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    Is this a normal amount of engine noise?

    I watched that video and yes, it does sound an awful lot like that. The video is worse than mine, but still similar.
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    Is this a normal amount of engine noise?

    Just syncd the carbs. Was having issues with flat spots on acceleration and someone said all carbs should be balanced when using a 4 into 1. The re-sync fixed that issue. Not the rattle unfortunately. I don't know how that can cause mechanical noise, but I have read that before.
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    Is this a normal amount of engine noise?

    Yes, it's 4 into 1. Will check the manual for how to check the cam chain tensioner and see if I feel like it's worth it. Thanks!
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    Is this a normal amount of engine noise?

    Yes. This is a GK. With a shaft drive.
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    Is this a normal amount of engine noise?

    I understand the cover isn't the engine. I mean from the general area of the engine. More specifically, behind the engine, under the carbs, in what I believe to be the transmission. This is a GK so there no chain. It's shaft driven. And yes I'm sure this is an 1100. It does have 4 carbs...
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    Is this a normal amount of engine noise?

    82 1100GK. 31k miles. I am hearing a slight "clacking" sound coming from the engine/transmission. Using a stethoscope, it's most prominent when I probe the bolts on the transmission cover. The video makes it sound louder than it is, but its definitely there. It seems to only show up after...
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    Looking for a GK seat

    Thanks for the info. I was wondering which seats would be interchangeable. You're right, the bike has been stripped down so maybe a regular G seat will do. I really like the look of the original GK seat. But that specific bike was only made for a few years, so yes. It may be really hard to...
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    Looking for a GK seat

    The PO for my 82 GK modified the original seat. It doesn't look bad but I would really like to find an original seat. So far I haven't been able to find one that didn't come with an entire bike attached. Just figured I'd check here and see if A. Anyone here had one by some odd chance. B...
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    Carb Sync Jam Nut Frustration

    Thanks! I agree, the spring / replacement screw solution would be best. I might just give that a try!
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    Carb Sync Jam Nut Frustration

    Are you talking about the 90 degree tool or something else? That 90 degree tool would be useful but it won’t allow me to hold the screw while tightening the jam nuts holding
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    Carb Sync Jam Nut Frustration

    82 GS1100 GK. I got a carbtune so I could sync the carbs since I changed the exhaust. Works well and I was able to get them all very close. That is until I try to tighten the jam nuts holding the adjustment screws. Especially the #2 which is directly below the throttle cable bracket. It was an...
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    Squeaky front forks

    Im nearly certain it's the right fork. But good idea. I'll get someone to put their ear next to it to be sure, then use the stethoscope.
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    Squeaky front forks

    The oil was black black!
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    Squeaky front forks

    I tried lubing the forks around the seals but it's still the same. I think it's something internal squeaking. Maybe the damper rod?? I ordered some actual 15wt fork oil. I'll try swapping out my ATF blend for regular fork oil. Maybe the 1:1 just isn't the right viscosity or lubricity. If...
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    Squeaky front forks

    Could be dry sliding. Weird that it would start now but it’s possible. Will check that out. Also good to know you didn’t have any issues with the oil/ATF blend. I’d never seen that before I read it in the manual.
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    Squeaky front forks

    82 gs 1100 GK. Just replaced the stock front springs with progressive springs. All went well and no issues. The new ones are much better than the old ones. No more diving! However, now when I compress the front suspension it squeaks. Of note.. I didn’t have access to fork oil at my...
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    Gunson Colortune, Am I using it wrong?

    Sounds like my experience exactly. I think I'll just sell it on eBay.
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    Gunson Colortune, Am I using it wrong?

    So I got a gunson colortune. Figured it would be a good buy and I could share it with my friends who also have vintage Japanese bikes. I followed the instructions and watched a few videos, all basic stuff. It ain't rocket surgery. But what I noticed is the range of adjustment for the "bunson...
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    Fairnig Installation

    I think I will likely need to make custom brackets. Not a big deal. But the turn signals are just too short. They're completely covered up by the fairing. So I'll need new turn signals too.
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    Fairnig Installation

    Pretty sure it’s a viper cafe racer fairing. It does have the V shaped brackets but there’s still no room.
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