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  1. Andrew Vanis

    Best way to open up speedometer - Chrome round 81GS750L

    Best way to open up speedometer - Chrome round 81GS750L Last I read was a slow prying on the back of the chrome trim ring. Still the best way? Thanks, Andy
  2. Andrew Vanis

    Drain plug washer

    My solution.... Found a fiber type washer in the true value (chain small hardware shop) that sealed with little torque. Had been fine for months.
  3. Andrew Vanis

    Carb bowl drain bolt size/thread - CV carbs - and where to get?

    Yes, something like that! Ideally I'd do it with modifying the drain bolts IF I COULD FIND ANY and re tapping the bowls for brass nipples readily available woudl be choice 2. I'd sure like some to modify without kiling mine. Anyone have any extra extra bowls?
  4. Andrew Vanis

    Carb bowl drain bolt size/thread - CV carbs - and where to get?

    My question of where to get them is asking about the bolts, not the gas. **** Has someone found a source for these bolts other than Suzuki? I'm considering re-tapping the bowl to a readily available thread. Anyone got 4 spare ones I could experiment on? I might even set up a manifold drain...
  5. Andrew Vanis

    Carb bowl drain bolt size/thread - CV carbs - and where to get?

    And where are good places to get some? Good suggestions as always Steve. using your approach, I'd be ALWAYS running with Stabil. Sometimes it is weeks or months between rides. My Hypothesis is that vs. the once-annual put it away process that it is the RECURRING evap that causes the...
  6. Andrew Vanis

    Carb bowl drain bolt size/thread - CV carbs - and where to get?

    Carb bowl drain bolt size/thread - CV carbs - and where to get? I want to get extra carb bolts to: 1 - make bowl float gauges 2 - get them in thumb screws or weld on lever/thumbscrew or weld on valves to make draining the bolts easier. I don't ride much and I'm tired of cleaning carbs so to...
  7. Andrew Vanis

    How to know if a engine needs rebuilding?

    How to know if a engine needs rebuilding? I'm looking at two 83 750 engines and wondering if I can tell which one would be better to use and if either needs a rebuild. Its a part of my rebuild thread -...
  8. Andrew Vanis

    Which of two to rebuild/merge? - 1983 750 E and ES - Engine and rebuild questions.

    Which of two to rebuild/merge? - 1983 750 E and ES - Engine and rebuild questions. Am wondering which engine/frame to concentrate on from two 83 750 E/ES bikes I got with the idea of making one good one out of. (see signature line) 1983 GS750E - bought in 2016 as a rough runner to use while...
  9. Andrew Vanis

    Steering stem lower bottom bearing outer race remove removal

    my multi-year clymer shows the procedure for the earlier (pre-80?) punch out and for the later (mine was a 81) said to take it in to a pro. bwringer I've tried the weld thing a couple of times with my crappy little 110V welder and got blistered paint and no joy. Not a real fun position to weld...
  10. Andrew Vanis

    Headlight bracket loose after stem service

    Agree with the above. Used all balls bearings so wondered if they were taller. Didn't check before installation. I took it apart to make sure the races were fully seated, they were. No other indication of how to bring the tripple trees closer so made a spacer from the old for gaskets. Was...
  11. Andrew Vanis

    Headlight bracket loose after stem service

    81 GS750L Headlight bracket loose after stem service Seems like I can't get the top and bottom yokes close enough to each other to compress the headlight bracket tubes. I have all the rubber bushings/spacers on the headlight tubes.
  12. Andrew Vanis

    Steering stem lower bottom bearing outer race remove removal

    Steering stem lower bottom bearing outer race remove removal Found this in the old tech section and it works like a charm...becomes a 5 min no-force procedure. https://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?125139-Steering-Stem-Bearing-and-Race-Removal-Inquiry&highlight=Stem+race "run a...
  13. Andrew Vanis

    Fork and Stem rebuild 81 750L - what pats to order?

    The headset hangs up in center position so guessing I need the race, possible the bearings. Which numbers are those? What else? The forks need an overhaul. I already have the OEM seal #7 on the diagram. https://www.partzilla.com/catalog/suzuki/motorcycle/1981/gs750l/front-fork...
  14. Andrew Vanis

    Cable lube - Should I? With what? Will it gum up?

    OK bwringer...I like that approach. So how to get the old gummy stuff out? NOW I've used oil since that is what the early responses said....
  15. Andrew Vanis

    Cable lube - Should I? With what? Will it gum up?

    Should I? With what? Will it gum up? I am doing a rebuild and the cables seem to move smoothly but should I lube anyway? searching on here I found how-to-lube but not what to use. https://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?250339-cable-lubricator is a good how to. I like the...
  16. Andrew Vanis

    Fuel hose - what to use ? any clear that doesn't get hard?

    Fuel hose - what to use ? any clear that doesn't get hard? Also what size? (Even if I order some of what you might recommend to the question above, I need to get some temporary hose for now)
  17. Andrew Vanis

    Side cover tabs - anyone do a 3D print file of one?

    Anyone make a 3D or CAD file of a side cover tab? My side cover is missing a tab. Thinking of printing one and reattaching with ABS glue. Should be compatible. I'm thinking printing it sideways so the layers go from base to point/tip so less likely to pull apart. Another idea is I can make...
  18. Andrew Vanis

    Bicycling from CA. to MI. to pick up my 1982' GS450T then drive it back to CA.

    Hmm, i used to live there and I bet you wouldn't be the first cyclist through there....if you listen to all the possible scary what-ifs you'll stay on your couch - oh! did I say heart disease form lack of activity ;-)
  19. Andrew Vanis

    Website for parts

    I've tried local. Quotes were 3x online price plus $15 shipping for 4-6 week delivery :( All th suzuki dealers are the same owner in this town of 600,000 people
  20. Andrew Vanis

    Bicycling from CA. to MI. to pick up my 1982' GS450T then drive it back to CA.

    watch the video on that map link, gives a really good overview of what is on them. I wonder if they are avail used on ebay or somewhere.
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