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  1. ukjules

    Poss cam chain loose - can I reset ?

    Just adding American language into Google translate ....... while I ring the bell for tea and scones.
  2. ukjules

    Poss cam chain loose - can I reset ?

    Mudguard / "Fender" for our USA friends" update: Out to my lockup to remove - fender ... and try and swap with my GSX 250 one. Now this didn't work as the fender is the same but the holes slightly different by a few millimeters. I don't want to file the holes out due to the issue below. -...
  3. ukjules

    Poss cam chain loose - can I reset ?

    Noises update : There were two noises at issue here. Whisping - which yes is an air type noise ! well done for extracting that from my hapless description by the way. and A rattle going over bumps . This rattle / creaking noise I have found out to be after taking everything off the bike inc...
  4. ukjules

    Poss cam chain loose - can I reset ?

    Has anyone else suffered from 'whisping' sounds on there bikes ? (in hindsight I realise how mad that question is but unfortunately it does remain ! )
  5. ukjules

    Poss cam chain loose - can I reset ?

    ok did go for a run and there is no doubt it is far better (bar the whisping ). So much so if it was like this I wouldn't have asked on this post. Yes I will do a few more runs to check . so what I did just (as suggested) - loosen the 12mm nut , turn screw in till stops, turn out 1/4 turn, do...
  6. ukjules

    Poss cam chain loose - can I reset ?

    Ok did that checking if the tensioner was set correctly . All set now re the method and yes almost immediately I can feel the vibration turning the nerd knob slightly to the left. It is possible that I have altered it slightly for the better. I'm sure that the short period I ran the bike it...
  7. ukjules

    Poss cam chain loose - can I reset ?

    I see ... bike is a 1980 GS55e You see I have never adjusted the tensioner only put it in after having been removed when you push rod in assembly , tighten screw, put in bike and then let screw out to tension chain. I will try what by I say this eve. I am trying obviously with the last...
  8. ukjules

    Poss cam chain loose - can I reset ?

    I seem to have a noise from the engine which I am sure is either the cam chain tensioner , cAm chain loose or valve clearances . So step one is to " I think " reset the cam chain tensioner ? Question is can I just do this having not done any work on the valves , head i.e remove tensioner...
  9. ukjules

    Neutral light intermittent and goes out.

    understood all. will get to it soon .
  10. ukjules

    Neutral light intermittent and goes out.

    Many thanks . I fear elecs so much I always ask on here . Will do so and inform .
  11. ukjules

    Neutral light intermittent and goes out.

    1980 GS550E , pretty standard. My old workhorse has developed a fault and the neutral light sort of flashes on and then goes out .. showing as if not in neutral but bike is. Electrics is so not my think but where would I start to look. I know you guys know the issue .... Bike gears work fine...
  12. ukjules

    Perth to Sydney - intention

    Hi, I am currently in Cambodia and intend or would like to get to Perth and ride a motorbike from west to east across Australia. This could be my only chance as an in the vicinity and have time. I was thinking I'd like to buy a GS550/750 and ride across. - Could it be that in a month or so...
  13. ukjules

    Best motorcycle mobile holder for GPS navigation

    Issue sorted using current holder or tank bag BUT making my Samsung phone brighter using 'enhanced colour management'. accessibility/ visibility enhancements / colour adjustments this with my trip to Plymouth 'armchair traveller festival ' now , I would see exactly where I was going . if...
  14. ukjules

    Best motorcycle mobile holder for GPS navigation

    I totally totally agree with you ! Absolutely correct and I have done the same. Like you found places I would never have seen. But there comes a time when a direct route is needed ........ maybe rarely but when needed it so helps to be slick . Is it possible to view a route in the glaring sun...
  15. ukjules

    1980 GS450L not starting

    q) did it work before tank removal ? what was the status pre your tank project ? If it did it has to be a loose , broken connection from tank removal. Have you tried a new solenoid ? or tested it. Many tests on you tube to check that. They are very cheap. As for starting the bike - jumping it...
  16. ukjules

    Best motorcycle mobile holder for GPS navigation

    I need a good mobile holder for my bike. This is only for GPS navigation from a Samsung phone. This for UK and Europe riding of 250 mile max hops. The issue is I can't see the screen clearly ? only that. I have tried on top of tank bag which is covered by clear plastic and a handlebar...
  17. ukjules

    Solar power pack for bike touring

    and finally : my cheapo 10? solar for usb devices fits in a A4 pad . I always carry a pad anyway so tis ideal. (gonna start another thread of - what is the best mobile holder - for GPS on a motorbike.) that is easily viewed ? I simply can't see it clearly on my handlebar plastic coated device...
  18. ukjules

    Solar power pack for bike touring

    The bottom line is as my 10? solar panel does work and takes no room it is a must for us camping riders .It did charge too in cloudy times but less amperage. I will not be without it it now. I tested car and van campers near me too with larger panels. One 50? 5v fold up one was still only...
  19. ukjules

    Solar power pack for bike touring

    Test 1: 100m trip to fairford airshow. Madly sunny - midday sun. I got to say my 10? 5v (supposedly 6w) solar panel is ideal for the roaming traveller with no room. ​​​​On a sunny day I get about 400ma charge. This is enough to charge phone , keep in charge when not riding. Can also charge...
  20. ukjules

    1979 GS550E ignition issue? No spark?

    I would work back from plugs. change plugs / test HT leads / test coils both in isolation and with ht leads on . I am afraid I am away and cant describe the coil tests .....but it's checking resistance. Then your onto test pickups . Good choice of bike !! and I am interested to hear a 1979...
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