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    Sprocket Cover cushions necessity

    "I've never seen anything like that before..." Well, if you haven't seen it in 10 years of posting that bodes well for me... I'm guessing it's some older method of vibration damping, and maybe some protection for harness wiring routed above the front sprocket. Was an absolutely grease...
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    Sprocket Cover cushions necessity

    While replacing the chain on my 1977 GS750B project, I've realized the top sprocket cover gasket was lost (or likely never present) on the bike. How necessary are these? They're fit for small spacers, but seeing how there's a complete lack of parts availability or information I can't imagine...
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    Help with mystery shouldered spacer

    So I checked the clocks, electrical mounts, wheels and anything else that would generally merit offsetting a bolt... Nada. Certainly unsatisfying as far as answers go, but I'm electing to consider this closed for now. Not worth the extra stress and down time at the moment. If/when anything...
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    Help with mystery shouldered spacer

    Huh... I did tear the front end apart recently. And it looks like I'll be doing it again come Monday to be certain. Thanks for the angle Gorminrider.
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    Help with mystery shouldered spacer

    Think it's too small for any suspension parts, but does look just like one. It's a 1980, but probably a third of it is non original by this point.
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    Help with mystery shouldered spacer

    Rear wheel, and the spacer stack up checks out with the manual there too, no real play to speak of. Changed to bearings with the tire so I triple-checked that guy. It's only 12mm ID, and OD is like a nickel maybe in size? I can get better info/pictures after work.
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    Help with mystery shouldered spacer

    Engine was my first once over, it's all buttoned up right per the manual. The patina, machine pattern and general wear are really pushing me to believe it's from the bike. Might just be going crazy here, but not a fan of spare parts after a rebuild :(. I'll keep looking around.
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    Help with mystery shouldered spacer

    Hello all. I've been putting a lot of work in on my GS550 to get it road ready, and after a short stint out of duty from a bad flat, finally got a quick ride in. While pulling into my driveway and shutting down, I heard this part fall on the ground. After some forum digging and checking my...
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