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  1. Missile99

    '81 550T very low compression on all 4 cylinders

    Definitely check the valves and add some Marvel, PB or something and let it sit a few days like Nessism advises. Check the compression again. Make sure the compression tester seats against the head like a plug would. Don't worry too much about worn rings and such yet. It's probably not the...
  2. Missile99

    1 and 4 run, 2 and 3 have issues

    Big Red, Did you stabilize the gas? 2 months means it's garbage unless you use non-ethanol fuel. Also the 4k rpm ceiling reminds me of missing pilot jet plugs. Are they in? If you haven't tuned the carbs, does that mean the mixture screws could be too rich? Also, yes, definitely get it...
  3. Missile99

    Exceed Redline ?

    +1 This is how I always drive and ride. Instinctual after all these years. The truck has a clunky but tough 6-spd Getrag and when double-clutching and rev matching it's seamless. The placement of my right hand took practice on the bike for that quick blip while using the brake steady, but a...
  4. Missile99

    Battery Charged, Starter Spins Slowly, No Start

    Koolaid_kid, thanks for catching my error earlier. The GS Resources overall has a very high percentage of well educated people. That's a huge reason I can't get enough of this forum. So many complete sentences here and people that keep emotion in their words to a minimum. Amazing. This has...
  5. Missile99

    Questions about Dyna stuff

  6. Missile99

    Battery Charged, Starter Spins Slowly, No Start

    Since the bike starts with a small boost it seems that the starter is not binding and drawing the battery down too much. +1 with Flyboy, sounds like the battery is nearly toast. From your info I don't know what else it could be. Maybe another parts store nearby to verify this?
  7. Missile99

    Electrical Gremlins

    Interesting. Good news though. Your wiring diagram requires a bit more studying than mine to catch those devious little gremlins. :p
  8. Missile99

    Extremely frustrated

    Thanks for adding this info OldVet66, and yes, dielectric grease is used on all of my connections. I tend to use just a very thin coating on my R/R to stator connections though. A bunch goes in the back sides always. I had one of the insulated spades burn itself up once after brand new...
  9. Missile99

    Electrical Gremlins

    In the headlight bucket is the point where the old stator loop occurs, probably wht/grn to wht/red. I wrote it opposite before. It should be the same point where orange + orange/white wires connect to send power to the kill switch.
  10. Missile99

    Electrical Gremlins

    I suspect the connector in the bucket where the defunct green/white wire loops and becomes the red/white wire. This connector is the same one that power flows through from the kill switch. I think these wires affect all that you've said. It can become a brittle, overheated pile of junk. All...
  11. Missile99

    Extremely frustrated

    Oops koolaid_kid. I tend to delay on my posts if it's time for another cup of coffee (see avatar) and miss what somebody else writes. :D
  12. Missile99

    Extremely frustrated

    Yes. Try adding one that's 5 amps over your main. That should account for the average battery charging amps. I'm still with the "sticking with the stock split configuration" group. :) Toasty, I know this is very disappointing. I was reading your "what kiils stators?" posts. I'll check...
  13. Missile99

    Extremely frustrated

    Toasty, when you get this one apart give us some more pictures. 1000 mile intervals...that sucks. You're still charging some I see. Right now, what do the three connections look like? I read before that the wires were really, really hot. What was your AC output voltage when this newest...
  14. Missile99

    new rectifer no spark

    Getting close to 12 volts at the coils? Verify this, then try to test the signal generator + ignitor. Here is a simple test for the overall ignition: Take your test light and probe it into the non orange/white wire (the ground wire) at the coil connector while plugged in. I was able to put it...
  15. Missile99

    Possible Clutch Drag '77 GS550

    Good news on the clutch sammy123. One headache down. Going back to stock is a wise choice. These things feel plenty powerful stock and there is no guesswork for jetting. The breather hose contributes some air into the system, don't know how much or how often, this is why I'm not sure if a...
  16. Missile99

    Possible Clutch Drag '77 GS550

    Okay. I was thinking you were trying to start it periodically, not constantly. If it's charged your battery in the past, you should be good. Go through connections anyway to be safe. I don't think a small leak in the breather hose would cause any problems, maybe though. A stumble is the...
  17. Missile99

    Possible Clutch Drag '77 GS550

    The leaking breather hose shouldn't affect the way it runs, it's just an early attempt at emissions. It's very important to have the intake system sealed and don't forget the airbox cover. Also, a clean air filter, not over-oiled is very important too. It sounds like you have several hours...
  18. Missile99

    Brake Caliper Seal Kits

    The last one sure wasn't. The explanation was superb. Thanks Brian and Ed.
  19. Missile99

    How I will be spending my long 4th of July "weekend"

    Not that I have heard around here. Your best bet is to clean the existing stuff. High quality. If they're a good company you should be able to send them back and admit they weren't necessary with a "Thank you but I'm sorry" line. Offer to have them reduce the refund price by the amount it...
  20. Missile99

    Possible Clutch Drag '77 GS550

    Mine has just a touch of drag too, not noticeable with bike on the ground. I adjusted it and checked on the center stand, wheel has some resistance in 1st with clutch pulled in. Nessism documented a procedure for 550's and it's on BikeCliff's website. Follow his adjustment suggestions and...
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