...it looks like it might be running a little on the lean side based on the colour of that exhaust pipe.
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Beautiful bike. A fine example of what attracted many of us to riding in the first place. Simple lines, clean style
...it looks like it might be running a little on the lean side based on the colour of that exhaust pipe.'83 GS650G
'83 GS550es (didn't like the colours in the 80's, but they've grown on me)
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After reading through i figured that also. When i pulled the airbox the clamps were loose and the rubber rings inside the tubes were all messed up. The carbs are coming back off for a dip, new o rings and a jet kit and pods, and synch.
Something i noticed today, and i know this is the wrong forum, is an oil leak from the left front barrel/case gasket. Not a super lot. I have heard from some old honda guys of a product called newseal, whats the concensus on that?Last edited by Guest; 08-30-2011, 06:28 PM.
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Originally posted by Cdnpt1 View PostA how to on airbox removal/replacement would be great. It appears as though the previous owner/s managed to put some holes in it which they taped, and it took me about fifteen minutes and some muscle to get it out without further damage. All in all i too am prepered to do the work to put the pods on instead.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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Oh, and Dan, regarding the original brake upgrade query I reckon it's worthwhile getting those measurements for you, so hopefully tomorrow I can remember to get them done.
Having a bugger of a week so far and haven't managed to get in the garage at 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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Ok Pete, sounds good.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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TWINPOT BRAKE UPGRADE LINKY: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...e-on-78-Skunk/
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Originally posted by salty_monk View PostOk Pete, sounds good.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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Old age is a b*itch
I do that all the time too... not much hope for me - I'm not that old1980 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!
www.parasiticsanalytics.com
TWINPOT BRAKE UPGRADE LINKY: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...e-on-78-Skunk/
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Originally posted by salty_monk View PostOld age is a b*itch
I do that all the time too... not much hope for me - I'm not that old1982 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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Measured at last!
First, I couldn't really measure disc outside diameter so I took this off a replacement disc's spec: 276mm.
So the measurements I took, and these are all on the left fork leg:
Axle centre to lower calliper bolt centre: 75mm
Calliper bolts centre to centre: 72mm
Outside of disc including the bracket that sits on top of it to inner side of fork: 35mm
Edge of wheel to inner side of fork: 41mm
Note my completely inaccurate measuring device (steel ruler) as I don't have vernier callipers at the moment unfortunately, so all these measurements may not be 100% accurate, but I'm guessing they should still indicate if your existing brackets will fit.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'll try to figure out if we have a good chance asap. Well done Pete1980 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!
www.parasiticsanalytics.com
TWINPOT BRAKE UPGRADE LINKY: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...e-on-78-Skunk/
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Originally posted by salty_monk View PostI'll try to figure out if we have a good chance asap. Well done Pete
Originally posted by apopleptic View Posttake a look at this video i made for an airbox instructional for the 450.
in and out in a minute.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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That is most helpfull! No dang wonder my airbox has a hole in it, I bet the PO didn't remove anything to take it out. Now I know. Guess I will keep the old airbox around. Better make sure it seals up I guess. Thanks much for the video!
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Originally posted by salty_monk View PostI'll try to figure out if we have a good chance asap. Well done Pete1982 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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