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  1. Spiff

    About Motor Swap

    I have a gsx1100 engine in my 77 750 and you have to make some new motor mounts but thats pretty much it. As far as the valve cover as long as I remove the breather cover first I can remove the valve cover with enough clearance. This also goes for engine installation and removal. Maybe I also...
  2. Spiff

    Mechanical Tachometer to Electronic Conversion

    I use an acewell tacho on mine. It's been great. Also, have you seen the speedhut range of gauges? They are completely customizable if you want something that looks stock
  3. Spiff

    Did the rain screw up my bike or was it a coincidence?

    Thats not a bad idea actually!
  4. Spiff

    Did the rain screw up my bike or was it a coincidence?

    Not a proper rebuild, just removed all jets, needles and opened them up and made sure all the passages where open. But it wouldn't surprise me if some shit has loosened after use and started to clog something up... I watched a video I filmed yesterday from last Sunday and the thing ran perfect...
  5. Spiff

    Did the rain screw up my bike or was it a coincidence?

    I did pretty much the same route today and the plugs indicate a richer burn but I'm still not convinced it's going as it should. Still feels lazy. I also noticed on the plugs that number two was really black, and the smell of fuel is pretty bad, so I take it the needle valve isn't stopping and...
  6. Spiff

    Did the rain screw up my bike or was it a coincidence?

    Here's some more info for you on the case: -seems you where right about the petcock after all, it does dribble a little in the ON position. It's tight in the RES position though. This is probably why this didn't happen untill I filled it up. Also this leak was two small to be noticed though the...
  7. Spiff

    Did the rain screw up my bike or was it a coincidence?

    Like I said in a previous post: The float valves where fine, it was the O-ring on one of them that failed and allowed it to leak. And I think I need to clarify a little more because I didn't loose all the fuel in an instant. It was over two days. And yes the petcock was left intentionally on...
  8. Spiff

    Did the rain screw up my bike or was it a coincidence?

    So according to the great internets a weak spark can cause a lean condition. A lean condition can also induce blueing of the chrome pipes. Now I've noticed that the header pipes have had a blueish tint to them since I picked up this bike. So what I suspect is: someone has put on the 4-1 exhaust...
  9. Spiff

    Did the rain screw up my bike or was it a coincidence?

    I'm inclined to agree, the manual states "if it's less than 14 or more than 15 the regulator should be replaced". And my gs with a regrec from Rick's for a LiFePo battery charges a steady 14.1V. So I feel this bike is not charging enough, I rode in the dark tonight and when I put on my...
  10. Spiff

    Did the rain screw up my bike or was it a coincidence?

    Oh yeah, last point on my previous post. That's from today after everything has been dismantled and dried and checked. Like I said it rides ok but feels kind of sluggish under acceleration. It's tempting to throw the coils and wires from my other gs on to see if it's the coils or wires as I...
  11. Spiff

    Changed fork seals and oil. Now dampening feels very stiff.

    When browsing the parts diagrams over at cmsnl.com and I choose a EU market 1980 gsx 750 the drawing shows a fork with one spring and a spacer(available in two lengths). And the bike is to the best of my knowledge original. So idk about the forks in the manual, I have browsed the 750 manuals on...
  12. Spiff

    Did the rain screw up my bike or was it a coincidence?

    Sparkies
  13. Spiff

    Did the rain screw up my bike or was it a coincidence?

    I've checked the petcock, it works as far as I can see and only supplies fuel when it's supposed to. The O-ring on the needle valve on carb 2 was shot though. I replaced it and nothing is leaking now. I have since spent the day doing some fault finding and here's some of my findings: -Charging...
  14. Spiff

    Changed fork seals and oil. Now dampening feels very stiff.

    just came back from a ride in the dark and you can literally see the light bounce up and down. 9" is like 229mm or something like that? I put mine at 242mm from what it said in the service manual I have, There where two different levels and capacities depending on what model you had, there was...
  15. Spiff

    Did the rain screw up my bike or was it a coincidence?

    So I picked up a gsx 750 last month that had stood for the last 5-6 years. Non runner. I cleaned the carbs and got it running. Carbs where caked with old fuel residue, most jets clogged etc. Got it running, ran good for the night then I parked it waiting for some new tires and parts. Couple of...
  16. Spiff

    Changed fork seals and oil. Now dampening feels very stiff.

    1980 Gsx750, new to me, haven't ran in 5-6 years, Got it running a little while ago. ​​​​​​Leaking forks. Replaced seals, put in some 10w fork oil. Problem is now the suspension feels stiff and harsh on low speeds around 30-50kph. Riding at higher speeds feels alright. Any tips? I follow the...
  17. Spiff

    Is the clutch sleeve or inner hub supposed to move on the axle?

    I'm not opposed to buying used parts, but the new one wasn't that much. And I don't fully trust the parts breakers here in Norway I mean this engine was supposedly only in need of some new valve seals according to the breaker I bought it from... That was a bit of stretch as it turns out.
  18. Spiff

    Is the clutch sleeve or inner hub supposed to move on the axle?

    Appreciate it but it seems they may still be available new from my phone call with a dealer today. So fingers crossed but even if so it's still a 14day delivery on them
  19. Spiff

    Is the clutch sleeve or inner hub supposed to move on the axle?

    I don't know about damaged but certainly widened enough for it to be able to move on the shaft. Guess I'll look for a new one or better one.
  20. Spiff

    Is the clutch sleeve or inner hub supposed to move on the axle?

    I'm not talking about endfloat here although I'm aware of the issue. I'm talking about the inner hub being able to rock back and forth on the axle. Like I can grab it, and move it clockwise and counterclockwise a little bit. And I'm thinking That isn't supposed to be a thing since both the...
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