Bicycling from CA. to MI. to pick up my 1982' GS450T then drive it back to CA.

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  • grcamna2
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    • Feb 2018
    • 758
    • Davis,CA.95616

    #106
    I need the T as it is the rubber seals:the rubber is molded to the alloy T which then fits tightly into each carb.

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    • TeamDar
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      • Nov 2008
      • 1137
      • St. Louis, MO

      #107
      Since you are waiting anyway. Take the old T and soak it in a container/cup with gas in it for a day. Then install it and see if it doesn't seal. It should swell up from the gas and might seal. I have used this method with good results. Check to see that it holds gas before you reinstall the carbs. Dar

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      • grcamna2
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        • Feb 2018
        • 758
        • Davis,CA.95616

        #108
        I can try that while I'm waiting for parts, there are also cracks in the rubber
        Last edited by grcamna2; 06-07-2018, 04:32 AM.

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        • grcamna2
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          • Feb 2018
          • 758
          • Davis,CA.95616

          #109
          The journey began by bicycle so no room for a helmet, leather, etc. I'm looking for a size Large helmet(three quarter style is OK),a size 44 jacket(would like to find an old leather with zippers on the sleeves and a snap-up collar plus old riding gloves(xl)and a pair of 12wide boots with thin soles.
          I am in my young 60's,a partially retired Japanese powersports repairman with only a small Social Security check every month. I still love adventure but need to play it close to the bone. I began this journey by bicycle for a reason.. I don't have much but can pay a little for some gear.

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          • rustybronco
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            • Jul 2005
            • 14961
            • Marysville, Michigan

            #110
            Put a post with your specific needs in the GS gear section.

            Found a link for these in the gear section. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Raider-A...0-XL/203646484
            Last edited by rustybronco; 06-07-2018, 07:49 AM.
            De-stinking Penelope http://thegsresources.com/_forum/sho...d.php?t=179245

            http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...35#post1625535

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            • grcamna2
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              • Feb 2018
              • 758
              • Davis,CA.95616

              #111
              Originally posted by rustybronco
              Put a post with your specific needs in the GS gear section.

              Found a link for these in the gear section. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Raider-A...0-XL/203646484
              Thanks for posting that link on the gloves Dale

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              • Redman
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                • Mar 2004
                • 13719
                • Michigan, west Michigan

                #112
                Originally posted by grcamna2
                .........I'm looking for a .helmet................ jacket.................... riding gloves....... pair of . boots .............
                ah ... maybe have someone ship yours from home....? or have had arranged for that.
                .. or am I assuming too much?
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                • grcamna2
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                  • Feb 2018
                  • 758
                  • Davis,CA.95616

                  #113
                  Originally posted by Redman
                  ah ... maybe have someone ship yours from home....? or have had arranged for that.
                  .. or am I assuming too much?
                  I did PLAN on getting this riding gear while I was here in Michigan and was hoping to find some by now,I couldn't carry that stuff on the bicycle,don't have a friend back there who can ship stuff as she is handicapped plus i just moved there a year ago.I am not financially able to afford much but can pay for them. I DIDN'T plan on getting robbed of all my carefully prepared gear back in NV.,that was a huge loss.
                  Last edited by grcamna2; 06-07-2018, 02:24 PM.

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                  • Guest

                    #114
                    I would check out a local Salvation Army or Goodwill store for leather jackets. They always have some here in not bad shape for a fraction of the cost of new. Helmets, not so much, but occasionally they have a few.

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                    • grcamna2
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                      • Feb 2018
                      • 758
                      • Davis,CA.95616

                      #115
                      Originally posted by Phred
                      I would check out a local Salvation Army or Goodwill store for leather jackets. They always have some here in not bad shape for a fraction of the cost of new. Helmets, not so much, but occasionally they have a few.
                      I already went 3 thrift stores but they didn't even have any warm jackets,helmet,boots or gloves

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                      • Mista M
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                        • Apr 2011
                        • 416
                        • Ann Arbor, MI

                        #116
                        ill check my house to see if i still have the 3/4 helmet that came with a bike purchase a few years ago, it was new and i never used it. ill call if i find it.
                        1984 GS550ES
                        Rebuild in progress....

                        1983 GS750ES
                        4700 miles

                        1978 GS1000E...Resto-mod to come

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                        • grcamna2
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                          • Feb 2018
                          • 758
                          • Davis,CA.95616

                          #117
                          Originally posted by Mista M
                          ill check my house to see if i still have the 3/4 helmet that came with a bike purchase a few years ago, it was new and i never used it. ill call if i find it.
                          Thank you Mista M

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                          • twr1776
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                            • Jul 2005
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                            • NORTHWEST INDIANA - AKA THE REGION

                            #118
                            Late to this but I might have some tank grommets. Let me know if you still need them...……...
                            82 GS850L - The Original http://s224.photobucket.com/albums/d...ePics067-1.jpg
                            81 GS1000L - Brown County Hooligan http://s224.photobucket.com/albums/d...ivePics071.jpg
                            83 GS1100L - Super Slab Machine http://s224.photobucket.com/albums/d...t=DCP_1887.jpg
                            06 KLR650 - "The Clown Bike" :eek: http://s224.photobucket.com/albums/d...nt=SERally.jpg
                            AKA "Mr Awesome" ;)

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                            • grcamna2
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                              • Feb 2018
                              • 758
                              • Davis,CA.95616

                              #119
                              Originally posted by twr1776
                              Late to this but I might have some tank grommets. Let me know if you still need them...……...
                              I just found some that will work,thank you for offering twr1776

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                              • grcamna2
                                Forum Mentor
                                • Feb 2018
                                • 758
                                • Davis,CA.95616

                                #120
                                Originally posted by Mista M
                                ill check my house to see if i still have the 3/4 helmet that came with a bike purchase a few years ago, it was new and i never used it. ill call if i find it.
                                Hello Mista M, Did you find the helmet ?

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