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    Recomended service schedule

    So now that I'm buying a low mileage 83 GS 1100E, I want to make sure I perform the recomended maintenence. Does anybody know the factory maintenence schedule for the 83 1100's? Like cam chain maintenence, head bolts, etc.

    I'm also interested in doing my own valve clearances. I did a search but couldn't find a good writeup. Does anyone want to help me out and describe the process? I've been as deep as removing the valve cover and re-tourqing the head bolts, but I never did the clearances.
    Currently bikeless
    '81 GS 1100EX - "Peace, by superior fire power."
    '06 FZ1000 - "What we are dealing with here, is a COMPLETE lack of respect for the law."

    I ride, therefore I am.... constantly buying new tires.

    "Tell me what kind of an accident you are going to have, and I will tell you which helmet to wear." - Harry Hurt

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    Any one?
    Currently bikeless
    '81 GS 1100EX - "Peace, by superior fire power."
    '06 FZ1000 - "What we are dealing with here, is a COMPLETE lack of respect for the law."

    I ride, therefore I am.... constantly buying new tires.

    "Tell me what kind of an accident you are going to have, and I will tell you which helmet to wear." - Harry Hurt

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      #3
      From the Suzuki service manual:

      Cylinder head cover bolt: thread diameter 6: 6.5-7.0 lb-ft torque
      Cylinder head bolt: thread diameter 6: 5.0-8.0 lb-ft torque
      Cylinder head nut: thread diameter 10: 25.5- 29.0 lb-ft torque

      Didn't see anything of cam chain maintenance. Will look deeper
      Doug aka crag antler

      83GS1100E, gone
      2000 Kawasaki Concours
      Please wear ATGATT

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        #4
        Direct from the manual:

        Every 6 months:
        Check air pressure in front forks

        Every 2000 Miles:
        Clean Air cleaner element (replace every 7500 miles)

        Every 3500 Miles or 12 months, whichever comes first:
        Inspect Battery
        Tighten cylinder head bolts and exhaust bolts
        Check valve clearance
        Clean spark plugs
        Inspect carb idle RPM
        change oil and filter
        Inspect Clutch
        Inspect drive chain (Clean and lube every 600 miles)
        Inspect brake pads
        Inspect Tires
        Inspect steering
        Tighten chassis bolts

        Every two years:
        Replace fuel line
        Replace Brake lines

        Lubrication -
        Every 4000 miles:
        Clutch and brake lever holder - motor oil
        Throttle Cable - motor oil
        Clutch cable - motor oil
        Drive chain - Grease
        Brake pedel and rod link - Grease ot oil
        Side stand pivot - motor oil
        Steering stem bearings
        Swing arm bearings

        Every 7500 miles:
        Throttle grip - Grease
        Clutch release - Grease
        Speedo Cable - Grease
        Tach cable - Grease
        Brake cam shaft - Grease
        Ignition timing governor link - Grease

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          #5
          befor every ride do a preride check. check every thing over.

          every spring and fall go over the hole bikes wireing, change brake fluid. if it moves lube it.

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