Looks like someone has had camcover off in past! "horrid" boots ? from here they don't look too bad, about like mine. At least they didn't disintegrate on you (yet).
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1981 gs650L
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Yeah they actually don't look to bad. I have to get down and take another look.
I am assuming someone has worked on the carbs before, as the rack bar is missing a screw....but who knows. The previous owner had only had the bike for about 2 months then sold it... so its hard telling what the PPO did...
Like I said, when I bought it my buddy rode it home about 1 hour ride. I didnt have my learning permit at that time, so it DID run!Comment
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I can't tell from your pics- are the EPA blocking plugs still in on idle air mixture screws?1981 gs650L
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Is there an easy way to shorten the clutch cable? The PO has it rather long it sticks out on the left side of the bike, I thought it was suppose to attach between the 1st and 2nd carb...Comment
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1981 gs650L
"We are all born ignorant, but you have to work hard to stay stupid" Ben FranklinComment
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No, you cannot shorten it. Just not gonna happen. There is no way to reattach the ferrule (the barrel at the end) properly to make a long-term reliable cable. When I was at the Gap in 2004 Walker (of Walker's garage) was able to mend my broken cable by cutting it and brazing a new ferrule on it. But he cautioned me to replace the cable as soon as I got back home.
It is possible to reroute it to take up the slack if you feel it is too long. Personally, since you have everything exposed, I would order another one, perhaps shorter if you can find it, and keep that one as a spare. And always go with OEM for cables. I have found the Motion Pro cables to be lacking in comparison. I never go for a long ride without having a spare clutch and spare throttle cable. But that's just me.Comment
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Just pulled the airbox, it looks in good shape. The boots seem to be okay, I do not see any tears or anything, the rubber seems solid. Although one boot on the ridge were it slides into the box is smashed in, gonna be a pain to put back in the box. Another one looks almost like the carb melted it a bit, as I can see imprints of the clip in the rubber..
I may post pics later.Comment
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If it's nicked, get a new one. Your present cable might be correct length if it was routed correctly (under tank, etc.). Shop around - OEM is worth paying a premium for apparently. My spare is a good used stock one.1981 gs650L
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Starting the carb tear down process. Ran in to a snag with the carb rack screws, waiting to get my hammer drill back...
In the meantime, I am going to degrease the carbs. Any suggestions on a good grease removal agent?Comment
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Anyone know a reliable website to buy some float bowl gaskets? I see some at the Z1 site but they don't specifically say for 81 650E.Comment
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Call them as they can look it up for sure. A lot of times they'll have stuff that won't show up on their site.Cowboy Up or Quit. - Run Free Lou and Rest in Peace
1981 GS550T - My First
1981 GS550L - My Eldest Daughter's - Now Sold
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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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