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    best paint options for everything except the tank

    Since Nessism mentioned ""BEST" is a subjective reference" ... If you're going for simple frame touch ups and not concerned with looks, I cover rough spots on the frame using Hammerite and a regular brush. Super strong and the process is easy. Looks very good on welds but the hack job is obvious...
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    1981 GS550T rear tire

    I have a 130/90-17 Shinko 712 on my '81 550T, plenty of swingarm clearance on both sides. Interestingly, the Kenda Kruz is substantially taller (1/2" or more larger diameter) than the Shinko, if you want even taller gearing.
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    '82 GS650E Barn Project

    For the original poster, here is my recent data points from rescuing an '83 GS650L that is now 100% roadworthy, reliable starting, strong pulling, smooth power, etc.. Mixture screws set at 2.5 turns out, except carb #1 whose idle port (the hole in the carb throat where the idle mixture comes...
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    Removing paint from GS650 engine?

    Thanks, that's very helpful. Also, I think you may have forgotten one key tool ... patience. That may be the hardest one to obtain, for me anyway.
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    Removing paint from GS650 engine?

    When doing an in frame paint job, how do you get it clean enough to ensure the paint sticks, especially in tight places like the cooling fins? Someone did a crappy in frame paint job on my 550T and I've decide just to clean it as best as possible and leave it as is for now. Here's a section...
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    Removing paint from GS650 engine?

    if you leave it in a non-weatherpoof shed for 20 years the paint will flake right off. Even the factory paint ...
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    Who needs a SH775?

    are these usable across the '80's GS line or only specific models? My '83 GS650 seems to be charging fine, but the '81 GS550T is less reliable. The battery drains quickly while sitting, will test rev voltage shortly. Previous test had it going ~12.8V at 2-3k rpms not the 13+ typically seen...
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    Float height with tubing: individual or together?

    personally, I check float height of the carbs while off the bike. Could be either individually or while on the rack. Key is to slightly/slowly rotate the carb/rack until the float tang barely touches the valve plunger. Do not simply turn them upside down, even though it's easy and stable. When...
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    Leaky transfer tubes or stuck float/bad needle valve ?? 1981 GS550

    BTW, even though you still consider yourself "on the learning curve", congrats on doing the fuel leak test while the carbs were still off the bike. Much easier than wrestling them back on only to discover the leaking fuel when smoke starts coming from your hot exhaust from a fuel leak ... like...
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    Stuck Shim

    In another recent thread, Nessism stated that .11mm was fine and that similar Kawi engines allow .15mm on exhaust. That being said, I have all mine under .08mm
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    the mockup, opinions?

    Thanks. Not yet sure if I want to drop that much cash. Plus mines an '83, so i'll have to see if there are any subtle diffs between model years.
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    the mockup, opinions?

    @timebombprod maybe it's already covered in the thread, but where did you get the seat shown in the early mock ups? The tank and bidy panels on my 650L are good, but the seat is ... well ... the seat
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    '83 GS650L rescue

    from the other side
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    '83 GS650L rescue

    here's the "final" shot. Time to insure then real test ride. the engine has plenty of paint flakes and corrosion on the lower cases, TBD if I take it out and try to really clean it up.
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    '83 GS650L rescue

    After a short delay to work on the Goldwing in the background and neighborhood test ride yesterday with aux tank, the 650L project is almost done ... unless I decide to pull the engine for stripping and paint. I'll get a full shot once I put the tank and side panels on later today. I'll ride it...
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    GS650L - grind rim's inner lip down to mount tire?

    No new info. This shop owner said it popped right on. My only guess is maybe the built up tire glue caused issues with the previous mounting. If anyone in greater boston is ever in the market for a KTM dirt bike, Cliff's Cycles in Norfolk is always helpful with my vintage J-bike projects even...
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    GS650L - grind rim's inner lip down to mount tire?

    UPDATE - I tried traditional manual mehod with hair dryer to heat it up, RU Glyde, and some 12" tire spoons. No luck for me, so i took the rim and tire to a local KTM dort bike shop who will mount street tires. All good now and on the bike. test ride possible this long weekend
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    What on earth is going on with caliper rebuild part numbers (81' 650L)

    I was also in brake mode today on my '83 650L. Rears needed new pistons, but I fortunately had a factory rebuild kit stashed away from a 550T project that's been on hiatus for longer than I care to admit. The 650 is in better overall condition, so it gets first dibs on the fresh parts. I got...
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    79 GS550E front caliper question

    From Partzilla, it looks like the caliper mounting is the same between the '81 550T and '79 550E. Also, the 550T caliper is used on other Suzi's from that era, at least the '83 GS650L and I expect others. I would bet the caliper from the 550T is more common (and therefore has more spare parts)...
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    GS650L - grind rim's inner lip down to mount tire?

    Agreed. When I tried the duct tape method I heated up the tire over my space heater for a few hours. Will do the same for the next attempt with the new tire spoons, and RU glyde.
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