Project:Old Yeller on the road

Funny how the way you think things should work isn't how they do.Aligned the tabs on the air box boots to the top like I thought they should be.They just would not settle on the carb bells with the #3 carb being VERY stubbornly folding in.Turned 90 degrees and they just popped right down.If there was something in the manual I couldn't find it

So I put both batteries in,no starter actionSwapped out the solenoid to be sure,nothingDecided to get the starter out,means pulling out the carbs with all the hassles that bringsSo once I got the starter out it was glad ,the one in the bike was sounding crunchy.Have one in my parts stash that's way better.Still on go on turning the motor over but it moved a bit so it was worth while.Found out my wintergreened boot are softer now than when I first did them.

So excited I got the horns working I forgot the bad(ish) news.Seems the battery's toast.Pulled the 1000's battery and put that on the charger.Hopefully that will work good enough for now.Will be getting new AGM's for both,the 750 soon.

I did it!!! Got the new horns to work!Wired up with a relay Dale(rustybronco) supplied.If it seems I'm over reacting it's because the 78 1000 wiring melt down has me VERY worried about doing any electrical work.I'm quite impressed with how loud these cheap eBay from China horns are. Definite improvement from the stockers.

nice score on the chain, I should talk to your dealer, see what it would cost me to get a couple of those, need a new one for the GS and one for the FZ....everything I am looking at is over a hundred bucks easy.....

With the I got a bit of change from $100,sadly I think shipping would be expensive.It's heavy,nearly dropped mine because I wasn't quite expecting it to be so heavy.

Looks good Greg...I like the gold too. Kenco I presume? They are great!

Thanks Trevor,goes with the gold accents for sure.Kenco for sure,gotta love close and good

[trevor]

Looks good Greg...I like the gold too. Kenco I presume? They are great!

nice score on the chain, I should talk to your dealer, see what it would cost me to get a couple of those, need a new one for the GS and one for the FZ....everything I am looking at is over a hundred bucks easy.....

Fine I got the sprockets,what about the chain?


The local dealer had these JT chains on for $88+ tax.Guessing it's a repackaged name brand.Didn't even notice it was gold at first because I opened it in a low light situation.

It looks pretty good IMHO. Isn't adjusted yet,ran out of daylight.

What a great looking bike. Both times.

Thanks!As much as I liked the yellow I think the new colours are even better.Got the new sprockets installed,decided to keep the 15/40 gearing.

[850 Combat]

What a great looking bike. Both times.

Been thinking about what sprockets I should get with the new chain.Been running 15/40 tooth vs the 14/43 that's stock.I like the lower rev's in 5th the lower gearing. brings.There seems no problem getting going in first either.Just can't help wondering if it might be better to go either 41 or 42 in the rear.For better chain life I'm sticking with the 15 front.

Polished up one of the extra rear sprocket holders.Seems like it is going to need a lot more sanding to make it really nice.Think I'll just put the painted on back in.

Got the brake lines and fender on yesterday before it got to dark.Bled them this morning.With the rebuilt MC,ss lines and "new" calipers the lever is HARD!

Well I did put that poll up http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=216238 ,still open if you want to vote.

Could tell the factory cover was under the DIY cover and now know for sure why.

Think I'll use the 83 foam,the one in the front,when I get the new cover made.

The new lines for the 550 brakes came today.Thanks to Raymond at Rensport/Apex for another great pair of lines.

I hope you have something else to do, this has been a long time coming. I miss the yellow although I do like the new scheme. It was unique.

For this winter I HAVE to finish the 750 and the 1000.Been distracting myself with other stuff to long.I liked the yellow to but it was a compromise colour,a long story.There are still a few things to do here,a new chain being the on that comes to mind first.Kind of thinking what to do with the seat to.Have a good 83 base that would eliminate the grab handle of the 85.I'm not fond of that handle but every show I go to somebody comments on it.I smell a SVSooke poll