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  1. eil

    Rockauto Discount Codes

    6543435758595930 Good until September 10, 2017
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    Vintage bike ownership experience...

    Har har! .
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    Are all Polaris R/Rs created equal?

    The Polaris part number for this R/R is 4012941. You can get one new from Polaris dealers online or maybe locally. You can also get them used on eBay for about 1/3 to 1/2 the price but you have to be careful you don't wind up with a knock-off or "compatible replacement". Lots of them look...
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    Restuffing seat

    This is relevant to my interests as well. I need a new seat cover and foam. The seat cover is no big deal but I've searched all over and have no idea what kind of foam to buy. I'm fine with whatever is close to stock in firmness and I can shape/glue it myself.
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    Vintage bike ownership experience...

    I had a low-mileage GS750E that I would have ridden anywhere. My L model is not good for long trips even when it's in the best of shape and right now it needs maintenance even as it sits.
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    Mechanic says its time to let go of '81 GS750EX

    Fixing the root cause is easy, just replace the petcock and change the oil. However, I can tell you exactly why the mechanic wanted no part of this. If the bike was running on thinned-out oil for a long time, there's no telling what damage was done to the engine internally. In the best case, no...
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    i am laughing now!!

    I dropped my bike in a parking lot once. I momentarily forgot that you can't have the bike leaned over when you come to a stop.
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    Named queries for module developers

    Yup, spambot.
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    Got a wrong o-ring with my oil filter

    Some filter manufacturers ship with no o-ring, or they have different part numbers for the 1st-gen and 2nd-gen GS o-rings, even though the filter is the same, and some ship with both o-rings. You can probably re-use the existing o-ring this time then swap it out at the next oil change.
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    Part number stamped on carbs?

    Wowwee! Yeah, that's not right. I get the impression that that carb was sitting in a parts bin somewhere and someone just chucked other parts on top of it. That's just about the only way to get such a messed up throttle plate and body. FYI I probably won't be able to stop by again until some...
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    Finding neutral when rolling

    Took too many comments for someone to finally mention this. I will sometimes shift into neutral while sitting at a very long light to give my clutch fingers a break (as long as there is already one car stopped behind me) but I can't think of a single valid reason why you'd want to shift into...
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    WTH .. I think I lost my captain courageous !

    Never had a captain courageous in me, but I've always respected the bike and never pushed my limits. I do ride somewhat spirited whenever possible, though it's more about twisting the throttle than trying to wear out the edges of the tires. It's about knowing your abilities, your state of mind...
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    Some general riding questions

    I ran out of gas, once. Out riding with the wife, low on gas. Thought there was a gas station where we were going, and there wasn't. Had to double back to where I knew there was a station. The engine stalled just as we made the turn into the station. :D
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    Stripped bottom bolt in oil filter cover

    [/COLOR]That's actually a fantastic idea. I replaced the studs and nuts on my 850 but forgot the blue threadlock. Luckily, I noticed the small drip of oil in my garage before I lost the other two going down the road.
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    List of tools & parts

    [/COLOR]This would have saved me a year ago when my throttle cable broke at the grip on the way to work. I ended up parking it and walking the rest of the way to work. That evening, called the wife to come pick me up and bring an assortment of tools. I rode the bike home by clamping the vice...
  16. eil

    82 650e rebuild

    What's wrong with it?
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    THANK YOU! to the GS forum on the restoration of my 79 GS1000L

    Holy cow, I missed this thread the first time around. That bike looks amazing, you did a great job and your writing speaks to the passion you put into it. I can tell you're not accustomed to doing a job halfway. And by the way, I just love how this went from "bah, I'm bored, maybe I'll try to...
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    Throttle Tube Replacement

    Never heard of an aftermarket throttle tube for GSes. And I don't think they're a generic thing either... the length and diameter are probably common enough but where it slots into the switch housing is probably very GS (and possibly model) specific. OEM is your best bet. If your existing...
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    GS850 high idle, one more time....

    While I'm not as much of an expert as some gurus around here, I have managed to get my 850 running great. Like they say, you won't get very far only doing some of the maintenance. Since we both live in the same neck of the woods, I'd be willing to stop by and offer a hand. I have everything...
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    Who has two thumbs and needs a new stator?

    Happy birthday! I guess your birthday present to yourself is a new stator?
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