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It has been about 10 years since I have had to use a magnet down the can chain tunnel,
but this is why I use the "zip-tie method" instead of that "special tool" to change shims:
No, I don't use a rag, either.
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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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Mom's first ride
Want a copy of my valve adjust spreadsheet for your 2-valve per cylinder engine? Send me an e-mail request (not a PM)
(Click on my username in the upper-left corner for e-mail info.)
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coyoteyip
This is a good thread for us newbies. Now I can count it as another I've caught up on via this site so my own noob questions are more informed. I found this thread because it was in the sig of Nessism and he replied to one of my recent posts (thanks!)
I'll add that patience is truly a virtue. As frustrating as us noobs can sometimes be; if one is truly eager and open to learning, then there is no such thing as a stupid question. I work at a university where I'm in a position to mentor my younger staff and to teach students and one thing I always keep in mind is that part of being a newbie in a particular field (or just young and by definition a newbie in every field is that sometimes they don't know the right questions to ask, much less the answers. For instance, a moto noob would not necessarily know that it helps, when asking for advice, to offer extra info like your weight, riding style, or region; that has to be learned just like the wave.
I've found this forum, like the forum for my previous bike, to be mostly full of incredibly generous and knowledgable riders and wrenchers. The reasons I enjoy motorcycling is a) to ride (5,000 miles a year on average; can't get enough) and b) to be in the position of student, constantly learning new things about a whole new field from folks like you all. I'm ready to absorb it all; so bring it on!
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BADJACKSON
I read it. I like 11 best. All are useful tips.
I don't think I paid too much.
Now if only I had a fuel tank...
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Originally posted by coyoteyip View PostThis is a good thread for us newbies. Now I can count it as another I've caught up on via this site so my own noob questions are more informed. I found this thread because it was in the sig of Nessism and he replied to one of my recent posts (thanks!)
I'll add that patience is truly a virtue. As frustrating as us noobs can sometimes be; if one is truly eager and open to learning, then there is no such thing as a stupid question. I work at a university where I'm in a position to mentor my younger staff and to teach students and one thing I always keep in mind is that part of being a newbie in a particular field (or just young and by definition a newbie in every field is that sometimes they don't know the right questions to ask, much less the answers. For instance, a moto noob would not necessarily know that it helps, when asking for advice, to offer extra info like your weight, riding style, or region; that has to be learned just like the wave.
I've found this forum, like the forum for my previous bike, to be mostly full of incredibly generous and knowledgable riders and wrenchers. The reasons I enjoy motorcycling is a) to ride (5,000 miles a year on average; can't get enough) and b) to be in the position of student, constantly learning new things about a whole new field from folks like you all. I'm ready to absorb it all; so bring it on!"Men will never be free until Mark learns to do The Twist."
-Denis D'shaker
79 GS750N
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Bob
Hello!! I am a complete noob!! I was given a 1982 GS850L...the bike has sat in a barn for about 5 years! I was about to put full synthetic10w-30(all I had sitting in my garage) Drain the gas tank, put fresh gas in and see if it would turn over...I want to make sure it is going to before I put some time into it!!How bad would this be to do??14303716180812019828596.jpgLast edited by Guest; 04-30-2015, 01:27 AM.
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You'll do better to just clean the carbs, do the valve adjustment, and run through all of the maintenance listed here and on Basscliff's site (http://members.dslextreme.com/users/bikecliff first to give you a good starting point. As this thread tries to allude to, it gives you a good known baseline to start from instead of trying to fight at least 5 years of neglect.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
Keep your eyes fixed where the trail meets the sky and live like you ain't afraid to die
and don't be scared, just enjoy your ride - Chris Ledoux, "The Ride"
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Originally posted by Bob View PostHello!! I am a complete noob!! I was given a 1982 GS850L...the bike has sat in a barn for about 5 years! I was about to put full synthetic10w-30(all I had sitting in my garage) Drain the gas tank, put fresh gas in and see if it would turn over...I want to make sure it is going to before I put some time into it!!How bad would this be to do??
What part of oHIo? You might be close enough for some in-person help from a local member.
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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
Family Portrait
Siblings and Spouses
Mom's first ride
Want a copy of my valve adjust spreadsheet for your 2-valve per cylinder engine? Send me an e-mail request (not a PM)
(Click on my username in the upper-left corner for e-mail info.)
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Originally posted by Bob View PostHello!! I am a complete noob!! I was given a 1982 GS850L...the bike has sat in a barn for about 5 years! I was about to put full synthetic10w-30(all I had sitting in my garage) Drain the gas tank, put fresh gas in and see if it would turn over...I want to make sure it is going to before I put some time into it!!How bad would this be to do??Last edited by Allie; 04-30-2015, 07:51 AM."Men will never be free until Mark learns to do The Twist."
-Denis D'shaker
79 GS750N
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Bob
Ok, my buddy came over...we have compression!!! So, in the process...my throttle is stuck...one of the carbs are stuck...kinda odd, Hoping it was the mice I found in the air intake left an acorn or something in the carb...haha..also tank is rusty...bad...I will do more searching on the forums!! I'll start a new post with updates!! Thanks for the input!! I live near Lima!!
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Xanthius
As an admitted newbie, just beginning a rebuild, I just wanted to say I greatly appreciate this post. I have read it and will likely be rereading it about 16 more times as I make progress on my project. So, in short, thank you
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gsnewbie68
New to the community here I have always loved Suzuki 's I recently picked up a 79 gs850 great shape runs great he sold it to me for $375 because it would not charge even after he replaced the stator following the stator papers I found the stator was not putting out enough ac voltage 25v at 5k rpm each leg anyway after reading through these forums thoroughly I bought my Clymer book today going to have patience and go through this right I've rode her for 25 miles fell in love can't wait to go through her and get maintenance done up properly before I ride some more planning on a nice winter run through thanks to you all for this thread I agree it should be sticky. Oh and my wife agreed on telling me it's dinner 10 minutes early because it's hard to tear me away when I have something unfinished.
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JayT
This is all gold. I'm finding several things (swingarm, suspension, carbs, and etc) to fix in my 550 daily. But now I know what to do after I get the bike built. Thanks for the wise words!
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lettuceman44
For #7, the rewiring, I'm a little confused by what R/R is. Can anyone give me a quick definition?
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Originally posted by lettuceman44 View PostFor #7, the rewiring, I'm a little confused by what R/R is. Can anyone give me a quick definition?sigpic
83 GS1100g
2006 Triumph Sprint ST 1050
Ohhhh!........Torque sweet Temptress.........always whispering.... a murmuring Siren
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