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  1. roeme

    Reg/Rec ground question

    What they're trying to say is that (electrical) current always takes the path of least resistance. That path may change over time; since every connection experiences varying degrees of corrosion. Less connections; less variation overall in the system. Also, current sink/source do change with...
  2. roeme

    Swingarm Bearing Grease

    This bumped thread just led me a bit down a rabbithole; since I've removed the swingarm on one of my bikes recently. Getting that nice old-timey-engine-grease smell, I concluded that this was the first time that swingarm came off since the bike rolled of the factory floor over in Japan. I wasn't...
  3. roeme

    Getting started. 79 GS550 Street Tracker Rebuild

    That engine stand would be quite useful for my situation. By any chance you remember where you got it? Also, subbed.
  4. roeme

    battery tender (maintainer), completely off NOT FLOAT.

    I'm using this one here, as do many of my bike acquaintances, and one of the bike mechanics I know: https://www.ctek.com/products/vehicle/mxs-5-0. I've originally decided on it because the manual actually documents the charger's logic and important specifications. As for keeping it connected...
  5. roeme

    heat wrapping headers

    Most modern exhaust pipes don't care, as they're stainless steel. Had to re-wrap the ones on my Guzzi, pipes were absolutely fine, a bit discolored at most, but that's it. First wrap was on there for ~9'000km and has seen both pouring rain in Switzerland and scorching hot days in Italy, second...
  6. roeme

    Ultrasonic cleaner solutions

    Not sure if I'm telling you what you already know, but you must take utmost care when doing that; also, if you plan on using a cheapo cleaner, prepare for fire. There are special EX-protected ultrasonic cleaners - but even then, a lot of the acetone will gass out and may find other sources of...
  7. roeme

    Difference between GS550 European model and US frame

    To my knowledge, the frames aren't different between EU and US; it's all the stuff that's mounted to it which needs to adhere to country-specific rules&laws (emissions, lights, reflectors, blah, blah etc. pp.). I've got E frames here (smack dab in the middle of the EU), the peg mounts look the...
  8. roeme

    Ultrasonic cleaner solutions

    That would be this thread here, methinks: clicky. We've discussed some machines, and then some solutions. I'm using the same solution as wymple's dealer; distilled/demineralized water with some soap, and around 50?C temperature. Never got around to experiment with other solutions/products, as...
  9. roeme

    modded gs frames

    Not really versed in this matter, but before even thinking about modifying rake, I'd stiffen up the frame, suspension, all that jazz. At least that's what I constantly think of when changing between my 2014 Guzzi and the 1978 GS's I've put "M" handlebars on, which makes it a little bit...
  10. roeme

    Solid State Power Box

    Btw, all the pictures are gone from this thread, thanks to photobucket hitting the bucket. (badumm-tzzz*)
  11. roeme

    Bosch WR56 spark plugs

    Counterfeited you say? That might explain why my internet-sourced (from the US) NGK's got out of tolerance after a mere 5000 km on my Guzzi. The first set, factory-installed, lasted roughly 17000 km, then another 3000 when I bumped the electrode back into spec.
  12. roeme

    1978 GS 550 Overhaul/Rebuild

    A _lot_ has happened in my life since I've wrote that post, unfortunately mainly stuff that robbed me of a lot of time, energy and even wrenching space. Luckily, I was able to clear up most of it, and finally can begin this project. Or rather, already have begun: Today I began stripping down the...
  13. roeme

    For sale, a horror story.

    Were I to break others' property, I'd pay for repairs - I mean, that is absolute, common decency, is it not?! The mind boggles. Rick, maybe make sure that a potential buyer has personal liability insurance (which in my country, basically everyone has) instead...personally as a buyer, I wouldn't...
  14. roeme

    Very Strange Carb Sync Problems

    Inconsistent fuel delivery from tank? The way I read it, you had it on an separate Tank in the shop... :-k
  15. roeme

    H4 headlight wiring (high and low beam switched ?)

    Toss that absolute sh!t of a bulb into the next dumpster. That is nowhere conforming to H4 standards. As said by previous posters, one can't just chuck a replacement LED bulb with a fitting base in there; as one can see here: Hope the hotlink works, otherwise, see here...
  16. roeme

    Rebuilding gauges

    I guess they're different on our continent? When replacing the bulbs in my instrument cluster I searched for 'BA9s', not 194/158. Socket- vs. Wedge-Base?
  17. roeme

    1982 GS750E Manic Issues (please help!)

    Addendum re. overflow; rubber bowl gaskets may shrink, rubbing the floats, ergo sticking valve.
  18. roeme

    VM22 Fuel Tee Diameter?

    Sorry, mine are all in service right now or out of reach. :/ I'll post should I get the opportunity to measure them.
  19. roeme

    Removing 82 GS1100E Instrument Cluster

    A quick look at the schematic will clear that up for you. Edit: Hmm, on second thought, can't find a good one either. It's all in pieces, it seems. Edit2: Ah, no, page 345 (or 13-23). Looks like it'll work.
  20. roeme

    Cracked Throttle Cable Nuts '79 550L

    First off, here's an aftermarket part: https://www.wemoto.com/bikes/suzuki/gs_550_lt_us_model/79/picture/throttle_cable_a_pull Secondly, I'm not sure if I remember correctly, but when I was in the same predicament as you, I simply ordered two "pulls" (But I'm not sure wether I ordered from...
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