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Except, unlike other forums I belong to, you can't see who it was that liked your post. Odd....Bob T. ~~ Play the GSR weekly photo game: Pic of Week Game
'83 GS1100E ~ '24 Triumph Speed 400 ~ '01 TRIUMPH TT600 ~ '67 HONDA CUB -
New tires, fresh oil/filter, and a little cleaner....Ready to go....
Bob T. ~~ Play the GSR weekly photo game: Pic of Week Game
'83 GS1100E ~ '24 Triumph Speed 400 ~ '01 TRIUMPH TT600 ~ '67 HONDA CUBComment
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Gave the GS some fresh oil and a filter, cleaned the K&N air filter and checked valves today.
I've checked every 4k miles or so and valve clearances haven't changed in the last 8k miles. It's got about 56,600 miles as far as I can tell (changed the speedo around 50k) and I'm hoping to get another 50k before overhaul.
Ever since getting a squirt of oil in my face a while back while rotating the crank by hand, I've used a little syringe to clear it out from around the buckets. Couldn't find the syringe so I improvised. Silly contraption, but functional.
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 KLX400Comment
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Had 850G for 14 years. Now have GK since 2005.
GK at IndyMotoGP Suzuki Display... ... GK on GSResources Page ... ... Euro Trash Ego Machine .. ..3 mo'cykls.... update 2 mocykl
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I just finished valve shims, throttle body balance, and coolant flush on my Street Triple. Never in my life have I cursed so much! I miss working on Japanese bikes. There’s one bracket that holds both side fairings, the radiator, clutch cable and throttle cable routings, the air intake boot, etc. Then there’s just barely too little clearance to fit a wrench or socket on 10% of the hardware. It seems like Triumph engineering is a little too cute and my hunch is that’s why they’re known for issues. But, once done properly it’s the smoothest and most crisp bike I’ve ever ridden.
(The pic is from before the valve shim and timing adjustment.)
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Nice to see you back posting here Joe! I guess HI is treating you well enough. Where do you ride a street triple over there in anything past 2nd gear??
1980 GS1000G - Sold
1978 GS1000E - Finished!
1980 GS550E - Fixed & given to a friend
1983 GS750ES Special - Sold
2009 KLR 650 - Sold - gone to TX!
1982 GS1100G - Rebuilt and finished. - Sold
2009 TE610 - Dual Sporting around dreaming of Dakar.....
www.parasiticsanalytics.com
TWINPOT BRAKE UPGRADE LINKY: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...e-on-78-Skunk/Comment
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Thanks! It's good to be back - this really is an incredible forum and group of riders.
There isn't much room to wind out the bike. There are a few highways but I do spend a lot of time in 2nd and 3rd. I do often ride around the coast between Honolulu and Kailua (72), and across the mountains between the two (Pali, Likelike, H3.) And I'll be riding up to North Shore a lot (H2). But yeah, this is the reason I sold my baby GSX-S1000F. I was physically ill after selling that bike but there's just no sensible reason to have a liter bike here. The Street Triple (675) is really snappy so it's still fun to ride. I have a 170cc scooter which is highway capable but not highway comfortable, so the ST does feel pretty appropriate.Last edited by Joe Garfield; 04-18-2022, 11:40 PM.Comment
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Changed the Bandit’s fork seals and installed new Sonic Springs this weekend. Now to go find a 350 mile test route so I can hit the magic number on the odometer
Cowboy Up or Quit. - Run Free Lou and Rest in Peace
1981 GS550T - My First
1981 GS550L - My Eldest Daughter's - Now Sold
2007 GSF1250SA Bandit - My touring bike
Sit tall in the saddle Hold your head up high
Keep your eyes fixed where the trail meets the sky and live like you ain't afraid to die
and don't be scared, just enjoy your ride - Chris Ledoux, "The Ride"Comment
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Okay, I'll take the bait... What's the "Magic Number" on the odometer?Originally posted by cowboyup3371 View PostChanged the Bandit’s fork seals and installed new Sonic Springs this weekend. Now to go find a 350 mile test route so I can hit the magic number on the odometerMy Motorcycles:
22 Kawasaki Z900 RS (Candy Tone Blue)
22 BMW K1600GT (Probably been to a town near you)
82 1100e Drag Bike (needs race engine)
81 1100e Street Bike (with race engine)
79 1000e (all original)
82 850g (all original)
80 KZ 650F (needs restored)Comment
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Well the seals were changed at 99656 if that helpsCowboy Up or Quit. - Run Free Lou and Rest in Peace
1981 GS550T - My First
1981 GS550L - My Eldest Daughter's - Now Sold
2007 GSF1250SA Bandit - My touring bike
Sit tall in the saddle Hold your head up high
Keep your eyes fixed where the trail meets the sky and live like you ain't afraid to die
and don't be scared, just enjoy your ride - Chris Ledoux, "The Ride"Comment
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Yes, that helps. So your magic number is 100,006Originally posted by cowboyup3371 View PostMy Motorcycles:
22 Kawasaki Z900 RS (Candy Tone Blue)
22 BMW K1600GT (Probably been to a town near you)
82 1100e Drag Bike (needs race engine)
81 1100e Street Bike (with race engine)
79 1000e (all original)
82 850g (all original)
80 KZ 650F (needs restored)Comment
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Yea, as long as I get close to itOriginally posted by storm 64 View Post
Cowboy Up or Quit. - Run Free Lou and Rest in Peace
1981 GS550T - My First
1981 GS550L - My Eldest Daughter's - Now Sold
2007 GSF1250SA Bandit - My touring bike
Sit tall in the saddle Hold your head up high
Keep your eyes fixed where the trail meets the sky and live like you ain't afraid to die
and don't be scared, just enjoy your ride - Chris Ledoux, "The Ride"Comment
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I worked this week gutting a barn for my employer. The chickens and rabbits were none too happy, despite other, nicer quarters."Thought he, it is a wicked world in all meridians; I'll die a pagan."
~Herman Melville
2016 1200 Superlow
1982 CB900fComment
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I started assembling that 72 R5C i sold 2 years ago to a buddy. wasnt anything except a painted frame this morning.....
MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550
NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.
I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.Comment
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After 10 years of the 712 Shinko, I think I've saved enough money to buy a Pirelli Sport Demon and compare it to Shinko. Worth the extra money?.
So far I can say the Pirelli is V rated, has thicker stiffer sidewalls and carcass.
Bead did not seat so easy, had to work on that.
The brand name is more legend, plus the tread pattern is mo pretty.
4NiE4Am.jpgLast edited by Buffalo Bill; 06-11-2022, 06:14 PM."Only fe' collected the old way, has any value." from His Majesty O'Keefe (1954 film)
1982 GS1100G- road bike, body, seat and suspension modded
1990 GSX750F-(1127cc '92 GSXR engine) track bike, much re-engineered
1987 Honda CBR600F Hurricane; hooligan bike, restoredComment
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