what did you wrench on today??

[cowboyup3371]

I know it's not a big deal for most folks but I'm pretty proud of myself tonight for doing something I thought was way too difficult for me to do. I usually use a master clip for the GS550 chains mostly because the only chain tool I could afford at first never made sense to me (bought it at Harbor Freight years ago) and the clip was just easier. However, I had to replace the Bandit's chain finally and that doesn't use a clip at all so of course I paid the money for the MotionPro PBR tool and did it myself tonight. The Bandit's service manual calls for a flare between 5.45mm and 5.85mm but I was only able to get them to 5.30mm. Still, I'm told they should be fine. Having the right tool definitely made this job easier so maybe I'll convert over to a rivet link on the GS'.

MotionPro Chain Tool by Scott Baker, on Flickr

Riveted Bandit Master Link by Scott Baker, on Flickr

[Rich82GS750TZ]

Scott, I did the same not long ago myself, upgraded to a 530 x-ring chain and sprockets. Bought the same (probably) tool, having never done it before. I can’t tell you whether your flare is enough, but it looks good. I found the process quite nerve-wracking, but so satisfying when I got it done. Same with checking valve clearance the first time. Now I think I could do it in my sleep. Good for you!

[trevor]

New Chain and sprockets for the Gsxs1000f today....love gold chains.

[Kingjoel]

I put a petcock kit from 2 fast moto in my 1978 GS 1000, it works perfect. I have a spare that I converted to non-vacuum but didn't like the looks of the shortened lever.

[dorkburger]

Fixed my headlight problem.
Had a problem with the high / low beam operation.
http://Suzuki GS left hand control. by Glen Brenner, on Flickr

[kochic]

I installed new swingarm bearings on my new to me VX800.
Marc

[dorkburger]

Got the bike put back together yesterday after fixing the switch cluster. Put stock windscreen back on. A bit early, but the tall doesn't sit right and is droopy on one side. It annoys me. More so then the beat up stock one. I though it was a problem with the fairing mount, but but even when the screen is sitting on the bench with no tension on it, it's the same. Guess I never realized when it was new.

[wyly]

Got the bike put back together yesterday after fixing the switch cluster. Put stock windscreen back on. A bit early, but the tall doesn't sit right and is droopy on one side. It annoys me. More so then the beat up stock one. I though it was a problem with the fairing mount, but but even when the screen is sitting on the bench with no tension on it, it's the same. Guess I never realized when it was new.

Same here, the oem fairing on my efe was off when it left the factory. Corrected that when I made my alloy fairing.

[wyly]

Converted my 630 oem to 530 on my GS1150. As I have more than sufficient hp and torque I thought I'd change the rear sprocket size to 43T for better fuel range. I suspect I may have gone too small but I'll go with it for now and see it performs today once I complete the final reassembly. I've ordered a larger 45T as I suspect that will better suit my needs.

[1978GS750E]

Tire changing day! Converting the Skunk to tubeless and found this inside the tube when I had to cut the tube off of the frozen valve stem!


YUK!

[1978GS750E]

Got the new tires on the Skunk!

Waiting for Steve to come and pick up the Kenda Challengers that were removed! He is such a Kenda tire fanatic (and rightly so, I might add!) I'm sure he wants these........they're like new!

[steve murdoch]

Ron, is that the remains of Slime?

[1978GS750E]

Yes, it is Slime that was still liquid!

[wyly]

Yes, it is Slime that was still liquid!

I've heard of people using that to balance tires.

[dorkburger]

Might want to throw some Mucinex in there....