little rubber half moon pieces via bikecliffs instructions. Is number 18 under the CYLINDER HEAD section on this part fisch what I need?

    http://www.bikebandit.com/1980-suzuki-motorcycle-gs1000glt/o/m5985
    ---Eric


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    #2
    Yes - those are the little chaps.
    79 GS1000S
    79 GS1000S (another one)
    80 GSX750
    80 GS550
    80 CB650 cafe racer
    75 PC50 - the one with OHV and pedals...
    75 TS100 - being ridden (suicidally) by my father

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      #3
      I've adjusted the valves on my 16v GS and 8v KZ and did not need to replace the plugs. If yours are in good condition I would save your money. If they are weeping oil, a small smear of RTV will usually fix them.

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        #4
        Im going to inspect them when I get in there too them but just wanted to be sure that was them in case I do need to replace any.

        Thanks guys!

        Now to go back over the whole shim thing and make sure Ive got it figured out lol
        ---Eric


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          #5
          Z1 sells aftermarket ones that are much cheaper... I've used them on several bikes with no issues.

          Z1 Enterprises - Specializing in Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Parts, Including New Old Stock & Aftermarket Parts
          http://www.z1enterprises.com/detail.aspx?ID=2086
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          '85 GS550E - SOLD
          '82 GS650GL - SOLD
          '81 GS750L - SOLD
          '82 GS850GL - trusty steed
          '80 GS1100L - son's project bike
          '82 GS1100G - SOLD
          '81 GS1100E - Big Red (daily rider)

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            #6
            The Z1 ones specify '83 850GLD but not 1100GLD. They would fit the 1100GLD wouldn't they?
            1983 GS 1100 Guided Laser
            1983 GS 1100 G
            2000 Suzuki Intruder 1500, "Piggy Sue"
            2000 GSF 1200 Bandit (totaled in deer strike)
            1986 Suzuki Cavalcade GV 1400 LX (SOLD)

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              #7
              Originally posted by Sparky View Post
              Now to go back over the whole shim thing and make sure Ive got it figured out lol
              I can help you with that.

              Read the last part of my sig.

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                #8
                the GS half moons are all the same as long as they are not part of a one piece VC gasket.
                when installing new half moons...
                install them backwards...you will be happy you did as they will not try to pop out and they are less prone to leak.

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by blowerbike View Post
                  the GS half moons are all the same as long as they are not part of a one piece VC gasket.
                  when installing new half moons...
                  install them backwards...you will be happy you did as they will not try to pop out and they are less prone to leak.
                  Yeah I 2nd that!

                  I installed them backwards by accident, then everyone on Here told me that it was okay, they can be installed either way.

                  Slammed a little RTV just incase.... Not a drop of oil.
                  Actually I just ran some RTV around the whole valve/head gasket anyways, just incase!
                  (everyone on here told me it would leak, but they were wrong, hehe.)

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by 1_v8_merc View Post
                    Yeah I 2nd that!

                    I installed them backwards by accident, then everyone on Here told me that it was okay, they can be installed either way.

                    Slammed a little RTV just incase.... Not a drop of oil.
                    Actually I just ran some RTV around the whole valve/head gasket anyways, just incase!
                    (everyone on here told me it would leak, but they were wrong, hehe.)
                    YEAH,
                    i know what you mean.
                    if i hang around here long enough maybe these MM ladies and the funny sized feeler gauges might change the way they think

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