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  1. ukjules

    Stator and wiring burn out ? - GS 550et 1980

    I had a winter off biking and just back from few months away. Bike was running fine before I went away !! I left battery neg term off and battery ok still. Issue: I have isolated the issue and reason for this. Just wanna check if indeed do need another stator !!! I put battery back on but made...
  2. ukjules

    Torque settings for chain renewal... gs550e

    Ok.issue is iv lost my garage for a while.... and lost al my notes. Bike needs a new chain and gota do it outside. new chain and sprockets! Notes found. Torque settings I would need : Rear axle - 50-80nm Engine sprocket - 50-70nm Rear brake mounting - 20-30nm So hav all info just gota do it...
  3. ukjules

    Torque settings for chain renewal... gs550e

    But still need the torque settings ....
  4. ukjules

    Torque settings for chain renewal... gs550e

    Thanks on cain advice. Will follow
  5. ukjules

    Torque settings for chain renewal... gs550e

    Help .... I am in a location without my manuals and notes. I have all I ever need but not here. 1980 GS550e I need to put on new chain and sprocks. Anyone know the torque settings I need ? Front sprocket Rear sprocket nuts Rear axle (think that is 50-80nm) And Do you check chain play sat on...
  6. ukjules

    Springs ...... For pump

    I have found a chap in UK who sells both the seals and springs . He gets the springs made from a spring maker. So they can be repaired !!! They are built so well and add sentimental value I need them to continue. So much better than the flimsy metal ones from stores.
  7. ukjules

    LED H4 headlight bulbs - bizzare workings

    Understood. Take it that mine were cheap rubbish the cheapest I could find ....
  8. ukjules

    LED H4 headlight bulbs - bizzare workings

    I see..... I thought it was gonna be simple ..... I have been round the sh775 regulator fix before. Of course I should have one on all my bikes but cost prevents me. As I have not even started the bike with the new led in I'll go back to halogen. I am glad I asked now. It is still damned...
  9. ukjules

    LED H4 headlight bulbs - bizzare workings

    Why ? Surely using less power it will be better ?
  10. ukjules

    LED H4 headlight bulbs - bizzare workings

    I have some eBay .... H4 led headlight bulbs. They work but in the most bizzare fashion. Basically the flash won't work and hi and low are the wrong way round ? (Read on as this is not sk simple ) A few years ago I came up against exactly the same problem I am having now. I gave up and went...
  11. ukjules

    Springs ...... For pump

    This is a general enquiry and expect to be thrown out BUT this old thing pumps up my tyre at base camp and must be restored . I need a spring for my old Kismet popular foot pump (with enormous sentimental value). Stats: 150mm long 40mm internal Think I measured 2" external I have looked but...
  12. ukjules

    Stripped lower hex bolt on bottom of forks

    q) I don't suppose anyone knows what that very small screw washer (for the fork drain) is made of do you? I'm going to order a few M4 brass washers but just wondered if they were plastic.
  13. ukjules

    Headlight retainer clip (on 7" headlights)

    good suggestions. I am down to only 3 cans carlsberg. I reckon unless I find wire in say the kettle spring lid mechanism or the likes that eBay the headlight retainer spring clip, and bodgify that as it will be the correct springyness. hairpin yes .... of course like gold dust here ..... ​​​​​​
  14. ukjules

    Headlight retainer clip (on 7" headlights)

    I'd say 10 years ago here we had stores like you describe. All gone now where I live for superstores. One I knew of would have been able to help and gladly. I am not leaving the house until I find a suitable spring or retainer clip. I think I can last 2 weeks food wise. But in electrical goods...
  15. ukjules

    Headlight retainer clip (on 7" headlights)

    yes the scrap yard is the place. BUT what in the vicinity of a normal biker household could create the same hold , tension etc spring clip? I am thinking a ' flight of the phoenix ' scenario where I have no glue and insist on a clip or I ain't flying out of the desert. no piano wire at mo but...
  16. ukjules

    Stripped lower hex bolt on bottom of forks

    Need to bodgify a new washer and put on without draining oil .....
  17. ukjules

    Stripped lower hex bolt on bottom of forks

    yep I know of jis as you say. I am yet to even own a jis screwdriver or ever buy any jis head screws etc. never time ........ I didn't bother looking for another screw for the bleed on the forks. I made head into a slotted one and hoped for the best. All ok with it and no rubber washer (there...
  18. ukjules

    Stripped lower hex bolt on bottom of forks

    Seal in, forks back . An awful job but sorted. Allen bolt was m8?1.25. One thing I always assumed that very small bleed screw had a rubber washer. Mine didn't and is in and doesnt seem to leak. I had to sort a stripped Philips head on that screw with the Dremel but all sorted now. (Used 1...
  19. ukjules

    Headlight retainer clip (on 7" headlights)

    Does anyone know where I can get , make or bodge a retaining clip for a 7" headlight ? Bodge would be ideal .... I have 2 but need a 3rd.
  20. ukjules

    Stripped lower hex bolt on bottom of forks

    I find in uk no Harley rider ever nods there head at a rider with a more normal bike like a superb old GS . Damned rude I find I thus never do the same now and have contempt for those odious people .when I rode round Europe however I found all bike riders of any type of bike nodded etc . I...
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