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    In your video, you can see the gap between the tire and the sprocket changes. I would say to hook up a dial indicator but a simple block of wood placed within a sixteenth of an inch from the tire should do as it will be kicked out.

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      I'm no expert but looks like the tire has a sprung belt, see it all the time on cars around here with the rapid up and down of the thermometer, or the rim is bent?

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        No the tire is still in one piece and as best as I can tell the rim is not bent.
        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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          Scott, jury rig yourself a stand with whatever you have at your disposal, then use a dowel stick, pencil, Swambo's mascara pen, or something similar, mount it in the stand so the point is 1/8 inch away from the side wall of the tire and spin the wheel, watch the gap between the tire side wall and the tip of the rod/stick whatever, you will immediately see if it opens and closes as the tire spins, confirming it is moving from side to side.
          Repeat the exersise, this time with your pointer 1/8th inch from the rim itself.
          You will know right there if your rim or your tire is faulty.
          I like to use a permanent marker, the white one, I bring it in close enough so it marks the "high" spots on the rim for me, I use this method when I re-lace spoke wheels.

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            Yes, the project that just won't go away. I took the rear tire to Iron Pony yesterday with the intent of replacing it but I also asked them to check the wheel for straightness. They subsequently told me the tire was not properly balanced so they adjusted it advising me that if my problem still exists, they'll install a new tire. I installed the wheel today but didn't have access to my temporary tank so I will wait until tomorrow to check it.

            I say my temporary tank as the actual tank is stripped and re-primered for repainting. Yes, we are going to redo the work and hopefully get it right this time. More info to come as I hope that my friend and I can have it ready by next weekend.
            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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              Tank is back to primer just waiting for a nicer day - probably Thursday night

              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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                If at first you don't suck-seed, suck again until you do suck-seed.
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                  Originally posted by Nessism View Post
                  If at first you don't suck-seed, suck again until you do suck-seed.

                  Yep!!!........
                  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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                    What are your plans for paint?
                    http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...tatesMap-1.jpg

                    Life is too short to ride an L.

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                      Nice one Scott, can't wait to see the results, long time coming, I have to keep reminding myself that you poor buggers only get to work and ride in seasons.
                      I can't wait to do my tank and get the paintwork done, but I have vowed to leave it until last, as I know it will get dinged otherwise, and if I drag anymore "garage stuff" inside, I will be sleeping out on the lawn in the tent.

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                        Originally posted by tkent02 View Post
                        What are your plans for paint?
                        Same color as I tried in October. I'm not touching the paint gun this time and will let my friend do it all so it should turn out better. I will, however, do the sanding so there's still a chance at having a major screw-up.
                        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 cowboyup3371 View Post
                          Same color as I tried in October. I'm not touching the paint gun this time and will let my friend do it all so it should turn out better. I will, however, do the sanding so there's still a chance at having a major screw-up.
                          That's the wrong attitude. There is also a chance it will come out perfect.
                          http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...tatesMap-1.jpg

                          Life is too short to ride an L.

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                            Not if he insists on using 80 PSI to shot it

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                              80?

                              On second thought, slap a white star or some military looking numbers or something on that green primer tank and ride it. I got a lot of compliments on my 650 while it was in green primer. Or Olive Drab, if you prefer.
                              http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...tatesMap-1.jpg

                              Life is too short to ride an L.

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                                Haha...Yea, we are going to drop the pressure down this time.
                                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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