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Hello Everyone,
My name is Rahman, I am new to the Forum, I just purchased 2 bike:
- 1981 GS650G
- 1982 GS650GL
Both Bikes were in a shed and are in need of serious work. Picked both up for $300 total.
The 1981 will be mine, a buddy of mine is taking the 1982.
I have been reading a ton on this site and finally wanted to say hello.
I am very excited to take on this project, I currently own a 2009 triumph speedmaster but wanted something a bit older, 4 cylinder, carbureted, and found the 650.
The project will be to turn it into a cafe race (i know some of you hate the idea, but hey, everyone is different and thats why we like to make them our own).
I have a mechanic who is helping me with the buildout. Here are my current thoughts and ideas, I hope to get some feedback and answers to my questions:
1- Get the engine running (it currently turns over but there is an oil leak out of the crankcase)
2- Clean and rebuild carbs with a Dynojet Stage 3 Kit, Pod Filters, and 4 into 1 Exhaust (Not sure which slip on to add, I hope you all can chip in), i would like something with a deep rumble but relatively quiet at idle as i get off work at 1 am and do not want to take up the whole neighborhood on a nightly basis.
- Is there anything to pay attention to regarding the carbs, intake, and slip-ons in terms of tuning, or will they be more-or-less plug and play?
3- I understand that my bike is Shaft Driven, But i would like to know what kind of power to expect. Currently on my Triumph, the acceleration is pretty good (0-60 under 6 seconds) and 3rd gear pulls all the way to 90mph).
4- Aside from the regulator\rectifier, are there any parts that are known to go bad?
5- I ordered a set of new ignition coils, see below link from Ebay, has anyone used these, do i need additional resistance in the wires?
I will keep you all posted with pictures as soon as I can, as well as future questions and comments.
Thank you all so much in advance for any information and assistance.
Cheers
Rahman
My name is Rahman, I am new to the Forum, I just purchased 2 bike:
- 1981 GS650G
- 1982 GS650GL
Both Bikes were in a shed and are in need of serious work. Picked both up for $300 total.
The 1981 will be mine, a buddy of mine is taking the 1982.
I have been reading a ton on this site and finally wanted to say hello.
I am very excited to take on this project, I currently own a 2009 triumph speedmaster but wanted something a bit older, 4 cylinder, carbureted, and found the 650.
The project will be to turn it into a cafe race (i know some of you hate the idea, but hey, everyone is different and thats why we like to make them our own).
I have a mechanic who is helping me with the buildout. Here are my current thoughts and ideas, I hope to get some feedback and answers to my questions:
1- Get the engine running (it currently turns over but there is an oil leak out of the crankcase)
2- Clean and rebuild carbs with a Dynojet Stage 3 Kit, Pod Filters, and 4 into 1 Exhaust (Not sure which slip on to add, I hope you all can chip in), i would like something with a deep rumble but relatively quiet at idle as i get off work at 1 am and do not want to take up the whole neighborhood on a nightly basis.
- Is there anything to pay attention to regarding the carbs, intake, and slip-ons in terms of tuning, or will they be more-or-less plug and play?
3- I understand that my bike is Shaft Driven, But i would like to know what kind of power to expect. Currently on my Triumph, the acceleration is pretty good (0-60 under 6 seconds) and 3rd gear pulls all the way to 90mph).
4- Aside from the regulator\rectifier, are there any parts that are known to go bad?
5- I ordered a set of new ignition coils, see below link from Ebay, has anyone used these, do i need additional resistance in the wires?
I will keep you all posted with pictures as soon as I can, as well as future questions and comments.
Thank you all so much in advance for any information and assistance.
Cheers
Rahman
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