BikeCliff website updates

[Guest]

Hello to my GS friends,

I just wanted to invite you all to stop by my little BikeCliff website. I've added a few new things. There's more carb stuff, a new Odd and Ends page, and my most recent addition (out of necessity), a Turn Signal Relay Replacement guide.

Thank you all for sharing your expertise. Because I like to hang on to specific posts that I think are special, you just mind find yourself as a contributor to the Odds and Ends page.

Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

[chef1366]

You are one nice guy Cliff!!!!!

[Suzuki_Don]

Another great addition to the website Cliff. I particularly like the way you share your knowledge around. You cover ALL models, not just 850s. That's great. Cheers. Don.

[BassCliff]

Thanks Mr. MelodicMetalGod!

Naahhh! It's you all who have made me the geeky motorcyclist nerd boy I am today. In fact, I just got a copy of the 1983 GS550E/ES/L Shop Manual from Mr. MelodicMetalGod. Monday I'll post it up on my site to share with the community.

Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

[Suzuki_Don]

Naahhh! It's you all who have made me the geeky motorcyclist nerd boy I am today. In fact, I just got a copy of the 1983 GS550E/ES/L Shop Manual from Mr. MelodicMetalGod. Monday I'll post it up on my site to share with the community.

Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

Hey Cliff you haven't got access to a GS650E chain drive workshop manual have you. Most all the stuff on the net and elsewhere is on the "G" 650 model. I guess the 650 came out in shaft drive because the 550 was a bit small to have a shaft drive. With it being a known fact that a shaft drive absorbs some horse power from the motor. So they reckoned to go up 100cc and offer a shaft would be a good idea. Anyway not much info on the chain drive 650 around. I need carb specs for the 650E, pilot air jets, etc. BTW the Clymer manuals do not give specs that are of any use really.

Anyway if you can help out it would be much appreciated.

[BassCliff]

Hi Mr. Suzuki_Don,

I'll keep my eyes open. But I don' think the 650E was ever sold in the states. I would think the carb specs would be the same as the shafties, but don't quote me on that.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

[Suzuki_Don]

Hi Mr. Suzuki_Don,

I'll keep my eyes open. But I don' think the 650E was ever sold in the states. I would think the carb specs would be the same as the shafties, but don't quote me on that.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

Unfortunately the specs are different. For instance the "G" main jet is #110 and the "E" model is #97.5. I think it was sold in the States as the chain drive model. Anyway any help you can give will be greatly appreciated. Cheers. Don

[psyguy]

thanks

hey cliff, what "worries" me is that you still call your website "my LITTLE website"
gee, if it's still LITTLE with all that info ... where is it all going to end

[BassCliff]

Unfortunately the specs are different. For instance the "G" main jet is #110 and the "E" model is #97.5. I think it was sold in the States as the chain drive model. Anyway any help you can give will be greatly appreciated. Cheers. Don

Well that just shows to go ya.

Still, if something turns up I will post it on my site and let you know.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

[Suzuki_Don]

Well that just shows to go ya.

Still, if something turns up I will post it on my site and let you know.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

Thanks Cliff, I'll stay tuned. Don

[Matchless]

Well done Mr BassCliff! That site of yours is a goldmine of very usefull information. Keep up the good work!

[fnickel]

Thanks for the info, R/R issues

Appreciate the info on your website. Had a chance to use it last week in redoing the R/R electrical connections on my '80 GS1100L. Had gone on a 3 day bike camping trip with my wife to Lake Erie (about a 2 hour drive). On the way home the battery had run down and I had to bump start it a few times. Inspection at home revealed 3 or 4 melted connections from the regulator/rectifier and a number of ground connections that were inadequate. Bike runs well after fixing this, although I have not checked stator output and R/R performance with a meter. I suspect that these connectons may have been fried for a year or 2, since I needed to charge the battery with a trickle every 3 to 4 weeks. Your information has been very useful, easy to understand (for electrical idiots like myself), and helpful. I consider myself more of a mechanical genius, definitely not electrical. The collective wisdom on your site, and the GS Forum makes repairs and maintenance so much easier. Also much easier on the wallet, not requiring the assistance of dealers and bike shops, who need to make a living from our misfortunes.

[ryonker]

Thanks BassCliff!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks for all you do for us GSers!

If it wasn't for your and your great web page, many of us would not have runner GS's!

Have a great day!

Rick--From Minnesota

[Johnny K]

Awesome job. I have plans in the near future for the guide on the turn signal relay replacement when my bike is running nice and no electrical or carb issues. But nevertheless much appreciated to you and every guru who has had the patience and time to help out everyone and all the newbs, especially myself

[Loose Seal]

Thanks for providing everything you do, it's a fantastic resource.