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    tune up

    i have an 80 gs450l. i am wondering what all would be involved in a tune up. the bike runs fine, but hasnt really recieved any type of regular maintanence for a while. just want to clean her up and see if i can get a little more performance out of her. thanks
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    Tune up I would start by cleaning battery & rr wiring. Change spark plugs, Check coils/wires/plug boots, Adj valves, Change oil, sync carbs, Check timing, thourly clean bike and clean&lube chain, check tires, check brakes. In other words give the bike a general going over.

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      #3
      Check the cables and change the brake fluid if the bike hasn't had maintenance performed on in a long time, these are just good things to do. Also check the brakes themselves. Going fast sucks if you can't stop.
      GY

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        one other thing, i have been hopping up on the hwy at night, just to get a feel for it when there is no traffic. i get up to about 60-65 and i start feeling a little wobbly. is it just me because im nervous, or do you think that has something to do with the bike? it is only a 450, so that may have something to do with it, but im not sure. thanks
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          #5
          Originally posted by beattheirsystem
          one other thing, i have been hopping up on the hwy at night, just to get a feel for it when there is no traffic. i get up to about 60-65 and i start feeling a little wobbly. is it just me because im nervous, or do you think that has something to do with the bike? it is only a 450, so that may have something to do with it, but im not sure. thanks
          bts
          Check for loose/wobbly bearings in the wheels, tire pressure, balance, and flat spots on the tire.

          Possibly water/fluid in the tire itself?

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            #6
            Originally posted by SqDancerLynn1
            Tune up I would start by cleaning battery & rr wiring. Change spark plugs, Check coils/wires/plug boots, Adj valves, Change oil, sync carbs, Check timing, thourly clean bike and clean&lube chain, check tires, check brakes. In other words give the bike a general going over.
            And while doing all of the above you might as well change the fork oil.

            Roman.

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              #7
              A high speed wobble may be nothing more than the tread on the tire or tire pressure or it could be bearings in the steering yoke. Have it all checked out. Had to tell with your description...
              GY

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