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  1. NCGS

    what did you wrench on today??

    This is great! I'm glad we finally figured out which bike these fit on. I sent the set I had to chuck hahn.
  2. NCGS

    Can I really not use this Tennessee gasket?

    In other news, I am going to sell this bike. I’ll post about it in the “for sale” forum. Long story short, this bike is a good specimen but I have 6 other bikes and could use a break from wrenching! I’m gonna find me another GS that needs less work.
  3. NCGS

    Can I really not use this Tennessee gasket?

    Ok I finally got the OEM gasket in the mail and installed it. I think it’s going to work out fine. I went for a short ride and no leaks so far. I took some videos to show the OEM vs. Cometic vs. thin paper gasket. The Cometic is actually a tad thicker than OEM but it’s clearly not the right...
  4. NCGS

    Can I really not use this Tennessee gasket?

    Right. When I installed the cover, I carefully turned the tach drive just a hair until the cover settled into place. When I rode the bike the tach worked fine. Well, the OEM gasket won’t be here until next Friday the 17th which is just fine since I’ll be away on vacation all next week. When I...
  5. NCGS

    Can I really not use this Tennessee gasket?

    Interesting. The tach cable is definitely not leaking. It’s coming from the gasket. This is the gasket I used. It looked like it was made from the same gray gasket sheeting I’ve bought from Napa in the past to custom make gaskets. It’s definitely a little on the thin side but not super thin. I...
  6. NCGS

    Can I really not use this Tennessee gasket?

    Today was the first day that the unexpected good weather here in NC coincided with a day I wasn’t working or traveling so I finally got to take the GS750 for a ride after adjusting the valves and replacing the throttle cable. All that trouble to get a paper gasket and the damn thing leaks! The...
  7. NCGS

    OGK Beston Grips Review

    Hey! I sent you a message earlier today about that. Sadly, they did not fit. I’m going to have to pass them on to someone else. I wish there was a way we could figure out which bike they go with.
  8. NCGS

    OGK Beston Grips Review

    Remember the Beston grips from back in the day? I just got a set for my ‘81 GS750. They are still nice grips but unfortunately are 5” long instead of the advertised 5 1/4”. Here’s a video that compares them to the Emgo version, which are the right length but not as well made.
  9. NCGS

    Neutral Light Flicker

    It could very well be some dirty connections. I am hoping it’s something easy like that, and not some kind of impending doom with the stator.
  10. NCGS

    Neutral Light Flicker

    I’ve only had the bike since July but I’ve ridden it pretty regularly since then except for the last couple weeks. It’s always done the flicker since I’ve owned it. It’s just one of the many things I’m still discovering about this bike. :)
  11. NCGS

    Neutral Light Flicker

    Thanks guys! I’ll do some tracing of the wiring for the neutral switch and see if I can find a voltage drop across any connections. I’ll also double check all the grounds.
  12. NCGS

    Strange discovery adjusting valves

    Good grief. Did I screw this throttle cable up or is it supposed to be like this?
  13. NCGS

    Neutral Light Flicker

    I noticed recently that the neutral light on my ‘81 GS750E flickers very slightly when the bike is idling with the turn signal on. Turn off the signal and the neutral light is solid, no flickering like it should be. I checked the connections on the gear position indicator switch under the...
  14. NCGS

    Strange discovery adjusting valves

    So where is it supposed to go? Up near the steering head or down towards the seat?
  15. NCGS

    Strange discovery adjusting valves

    Right, I have the half moon pieces that go in the cylinder head. C-shaped is a better description. In any case, it’s clearly not a critical part. :)
  16. NCGS

    Strange discovery adjusting valves

    Thank you. So is that tag supposed to be a guide for the throttle cable to slide back and forth in? It seems like it might not be necessary.
  17. NCGS

    Can I really not use this Tennessee gasket?

    Well, I got a paper gasket in the mail the other day. I started to do the valve adjustment tonight and discovered some other minor issues that I posted about in another thread this evening. You never know what you’re gonna find on old motorcycles. Looks like I’ll be needing a new throttle cable...
  18. NCGS

    Strange discovery adjusting valves

    And here’s the coil wire.
  19. NCGS

    Strange discovery adjusting valves

    Sorry apparently you can only have one picture per post. Here’s the half moon rubber piece.
  20. NCGS

    Strange discovery adjusting valves

    I took the tank off of my ‘81 GS750 to do a valve adjustment this evening and saw something odd. This is still a new bike for me so I’m still discovering all its hidden secrets. This is the first time I’m adjusting the valves on this bike. Upon removing the tank I noticed a metal tab on one of...
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