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    Don't beat yourself up. No rebuild story would be complete without a few of these incidents thrown in.

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      Haha yeah... at the time it was very but now it's definitely more

      I'm still waiting for it to arrive... good old Australia Post and their "express" overnight service is regularly not overnight... although I did get the pair of 22.5 pilot jets installed so all four carbs are now setup the same.
      1982 GS450E - The Wee Beastie
      1984 GSX750S Katana 7/11 - Kit Kat - BOTM May 2020

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      450 Refresh thread: https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...-GS450-Refresh

      Katana 7/11 thread: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...84-Katana-7-11

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        I see you have a pair of those safety flip flops.. I've got a pair of them for garage work too
        1980 GS1000G - Sold
        1978 GS1000E - Finished!
        1980 GS550E - Fixed & given to a friend
        1983 GS750ES Special - Sold
        2009 KLR 650 - Sold - gone to TX!
        1982 GS1100G - Rebuilt and finished. - Sold
        2009 TE610 - Dual Sporting around dreaming of Dakar..... - FOR SALE!

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          Yep Dan, I only ever use the highest quality safety gear when working on my bikes

          And there we go!

          Now I've gotta be patient until Sunday morning when I can see if it still leaks or not.

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          1982 GS450E - The Wee Beastie
          1984 GSX750S Katana 7/11 - Kit Kat - BOTM May 2020

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          450 Refresh thread: https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...-GS450-Refresh

          Katana 7/11 thread: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...84-Katana-7-11

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            So I learnt a valuable lesson on the VM33 smoothbores yesterday... bench sync them!

            I gave them a cursory glance initially and they looked ok, but after still not being able to get a happy idle I took them off yesterday and went from square one from the Sudco guide, and re-read on balancing them.

            To start with, they were hugely out of sync with 1 and 2 pretty much closed while 3 was a little open and 4 quite a lot:

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            Untitled by starpoint73, on Flickr

            I smoothed the end of a straight bit of wire and set to balancing. Number 3 is the static one on these carbs, and now all four are set the same.

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            Untitled by starpoint73, on Flickr

            The difference is night and day! Instantaneous improvement to the idle where it was stable, although kept climbing as it warmed up and got richer and richer.

            Now they're too rich full stop, ended up with the AFR at ~12.5 with the air screws a full turn out, which tells me I likely never needed to go up from the 17.5's in the first place.

            I went back to the 17.5's last night and will start with the air screws 1/2 turn out, but it might be a couple of weeks before I get back to it yet as this coming weekend will be a busy one.

            So that was a huge win but unfortunately my oil leak is continuing, so I need to solve that one yet.
            1982 GS450E - The Wee Beastie
            1984 GSX750S Katana 7/11 - Kit Kat - BOTM May 2020

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            450 Refresh thread: https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...-GS450-Refresh

            Katana 7/11 thread: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...84-Katana-7-11

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              Originally posted by steve murdoch View Post
              Congrats on the baby steps, Pete.
              Sounds like a Honda DOHC clutch rattle caused by out of synch carbs.
              I meant to quote this back after my carb sync'ing exploits... while the rattle's still there due to that broken clutch basket spring it's definitely much improved, so looks like you were on the money after all
              1982 GS450E - The Wee Beastie
              1984 GSX750S Katana 7/11 - Kit Kat - BOTM May 2020

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              450 Refresh thread: https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...-GS450-Refresh

              Katana 7/11 thread: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...84-Katana-7-11

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                Well it looks like my dodgy fix worked, no oil leak! I'm thinking I might not tempt fate and leave it in place as I really can't see it being an issue leaving it like that.

                The 17.5 pilots seem good too, seeing low 13's on the AFR gauge now with the air screws set 3/4 of a turn out.

                So now it's time to be patient which is going to be real tough. All I need is hand grips and it's ready for import compliance, safety certificate, and rego which all need to wait for next pay and probably June's pay also.

                In the meantime I'll give all the fasteners a once over as well as giving the paint job another polish and its first coat of wax.
                1982 GS450E - The Wee Beastie
                1984 GSX750S Katana 7/11 - Kit Kat - BOTM May 2020

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                450 Refresh thread: https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...-GS450-Refresh

                Katana 7/11 thread: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...84-Katana-7-11

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                  So very close, Pete. Must be like an un-reachable itch to have to wait till next month to finally ride a bike you've put so much time and effort into.

                  I just fired up mine today. First time in almost 8 months. It lit right off and is begging to go for a ride tomorrow morning..not to twist the knife or anything..
                  1979 GS1000S,

                  1982 Honda CX500 Turbo, 1982 Honda MB5 w/CR80 motor, 1977 Honda "nekid" Goldwing, 1976 Honda CB550F cafe', 1972 Honda XL250 cafe'

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                    Yes indeed Larry! The itch isn't too bad just yet, but once those hand grips are on and its had a coat of wax it'll be a different story...

                    Hahaha glad the GS is good to go! Get out and enjoy! I've at least got my 450 still getting me to work and back
                    1982 GS450E - The Wee Beastie
                    1984 GSX750S Katana 7/11 - Kit Kat - BOTM May 2020

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                    450 Refresh thread: https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...-GS450-Refresh

                    Katana 7/11 thread: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...84-Katana-7-11

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                      The final piece of the puzzle arrived yesterday so the Kat is now complete with hand grips.

                      I'm hoping to give it a good wash/polish/wax tomorrow providing the weather cooperates and I should be able to get some happy snaps.

                      Then it's a matter of hurry up and wait while I get all my ducks in a row to get it trailered down for the import compliance check etc. Maybe early to mid June.
                      1982 GS450E - The Wee Beastie
                      1984 GSX750S Katana 7/11 - Kit Kat - BOTM May 2020

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                      450 Refresh thread: https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...-GS450-Refresh

                      Katana 7/11 thread: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...84-Katana-7-11

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                        Well the weather cooperated, so I got the wash/polish/wax done as well as getting the TSCC engine cover decals on, so that's it, she's ready!

                        I even got a bit of sun for some final in the driveway happy snaps...

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                        Untitled by starpoint73, on Flickr

                        Untitled by starpoint73, on Flickr

                        Untitled by starpoint73, on Flickr

                        Untitled by starpoint73, on Flickr

                        Hopefully only two more weeks of waiting...
                        1982 GS450E - The Wee Beastie
                        1984 GSX750S Katana 7/11 - Kit Kat - BOTM May 2020

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                        450 Refresh thread: https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...-GS450-Refresh

                        Katana 7/11 thread: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...84-Katana-7-11

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                          VERY nice!
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                            Cheers Pete, and congratulations. This is what you've been working towards for the last three and a half years. Your Kat is unique and beautiful, none like it in the world. We have all enjoyed watching you build it, and are waiting till can put it on the road, though not as eager as you are I'm sure. Good Work, and keep the rubber side down.
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                              Wow, Pete! What a beautiful motorcycle. The red, black and silver look awesome together! Simply beautiful👍
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                              81 1100e Street Bike (with race engine)
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                                You are an inspiration to all Pete! Congrats mate.
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