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Recent content by Big T

  1. Big T

    What's up with tires?

    Interesting I received a response from Pirelli US about the availability of Sport Demons. They claim it's still available, and it's up to the retailers to stock them Then, supplied me a link to Pirelli car tires. So, was tha IA? So, I called RevZilla and talked with customer service. She dug...
  2. Big T

    What's up with tires?

    Well, since the announcement that the English plant was closing came months before,I'm not surprised your tires had defects. Goodyear announced the historic plant was closing and manufacturing was transferring to the Dunlop plant in Germany. Then, the shortages began Recently, they announced...
  3. Big T

    What's up with tires?

    I had sent an email to Avon and they replied that Roadriders won't be available until 2027. Are they just trying to kill this model line?
  4. Big T

    What's up with tires?

    It's mid June, my rear tire is looking worn down, so I'm looking for a replacement Avon AM 26. Search stores far and wide, out of stock. Check with Avon - arriving mid year. It is mid year, you twits! Who's terrible planning for their biggest market is this? So, off to Pirelli Sport Demons Same...
  5. Big T

    Please help with 1982 GS1000G

    1000/1100 is a good motor Minor problems are expected on a bike over 40 years old. If the leak is the neutral switch, it's an easy repair. I assume you're capable of doing the repair. Here's your guide Gsarchive.bwringer.com If it runs good, $2,500 US is reasonable.
  6. Big T

    DIY Copper Head Gaskets, time has come…

    My Cometic head gasket has been holding up for 35 years on my 1085. Plus, it appears Cometic has a copper one for his 1100
  7. Big T

    GS1000 carb to air filter boots

    Remove fuel tank Remove side covers Unbolt rear master cylinder reservoir and let it hang Loosed throttle cables on carbs Loosen all 8 screws on carb boots in/ex Unbolt and unscrew air filter box. Pull it out Unbolt the 2 bolts at the top of the air plenum. Pull off the blower hose Pull the air...
  8. Big T

    DIY Copper Head Gaskets, time has come…

    Doesn't WISECO make a gasket? Their site shows a copper one for an 1100G
  9. Big T

    GS1000 carb to air filter boots

    Okay, first Are you asking about a 78-79, an 80 E, or a G model? They're all different, to some extent It's real easy on a 78-79
  10. Big T

    idle adjustment: 79 850g

    Those carbs are correct for a 750 And, yes, a 79 should have a kickstarter
  11. Big T

    Mechanical Ignition Advance

    Backfire Exhaust, or thru the carbs? Checked the valve clearance?
  12. Big T

    #3 cylinder pipe cold and oil leaking from #3 cylinder

    To answer your questions, Pull the spark plugs and compare them. Is #3 dark and smells of gas? Then, detach the vacuum line from the petcock, plug it and run the bike on Prime. Is the #3 working now? The oil leak is most likely coming from the tach drive, or the valve cover gasket. There are...
  13. Big T

    forks - damper rod bolts - what threadlocker?

    Purple is for vibration resistance, for that part that might loosen and fall off. My local NAPA gets it for me, no shipping charge
  14. Big T

    forks - damper rod bolts - what threadlocker?

    I go for purple threadlocker Sadly, hard to find
  15. Big T

    #3 cylinder pipe cold and oil leaking from #3 cylinder

    If your#3 plug is gassy, the petcock diaphragm has failed and extra fuel is entering the carb Oil running down #3 is most likely failed tach drive seals
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