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  1. rustybronco

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

    Dave, I sent Bill a couple of text messages shortly after he posted this and no response as of yet.
  2. rustybronco

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

    Yes sir, automotive plug wires. The 5K plug caps that are on the bike are just there for electrostatic noise suppression. It would be no different than replacing the little resistor inside the caps with a piece of brass rod.
  3. rustybronco

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

    Just get a pair of used or new plug wires, remove the boots and end connectors from them and re-crimp them in place of your old plug caps. Easy peasy. 30 minutes and you are back on the road.
  4. rustybronco

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

    Now charging at a nice 14.2 volts.
  5. rustybronco

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

    Bill's broken down in Rock Springs Wyoming. His R/R doesn't appear to be working correctly. He was given a spare Honda R/R SH-678C-13 to take along which, according to the wiring diagram I just downloaded, should work with a permanent magnet alternator. He may need someone's assistance if this...
  6. rustybronco

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

    Does the bike appear to have a reasonable amount of power for what you asking it to do? What I'm getting at is, do you think you have power to get you through the the mountains without overworking the clutch? As it is your setup appears to be around 1,200Lbs.
  7. rustybronco

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

    I-80 all the way. Anyone you have met, other than on this board, that thinks you're crazy as well? ;)
  8. rustybronco

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

    So the noise we heard wasn't from the coupler?
  9. rustybronco

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

    Anymore popping noise from the trailer or did tightening the coupler take care of the issue?
  10. rustybronco

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

    There was a method posted on this board on how to repair them. Should work to get you home if they fail.
  11. rustybronco

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

    Mr G, I let him know just before he left. Completed quite a few tasks today. California Ho! (4:45PM)
  12. rustybronco

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

    Here she is in all her glory.
  13. rustybronco

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

    I have both. If you are not leaving until tomorrow maybe we can check the valves and sync the carbs before you leave. I won't be available from mid-late afternoon forward.
  14. rustybronco

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

    Bill is going to see if the gent he is staying with has a later Honda R/R that would work. I linked him Matchless's list. All is not lost yet. Plan B might have to take effect if he can't come up with one in his neck of the woods.
  15. rustybronco

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

    Have you fitted the seat?
  16. rustybronco

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

    I believe he's aware of most of the pitfalls involved in towing the bike and trailer behind that 450. I tried to make the hitch as rigid as I could in order to minimize any possible sway. The only additional thing I would suggest he do that I haven't mentioned thus far is that he considers...
  17. rustybronco

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

    With the exception being the trailer is a folding Harbor Freight 4x8.
  18. rustybronco

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

    Put a post with your specific needs in the GS gear section. Found a link for these in the gear section. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Raider-All-Season-Leather-X-Large-Black-Glove-BCS-2660-XL/203646484
  19. rustybronco

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

    That sucks... Knew how much you are looking forward to leaving.
  20. rustybronco

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

    I'm doing OK today. The back feels much better. We did drop off the camper, In fact that's where I currently am. It's unfortunate that all I have time for is a quick trip up north just to return first thing in the morning. Had my mother not gotten ill last week a second trip to the same place...
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