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  1. salty_monk

    Long trips anyone?

    I’ve done several trips 1500-2000 miles in length over the years without any problems :)
  2. salty_monk

    Cybertruck

    They look better wrapped… manufacturing those huge flat panels must be horrible! When you look up close the panels are always junk, wavy.. dents etc. :(
  3. salty_monk

    Setscrew valve adjustments

    Most Suzuki’s wear so slowly that’s it’s definitely not something I worry about… once I’ve done a couple of checks and know it’s settled I’d be quite happy doing 20.000 miles adjustments on the shim under bucket ones personally. :)
  4. salty_monk

    Looking for recommendation on a bag to put on stock (I think) GS1100E rear rack

    Nelson Rigg have a 25% labor day say. Code labor2025 if anyone can use it. I've always had good luck with their products.
  5. salty_monk

    New Guy

    Those RFY shocks are know for being shipped without much oil in them & there are some other weaknesses. The "piggyback" is usually just a fake. They aren't all the same even though they look the same.... They are just a cheap shock made to look fancy. I ran some for a few weeks on the 1000...
  6. salty_monk

    Very old AGV crash helmet visor ?

    Not sure what it's like over there these days but there are a bunch of retro helmets that look like that & are probably as cheap as any decent visor you could find for that thing (unless you can find someones granddad clearing out their garage with one to give away.... :rolleyes: ) Bell &...
  7. salty_monk

    New Guy

    Nice looking bike! :cool:
  8. salty_monk

    First Bike - GS650G - Rusty Crusty

    Yeah.. you’re not likely to find a lot of 650’s around to drop in another engine. Hope you get lucky!
  9. salty_monk

    Significant setback for self-driving vehicles

    When I was in Austin one of those got confused, took a guy to the airport and then went into some weird loop as it was where it shouldn't be and wouldn't stop and let passenger out because it's software said it wasn't safe.... Eventually Waymo shut it down & opened the doors remotely & let the...
  10. salty_monk

    Twinpot Brake upgrade on 78 Skunk

    Have messaged you back Mike. Roger there is a single brake mod thread (much smaller than this one). do you care if I copy your post over there or do you want to post it...
  11. salty_monk

    First Bike - GS650G - Rusty Crusty

    Maybe the stem seal is deformed & holding it up? Just a thought. The wire around the seal might have rusted whilst it was sitting. You can change those without removing the head so might be worth a try. Bent valves aren't very common on these if there is nothing else amiss...
  12. salty_monk

    Choke Plunger Repairs

    Yeah, nothing but good reviews wherever you go.... Some of us English blokes are alright you know! ;):p
  13. salty_monk

    1979 GS1000 idles fine but races when the throttle is twisted

    Most likely an air leak somewhere still... I've never have a sync have that much effect if they've been bench synced. :)
  14. salty_monk

    Leaking oil at head gasket

    Put spray adhesive on it & stick it to the valve cover. If you grease the other side you'll be able to re-use at your next valve check.... :)
  15. salty_monk

    First Bike - GS650G - Rusty Crusty

    Looks like oil/gunk that's gone solid around the top of the piston when it was left without moving for years.... I would try to run it before I opened it up personally. That lump could be what's holding up the piston. :)
  16. salty_monk

    1980 GS1000G Complete - almost road ready - needs carb work

    It looks like a GL that someone has taken away a bit of the "L" :rolleyes: What's Half an L is it an "i" :p The carbs will likely need jetting properly around the pods but did you change all the O rings and clean properly, splitting the rack etc? I thought the SixSigma kits were basically set up...
  17. salty_monk

    Front brake pad replacements

    In case you need a link to the mega thread.... https://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/forum/technical-forums/performance-tuning-mods/33111-twinpot-brake-upgrade-on-78-skunk?140253-Twinpot-Brake-upgrade-on-78-Skunk/= :)
  18. salty_monk

    Toyota Rav4 only come with hybrid engines in 2026

    There's a reason that there are so many Prius Taxi's these days.... 1/2 million mile capable without much maintenance. There are more repair shops & parts etc around now too (i.e. easy to get a 2nd hand/refurb battery replacement these days). I've driven a couple and no argument apart from...
  19. salty_monk

    Coffee withdrawals

    Decaf coffee doesn't legally have to have much less caffeine so you never know what you're getting. Also the caffeine is stripped using some pretty nasty chemicals so I always go "full fat" or nothing.... :)
  20. salty_monk

    Battery ground

    The ones from the loom are likely meant to pick up other parts on the chassis such as battery box etc but as a general rule as long as you have a ground path to everything and all black /white is connected to ground you will be ok. I think it's a weather thing... with the corrosion rates in our...
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