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Recent content by waltfen

  1. waltfen

    Digital gear position ideas?

    Yeah, I had a GT380 in 1982 that had a single digital display. The GT380 was a 3 cylinder 2 stroke. The plastic used on the clocks then were prone to cracking due to sunlight.
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    Valve Shims swop/sell in the UK?

    I have spare 2.75's but no 2.60's. PM me your address and I'll post you a 2.75 for free
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    1981GS650GL Swingarm question

    yep, thats what I used and it's been ok for about 3 years, may not last as long as a Suzuki one if you ride in the rain a lot as it's not got a rubber seal on.
  4. waltfen

    1981GS650GL Swingarm question

    Not 100% certain as it's a while since I changed mine but I reckon you are looking for a taper roller bearing 30202. You can get one from a bearing supply store for next to nothing. If you get the Suzuki part it is very expensive. Although the Suzuki bearing does have a rubber seal (which makes...
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    GS650 G exhuast on a 750?

    I reckon the exhaust ports are smaller on the 650 engine.
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    Transmission issues please help me gs gods!

    My GS650 Katana had 2 oil drain bolts. Apparently the one in the sump does not drain all oil out so Suzuki had to fit a 2nd one. If you check the fiche diagrams, you'll find that there are 2 drain bolts from engine number 122596.
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    Valve Clatter?????

    Yep, I've got same noise on my 81 1000G. I've tried everything, only makes the noise when the bikes hot and under load. Doesn't sound like "pinking", bike pulls like a train and noise disappears about 3000 rpm.
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    Powder coating

    As you are in the UK I would get it powder coated and use these guys. http://www.triple-s.co.uk/ They are the best in the UK and they do all the masking etc. for you. They are more expensive then the others out there but you pay for quality.
  9. waltfen

    Progressive install, little help please.

    They did in the UK - they are 4 position adjustable on the springs with no air valve.
  10. waltfen

    Rear light likes to be "locked up"

    If its the same as UK bikes then you have 4 positions, from left to right - Lock, Off, On, Park. Lock, locks the bike Off, obvious On, Go Park should lock the bike and switch front and rear side lights on.
  11. waltfen

    Where are the coils on a 550 katana?

    Here's a picture of a GS650. The coils on the 550 kat are in the same position and both bikes use the same tank. On a 550 the coils are fitted the other way round - the HT lead comes out the front of the coil unlike the 650 where they come out of the rear.
  12. waltfen

    Lower Bearing On Tripple tree Removal

    I used the dremel method, quick and easy.
  13. waltfen

    GS650G Katana exhausts. Which will fit?

    I'm hurt, I thought I kept mine clean :-
  14. waltfen

    GS650G Katana exhausts. Which will fit?

    I'm pretty sure that only 650 pipes will fit due to the header size.
  15. waltfen

    Shaft swingarm bearing replacement

    I've just remembered, I only changed the shells because I was having the swingarm powder coated. To be honest if I was just changing bearings i wouldn't have changed the shells (unless they looked dodgy). You are right about the rubber sealed bearings. I looked all over and only Suzuki...
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