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  1. roeme

    "Bike In A Box" - A GS450-hearted FrankenScrambler

    Gah, wanted to chime in that I'm going to top you with regards to project length; but then noticed that I only just broke the two-year barrier. Well then, now let's see who finishes first :)
  2. roeme

    '82 GS450 Engine Chatter - Cam Related?

    Hmmm, you think by wiggling the cable he artificially tensioned the timing chain, and then the whole system went into just the right resonance equilibrium? Or that was just the right amount of resistance to whack the tensioner back into proper operation? Hmmm. I'd first try to conclusively rule...
  3. roeme

    No compression?

    It sounds like you're missing compression, you shouldn't be able to keep the spark plug hole closed with your thumb (given a compression stroke). To be sure, you can borrow a compression tester (or buy a cheapo one, should be sufficient). The hissing noise usually is a cylinder sucking in air...
  4. roeme

    '82 GS450 Engine Chatter - Cam Related?

    Well, one option would be to temporarily forego RPM indication and plug the hole.
  5. roeme

    No compression?

    Doesn't sound too strange. Do this, otherwise you can stop wrenching on your bike (You'll need one anyway to maintain your bike). As usual, one needs air (and compression for ICE), spark and fuel to get combustion An old trick is to drop a teaspoon of fuel down the spark plug holes, this gets...
  6. roeme

    GS850GN What will keep the wind out of my eyeballs??

    Always rode and still riding with a Jet Helmet plus a Faceshield&Earplugs, Summer and Winter. Well, ok, come Summer sunglasses get added and the faceshield stays mostly up. Yep, no highway riding, place where I live is way too beautiful IMO :P But I've been meaning to upgrade the helmet and...
  7. roeme

    '82 GS450 Engine Chatter - Cam Related?

    Form the described symptoms, it's almost sure that the tach gear (both on cam and the gear itself), tach cable or combination thereof must be the culprit. Remove valve cover, inspect thoroughly, take pictures and put them into this thread. Also note that any of the parts number 19 to 22 on the...
  8. roeme

    Hello!..New member, old bike.

    Welcome, and good luck! Since you already found our library, maybe also pay a visit to our newbie thread (linked in my signature), it'll help you to avoid the most common pitfalls.
  9. roeme

    Fluctuating Voltage Readings at the Battery

    My god, please reformat your text if you want some help. At least put some paragraphs in there. In any case, either your multimeter has crapped itself, probe leads are faulty or your connections on the bike are shot. Such wildly fluctuating readings are usually caused by intermittent contacts...
  10. roeme

    Impossible to identify

    Yep, lot's of funk going on in european countries with regards to suzuki vehicle designations! I've found three different applicable designations for my 550's from various sources...but in the end, the most important thing to know is which parts are compatible :) Can you provide some pictures...
  11. roeme

    Good sealant for carb float bowls?

    VM fuel bowl/body gasket surfaces are not completely smooth. They have a small groove on the body, and a small ridge on the bowl which should line up - at least on the VM22SS. I assume it's the same on the 26mm. I've had limited success with rubber gaskets ? for me they're mostly one-time use...
  12. roeme

    Coil packs, replace one or both?

    Yep, your caps are due for replacement. As explained very well by redman, they must either read around 5k or close to zero. It's "either" because the spark plugs themselves may have an integrated resistor as well - combining them with a resistor in the spark plug cap isn't advisable unless...
  13. roeme

    Where did my oil go?

    As usual; it depends. But there's not much to do IMHO: 1. What's the fuel quality you get around your place? If it ain't the best, it might be worthwhile to add some fuel stabilizer to your tank. But see 4.) 2. Drain carburetors completely if you're not running the bike for months. Weeks _may_...
  14. roeme

    Where did my oil go?

    In which case you add oil until visible in sight glass before running the engine. The engine doesn't care about having to no oil when just sitting around or waiting for repairs (why would it...?), unless you live in a corrosive environment or leave the bike outside exposed to the elements (in...
  15. roeme

    Where did my oil go?

    If you have it on the sidestand, the oil will slowly drain over to the left side, making the sight glass clear.
  16. roeme

    Coil packs, replace one or both?

    You're beginning to jump all over the place, like many others before you. You need to approach this methodologically and eliminate possible issues one-by-one. As suggested multiple times, measure resistance of primary/secondary windings of your coils, as well as spark plugs. A cheapo multimeter...
  17. roeme

    Coil packs, replace one or both?

    No, it's not necessary to replace both coils at the same time. Measure the coils' primary and secondary resistance, for good measure (hehe), and report the numbers here.
  18. roeme

    1978 GS550 - My first restoration

    Yep you're wrong. These look exactly like mine, on both of my 550's. The ribs are on the parts fiches, even.
  19. roeme

    Source for no-fuss complete brake line kit for 1980 GS850G?

    I wish I had this possibility! Kits are way overpriced here, 200ish upwards.
  20. roeme

    Need part number please

    Nope, no separate part number for this. (click for full res)
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