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Recent content by Steve

  1. Steve

    Save the Date: 2026 Brown County Indiana Rally - June 11-14, 2026

    Technically, they're both GSes. :unsure: And a wrenching session is certainly not anything that we haven't done before. .
  2. Steve

    #3 cylinder pipe cold and oil leaking from #3 cylinder

    That is correct. That is why the "X" shims exist, so you only move half-way through the range. Chuck, be careful throwing numbers without specifying units. You are correct, one shim will change the gap by 0.002, but that is INCHES. All previous mentions of sizes have been one shim size...
  3. Steve

    #3 cylinder pipe cold and oil leaking from #3 cylinder

    Shoot for "in the range of 0.03-0.08mm", but keep in mind that if you change a shim that has 0.03-0.05 clearance, it will jump to 0.08-0.10. Although slightly above "the range", it works out quite well. .
  4. Steve

    First Road Crash

    Good to hear that you're OK. Also good that is was not the GS. :oops: In post #1 you say "could feel my left knee and helmet grinding on the road". In post #5 you say "My armored Joe Rocket jacket and my helmet seem undamaged." The two statements are at odds with each other. Look the helmet...
  5. Steve

    #3 cylinder pipe cold and oil leaking from #3 cylinder

    The problem with trying to set them all to 0.08mm is that you will need a selection of "X" shims, as well a the standard ones. Shims come in increments of 0.05mm, so technically, you don't change shims until they get below 0.03mm, then change the shim to get it to 0.08mm. The "X" shims are...
  6. Steve

    Valve clearance questions

    I'll get it to you this evening, when I get home from work. .
  7. Steve

    The NEW forum software is here!

    On other forums I visit, when the Original Poster (OP) replies somewhat later in the thread, there is some sort of indicator to remind others that it is the OP responding. Is that available here? .
  8. Steve

    Found a bug

    Hey, Frank. Yeah, it's been a while. There was something about the last version and the network nannies at work that did not play well together. When I got home, I had other thing going, so not much time for GSR. :( (I could read, but could not respond at work.) New forum software seems to be...
  9. Steve

    Is it a Z or D

    The ignitor is different between the '82 Z and the '83 D. The connectors at the right side of the block and the ignitor itself will be slightly different (number of pins). Discovered that back in 2018 when we were attempting a cross-country trip. Mrs. Steve's ignitor on her '82 850L failed...
  10. Steve

    Found a bug

    For post count, hover over your username. .
  11. Steve

    [1982 GS750T] Pilot Screw Adjustment and Vacuum Sync Confusion...

    I prefer a sligtly modified sequence. Set mixture screws between 2 and 2 1/2 turns out from LIGHTLY seated Warm the bike Do the carb sync Fine tune the mixtures. Since turning the mixture screws will temporarily reduce the power from that cylinder, it's good to start with all cylinders pulling...
  12. Steve

    Save the Date: 2026 Brown County Indiana Rally - June 11-14, 2026

    I have visited those rooms and can tell you they are quite comfortable. :encouragement: IF you happen to be needing a 'couch' in southwest oHIo, we don't have a couch worth sleeping on, we will offer the guest room with a king-size bed. :cool: .
  13. Steve

    Rear wheel swap

    As Salty Monk says, it's likely possible. I put a 16" rear on my 850 and had to add (or move) a spacer or two. Easy enough if you have access to some thick washers with large holes. .
  14. Steve

    Cluster lighting bulbs

    If you were charging at 18 volts, there is a pretty good chance the bulbs are burned out. Spray some WD-40 around the base of the bulbs, wiggle them vigorously several times, let them sit overnight, repeat a couple of times. Eventually something is going to give. .
  15. Steve

    Fuel Gauge questions

    I will agree with those that say your 6.82 volts is "normal", as there is a 7v regulator in the gauge. Well, I presume it's in the gauge, as I have never seen a separate device. At the 2-wire connector under the tank, if you short the bike side terminals, it should put the gauge to FULL. If...
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