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  1. roeme

    Battery Tracker - Voltmeter alternative

    I'm aiming for an inductive measurement from the high-tension wires. Though the goal here is to create a datalogger which lets me correlate rpm and voltage over the duration of a ride, not creating a tach; rpm's get averaged and only recorded in intervals, combined with voltage. I'm using the...
  2. roeme

    Stainless steel brake line conversion concerns

    Dunno, I've had the front of the GS'es and backs of my _all_ bikes skipping more than once. I suspect they weren't locked up completely, but I wouldn't know for sure, had my mind on other things in the heat of the moment. But to answer OP's question; the concerns are unfounded, in my opinion...
  3. roeme

    New to me GS550 won't run without choke

    Yup. That minute amount of crap is come and gone within a few combustion cycles, and unless you dump oil (which is not compressible) down the cylinder, the engine wont care much. That wee bit of oil mist doesn't really matter to anything other than maaaaaybe your nose. Maybe put them briefly...
  4. roeme

    Carb rebuild vs. cleaning

    For me, a rebuild means replacing parts. Either because they're broken (but then the carb wouldn't be labeled as working, would it) or that undergo or have undergone wear and tear (rubber stuff, maybe faded polish, etc). Somewhat similar to putting the assembly (or single parts) 'back to zero...
  5. roeme

    Battery Tracker - Voltmeter alternative

    Well it's coming along nicely. This weekend I finally got around to (re-)familiarize myself with the Arduino platform, and wrote a first rough draft of a program which derives rpm from ignition, and measures voltage. Next up will be implementing writing the data to an SD card. Sneak peek: The...
  6. roeme

    New to me GS550 won't run without choke

    No need to worry about them too much, honestly. My O.G. '78/'79 VM22 rubber-T's and connectors are still sealing fine. I've taken them out more than once. It's the crud which makes them spew fuel and either suffocate or starve your engine. You won't get that out without taking the carbs fully...
  7. roeme

    New to me GS550 won't run without choke

    You did the correct thing by recording the turns for each screw - if it runs after cleaning and doing the valves, great, but if it doesn't...well, you won't be able to go by the book, that's for sure. But you can worry about that when you get there. Judging from the story, there's no point in...
  8. roeme

    Time to do my first oil change- recommendations?

    As you can plainly infer from the replies so far, stay "around" 10W40 and some oil that's fine for wet clutches, and you'll be fine. Personally, I just about throw any 10W40 in there and don't give two sh!ts about a brand, but, and that's what I see as the most important thing, especially on a...
  9. roeme

    New member starting a 1980 GS1000 G Project - What to look for.

    Well, since it's not your first rebuild, you should well equipped. As listed in Ed's post, basically the same applies to the GS'es as with any other vintage bikes: Valve Adjustment, Brakes, Carbs, Air Leaks. Order is up to you, but employ common sense; no point in fiddling with the carbs if...
  10. roeme

    I'm looking for a spare SH775,what's a fair price here ?

    How did you test it? Reason I'm asking is because integrated R/R's usually cannot be tested off-bike without proper equipment.
  11. roeme

    Rubber hose for brake fluid? - GS1100GK

    Completely missed that under sleep deprivation. Updated my answer
  12. roeme

    Rubber hose for brake fluid? - GS1100GK

    Jesus NO! Any non-hydraulic hoses would burst, and any hose not suitable for brake fluid (that sh!t's aggressive) will break down over time, that means also breaking your bike and likely including you. Edit: Only realized now you're referring to the hose between reservoir and master cylinder...
  13. roeme

    Battery Tracker - Voltmeter alternative

    What a coincidence...I've started a small electronics project to track the voltage of my charging system, and engine rpm. I'd be tempted to buy one of these instead, if they could be had for a reasonable price here and were a little bit smaller. Surprisingly, I couldn't find any similar...
  14. roeme

    First GS, 1979 GS750

    That's not a problem at all and likely better than rubber-type gaskets. I've had those shrink and rub the floats, which caused super-rich running and spillage at stops.
  15. roeme

    Dead Starter

    uhm....push-starting didn't work?
  16. roeme

    1980 Gs550 e caf? build

    Since I have no idea what a "medium" skill level entails, I do strongly recommend getting it up and running first; then getting on to cosmetics. Though, I guess since the rear is already chopped off, building/getting an functional seat is bumped up in priority. Since this is a mod, not...
  17. roeme

    GS550E Project "Kafebiku"

    Oy, holy thread resurrection, batman. I'd recommend imgur or flickr.
  18. roeme

    Time for a Mini Volt Meter?GDMFr!!!

    Seconded...
  19. roeme

    "Black Sheep" 81 GS550L EFI conversion

    Imma sure to follow along. An EFI conversion just for the hell of it on one of mine definitively is in the books for me as well; but resources current and past (no shop, no spare time, ...) prevented me from doing so.
  20. roeme

    Fh020aa

    Shindengen's documentation is a bit convoluted and hard to find, but yes, the SH775 regulates by disconnecting the generator, whereas the FH020AA shunts. Not sure if the monikers 'series' and 'shunt' are the correct english technical terms.
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