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  1. exdirtbiker

    cleaning all the brass tidbits while carb bodies are dipping ? and gaskets?

    That is why I'm not using steel wire :-)
  2. exdirtbiker

    cleaning all the brass tidbits while carb bodies are dipping ? and gaskets?

    Thanks guys- I'm a little concerned about using steel wire in brass jets. I do have some brass brushes that will gladly donate a wire or 2....
  3. exdirtbiker

    cleaning all the brass tidbits while carb bodies are dipping ? and gaskets?

    Cleaning VM carbs- Best method to clean up all the brass bits that get removed when carbs go skinny dipping? just hit them with Gumout spray and compressed air, or should I do ... more ? Also- OEM only for bowl gaskets, or is other ( ebay ) gaskets good enough? Pete
  4. exdirtbiker

    How fast is is your old GS?

    I had the first year Ninja 900 ( the Top Gun bike )... mild mods... took it to 120 and climbing, front wheel lifting... before I remembered my son was on back. Sold it 12 hours later. I have no intention of find Max MPH of the Beast.
  5. exdirtbiker

    throttle cables - only 1? Really?

    I have experienced - first hand- the reason some ( dirtbikes ) got 2 cables. NOT FUN !!! Now, onto more important things: Paint for carbs? Clear coat ? I dipped 2 of them today, other 2 get dipped tomorrow. I Will have to wait for o-rings and gaskets, may as well take the time to go...
  6. exdirtbiker

    throttle cables - only 1? Really?

    So I removed the "return" cable from the bike... installed carbs, started bike... no, gas all over the place. Carbs need to come apart. Ugh. Looks like "no ride for Pete tomorrow". Dang. :mad::mad: Looks like I'll be studying your link above :-)
  7. exdirtbiker

    throttle cables - only 1? Really?

    OK, I guess I'm worrying about nothing. Now, what to do with the 2 cable twist throttle.....
  8. exdirtbiker

    throttle cables - only 1? Really?

    The Beast had RS36 carbs until an hour ago, with 2 throttle cables. I purchased a nice set of 1100 carbs from one of "us" here at GS R. The CV carb bikes have just one cable? Really? My 79 1000L had 2 cables... The RS36 carbs had 2 on my bike... Am I worrying about nothing? or is there a...
  9. exdirtbiker

    Project 82 GPz750

    Wow, you are pouring a lot of love into that bike. Good job ! We were luck to get one in a little better shape than yours... oops ours is a 83. What color are you painting yours?
  10. exdirtbiker

    Taking RS36 off, going to stock CV carbs from 1100 on my 1000G

    Fresh paint on top. Buffing wheel and metal polish in electric drill on aluminum side covers. ( on floor by bike in picture ) it's nice, nut not show quality. Never will be. I didn't even take the covers off to polish them! ( too lazy) What metal polish? glad you asked! Simichrome is my...
  11. exdirtbiker

    Taking RS36 off, going to stock CV carbs from 1100 on my 1000G

    Not sure-- but I can ask, since I got them from a GSR member. How are they different ?
  12. exdirtbiker

    Taking RS36 off, going to stock CV carbs from 1100 on my 1000G

    I bought a rack here, with Dynojet kit. in April. Still haven't opened the box. Yes, life gets in the way. My knee surgery went well, so I can play in garage now. ;) So... any tips you guys can offer? Local bike repair guy just said "start from the middle of their recommendations"... Bike...
  13. exdirtbiker

    Honda VFR tank sealing question.

    Even better !!! Thanks !
  14. exdirtbiker

    Honda VFR tank sealing question.

    I have never heard of Kreem lasting more than 10 years. use POR-15. get it on ebay. it works "as promised". it will last longer than you.
  15. exdirtbiker

    front wheel bearing spacer makes disc rub caliper bracket if I do what 'fish says

    The wheel spacer #8 on RT side of bike ( the axle nut side) is clearly shown with the shoulder "outside". the left side of bike has same spacer- also #8, shoulder inside, between the odo and the axle bolt head. When I install wheel with spacers as shown above, the cal bracket rubs the disc on rt...
  16. exdirtbiker

    Helpful info for removing stuck fork bolt

    Changing fork seals on your GS? First, you'll want to see this: http://members.dslextreme.com/users/cbsaunders/gs/Fork_Seal_Replacement_GS850GT.pdf If you have the bolt stuck in the bottom of your fork, like BikeCliff and I did, you might have luck with this: Make yourself a long 19mm tool...
  17. exdirtbiker

    Rusty Rider new fork seals, retaining spring won't fit w/ flat washer, leave it out ?

    Seal is bottomed out, seems these seals are .005 - .010" taller (thicker) than what came out. There is a flat aluminum washer between the seal and the funky spring /circlip that holds the seal in place. Some bike don't have that washer, mine does. Or did. Can I just leave the washer out and put...
  18. exdirtbiker

    cleaning the seal grooves in front calipers

    Correction: $20+ for new Suzuki piston with the seal kit. It's #1 on the Suzuki 'fiche. Bikebandit wants almost double price? maybe typo? Suzuki OEM seals are less than $10 for both. the seals plus piston cost $11 or so more. The K+L seals are $18+ without piston. I'm buying OEM. And thanks...
  19. exdirtbiker

    cleaning the seal grooves in front calipers

    My 80 GS1000G has rust on both front caliper pistons. The bores in the calipers look great. New piston kits getting ordered. The grooves in the calipers that the seals go in have "aluminum crud"... badly. Any advice for getting them clean enough to let a new seal ..err... seal ??? (BTW-...
  20. exdirtbiker

    Advice for fixing "spongy" front master cylinder after attaching and bleeding ?

    Before you spend more money on parts, borrow ( or buy) a vacuum bleeder. ($20 version works, but $30 one is worth it if you work on your car brakes yourself) I threw $400 in parts ( rebuild master, new master, new slave) at my VT750C hydraulic clutch before I realized you can NEVER bleed the air...
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