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    no start

    A few more things to consider ... - What is the airbox situation? Stock with filter, converted to pods, nothing, etc.? Maybe it's getting way too much air or maybe not enough. Probably not the cause if it was running recently - Among the usual suspects, was choke on? Was choke circuit clean...
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    GS650L - grind rim's inner lip down to mount tire?

    new tire, tire spoons, and RU Glyde now on order. I'll give the DIY method a chance this time around. I went with a Kenda Cruz, which I've used on other bikes. I'm sure the Shinko 712 would have been fine (I already have them on three other bikes: GL500, GL1100, GS550T), but emotionally I...
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    GS650L - grind rim's inner lip down to mount tire?

    The gorilla tape method did not work for me. The Shinko sidewall was pretty strong didn't compress enough for me to get them over the rim wall. Re: "continue riding" at this point I've resurrected ~two dozen bikes over the last five years, doing all the carb work, brakes, etc., but tire...
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    GS650L - grind rim's inner lip down to mount tire?

    Thanks for the comment about tire damage. The outer bead surface looks good, but there is about a 1" damaged section on the bead's inner wall that is either due mfg defect or installation abuse. I don't know which as I didn't inspect the tire that closely on arrival. See pic below for the...
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    GS650L - grind rim's inner lip down to mount tire?

    here's a pic of the cleaned up rim, done with a combination of flap wheel sandpaper, wire wheels, scotchbrite w/ PB blaster penetrant, and scraping inner corners with flat head screwdriver. Not perfect, but better than before. Now to try to gorilla tape tire mounting method. If not, off to...
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    GS650L - grind rim's inner lip down to mount tire?

    Yep, I play the Capt. Obvious role occasionally as well. I have a variety of abrasives that I'll use on the wheel today.
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    GS650L - grind rim's inner lip down to mount tire?

    Honestly, I don't recall exactly what type of grease he mentioned, but the grinding part was very clear. I'll clean up the wheel then try a diff shop to mount it, or maybe get a set of tire irons and try myself. Or maybe try the gorilla tape method described here...
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    GS650L - grind rim's inner lip down to mount tire?

    Mechanic mentioned using grease, perhaps lithium, not sure about real deal tire lube.
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    GS650L - grind rim's inner lip down to mount tire?

    thanks all for the input. I have used this same tire model on a Honda Comstar rim which also has that lip, so it can be done, assuming all mfrs use the same dims.
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    GS650L - grind rim's inner lip down to mount tire?

    The tire is relatively new, date code from 2021. That's the first thing I check for any tire I buy
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    GS650L - grind rim's inner lip down to mount tire?

    Trying to mount Shinko 712's on the cast rims of a 1983 GS650L. The front went on OK, but the shop cannot get the tire to seat on the rear wheel, even with 100 psi and straps, and multiple attempts and different tire positions. Apparently the tires won't go over the small inner lip meant to keep...
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    How do you remove head cap on GS650L front fork?

    BTW, here's a pic of a conceptual method to compress the fork enough to get the clip out without needing a second person. The idea is to place the fork & socket under the lift, then use the weight of the bike and lift to slowly compress the fork with socket in place. Then I can remove the clip...
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    How do you remove head cap on GS650L front fork?

    Thanks, I'll give the technique a try and only use Advanced search from now on.
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    How do you remove head cap on GS650L front fork?

    As the title says, some of the GS 550/650 models have forks caps that are held in place by some form of clip rather than a threaded bolt. The 650 service manual only shows threaded caps and the 550 service manual just says "remove the clip" and the note underneath is illegible in my digital...
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    Weeping oil from cam rubbers

    Yeah, two hours minimum for a petrified gasket. I just did mine last weekend. Carbide gasket scraping tools work great ($15 at O'Reilly's) , as long as you're careful to avoid gouging the surface.
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    Adjusting clearances on all four intake valves by removing cam shaft?

    To close out the thread, I was able to get the shims adjusted and the gasket surface cleaned without touching the camshafts or tensioner. A few small spots left to clean up, but generally in good shape. Thanks for all the advice none the less. As some have mentioned, for whatever reason the...
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    Mystery Carb Boot?

    sometimes they become critter food
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    Adjusting clearances on all four intake valves by removing cam shaft?

    I already have experience removing both cams, tensioner, and the cyl head before on my 550T ... and successfully getting it all back together and running properly. I know I can do it, just trying to minimize effort where appropriate and possible. My 650L project is currently at the cyl head...
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    shim club

    Thanks for the offer, but i'm now all set. I was buying some parts from another forum member who included a spare 2.6mm shim.
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    Electrical system is awake...next step drain carbs or full clean?

    One of my carbs had the same screw stuck, although the crosshead had not been butchered by a previous wrencher. You may want to put the carb into an ultrasonic filled with PB blaster. I buy it by the gallon and re-use whenever possible. Also, they make needle nose vice grips in various sizes...
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