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  1. DomsKat550

    1981 GS650E Alternate Tank

    Just to clarify I didnt use the katana seat I converted to E model
  2. DomsKat550

    1981 GS650E Alternate Tank

    Anything is possible, but you might have to get the side panels and seat to make that tank look right, I put a 650 tank on a 550 Katana, mounted without any mods but seat needed trimming.
  3. DomsKat550

    Pitting

    Yes, some were on tighter side, shimmed to make them on wider end of range gap, .08 .09 mm
  4. DomsKat550

    Pitting

    Thanks for the varied responses! Since I'm more of a paint/fabricator than mechanic I will go for the just ride it and if it turns into an unrideable mess then I will open engine up.
  5. DomsKat550

    Pitting

    Here is plug pic
  6. DomsKat550

    Pitting

    Was able see an intake valve pretty clearly while checking my plugs, pitting on it, what do you guys think? Bike starts right up and runs idles good.
  7. DomsKat550

    Base gasket seepage

    Ok thanks for info, everything gets better the more I ride it so maybe this will too, I installed a new hose when I adjusted my valve clearance,
  8. DomsKat550

    Base gasket seepage

    My 1982 GS550M Katana engine has some oil seepage from front of base gasket, will this effect compression and should I try tightening, or just leave it? Engine has all original gaskets with only 7,500 miles done in first 10 years bike sat in a garage for 30 years before I got it running. Thanks
  9. DomsKat550

    Hello from Long Island NY

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  10. DomsKat550

    Hello from Long Island NY

    GS650 tank is a little longer so I had to modify seat pan, had to grind metal in front more since this picture
  11. DomsKat550

    Hello from Long Island NY

    Made some changes since I last posted! I sold all my Katana body parts on Ebay, Replaced with various parts from different GS models and years, found a cutoff frame section with all the required brackets, hinges on it. I shaped stock E model foam and will get it upholdtered during winter. Mocked...
  12. DomsKat550

    Hello from Long Island NY

    Thanks its a cool bike, one you never see around....Yes, it was very hard to match exactly, the vinyl that came closest was too transparent so when I put on silver test panel it looked dark, I decided to layer that vinyl on to an opaque beige which was much better. This is what I used on my...
  13. DomsKat550

    Hello from Long Island NY

    Runs great...finally after cleaning gas cap vent! Would die out after high speed during slow down and stall. And changed Reg/Rec now battery charges nicely, only thing left is to figure out why I have excess brake lever travel and clean and paint more of engine.
  14. DomsKat550

    Hello from Long Island NY

    Painted my tank silver, now rebuilding my forks and cleaning up rims, hope to be back riding it at the beginning of March
  15. DomsKat550

    Chance to get the 1982 have ?s Garage find

    Forgot to add that I did the needle washer switch- switch places with the thick white plastic washer and the thin metal one- carb rebuild guides mention filing down the thickness of the plastic, but for me at least switching them worked great.
  16. DomsKat550

    Hello from Long Island NY

    Sold my 1975 Hon_a 550F- Suzuki won me over!
  17. DomsKat550

    Chance to get the 1982 have ?s Garage find

    I soaked my original carbs that were sitting for 30 years in carb soak, took everything apart using the 2 instruction guides from this site, reused all parts, replaced the orings and the rubber plugs. re-installed and ran the bike-no leaks and excellent throttle response, smooth idle and working...
  18. DomsKat550

    Hello from Long Island NY

    Found Suzuki intake boots from an Ebay vendor-Everett Powersports -came to $173 with shipping and tax- pricy but shouldn't have to worry about them for many years No tanks available from USA on ebay, had to get one from Germany- had to derust inside but wasn't too bad, I used Metal Rescue, works...
  19. DomsKat550

    Hello from Long Island NY

    I bench synced pretty good but will try the vacuum sync Installing new tires soon, have to get rid of the 30 year old back and original front tire! Maybe that will help bibes
  20. DomsKat550

    Tire Vendors ?

    I just switched to BT46, from Shinko 712’s which I have used for years- shinkos are squirrelly on grooved pavement so I’m trying the Bridgestones to see if they are better on uneven pavement
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