• Required reading for all forum users!!!

    Welcome!
    Register to access the full functionality of the GSResources forum. Until you register and activate your account you will not have full forum access, nor will you be able to post or reply to messages.

    A note to new registrants...
    All new forum registrations must be activated via email before you have full access to the forum.

    A Special Note about Email accounts!
    DO NOT SIGN UP USING hotmail, outlook, gmx, sbcglobal, att, bellsouth or email.com. They delete our forum signup emails.

    A note to old forum members...
    I receive numerous requests from people who can no longer log in because their accounts were deleted. As mentioned in the forum FAQ, user accounts are deleted if you haven't logged in for the past 6 months. If you can't log in, then create a new forum account. If you don't get an error message, then check your email account for an activation message. If you get a message stating that the email address is already in use, then your account still exists so follow the instructions in the forum FAQ for resetting your password.

    Have you forgotten your password or have a new email address? Then read the forum FAQ for details on how to reset it.

    Any email requests for "can't log in anymore" problems or "lost my password" problems will be deleted. Read the forum FAQ and follow the instructions there - that's what we have one for...

  • Returning Visitors

    If you are a returning visitor who never received your confirmation email, then odds are your email provider is blockinig emails from our server. The only thing that can be done to get around this is you will have to try creating another forum account using an email address from another domain.

    If you are a returning visitor to the forum and can't log in using your old forum name and password but used to be able to then chances are your account is deleted. Purges of the databases are done regularly. You will have to create a new forum account and you should be all set.

Search results

  1. Big T

    '79 750 Petcock - Replace or Repair?

    The rubber bits are likely still available from Suzuki But it sounds like the vacuum diaphragm has failed on yours There's a poll about rebuilding, low success rate
  2. Big T

    Leaking oil at head gasket

    I'm really old skool, so I use Gasgacinch to adhere the gasket to the cover, using the bolts to keep the holes in the correct location. Gasgacinch is essentially a contact cement for mechanics. Coat cover and gasket, allow to dry per instructions, put gasket in place, drop in bolts, leave it...
  3. Big T

    1983 Suzuki XN85 Turbo (Not Mine)

    The turbos came from governmental distress about the speed of the 1100s. Smaller displacement, "same" performance They did feature advanced technology, like computerized fuel injection. You'd laugh at the size of the computers. My pal, The Collector, had all 5 factory turbos at one time. So, I...
  4. Big T

    Significant setback for self-driving vehicles

    The self driving Jaguars in Los Angeles seem to be functioning well
  5. Big T

    Battery ground

    Battery grounds to the back of the engine Battery box is isolated Electrical panel grounds via a black wire on the starter solenoid mounting bolts
  6. Big T

    No Power/ No start. All Elec. Verified.

    Your symptoms point to a fuse panel issue. I'm assuming your tests yielded 0 ohms and 12.5 DCV, where applicable Did you load test the battery?
  7. Big T

    America is slipping....

    Car theft has changed for om desirable models to basic transportation. The Korean cars being so easy to start gives every low grade crook a ride
  8. Big T

    650e top end rebuild help

    Eli, Working on a GS is very simple Just follow the factory service manual
  9. Big T

    Did I just fry the starter motor?

    The starter motor is well known to get clogged with debris and old grease, rather than "fried" Remove the starter motor, put it nose down in a vise. Soak the bolt end with penetrating oil Remove the 2 bolts, generally a hand impact is required, noting that the bolts are JIS, not Phillips...
  10. Big T

    79' GS550 Will run on starter fluid but die after a few seconds

    VM carbs cleaning tutorial is in BassCliffs website Gsarchive.bwringer.com
  11. Big T

    Anti freeze and boots.

    Acetone 25% Wintergreen 75% The lower the percentage of solvent, the longer the boot stays pliable Or, you could order new ones from CruzinImage
  12. Big T

    Identifying seal 81 750

    Pilot jet plug Need it to idle
  13. Big T

    GS750 Charging system….I hate them!

    Put the voltmeter on AC Disconnect the stator wire connections, start the engine and test between any 2 of the 3 wires Rev to 4k, it should show at least 70 V AC between all 3 pairs
  14. Big T

    GS550 with Mikuni Dual Throat Carb, No Info

    Yes, it's a GS in North America and GSX everywhere else in the world And, they're BSW model carbs
  15. Big T

    GS550 Steering Stem Bearing Removal

    There's a bicycle tool that looks like a badminton shuttlecock that I've used successfully Park Tool BBT-90.3
  16. Big T

    Clicking and not turning over

    You sure the starter clutch hasn't malfunctioned? How do you know your starter is spinning backwards? Your original post indicates the starter clutch has failed
  17. Big T

    Clicking and not turning over

    Your bike doesn't have an idler gear? Every GS I've seen does The starter turns in the same rotation as the crank
  18. Big T

    Continued Hard Starting Woes

    The choke pick up should start you bike immediately, so that's an issue Another issue is your overly rich #2 spark plug. This indicates fuel is coming down the vacuum line into cylinder #2. Unplug the vacuum line from the fuel tap, plug it and use Prime to run the bike
  19. Big T

    PARTZILLA - Carb Boots and Clamps Issues

    I'm confused - did you get the stock clamps?
  20. Big T

    When your Petcock is too big for its britches

    Being a 1980 model, your bike would have come with the dreaded lever less petcock It is much slimmer that what you have a installed now Likely a Pingel is your best hope
Back
Top