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  1. philosopheriam

    Progress!!! 1978 GS1000E Restoration/Performance Rebuild

    I'm running 34mm RS's - according to the documentation, the pilot air screw is typically set 1/4 to 1/2 turn.
  2. philosopheriam

    Progress!!! 1978 GS1000E Restoration/Performance Rebuild

    Sure about that - ? In the relaxed state the clutch arm is parallel with the clutch cover, giving it an angle of less than 90 degrees in relation to the clutch cable. When the clutch is pulled, the cable and arm are at a 90 degree angle. When the arm is rotated one more notch counterclockwise...
  3. philosopheriam

    Progress!!! 1978 GS1000E Restoration/Performance Rebuild

    Ask and ye shall receive :-) I decided to be fancy and draw this with TinyCAD. If you find any errors or have any questions, just holler! https://www.dropbox.com/s/4xpev6r9w5gcmfl/Wiring%20schematic%2C%2078%20GS1000%20with%20Relays.pdf?dl=0
  4. philosopheriam

    Progress!!! 1978 GS1000E Restoration/Performance Rebuild

    PS: If anyone has any first startup suggestions/tips/advice, I am all ears. Engine has already been spun over to fill the oil galleries. The current plan is to have a box fan blowing on the motor and to not let it run below 1500 to 2000 rpm (cam break in). I will recheck the manual cam...
  5. philosopheriam

    Progress!!! 1978 GS1000E Restoration/Performance Rebuild

    Update, 5/14: Installed the refurbished ignition switch. Installed the crankcase vent hose and clamps. Cut the ignition wires to size and crimped the connectors on the ends. Installed the battery and tested the ignition system for functionality - tweaked the static timing a smidge...
  6. philosopheriam

    Progress!!! 1978 GS1000E Restoration/Performance Rebuild

    Finished the ignition switch today. Drilled out the barrel and housing with a 3/32" drill bit so I could install new, slightly larger roll pins. The pins I had were 1/2" long, so, once they were installed I cut off the excess with a dremel. Two coats of self-etching primer and 3 light coats...
  7. philosopheriam

    Progress!!! 1978 GS1000E Restoration/Performance Rebuild

    Not possible - take a look at this photo and you'll see why c28bbeec-6d42-4fa3-b76b-56644d34fa4f - Copy by Anthony Monteleone, on Flickr With the bars I am running, a straight clutch cable (no 90 at the end) bangs into the side of the gauge cluster. Even if it cleared, the bend radius...
  8. philosopheriam

    Progress!!! 1978 GS1000E Restoration/Performance Rebuild

    Progress over the past 2 to 3 weeks (continued): Last week, I installed the remainder of the ignition system components (minus the ignition wires) and statically timed the engine to around 35 degrees BTDC. I eliminated the Dyna's molex connector near the timing plate and used a 4-pin Amphenol...
  9. philosopheriam

    Progress!!! 1978 GS1000E Restoration/Performance Rebuild

    Progress over the past 2 to 3 weeks (continued: When I went to clean and reassemble my old ignition switch, removing 38yrs of grime revealed a crack in the switch body. This, combined with the fact that the lock mechanism itself was in sorry shape convinced me to track a down a decent used one...
  10. philosopheriam

    Progress!!! 1978 GS1000E Restoration/Performance Rebuild

    Progress over the past 2 to 3 weeks... There haven't been any weekly updates because most of what I have been doing is fiddly farting around with cables - my buddy has all of the parts to fabricate custom cables, but because I am unable to bring the bike to his shop to fit each cable, there is...
  11. philosopheriam

    Progress!!! 1978 GS1000E Restoration/Performance Rebuild

    They are made by K&S technologies - check out this link: http://www.kandstech.com/index.php?page=switchescontrols I have the 12-0041B and the 12-0203
  12. philosopheriam

    Progress!!! 1978 GS1000E Restoration/Performance Rebuild

    For the wire, eBay is your friend - do a search for "18 txl wire" For connectors, try this guy www.cycleterminal.com
  13. philosopheriam

    Progress!!! 1978 GS1000E Restoration/Performance Rebuild

    Help... Can someone snap a quick photo of the proper positioning of the clutch release arm - I can't remember how much it was clocked on the clutch shaft. Thanks!
  14. philosopheriam

    Progress!!! 1978 GS1000E Restoration/Performance Rebuild

    I doubt that the gs will be done by then, however, I may show up on my fz6!
  15. philosopheriam

    Progress!!! 1978 GS1000E Restoration/Performance Rebuild

    Got a bunch of stuff done today, so, here is a little video teaser (click) :p Enjoy! (click the thumbnail to watch video) Oil Pressure Spinover by Anthony Monteleone, on Flickr Wire harness installed in bike All battery cables, starter, and ground cables fabricated and installed Rear brake...
  16. philosopheriam

    Progress!!! 1978 GS1000E Restoration/Performance Rebuild

    THANK YOU! I totally forgot where/how the brackets mount - duh!
  17. philosopheriam

    Progress!!! 1978 GS1000E Restoration/Performance Rebuild

    I have a favor to ask of anyone subscribed to this thread: Can someone take a couple close-up shots of the REAR turn signal mounting brackets on a GS1000 while they are installed on the bike? Thanks!
  18. philosopheriam

    Progress!!! 1978 GS1000E Restoration/Performance Rebuild

    Honestly, I couldn't tell you exactly how much it cost - things like wire and terminals are "extras" that get added to my repository of stuff that may be used at a later date, so, these items aren't going to waste - I also sunk some extra $$$ into buying them because I wanted some leftover. At...
  19. philosopheriam

    Progress!!! 1978 GS1000E Restoration/Performance Rebuild

    Final product - wrapped lovingly in Tesa 51036 hi-temp fabric harness tape with an acrylic adhesive (won't get gooey like electrical tape). Very abrasion resistant and has a professional appearance. IMG_1905 by Anthony Monteleone, on Flickr
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