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    Rust-o-ration or rust-o-mod - GS650GL

    I've gotten my 650 to run smoothly now. A bit more tuning of the carbs and it purrs. Here's the carbtune at the end. I also worked on adding LED tail and turn signals today. They also work well. I know there are multiple posts on this forum that describe how to add diodes to the circuit...
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    Rust-o-ration or rust-o-mod - GS650GL

    Thanks Rich!
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    Rust-o-ration or rust-o-mod - GS650GL

    My weekend update... My Morgan carbtune arrived on Friday, so I've been messing with that a bit. I've gotten it running better, with 3 of 4 carbs vacuum synced. Took a bit of tweaking, as they all started with no vacuum registering on the carbtune. Now, only cylinder 3 has no vacuum. I'll...
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    Adamdaz and his GS650GLX

    Thanks on both counts. I'll look into LED issues to see what I'm up against.
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    Adamdaz and his GS650GLX

    Thanks Jedz. As for the model, it really depends on where you look I think. GL650GL is the accepted model. That extra X comes in place because it is a 1981 model year. Interestingly, when I look for parts, I don't include the X. But insurance companies only recognize the model with the X...
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    Rust-o-ration or rust-o-mod - GS650GL

    Thanks for the suggestions Ed. I looked into both. Instead of making my own brake lines, I ordered a pre-made set of Apex stainless steel lines delivered to me for $80. As for the R/R and stator, I have a question for you and others: Would a used SH775 and used stator be okay to use? I can...
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    Rust-o-ration or rust-o-mod - GS650GL

    For todays adventure, I took parts of the bike apart. First, I took the brake systems off the bike in anticipation of replacing caliper seals, putting on new brake hoses, and given them a good flush with new fluid. The existing brake pads were in decent shape, but I'll put new ones on while...
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    Rust-o-ration or rust-o-mod - GS650GL

    I got it running today! PO had blocked the vent Ts on the carburetors and had the pilot screws turned nearly all the way in. I corrected these (unblocked vents and started at 2 1/2 turns out for pilots). I ran fuel to the carbs from a funnel to bypass the petcock. After giving it enough choke...
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    Gr650 ???

    Does that mean I'm a RHSC? At least I have a GS... (I'm laughing as I write this)
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    Rust-o-ration or rust-o-mod - GS650GL

    I worked on the bike today. I mostly tackled putting stock parts back in place under the seat. This included putting the original intake box back where it belongs and then getting the wiring reattached correctly. Got it all tidied up and the tool box back in place too. I also got the carbs...
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    Rust-o-ration or rust-o-mod - GS650GL

    Now that is cool. I'm gonna play with that. I think my best bet will be to redo the seat to make it long and flat. It'll be custom, but that's fine with me. Thanks Tom.
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    Rust-o-ration or rust-o-mod - GS650GL

    Thanks Redman and phydeauxmutt. I expect this bike to be mostly one for day rides or shorter. Something to use for buzzing around local roads, so it should be good. If my wife ever gets used to the idea of me having a motorcycle, then maybe I'll want something bigger later.
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    snap ring pliers

    I love it - Brazilian River. Makes me think of a thong though.
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    Adamdaz and his GS650GLX

    Thanks Rich - nice to meet you. I've read both of your suggestions - great info! Glad to be part of an active forum (and no longer a lurker).
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    Rust-o-ration or rust-o-mod - GS650GL

    Hi all - I'm new here and posted my introduction with my project bike here: https://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?261932-Adamdaz-and-his-GS650GLX I'll post one photo here - mostly as a place holder and to give some context to later photos as I progress on this thing. This...
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    Adamdaz and his GS650GLX

    Hi all - I've been reading this forum for about a week in anticipation of buying a 1981 GS650GL. This is a project bike that was formerly someone else's attempt to make a cafe racer. Luckily, the PO didn't make one or two of the top 10 noob mistakes. He saved most of the OEM parts, and I'm...
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