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Recent content by Steve

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    Gradually gets harder to start and conks out after 8 miles ish

    I can't find fault with any of the suggestions so far, but they all seem to be electrical, not mechanical. :unsure: The part about "hard to start" is what is bothering me. Hard to start issues usually involve a cold engine, not warm, but those are usually resolved by a proper valve...
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    82 GS1100G - carb slides stuck

    Sounds somewhat normal, unfortunately. It appears that there is a considerable amount of other "deposits" in the carb, it will take a bit to rehab the lot. There are a few of us here that have rebuilt carbs in that condition, but it appears that there might be some international shipping...
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    FOR SALE - 1980 GS850G Project $1,000

    Sounds like someone is going to get a good project. (y) It's a good thing you are more than a day away from me, as I don't really need another project. :( .
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    82’ GS850g hole in piston help

    How much of a hurry are you in? I have a complete '80 lower end (minus the cylinder block) that is looking for a new home. It has new OEM pistons (OK, slightly used, with about 1000 miles on them) and rings. I will be visiting my sister in Brevard, NC in early October. I can bring it down to...
  5. Steve

    Save the Date: 2026 Brown County Indiana Rally - June 11-14, 2026

    Out to lunch? :unsure: .
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    1980 GS850 GT - ignition timing issue

    Just to double-check your cam chain pin count: It is NOT 20 pins between the cam marks. Pin #1 is NOT over the mark on the EX cam. The pin that is directly over the EX cam is Pin 0, THEN you start counting. Pin #20 will be over the mark on the IN cam. It is disturbingly easy to be off by one...
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    What model GS1000 do I have?

    All others above are spot-on, the only tidbit I can offer is regarding your VIN. The letters "LN" that we now know should be associated with your bike would be found on a metal tag on the steering neck. The VIN should be stamped on the tag (and also in the frame itself). The L and N will be...
  8. Steve

    There actually are times...........when a rare politician proves they are real people

    I thought that the pause after each line merely emphasized the point and gave it time to sink in. :unsure: .
  9. Steve

    There actually are times...........when a rare politician proves they are real people

    I thought it made the point perfectly well. (y) .
  10. Steve

    Save the Date: 2026 Brown County Indiana Rally - June 11-14, 2026

    Nice to hear from you, Bob. (y) Just keep your calendar open, usually around the second weekend in June. .
  11. Steve

    Things that make you say why?

    I remember the days you are thinking of, but I think you are mis-remembering just a bit. Harley did not MAKE those bikes, they imported and SOLD them. :unsure: They hoped to attract the younger crowd who thought a massive 750cc or 883cc bike was a bit too much. .
  12. Steve

    Things that make you say why?

    Only had a short ride on an XS1100, I did notice the jacking, but only because it was slightly worse than my KZ1300. My subsequent shafties have had noticeably less. The list: ZN1300 (factory-loaded version of the KZ1300), GL1500, GS650G, numerous GS850Gs. For those who ride at 9/10 level and...
  13. Steve

    GS500 Starter Motor into '82 GS450E?

    Not sure about those two specific models, but I have swapped between different shafties before. One of the starters had a bit of a 'dip' between the two mounting bolts, the replacement did not. Seemed to fit anyway, so I installed it. .
  14. Steve

    Anybody got a nice 82/83 GS1100E 'train' headlight chrome ring for sale?

    Is that black? If so, I did not know they came in that color. If it's not stock, it appears to be well-done. (y) .
  15. Steve

    Things that make you say why?

    Yeah, I know there's a reason he's not riding, but that's no excuse for having such a narrow opinion of what should and should not be on a motorcycle. .
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