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  1. Missile99

    Why a rubber plug?

    Cool bike. The carb dip at AutoZone is Berryman's Chem-Dip. The big can for $28 even has a basket. Probably at most parts stores. They make the B-12 Chemtool. Interesting carburetor design for sure. Without those rubber plugs the bike will bog and not make it past the mid rpm range. It...
  2. Missile99

    New (to me) GS 1100 Ignition issues

    Hello Caseyuconn and welcome to the GSR. Nice bike. I recommend that you introduce yourself in the GS Owners section and embed some pictures to satisfy the need of the members here. That way everyone can say hello as well. The first thing that comes to mind with your electrical problem is...
  3. Missile99

    Turn Signal Rubber Cushions - Different Front than Rear??

    Yes. They are the same part numbers for both 18 and 7. 35690-32200. The same question I had for front/rear turn signals on mine when replacing gaskets. I think it's so the customer can identify the front/rear because of mounting bracket differences.
  4. Missile99

    Dyna S Modules - The same across the range?

    Glad to see it worked out in time for your ride Saturday!!
  5. Missile99

    82 GS1100: No spark from coils

    This is what I used: http://members.dslextreme.com/users/storagecliff/images/electrical_odd-n-ends.html#A11 This is on BassCliff's website.
  6. Missile99

    82 GS1100: No spark from coils

    Good work on the coil relay, .15v loss is awesome. Test the signal generator first. It's probably not the cause but it's quick to check resistance. Then try to test the ignitor. If your charging voltage was too high before new R/R this could have caused a failure. The ignitor went bad on...
  7. Missile99

    Dyna S Modules - The same across the range?

    OK. Didn't know it was that much different. Whoa. Holy cow. I hope they make much higher wages there to compensate. Yes? No?
  8. Missile99

    Dyna S Modules - The same across the range?

    Killer, that's true about different locations. I thought the Australian dollar was right on par with ours though, kind of like their government is similar to ours too. Maybe I'm thinking of the wrong currency.
  9. Missile99

    Dyna S Modules - The same across the range?

    If no one here has a quick answer then call Dynatek or shoot them an email. I had a question for them and they answered it right away when I called. 800-928-3962. Ask your question. See if they can send you a replacement sensor/pick-up/module for your malfunctioning one cheap. Also, the...
  10. Missile99

    Tire Pressure

    The 10% rule works great as they say. I am close to getting the cold pressures right and the bike handles great. My BT-45's say 42 psi cold. I weigh 160. The bike has some junk in the trunk (not literally but they aren't necessarily lightweight) and I tried them at 42 once for the hell of...
  11. Missile99

    Front Brake Drag

    If there is too much drag then a rebuild and flush is in order. How much drag are we talking? You may have a sticking piston if it's a lot. This is common. When the wheel is off the ground and you try to spin it, how much does it turn? A revolution or two? There should be a little friction...
  12. Missile99

    What type of battery in 1983 450?

    Welcome to the GSR, Like you, I had never ridden a motorcycle before acquiring the GS. Also like you, the bike was mine free on the conditions that I got it running and going. I had also only wrenched on cars, and the motorcycle world is surely different. Once the GS was nearly road ready...
  13. Missile99

    82 GS1100: No spark from coils

    After it started that one time, what did you do? How many times afterward did you try starting it? Is your ignition fuse good and fuse box clean of corrosion? Are you checking for spark by pulling all the plugs and laying them on the head? If they are old plugs and blackened at all they...
  14. Missile99

    Valves n Shims...

    The compression numbers seem low to me but I don't know what they are for your 850G. It's 128-185 for me. I got 110 cold or so on all 4. In my opinion: 1) Don't ride if your clearances are so tight that no feeler gauge fits and the shim bucket won't turn. That is, won't turn when cam...
  15. Missile99

    Head Gasket?

    Eh. Forces you to always have fresh oil. ;) Grandman, that's awesome. A quick $24 fix thanks to great advice. Saves a lot of frustration in troubleshooting.
  16. Missile99

    Thinking of a Real Gasket valve cover gasket

    I have a tach drive gear and decided not to veer from stock. I suggest for the Real Gasket especially to mark across the bolt to the valve cover. It doesn't have to be permanent, just a good pen or pencil to see if they back off within the first few hundred miles. Good luck in deciding. It's...
  17. Missile99

    First Street Bike Project - with a few questions

    Good news Sci. Little by little. The shocks/springs feel great. It would've been cool if they were Suzuki orange. The new stuff is so much better and the progressive springs seem to be doing their job well. Maybe if I take this thing apart I'll paint them the Chevy orange. Otherwise...
  18. Missile99

    First Street Bike Project - with a few questions

    Hey Sci85, Have you made progress or too busy with work? The pictures of the new shocks from Cycle Re-Cycle II: See ya later.
  19. Missile99

    Coil swap 650 to 850?

    Yeah. I doubt also that both coils would croak at the same time. Have you checked all the wiring to them? Also, I can't see ignition replacements costing anywhere near that.
  20. Missile99

    cooooked battery

    And you did the diode test of the R/R too?
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