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  1. RustyTank

    Nos

    timebombprod, I don't knock you for askin the question. But, it sounds to me like you've got the wrong bike. Pick up what you REALLY want and "suprise" people with that.
  2. RustyTank

    GS850 Header Question

    Thanks Burque73. Yeah, I figured the engine probably didn't changed any, thought I'd ask anyways to make sure.
  3. RustyTank

    GS850 Header Question

    Hello folks. Does the stock exhaust fit all GS850 year engines? For example, will an 82 GS850 exhaust fit on a 79 model engine, and vice versa? I thank you in advance :)
  4. RustyTank

    Cylinder Head Won't Budge

    lol, nice.
  5. RustyTank

    Machine Shop Question

    I was wondering why I'd never heard someone suggest it before, lol. Thanks Nessism.
  6. RustyTank

    Front Fork Tutorial?

    Front Forks? Are there rear forks that I don't know about??? :-s I'm just razzin ya. I imagine most people on here would point you in the direction of your shop manual. I can relate though, I love a good tutorial. Have you checked Youtube? I just did a search, "how to rebuild GS motorcycle...
  7. RustyTank

    Machine Shop Question

    Thanks for your two cents bitzz. I looked them up and wow, those brands you mentioned are indeed expensive. I guess I'm just curious if one of the cheaper bore gauges is going to be even worth my time/money, but I hear what your saying. I went to Cometic's website and found an 80 and 81 GS850...
  8. RustyTank

    Machine Shop Question

    I need to pick up a bore gauge to check cylinder wear. If anyone has a particular brand they like let me know, maybe they're all the same though. Great note about priorities "I'd be more concern with valve guide and valve/seat wear". Thanks Nessism.
  9. RustyTank

    Machine Shop Question

    Ok. It sounds like the best thing to do is, once I get the left over gasket gunk off, just check flatness, if it's good, go with it. Thanks a lot Nessism. That's a great idea! Thanks zuluwiz :)
  10. RustyTank

    Machine Shop Question

    Excellent information bwringer. Thanks very much. Oh, and I have every intention of using OEM gaskets and such :encouragement:
  11. RustyTank

    '79 GS1000E project start

    I'll be watchin for sure! look forward to seeing the progress :D
  12. RustyTank

    Has anyone used a Delkevic header on an 82gs1100E

    I don't have any experience with the Delkevic, so I can't help ya there. But man oh man do I like the sound of em. I've been thinking about putting a 4 into 1 Delkevic on my 850. Good luck!
  13. RustyTank

    New to the Forum with an '83 GS850G, Minnesota

    Welcome to the forum Gn0hm. The 850 is a great engine. Insider tip, if you want to post more than one pic in a post use an image hosting site, like Flickr or even Google Photos, I use IMGUR myself.
  14. RustyTank

    Colour wiring diagram

    Doing a simple google search brought up a few places online you can pay for one, but I hate to suggest that. Someone on here MUST have a GS550 color diagram they can share. And to Rich's point, yes, the GS550 wiring diagram is missing from BikeCliffs website but it does list the GS450 and the...
  15. RustyTank

    Machine Shop Question

    Yeah, that's where I was coming from. Wanted to know how to check for gaps, etc. Thanks man. That actually helps a lot. Well don't I feel silly. I didn't even think to look in there. Thanks for the heads up Nessism.
  16. RustyTank

    Machine Shop Question

    What do you guys use to make sure the head and block are flat? Just a simple level?
  17. RustyTank

    Machine Shop Question

    Great info bwringer, thank you. I just watched a vid of a guy doing something similar to hone the barrels of his GS550. Not the exact same tool but similar idea.
  18. RustyTank

    Machine Shop Question

    Well, I was planning on installing new piston rings.
  19. RustyTank

    Machine Shop Question

    Hello again. I'm working on rebuilding the top end of my 1979 GS850. For those of you with vintage engine rebuild experience, do you always send your head and block to a machine shop be resurfaced, cylinders honed, etc? Is it best practice? I recognize how important it is to make sure the...
  20. RustyTank

    Scratches inside cylinder head

    I checked out the camshaft, it looked fine, no dings or obvious scratches.
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