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  1. eil

    1982 gs750g

    Pretty neat. Looks really close to the 1980 850L I had, just with slightly more "cruiser" styling, except for the far better standard handlebars.
  2. eil

    Valve cover

    Greg nailed it. Also, Suzuki used JIS screws made out of plated mozzarella, lots of us replace them with stainless steel metric allen-head bolts.
  3. eil

    81 GS850 - converting manual tach to electrical

    If memory serves, the later model 750E's had an electronic tach that tapped the primary side of one of the ignition coil. I swapped the mechanical tach in my '81 750E for an electronic tach from an '83 (I think?) but it was very fiddly and only worked because the '81 had a truly cavernous...
  4. eil

    Jedz gets a GS550E

    I need your skills for that kind of price reduction. Not bad for half a kilobuck.
  5. eil

    New to bikes, changing brakes + pads

    Since you're digging into the wheels and brakes anyway, consider doing a full rebuild on the calipers and master cylinders with new seals and new brake fluid. New braided stainless steel brake lines are a little spendy, but worth every penny because you'll never have to change them again.
  6. eil

    Lithium battery questions

    I had to google for the battery, this looks like the one: https://www.motorcycleid.com/fire-power/12v-featherweight-lithium-battery.html These are marketed as replacements for 12V powersports batteries so assuming these are engineered and manufactured worth a damn, you should not need to modify...
  7. eil

    UJMs FOR SALE IN MOTHER LAND

    The link isn't working for me but my understanding is that vintage UJMs are in such high demand in Japan that there's a swift market over here for snapping them up and shipping overseas. I wish the last few decades saw more modern UJMs in the US, like the one Jedz posted. I took a trip to...
  8. eil

    Rockauto Discount Codes

    181604840105748578 Good until Oct 10, 2021
  9. eil

    '82 GS750e Persistent hanging idle, not an air leak?

    Nice to see a successful resolution!
  10. eil

    Hesitation Help !

    #1 rule on a new-to-me bike is that I don't trust anything the previous owner says regarding maintenance, even if there's paperwork or a log. If the work was done, how would I know it was done correctly? Whenever I get a bike, I go through all the maintenance items so that I know for sure the...
  11. eil

    Salt Lick GS250T

    Not sure what's up with those handlebars but the rest looks to be relatively untouched, which is a good sign. I don't know what your experience with motorcycles is, but in case you don't already know: don't go too far on those tires, judging from the tread pattern, they look old enough that...
  12. eil

    Another New Guy In Canada

    Holy cow, we have almost exactly the same bike. Right down to the rubbed-off emblems, cracked seat decorations, and muffler scuffs. These bikes are extremely reliable if maintained correctly. Tires shouldn't be too hard to find if you know where to look. I don't know if the supply chain issues...
  13. eil

    1983 GS450GA (Suzukimatic) Carb Strip and Ball Bearing WTF?

    Oh, it's a check valve. Interesting! Thanks for coming back and solving the mystery, even if it was <arithmetic> years later!
  14. eil

    Rebuilding 1979 GS850 Carb

    When you say "former glory", do you mean getting it back to stock? If so, I don't mean to dissuade you but that's quite a lot of work and expense on what is basically a rolling chassis at this point. In parts alone, I think you would spend more than what you could buy a a close-to-stock bike...
  15. eil

    Gasoline IV bottle

    I bought one of those motion pro tanks (although it certainly wasn't $40 then!) and it worked okay except that it I left gas in it overnight once and the gas ate through the plastic near the barb. I need to find a replacement metal barb (with gas-proof seals) for it someday but I have no idea...
  16. eil

    Replacement Gas Tank Options

    I'm not aware of any aftermarket gas tanks for any of the GS series. Most of your options are: 1. Buy another used tank from someone. Usually these are priced fairly high if they are in decent condition. But this forum is your best bet for finding someone with one to sell. 2. Usually tanks...
  17. eil

    New Member: 750E vs 850G

    Welcome to the site. I had an 850GL, then a 750E. I ended up selling the 750E because although it was a beautiful bike in top condition, I had more fun on the GL. Then a couple years ago I got a nice 850G and it's just absolutely the perfect bike for me.
  18. eil

    85 ninja 600r

    That's a pretty sweet-looking bike, and mighty fine of you for donating it to a good cause.
  19. eil

    Turn signal control unit

    Which archives? My TSCU is acting up as well... I need to check all of the electrical connections but I'd just as soon either get rid of the damn thing or find a modern replacement. Edit: I think this is it: https://www.mediafire.com/?ofnzy51uly4h6
  20. eil

    Learned something new!

    I use the kill switch to turn off my bike every time. It's just part of my routine. I think of it like an aviation checklist: 1. Flip kill switch 2. Turn off ignition 3. Kickstand down 4. Get off bike Flipping the kill switch to "run" is part of my startup procedure as well. That way I _know_...
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