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It's smoke that make electronic components work.
Every time I've let the smoke out by mistake, they never work again.
'80 GS250T... long gone... And back!
'86 Honda Bol D'Or... very sadly long gone
'82 GS1000SZ
'82 GS1100GL
'01 Honda CBR1100XX BlackBird -
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09 Kaw C14 Rocket powered Barcalounger
1983 GS1100e
82\83 1100e Frankenbike
1980 GS1260
Previous 65 Suzuki 80 Scrambler, 76 KZ900, 02 GSF1200S, 81 GS1100e, 80 GS850GComment
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Well the plot thickens.......Blew valve cover gasket. Overnight to Billings, hopefully today. Enjoying hot shower, cable tv& wifi. Glad I can deal with these things.sigpic
83 GS1100g
2006 Triumph Sprint ST 1050
Ohhhh!........Torque sweet Temptress.........always whispering.... a murmuring SirenComment
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Ok Charlie, too much blow-by pressure in the oil galley.
I would think your trip is over, because the only way to fix that is new piston rings.
Been there with a couple cars.1982 GS1100G-
1990 GSX750/1127
1987 Honda CBR600F Hurricane
1985 Kawasaki GPz750Comment
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I'd replace the gasket. Make sure the engine is venting properly, and motor on. Keep a eye on things at fuel stops. If you can make it to the Indiana/Ohio aria, and things are catastrophic. There are resources here to totally rebuild your engine if need be. Good luck👍My 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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True, I had a pinched breather tube on my LTD 550 many years ago, and it blew out massive amounts of oil.sigpic
When consulting the magic 8 ball for advice, one must first ask it "will your answers be accurate?"
Glen
-85 1150 es - Plus size supermodel.
-Rusty old scooter.
Other things I like to photograph.....instagram.com/gs_junkie
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Well I was starting to feel good about the situation and Bill get's me worried....... I think I've fallen victim to my own frugalness. I should have replaced the gasket when I did the valves as this one has had 3adjustments on it. I will pull the breather in the morning and check that it's clear. The new gasket is on with half moons & 306 miles . No leaks and drips slowly stopping. I've been traveling in an area where the speed limit is 80mph.......++
I setting in Belfeild ND tonight adding my 43 state to my list of states visited.With any luck I'll get 3 more in the next few days.
Rob,I had the gasket sealer/maker but I also had a dealership right there.
Thanks for all your advise!Last edited by Charlie G; 08-10-2016, 10:35 PM.sigpic
83 GS1100g
2006 Triumph Sprint ST 1050
Ohhhh!........Torque sweet Temptress.........always whispering.... a murmuring SirenComment
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Charlie,
If you remember, mine blew that night you followed me home. One of the little curves was cut incorrectly by 2-3 mm. There's a lot of oil thrashing around there. So, relax
Are you heading towards Duluth and the Mackinac, or down to Chicago? I recommend staying north, or taking the SS Badger (spendy, but worth it)Last edited by Big T; 08-11-2016, 12:20 AM.1978 GS 1000 (since new)
1979 GS 1000 (The Fridge, superbike replica project)
1978 GS 1000 (parts)
1981 GS 850 (anyone want a project?)
1981 GPZ 550 (backroad screamer)
1970 450 Mk IIID (THUMP!)
2007 DRz 400S
1999 ATK 490ES
1994 DR 350SESComment
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GS\'s since 1982: 55OMZ, 550ES, 750ET, (2) 1100ET\'s, 1100S, 1150ES. Current ride is an 83 Katana. Wifes bike is an 84 GS 1150ESComment
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I've never seen a Katana fitted with that much kit...it'd be quite a feat of agility to pop one's foot through the gap to mount the beast.
Keep on reporting in, Charlie. I'm living vicariously through you.'83 GS650G
'83 GS550es (didn't like the colours in the 80's, but they've grown on me)Comment
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I've ridden a Kat and I'd love to try a tour on one.
Trying to get past St Paul today. Going through Chicago area and up to Dowagiac Mi afterward. Go Cubs!Last edited by Charlie G; 08-11-2016, 08:51 AM.sigpic
83 GS1100g
2006 Triumph Sprint ST 1050
Ohhhh!........Torque sweet Temptress.........always whispering.... a murmuring SirenComment
There's that tube of high heat, oil resistant gasket maker to the rescue. The only valve cover gasket I ever had blow was one of the silicone ones. Was it a stock paper one?
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