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    1100 630 chain slack problems

    thanks for the info, lots of good stuff on here. sounds like im just going to bite the bullet and get a new chain and new sprockets
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    1100 630 chain slack problems

    agreed i should swapped sprockets at the same time, im going to adjust again and see if it keeps creating slack i have not measure the chain stretch, ill look into that as well. if its a case of bad chain/shouldve changed sprockets with it im not worried about it as much, i just dont want to...
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    1100 630 chain slack problems

    hey folks let me start this the correct way this time 82 1100E lol anyways i bought a new 630 DID daido chain, 96 link, roller not an o-ring chain, threw it on and adjusted within spec put a few hundred miles on it and then checked the slack on it one day and it was over 50 mm so i brought it...
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    Instability at high speeds

    quick update i did put the stock suspension back on and although they are old and feel terrible for bump dampening as expected with 42 year old shocks, i did feel a bit more stable at higher speeds.
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    Instability at high speeds

    I would say that’s a pretty accurate description of my issue as well, trying to really focus on what’s happening first when I feel it front or back. I’ll update after I replace swingarm and steering stem bearings hopefully that’ll do the trick!
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    Instability at high speeds

    I thought so, seen a lot of 32/36 but lots of different theories and preferences. Either way I don’t think I’m far off enough to have my instability caused by pressure
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    Instability at high speeds

    Very true need to do it lol
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    Instability at high speeds

    Crap I always forget to post year model 82 1100e I only lowered the rear to accomodate for my height a bit, after having the bike for a bit I’m actually looking to put stock height suspension back on I just don’t want to put the stock ones I have as they are ancient. Is it common to run 40+ psi?
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    Instability at high speeds

    Having some pretty squirrely/light shakiness at about 90 and above mph. Had one instance of tank slap that’s caused a deep dive into what’s going on. This has all been done after the tank slap happened. Single rider, 150lbs ish, 5’5 - brand new battlax bt46s / balance beads - forks...
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    clutch grabbing and shaky riding

    Just happened to notice today i made a cable adjustment and after pulling the clutch in once just to see how it felt the position was already way off. stretchy cable hit the nail on the head. i noticed when i have it adjust correctly and it stays where i put it theres no more grabbyness and that...
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    82' GS1100E rebuild

    UPDATE After a close call with some nasty tank slap at about 100mph i looked into tires/suspension, turns out I was running 20+ year old tires lol so I got some bt46s new tires feel solid, and plan on blocking off air assist/throwing in some progressive springs. running balance beads...
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    Tire bead question

    awesome info from everyone, should be getting the new rubber mounted today so well see how she does tubeless! fingers crossed :cool:
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    82 1100ez vacuum petcock question

    So no info on how it works then
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    82 1100ez vacuum petcock question

    makes sense i recently joined tha club as well after thinking res would save me lol
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    82 1100ez vacuum petcock question

    so the petcock on my bike has RES/ON/PRI options. does reserve actually do anything? when i had the tank apart i noticed the petcock doesnt have multiple legs or anyting inside the tank just the one piece with the screen. how does switching the lever to reserve actually pull fuel from a...
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    Tire bead question

    yeah the little country auto shop down the street from me didnt say a word about it they just seated it for me and sent me on my way
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    Tire bead question

    This is new to me info about the rim codes, and if i remember correctly mine do have MT printed on them. ill have to double check when i get home though but great info. Truthfully im not super concerned about losing the seal during a ride, (unknowingly) i just put about 750 mi. on 20 year old...
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    Tire bead question

    Thanks for the input everyone. 82 1100e ive read a lot of the stuff on here about tube vs tubeless and seems like the only “conversion” is to counter bore the valve stem hole perfectly flat?
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    Tire bead question

    After some googling I’m not 100 percent certain which ones I physically had, they are pretty similar in appearance. The tires I took off were tubeless and the bead was strong as hell, had to but out the bead breaker to get them off. But yeah, maybe I should get a tube in case.
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    Tire bead question

    The tires that were previously on were tubeless, and I had no trouble riding like 750 miles or so. They were also 20 years old I found out hence the swap. Let me google the bead ridge though because my wheels definitely had a ledge in them….
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