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Recent content by duaneage

  1. duaneage

    Polaris SH775 Opinions??

    Or you could just get a SH-232 or a SH-532 and have a bolt in replacement that includes leadwires. It will work just as well.
  2. duaneage

    Hi guys, need some carb help

    Did you try new spark plugs?
  3. duaneage

    1980 gs1100 l

    Looks can be deceiving. The best looking bikes can still have electrical issues and carb problems. L models are not as desireable as G or E models unless you are into the cruiser look. If the bike has sat instead of being driven it may need more attention. Good luck and let us know how it...
  4. duaneage

    r/r questions: how to find out if r/r is series or shunt?

    Sh-232 Was my favorite. Fit perfect and never failed. Sold a few hundred on this forum over the years.
  5. duaneage

    Pumpkin ratios - a discovery

    Changing tire size is an easier way to go. I went to a 130 tire on my 650G and it lowered rpms from the 110 on it when I got the bike.
  6. duaneage

    Same engine '82 GS650EZ and GS650GL?

    Ignition is different on the '83, the advance is electronic and is built into the ignitor, not using the mechanical advance on the end of the crank. The 83 engine is identical as far as far as ignition advance. I swapped an 81 for an 83 without issues.
  7. duaneage

    Gs650 tear down

    The vesrah head gasket composition works for surfaces which are less than perfect. You'll need to retouque them once or twice or they will fail.
  8. duaneage

    Cyliner head swap question

    There was a 16 bolt and 17 bolt valve cover change made in late 1982. I've gotten the 16 bolt gaskets to work on a 17 bolt cover. You might need the valve cover that came with the replacement head.
  9. duaneage

    gs1000g and gs1100g

    Combustion chambers are smaller on a 1000. Using the 1000 head on an 1100 will yield nearly a full point increase in compression. Conversely a 1100 head will lower the squeeze on a 1000. The 1100 jugs with a 1000 head is a good candidate for performance cams if you can afford them. You'll make...
  10. duaneage

    650G clutch springs

    My 650G started slipping on 4 to 5 shifts at high speed. I ordered new clutch springs on a hunch and it turns out the old springs were 5 millimeter shorter on the bench than new ones. I had a burnt steel disc as a result. Fortunately I had a few spares steels. Springs are cheap and worth...
  11. duaneage

    NYC Area Frame Painting

    Contact Bruce at the Color Factory 6092420665 He s just below Toms River and does bicycle frames. He should have no problem redoing a motorbike frame.
  12. duaneage

    Current state of Bikebandit

    I ordered parts from Z1 and Partszilla and it too a week to show up. Maybe BB should buy from them and fulfill their orders.
  13. duaneage

    Free piston ring sets 12140-44110

    I have a pair (2) sets of piston rings I don't need. These are 71mm standard size rings for the 450 and a few other engines. If you need 12140-44110 It's your lucky day. Free for postage only.
  14. duaneage

    Current state of Bikebandit

    Bike bandit finally answered the telephone and I got to speak to an agent. He apologized of course and tells me my parts are now on hand and will ship, I'll get them by Friday. Friday comes and nothing. Monday I get the same robot email about back order. I call again and they say it will ship. I...
  15. duaneage

    Current state of Bikebandit

    It took 6 weeks to get an RMA to return parts. Still waiting on the right parts and credit for the return. Their biggest sin is charging my card for items they said were in stock when they really have to get them from a distributor. That's dishonest. They won't answer emails or the phone to...
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