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    82 1100e project running finally, idle needs some help

    i finally got my 1100 put back together, it starts right up and runs strong, but definitely has an erratic idle. warmed up with choke, then choke off and set idle to just above 1k. it will slowly start to climb, so i rechecked all my seals and boots, everything is tight and seems to be...
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    82' GS1100E rebuild

    I think you’re just seeing the top of a gas can in the back kind of blending in
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    82' GS1100E rebuild

    UPDATE Alright, here's where she's at. DONE - Fork seal swap/service - Front wheel bearings - Front brake bleed - valve clearances set - New clutch plates and springs installed - New clutch cable - Oils all drained and reserviced - Carbs dipped/and reinstalled and bench/vacuum synched -...
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    82 1100ez clutch rattle

    thanks guys, definitely need new springs for the backplate or reshimmed but it looks like the PO already shimmed some and theyre still loose so im gunna swap. my main concern is how much end float there is on the basket. even with the hub nut as tight as itll go the hub as no in or out play, but...
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    82 1100ez clutch rattle

    Noticed the rubber "cushion" shown in the parts breakdown is not there. can anyone tell me where this installs? or have pics of where it goes?
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    82 1100ez clutch rattle

    i dont get it lol
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    82 GS1100e rear left turn signal issue

    Thanks for the help all, suspicions were correct, I grounded the turn signal housing and flash works.
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    82 GS1100e rear left turn signal issue

    Alright, I’ll disassemble the turn signal stalk and make sure but I don’t think I saw one coming from either side. I’ll report back with findings
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    82 GS1100e rear left turn signal issue

    Hey everyone, been reading alot trying to get a grip on whats going on with my turn signal. I had all the lights working after repairing the single wire that runs to the left rear signal (bad connection), next day i come out and the left rear quit working. Im getting power at the bulb socket...
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    82 1100ez clutch rattle

    thanks ill check it out when i pull it later this week
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    82 1100ez clutch rattle

    I guess technically never, but even just at 1k is enough to make it rattle
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    82 1100ez clutch rattle

    i think my hub is okay, its inside the primary solid the play is all on the outer basket or the "Primary drive gear" which is the bigger outer basket
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    82 1100ez clutch rattle

    loud clutch rattle under 1000 rpm. Noise goes away with the clutch engaged. Already replaced plates. springs, and hardware. First thing i did was replace the hub nut with an APE. sent it down with an impact, its tight and i have no play/movement in the hub/sleeve itself but the "primary drive...
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    82 1100EZ no headlight power

    So the headlight plug is where I’m getting no power. The yellow and white wires have no voltage during either high or low beam. The black and white for the plug has continuity. At the left handlebar switch I had power coming in at the yellow/white wire, and correct voltage and white and yellow...
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    82 1100EZ no headlight power

    Got power at the Left handle bar switch, no power at headlight plug verified with meter. if the ground was bad would I still see voltage at the high and low pins? Or could it still be a bad ground. I’m shooting no voltage at high or low pin and I have continuity at the ground pin to ground...
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    coil orientation

    82 GS1100e Stupid question but i pulled my coils and cant figure out which plug wires go to which cylinder. ignition coils have a lead coming off front and back of coil.
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    Fuel tank plug

    What are you guys using to plug the fuel petcock hole when tank stripping? im struggling to find a plug that will fit, cant find anything on amazon or any parts sites and struck out at the local hardware stores, any help would be appreciated
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    Tank stripping question

    Yup already removed petxock/sending unit and plugged up all the holes, just wanted to be sure I wouldn’t mess up the current coating if I could just flush the tank a few times, but if it’s safe to the evaporust I’d rather just do it to be safe. Thanks man
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    Tank stripping question

    82 gs1100e quick question for the forum, my float assembly was very rusted and I got a new one, planned on evaporusting my tank but looking down inside it looks like it’s already been coated/sealed. Hard to take pics but it’s defintiely got a seal surface on it. If I evaporust it just to get...
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    82' GS1100E rebuild

    Hey everyone, ive been in the forums for a while now but havent had much time to work on the bike so im just getting around to updating my progress. 1982 GS1100E 11k miles, weird custom paint job, definitely got some wear and tear but for the most part the bike was in ok shape. Made sure it...
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