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[1980gs1100l]

Hey im looking at going over this bike, its an 1980 gs1100 l, i intend on checking valve clearences, going through the carbs, changing from the current airfilter box to individual pod filters, changing oil/filter, and plugs anything else i should do while im here cause, ill already have the tank off etc., also can someone point me to the right direction to the carb rebuild series link and a link on how and what to set the valve clearences at. Thanks guys

[tkent02]

Hey im looking at going over this bike, its an 1980 gs1100 l, i intend on checking valve clearences, going through the carbs, changing from the current airfilter box to individual pod filters, changing oil/filter, and plugs anything else i should do while im here cause, ill already have the tank off etc., also can someone point me to the right direction to the carb rebuild series link and a link on how and what to set the valve clearences at. Thanks guys

Basscliff's site will have everything you need, and then some. http://members.dslextreme.com/users/bikecliff/
Here he comes now.

[hikermikem]

give the fuel tank a good look inside for nasty rust & rot. Do yourself a favor & do a proper tank clean & seal to eliminate that fine rust "silt" that will eventually clog your nicely cleaned carbs...

Check/clean the plug caps, as well as checking for good spark too.

Good luck,

mike

[Nessism]

Changing to pods requires rejetting the carbs as well.

[chef1366]

Get a manual. It'll help you alot. Pictures and everything.

[BassCliff]

Hi,

Do you remember your mega-welcome? I hope I haven't done all that work for nothing.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

[gustovh]

Do the starter relay mod.
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