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    #16
    Reserve shouldn't flood the carbs. Did you mistakenly put it into prime?

    I find it ironic that as my years of riding pile up some of the most memorable trips don't always involve great weather, great roads, etc. Quite the opposite. The trips that include foul weather, breakdowns, etc seem to be the ones recalled when trekking down memory lane with friends.

    In 2008 my stator burned up 200 miles from home and stranded me (and the group) on the interstate.
    A lot of cursing on my part (f'n hot rod was muttered by me a lot as i had the only old bike) and a AAA tow truck drivers' bending of the rules got me home for free.

    My friend said it was one of his most memorable rides...
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      #17
      Great to get a big ride out under your belt and prove the bike is what you thought it was. Nice one, Burque.

      That smug, self satisfaction feeling after a long ride is nice to enjoy with a drink.
      The continuing renovation of a GS850L

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        #18
        Yes, I did mistkenly turn it to prime. Sure thought I wrote that but totally forgot to mention it. I usually type, edit, erase, rewrite, and sometimes just delete everything and say forget it! Other times in my rewrite important details get left out.

        Think I'll move to another part of the forum and continue this topic.
        Roger

        Current rides
        1983 GS 850G
        2003 FJR 1300A
        Gone but not forgotten 1985 Rebel 250, 1991 XT225, 2004 KLR650, 1981 GS850G, 1982 GS1100GL, 2002 DL1000, 2005 KLR650, 2003 KLX400

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          #19
          Good looking machine. I bought a black and red '83 GS GS850G that looked a lot like it. That is the later 1100 engine that has a bit more power than the '82. My '80 GS1000G in Maine has that engine in it too.

          Your bike looks pretty well set up for a good time. Watch those crazy on ramps. They should not be like that.
          sigpic Too old, too many bikes, too many cars, too many things

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            #20
            Originally posted by 850 Combat View Post
            Good looking machine. I bought a black and red '83 GS GS850G that looked a lot like it. That is the later 1100 engine that has a bit more power than the '82. My '80 GS1000G in Maine has that engine in it too.

            I see in your sig you're selling your RD400. That was the first bike I ever rode. My friend said it wouldn't start and if I could get it started, I could ride it. I had push started many cars before so why not a bike. I got a quick explanation of how to shift, accelerate, and stop and away I went. I ran with it down the street in neutral and hopped on, it bump started right away. What a fun experience that was. The following week I bought a Honda Rebel 250.

            Your bike looks pretty well set up for a good time. Watch those crazy on ramps. They should not be like that.
            Thanks. Im pretty stoked to have it. I have a set of hard vetter bags to put on when I get around to it. Sure am excited for the longer trips in the future.
            Roger

            Current rides
            1983 GS 850G
            2003 FJR 1300A
            Gone but not forgotten 1985 Rebel 250, 1991 XT225, 2004 KLR650, 1981 GS850G, 1982 GS1100GL, 2002 DL1000, 2005 KLR650, 2003 KLX400

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              #21
              What the heck happened to that last post? Half of what I typed wound up in the quote.
              Roger

              Current rides
              1983 GS 850G
              2003 FJR 1300A
              Gone but not forgotten 1985 Rebel 250, 1991 XT225, 2004 KLR650, 1981 GS850G, 1982 GS1100GL, 2002 DL1000, 2005 KLR650, 2003 KLX400

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