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BillyBob
Trying to get round a 90 deg bend, at night, on a illegal race tuned GT125, with the law on your tail, hitting the curb.... staying on.... doing a series of turns and burns.... loosing the law, ending up 6 miles from the safety of home... with no juice... and having to push the little screamer up god knows how many hills whilst whilst tryng to keep a low profile from the local law, who are now on the hunt.
Yep I got home. Nope I didn't get busted. Yep it took me hours. Nope I didn't learn.
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bradleymaynar
A "good" shop is typically equated to no SuzuKawaHonamaha signs outside and the mechanic/owner isn't emblazoned with said sponsorship on their uniform while they are trying to sell you the newest bike on the market and asking what maintenance issues you may be having with your bike.
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Mattias44
How about believing a single word the PO tells you about the bike?
Present company excluded, of course.
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Assaf
Originally posted by twr1776 View PostRunning OEM suspension front or back...
Replacing your old tires and not replacing the most likely OEM valve stems.
I didn't understand these two points.
OEM means "a replacement part made by the manufacturer of the original part", right? So do you mean that the original Suzuki suspension parts are no good?
I've just had one of my tyres replaced by what I believe to be a competent recommended mechanic. It seems fine. Should I have specifically asked him to change the stems too? Is it common for an experienced mechanic to not do this, or is this just a newbie issue?
thanks
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GateKeeper
Anytime I change the tire, I have the valve stem changed as well, be it on my car or on the motocycle, they are a rubber part, can harden and stiffen up and cause a leak, so it's easier to change while the tires are already off
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Rule number one, R-T-F-M!
How bout not buying and reading the service manual?
Most newbie questions can be answered in 1 min. by just looking at the troubleshooting guide.
Rule #2, If you want an intelligent answer, ask an intelligent question.1982 GS1100G- road bike
1990 GSX750F-(1127cc '92 GSXR engine)
1987 Honda CBR600F Hurricane
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koolaid_kid
Originally posted by Assaf View PostHey tw21776
I didn't understand these two points.
OEM means "a replacement part made by the manufacturer of the original part", right? So do you mean that the original Suzuki suspension parts are no good?
I've just had one of my tyres replaced by what I believe to be a competent recommended mechanic. It seems fine. Should I have specifically asked him to change the stems too? Is it common for an experienced mechanic to not do this, or is this just a newbie issue?
thanks
You should always specify that the valve stems are changed as well. "Normally" it will be listed on the invoice if he replaced it.
OEM actually refers to the computer seller's practice to have parts manufactured by someone else and branded with the seller's brand. Here it just means Suzuki parts, or original parts sold on the bike when it was new.Last edited by Guest; 11-06-2011, 05:59 PM.
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14), or 8b) Checking the oil level with the bike on the side stand, deciding it is drastically low, and then proceeding to drastically overfill, till the level 'looks right' (with the bike still on the side stand). Oil level must be checked with the bike perpendicular to the ground!!'82 GS1100E
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Originally posted by Mysuzyq View Post14), or 8b) Checking the oil level with the bike on the side stand, deciding it is drastically low, and then proceeding to drastically overfill, till the level 'looks right' (with the bike still on the side stand). Oil level must be checked with the bike perpendicular to the ground!!
To check oil...
1) Engine cold
2) Bike on center stand (although for you hot rodders that take yours off, keep the bike level)
3) Start engine and run for a couple min. then shut down
4) Wait about 1-2 min
5) Check oil level and adjust as necessary
If you leave your petcock on Prime, or if your petcock has failed, the crankcase can/will fill with gas thus showing the "oil" level to be overfilled. This is not actually "oil" but rather oil/gas mix. Not good.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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Originally posted by Nessism View PostNice one!
To check oil...
1) Engine cold
2) Bike on center stand (although for you hot rodders that take yours off, keep the bike level)
3) Start engine and run for a couple min. then shut down
4) Wait about 1-2 min
5) Check oil level and adjust as necessary
If you leave your petcock on Prime, or if your petcock has failed, the crankcase can/will fill with gas thus showing the "oil" level to be overfilled. This is not actually "oil" but rather oil/gas mix. Not good.1982 GS450E - The Wee Beastie
1984 GSX750S Katana 7/11 - Kit Kat - BOTM May 2020
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450 Refresh thread: https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...-GS450-Refresh
Katana 7/11 thread: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...84-Katana-7-11
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ndbaker
n) Buying a $100 carb sync tool.
n2) Being a senior member who disrespects "newbs". All of us are GS riders/wrenchers. Most all seniors on this site are amazing and willing to help. Contrary to somebody's thoughts on 11/06/11, the seniors on this site are more willing and helpful than the menial "troubleshooting chapter" of my Clymer.
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