what did you wrench on today??

[sam000lee]

Anybody have experience with K&L petcocks? I got one from Z1 for my GS750 and didn't really do as much `research' as I should have. The fuel line connection exits from the wrong side (toward the back of the bike) and also the bolts aren't surrounded by gasket like in the stock one so it leaks through the bolt holes.
Don't think I can return it because I already installed it and had gas going through.

[sam000lee]

Also, I put in fresh boots on the GS750 airbox - Man what a difference!

[1978GS750E]

You might try adding rubber-backed washers to the bolts???? They sell them at Lowes, Home Depot, etc. I've never tried them but it may be a cheap solution. If not, you will only be out a couple of bucks.

[1978GS750E]

Where did you buy the boots for the airbox? I'm gonna need those real soon on my GS750 rebuild.

[sam000lee]

You might try adding rubber-backed washers to the bolts???? They sell them at Lowes, Home Depot, etc. I've never tried them but it may be a cheap solution. If not, you will only be out a couple of bucks.

Thanks for the tip - hadn't thought of that. I was going to whip out the gasket paper and exacto tonight but that is a much better solution... Thanks!

The boots are from Z1 Enterprises and were just over $50 which I thought was quite reasonable. Tons of GS stuff there easy to get carried away...

[mnferwerda]

Was changing out the oil of the secondary drive unit on a 'new to me' GS850G. A LOT of water came out and then some oil... That was quite a surprise. A bit of research here shows that this is not an uncommon problem. But it freaked me out at first! Primary drive unit and engine oil all seemed to be OK though.

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[wyly]

The boots are from Z1 Enterprises and were just over $50 which I thought was quite reasonable. Tons of GS stuff there easy to get carried away...

one the best purchases I made was new boots, trying to work with the 32 yr old petrified boots was a nightmare...

[Guest]

I put a new rubber boot thingy over my clutch adjustment at the lever...

[wyly]

Drained the carbs...fuel in carb #1 had lots of redish brown sediment, 2, 3 and 4 were clean, hmmmm...

[Burque73]

Well, didn't "wrench" on it but this was my project today.

The old and busted late 60's or early 70's vintage door had to go.



Out with the old.



In with the new fiberglass unit.



Oak frame and trim but these fiberglass doors withstand the southwest weather much better than wood. Since it faces South the finish will fade in five years, but it's still better than wood.

[Hayabuser]

Installed heated grips on the Bus today...



... looking forward to having toasty hands on my annual Christmas Day ride tomorrow!

[Cipher]

Im about to tear into a Kitchen Aid Mixer that refuses to run. It ran when it was out away.

[sam000lee]

Im about to tear into a Kitchen Aid Mixer that refuses to run. It ran when it was out away.

Keep us posted on how it goes

[Guest]

Working on my 900F. Got it clear coated last weekend and hope to have everything put back on this weekend. Yesterday, I just got the seat assembly put back together.

[Cipher]

Keep us posted on how it goes

Well it a 2012 Classic mode as indicated by the service manual serial number decode page
Made in week 37.
White in colour and with some clear indicators of the PO dicking about inside. Damaged screw heads, loose screws etc.
The grease is old enough that it has separated in the usual way.

I tore it down to remove the drive and driven gears as being a root cause of failure. All gears are in good shape.

The worm geared motor output shaft spins freely so its not a bearing binding issue.
I removed the brushes and the PO buggered up the spring on one. It still forces the brush in place but its twisted.
Commutator shows a bit of dirt buildup.

In order to not need adjustment of the speed control I am removing the motor with the controls in place if possible.

I am thinking of just hooking the ac leads to the armature leads bypassing all the electronics and mechanical contact switches.

More to come
or none as this may be a shocking experience.
This is the most fun I have had in months.