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Recent content by salty_monk

  1. salty_monk

    A one year rider and a 46 year old sport touring motorcycle - 1979 GS850

    Yes the windjammer will affect the spring rate for sure. Service the forks, straight weight springs and Cartridge emulators if you're feeling fancy. :) Rear brakes - they are all the same, there are no real upgrades. A Modern MC can be made to work back there with minimal mods (I did a post on...
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    A one year rider and a 46 year old sport touring motorcycle - 1979 GS850

    I can't imagine the solvents in pledge being great for your saddle... probably not great for your paint either. Plexus is what I've used forever on the visor/shield but my friend in the UK reckons it's no good in the cold weather.
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    First Road Crash

    Now you can pretend to be Darth Vader as you ride down the road.... ;):cool:
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    First Road Crash

    Glad you're doing ok :)
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    forks - damper rod bolts - what threadlocker?

    The permatex purple is on Amazon. Loctite 222 as well. :)
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    forks - damper rod bolts - what threadlocker?

    I've been trying out the Blue "glue stick" style applicator. It's expensive but loads less messy/wasteful. :) https://next.henkel-adhesives.com/us/en/products/industrial-adhesives/central-pdp.html/loctite-248/BP000000153639.html
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    Hello from Scotland

    Very nice! :)
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    Old Bike, new rider, same ol' problems - 1980 GS550E

    It’s quite common that clutches need new springs on these old bikes (if you buy aftermarket use 50% of them (3 old and 3 new alternate in the circle) as otherwise you’ll need a hand like King Kong!). It’s a cheap thing to try as it’s only $10 plus a gasket. my guess is that will sort...
  9. salty_monk

    1982 GS570T - 1/4 Throttle Onwards Flat Spot

    Valves been checked? Does it have the electronic ignition or is there a mechanical advancer? I'd look at the springs etc if mechanical & might also suspect the electronics. Just a couple of other places to look... It's not always fuelling. Did it ever run right? If so in what configuration? In...
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    Dual disc swap

    The easiest way to upgrade the 550 is to use 650G fork legs as they are 35mm the same. You can then go a step further & use the Twinpot caliper & CBR rotors. The other route is to use a Honda blackbird rotor & a twinpot caliper. Either way you'll need brackets & spacers to make it work. I have...
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    Rear disc rotor 1980 GS850G

    I’d bolt it with bolt heads on the inside and nylocs outside as long as clearance was adequate
  12. salty_monk

    1983 GS1100 emissions sticker needed

    You need a sticker.... My point is that none of them (DMV or AAA) know what the sticker looks like. What you're doing will work fine. Also you should know that there needs to be two VIN markings. One can be the Stamped one on the neck but there needs to be another one. Funnily enough on some of...
  13. salty_monk

    Need Help Valuing My "Unique" Exhaust

    It wouldn't be worth as much as stock pipes in great condition.... It might be worth more than a new Delkevic or similar but only to a very niche audience. :)
  14. salty_monk

    out with jumper cables, in with jump boxes

    I wouldn't charge it in the car unless you were on a trip somewhere & the engine was running.... :cool:
  15. salty_monk

    Dyna S vs. Chyna S ignition

    Yeah, I'd be happy altering those holes. I bet they are not that accurate.
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