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  1. londonboards

    Potential GS850L owner in UK - needs convincing to take the plunge!

    I'd have that 650 shaftie. Looks great. Has UK heritage and papers. Nice one. The DK imports are a gamble. Ask me how I know? XV Yam is way over priced. Might be worth ?800 and besides it's a Yam for goodness sake.
  2. londonboards

    Potential GS850L owner in UK - needs convincing to take the plunge!

    Buying any old bike of this age is always a gamble. I've bought 5 old GS bikes off ebay and only one of them was proper good. One that I bought from one of those US importers had a completely scuppered engine. See the ES makeover blog in my signature. Tell me: Is it your lucky day? My...
  3. londonboards

    Potential GS850L owner in UK - needs convincing to take the plunge!

    Here's a cheaper one on eBay today: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Suzuki-GS850-L-Ride-or-Restore-Barn-Find-Restoration-Project-Classic-1979-/252464097730? and another http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1981-Suzuki-GS850GL-Unregistered-US-Import-Barn-Find-Classic-Restoration-Spares-/351783384722?
  4. londonboards

    Dupli-color engine enamel paint

    One thing that I have found in the preparation stage; make sure it is clean, clean and clean before painting. Then put in the over at 200C for some time. This gets all the crap out of the metal pores. Then clean again and again (with paint thinners or acetone). Use a primer (like VHT) and do not...
  5. londonboards

    Potential GS850L owner in UK - needs convincing to take the plunge!

    OK from a UK point of view: The L bikes (US style custom, chop or whatever you call it) are not the most popular bikes over here. We kinda (tongue in cheek) always assume our US friends much prefer style over substance (exactly how does an HD handle around the twisties?). This means that your...
  6. londonboards

    GS 1150 mono shock

    Use a Hagon. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hagon-MonoShock-to-fit-a-Suzuki-GSX1100-EF-E-G-ES-E-G-EG-GV71C-1984-1988-/401149848988?hash=item5d6664ed9c:g:dqwAAOxyTP1SPJoi
  7. londonboards

    Hi from uk

    I'm a DFL but 12 years now on the Broad Oak / Robinsons side on the City.
  8. londonboards

    This came out of my oil when I drained it

    Lets say this is from a bearing cage. If that is the case there is likely some major damage somewhere. Can you hear any rumblings? How long have you had this engine? How many miles have you put on it? When was the last time you took the sump off and looked in the sump strainer? I ask these...
  9. londonboards

    anyone go for a ride today? Pics?

    I have the same with mine. Some cushioning rubber matting or carpet underlay between the top of the speedo and the fairing accounts for quite a bit of noise. Just look at see the wear on the speedo. Greetings
  10. londonboards

    anyone go for a ride today? Pics?

    It was good church today. Out in the Kent countryside here in the UK. Godmersham Village Church, Kent, UK
  11. londonboards

    Hi from uk

    Yes welcome. I too am in Kent. Check the Facebook page in my signature to get local. There is nothing on here these guys don't know about GS bikes. You are home from home. Greetings In Chilham nr. Canterbury:
  12. londonboards

    GS1150/GSX1100 Oversize Head Gasket

    Yes you are correct. It's a 76mm. That was a typo. Thanks.
  13. londonboards

    GS1150/GSX1100 Oversize Head Gasket

    Do me a favour and post the link. I'm in the UK and can't find it. Greetings
  14. londonboards

    GS1150/GSX1100 Oversize Head Gasket

    I have a EFE with a 77mm bore (1199cc) which was a Wiseco standard oversize set up. They don't do them anymore. I can't find an oversize head gasket. Any ideas?
  15. londonboards

    Clutch noise again!!

    Hi, I'm the guy who did that vid. I have concluded several things over the years; Suzuki GSs ain't GSs without a clutch noise. Have you ever heard a bike with a dry clutch like some of the Ducatis? Sounds like they are about to explode. By their very nature the plates and tolerances need to be...
  16. londonboards

    Stator, The GSR travelling mascot.

    I would love to send him on. Please PM me with your address and he'll be with you shortly.
  17. londonboards

    Stator, The GSR travelling mascot.

    That's one heck of a road trip there Charlie. I think you've done your duty with Stator. Unless you are really really keen, I'll send him on to gustovh
  18. londonboards

    New UK member, based in West Sussex

    Another welcome. You are pretty local to me too in Kent. Check out our Facebook page (see below). One day we might even organise a meet. Greetings
  19. londonboards

    '84 1150 rebuild

    You really need to do these adjustments with the fuel tank off and by using a little auxilliary tank. That way you get to the screws from the top. 2.5 turns out is a good place to start. Adjust idle to 1,000 rpm. Then turn one screw in half a turn and see if the revs drop or rise. Then turn...
  20. londonboards

    Stator, The GSR travelling mascot.

    Well here in Canterbury we have a University called Christchurch. Will that do? Stator is well rested now. Does anyone want a visit?
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