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    #31
    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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      #32
      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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        #33
        Another northerner! Originally from Calgary myself, heading back in a few weeks, can't wait!

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          #34
          Originally posted by Cdnpt1 View Post
          A 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.
          Or you could be the first to write the how to on airbox removal/installation
          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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            #35
            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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              #36
              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!

              www.parasiticsanalytics.com

              TWINPOT BRAKE UPGRADE LINKY: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...e-on-78-Skunk/

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                #37
                Originally posted by salty_monk View Post
                Ok Pete, sounds good.
                Bugger! Twice now I've been in the garage and forgotten to get those measurements... I will do it next time I'm in there... providing I don't forget again
                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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                  #38
                  Old age is a b*itch

                  I do that all the time too... not much hope for me - I'm not that old
                  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!

                  www.parasiticsanalytics.com

                  TWINPOT BRAKE UPGRADE LINKY: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...e-on-78-Skunk/

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                    #39
                    Originally posted by salty_monk View Post
                    Old age is a b*itch

                    I do that all the time too... not much hope for me - I'm not that old
                    Hahahaha I'm not that far gone yet either but I'm having more and more senior moments...
                    1982 GS450E - The Wee Beastie
                    1984 GSX750S Katana 7/11 - Kit Kat - BOTM May 2020

                    sigpic

                    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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                      #40
                      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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                        #41
                        I'll try to figure out if we have a good chance asap. Well done Pete
                        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!

                        www.parasiticsanalytics.com

                        TWINPOT BRAKE UPGRADE LINKY: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...e-on-78-Skunk/

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                          #42
                          take a look at this video i made for an airbox instructional for the 450.
                          in and out in a minute.

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                            #43
                            Originally posted by salty_monk View Post
                            I'll try to figure out if we have a good chance asap. Well done Pete
                            Cool, will definitely be interesting to see if us 450 guys have an easy upgrade option too

                            Originally posted by apopleptic View Post
                            take a look at this video i made for an airbox instructional for the 450.
                            in and out in a minute.
                            Cool well done! Wish we didn't have to disassemble half the bike to do it, but it's a tight squeeze as it is...
                            1982 GS450E - The Wee Beastie
                            1984 GSX750S Katana 7/11 - Kit Kat - BOTM May 2020

                            sigpic

                            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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                              #44
                              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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                                #45
                                Originally posted by salty_monk View Post
                                I'll try to figure out if we have a good chance asap. Well done Pete
                                Have you had a chance to check it out yet Dan? No rush, but curious
                                1982 GS450E - The Wee Beastie
                                1984 GSX750S Katana 7/11 - Kit Kat - BOTM May 2020

                                sigpic

                                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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