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Recent content by jdub6092

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    The Great & Terrible Ask "which exhaust headers not made for the 650G fit the 650G"

    I have some excellent condition 650 gl pipes that I may want to sell. Im pretty sure they would fit the 650g. The only thing that might be needed is to relocate the rear brackets which would require removing and rewelding or fabricating an adapter.
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    Exhaust pipe header clamps

    I wish I had those type of clamps with the slide on collars. Unfortunately, mine have a single large diameter collar welded on, so the clamps are integrated and not intended to be replaced. Since I now have some spare clamps (meaning that the supplier couldnt salvage his pipes and cut them off...
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    This will be interesting.......

    61 and sunny in Phoenix, but that's the reward for surviving the brutal summers. The photos from around the country looking like a hellscape. Hope all you who are affected stay safe.
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    Exhaust pipe header clamps

    I have found some clamps and carefully hacksawed the broken ones off. While I can see that integrated clamp replacement on these models is basically unheard of, I'd really appreciate some advice on which welds to remove, either from the collar flange as pictured above or the first bottom pipe...
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    1981 GSX1100 Katana Based Project

    Did you fabricate these aluminum split flange clamps? Any special trick to doing this? I can see where the cuts need to be made, but what kind of fine cutting tool did you use?
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    Exhaust pipe header clamps

    In a last ditch effort to score some OEM exhaust clamps, I bit the bullet and purchased a full exhaust from a 650GL for an insanely good price with free shipping. Single pipes in poor to fair shape were asking for the same or higher $$. This set was obviously well cared for as the chrome still...
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    Exhaust pipe header clamps

    Likely an issue that very few have dealt with. I purchased some used clamps from an 81 gs850 as it's clamps appear to be removable and held in place by a couple of collar insert pieces. The clamps are heavy duty steel and not the brittle light weight composite used on 650s and a few others. The...
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    Exhaust pipe header clamps

    Two of the exhaust head clamps on my 81 GS650E were cracked and broke when torqued. Tried to use different high heat epoxies and puttys along with steel dowels inserted, but all attempts eventually failed. Finally took the pipes to a welder, but the material (cast aluminum/zinc?) doesnt hold up...
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    Replacing a camshaft sprocket?

    Thanks Grims, Was able to get it done with one vice grip clamped on the shank close to the sprocket. It held firm. Had to use a long socket extension to clear the lobes which made it a bit unstable.
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    Replacing a camshaft sprocket?

    I got the old sprockets off, but now I'm trying to figure out how to hold the cams in place in order to torque the bolts to max 19 ft-lbs. Any suggestions? is the 303 thread lock essential or is there a sufficient substitute that I can find at an auto store?
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    1981 GS650g carb problems

    Here is the difference in needle jet sizes between the Mikuni and K&L rebuild kit. The seat is higher so when matched the total height is the same. ​Experts on this forum do not recommend the K&L rebuild kit.
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    1981 GS650g carb problems

    If you are referring to the needle jet and seat, it's possible that it was replaced with an unmatched set. I saw this when I used the original mikuni jet and a seat from a rebuild kit and noticed the height difference. Ended up using both pieces from the rebuild kit to correct. I haven't had an...
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    Jdub goes there 1981 650e rebuild

    Started putting things back together with the replacement head and noticed that all of my intake boots are right side versions. I purchased a full set, i think from Labwork. They dont have any L/R markings. When placed on the left side, they effectively narrow and disrupt some of fuel/air flow...
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    Jdub goes there 1981 650e rebuild

    My analysis of the running issue is that the attempt at salvaging the head after the machinist blunders did not last. Shaving down the cam journals and bearings is a viable repair with precision tooling, I obviously did not meet that standard as the journals had some high spots and a couple of...
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    Camshaft chamber lack of oil?

    Apologize for posting in the wrong forum. Obviously 4 cylinder.
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