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  1. Joneman

    GS550 Gearshifting Shaft Bent & more!

    Gearshifting shaft oil seal - tough to remove Gearshifting shaft oil seal - tough to remove I am trying to remove the gearshifting shaft oil seal, which I now believe has some part metal to it (a "washer" and a spring?). I thought I better ask the experts here what I should do next, as I...
  2. Joneman

    Oil seal clutch shaft 650g

    Great Pictures! I also tried to remove an oil seal (gearshifting shaft) with a pick, which is no longer a pick. I will have to try and figure out a way tomorrow. I was worried too that I was ruining something internal to the engine, as I had assumed the seal was purely rubber - I am glad to see...
  3. Joneman

    Gasket removal

    Great information! Thanks
  4. Joneman

    GS550 Gearshifting Shaft Bent & more!

    Back & Ready to ride Back & Ready to ride Hello again! So I have inspected a few things, and have some questions about them below. I am getting a list together to place an order soon - here?s my current purchase list: Clutch & Gearshaft Oil Seals Clutch cover gasket OEM 6 rear sprocket...
  5. Joneman

    GS550 Gearshifting Shaft Bent & more!

    Suzuki_Don, thanks a bunch for clarifying how that works :) I'll get a pic of those bolts... there a few that might be questionable, but aren't too bad (lightly damaged threads). I will have a look into the sprocket carrier bearings... not too sure where those go, but will look them up. Are...
  6. Joneman

    GS550 Gearshifting Shaft Bent & more!

    Thank you! Thank you! First off - thanks for the replies! I will look into getting a new shaft... any reccomendations as to where I should pick up the seals? and the gasket (any kind of grease on it will do? I heard of using WD-40, a light oil before...)? Suzuki_Don: Is a stillson the same...
  7. Joneman

    GS550 Gearshifting Shaft Bent & more!

    Hello All, Well I haven't been on here for a while, but thankfully I have more time on my hands now and a bit better of an idea of what it is to own an old GS bike, and the maintenance they require. I think I might even be crazy - I bought a 1979 GS1000 for a winter project! It does run so...
  8. Joneman

    How do you replace the chain?

    Chain tool a must Chain tool a must I have to agree with Souske, vice grips dont stand a chance. I just bought a motion pro, 3-in-1 tool from Z1 that worked ok (MP08-0058 http://www.z1enterprises.com/Chain-Rivet--Breaker-Tool-382.aspx). I don't have any affiliation with Z1 - I am just a...
  9. Joneman

    Top 10 Newbie Mistakes

    torque wrench torque wrench Thinking that having the right tool means you will do it right. 40 ft-lb is less than hand-tight, and the wrench "click" is pretty quiet... A few sprocket nuts and bolts later, I now know better :) Trusting a shop (stealership especially) will do a good inspection...
  10. Joneman

    1978 GS550 Stalls - Fuel Starvation? Distance on one tank?

    Back Again Back Again Thanks for the info Calvin. I finally tightened my chain, and took it out for a spin on Sunday. Was it ever cold out! haha The bike works 100% better now, with now having an actual response to throttle. I also painted up a center stand I bought and installed that...
  11. Joneman

    Right way to tighten a chain?

    Thank you! Thank you! I think my friend was saying that if there was excess oil... but if I wipe of the excess, I guess I'm good - Thanks!:D
  12. Joneman

    Right way to tighten a chain?

    How often though? How often though? How often should I be lubing my chain though? Totalmotorcycle says to do it after every ride, and my friend says that stupid cause' I will just get oil everywhere and more dirt will get into my chain... Thanks!
  13. Joneman

    1978 GS550 Stalls - Fuel Starvation? Distance on one tank?

    2.5 inches when I am off the bike - I will take off the chain this weekend and inspect it thanks :) I still dont have a haynes manual, or torque wrenches though - Could I manage anyways?
  14. Joneman

    1978 GS550 Stalls - Fuel Starvation? Distance on one tank?

    Driving again Driving again So I finally got the front tire changed 45$ for change and balance at Sutherland Honda in Fredericton, NB, which is 10$ cheaper than Macleans - I decided to check my chain's movement with a ruler, and lo and behold my eyes know nothing - it has 2.5 inches of...
  15. Joneman

    Bah, stupid screws!!

    Japanese Philips Japanese Philips I was just reading somewhere about a different kind of Phillips screwdriver, one specifically made in Japan. Heres a link to another thread talking about it http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?t=128086&highlight=japanese+phillips Cheers
  16. Joneman

    1978 GS550 Stalls - Fuel Starvation? Distance on one tank?

    Now waiting for tire... Now waiting for tire... Thank you Calvin for the great info! I am going to order a manual soon... any ideas on a good canadian supplier? Shipping from US stores kind of gets pricey.. I don't think i'm going to tackle changing the tires.. The guy I bought the bike said...
  17. Joneman

    1978 GS550 Stalls - Fuel Starvation? Distance on one tank?

    Threads Threads Prosolar - Does that gas look bad?? and im glad you found your cover :) Calvin - are you saying that supreme gas is worst than regular for the motorcycle? and for the tank cleaner, I have a bottle for my car.. how much should I put in my motorcycle and are all kinds safe? and...
  18. Joneman

    1978 GS550 Stalls - Fuel Starvation? Distance on one tank?

    Carb cleaning a success + Other questions Carb cleaning a success + Other questions Thank you all for the help! Yesterday I cleaned my carbs and check my gas tank flow.. My tank flows pretty good (but I am have nothing to really compare it to) Heres a link to the video (I think the tank was...
  19. Joneman

    1978 GS550 Stalls - Fuel Starvation? Distance on one tank?

    Carb Cleaning - Thanks Carb Cleaning - Thanks Thanks for the Procedure Calvin - I will try and do that this weekend. And I am from the real New Brunswick in Canada - Just outside of Fredericton in Hanwell - whereabouts inb NB are you? Cheers
  20. Joneman

    1978 GS550 Stalls - Fuel Starvation? Distance on one tank?

    Quick Reply Quick Reply Oh and I had great success emailing Suzuki Canada - one day reply - I also have the 1990 version of the manual they are talking about - anyone have a newer one? Cheers Dear Jonah : Thank you for calling on Suzuki Canada Inc. The 1978 GS550 was marketed in Canada...
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