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  1. mikerophone

    82 gs 850 gl project

    Good advice here - for the grease, you'll want a high moly content variety like the Honda 08734-001 on Amazon.
  2. mikerophone

    Drew's 850 L Restoration

    Looks great - is that the VHT SP-127? Did you prime it too? Funny cause I'm blasting mine today and with any luck will paint tonight or tomorrow night. I picked up the SP-127 and the VHT engine enamel primer from Autozone today. I don't have an oven that will fit my engine :rolleyes: and it...
  3. mikerophone

    Dirt etc in the casings after head strip down ?

    I have a couple that aren't beauty queens for sure! I set my Magna on it's side years ago when I switched out the motor since I was doing it alone. Now I just put them on the center stand (if equipped) and use a ratchet strap or come-along up over the rafters.
  4. mikerophone

    Dirt cheap fork gaiters/boots

    Very cool - thanks for the tip, I've always wanted to do a scrambler type bike out of an old GS or one of my XL250's.
  5. mikerophone

    Dirt etc in the casings after head strip down ?

    Definitely easier to remove the gasket and those pesky JIS screws with the motor out. UKjules, heat them up with a torch good and yes, use the impact. I've heard of guys laying the bike on its side as well, I also spent hours on my back with my first one, below. Heres mine in my 850G over the...
  6. mikerophone

    Turn signal control unit

    Please do post some pictures, for posterity and the community here. I'm also curious about the hazards. There have been times where I've wished I had them for a little more visibility.
  7. mikerophone

    Cruise control / throttle assist

    Hadn't seen that one before - very simple. I have had several of the universal throttle locks over the years and they work great.
  8. mikerophone

    New owner of a 1980 GS850G

    Welcome from another 850 owner and lover. Great bikes!
  9. mikerophone

    Front Brake Stuck

    Nice! Bet you'll put more than 90 miles on it over the weekend. :D
  10. mikerophone

    Polaris R/R prices (SH775, Polaris part number 4012941)

    That is a good price new. I got mine for $35 shipped, on eBay. Granted it was out of a late model wrecked Ranger, but it had low miles...
  11. mikerophone

    How to part the cylinder head from the cylinders - stuck gasket - 1980 gs550e

    I'll let someone more familiar with hylomal reply on that - I've only ever used Permatex Copper gasket spray, coating both sides evenly, nice thing is it seals any minor imperfections in the gaskets or mating surface and transfers heat well. Since you've already tested and proven the dremel and...
  12. mikerophone

    Finding a replacement fuel screw

    Wow $35 or 20? Yeah think I'll hold off for now as well. Not even sure it'll fit. The BST says it will fit an RM, but I haven't cross referenced it since I just bought the whole carb body from JT on here/eBay.
  13. mikerophone

    How to part the cylinder head from the cylinders - stuck gasket - 1980 gs550e

    Ahh the remaining gasket bits - I've heard people say theirs have been as hard as metal... I'd use a razor blade perpendicular to the surface very carefully, very slowly removing a tiny bit at a time but that's me. If you do, be very careful to not scratch the surface and I would shy away from...
  14. mikerophone

    Front Brake Stuck

    Lowes or Home Depot should have 1/8" clear tubing sold by the foot too. Sometimes the pet stores charge too much or don't sell by the foot. A mity-vac is a good investment for general vacuum needs and priming brake systems. I've used the cheap harbor freight version as well. Another trick...
  15. mikerophone

    How to part the cylinder head from the cylinders - stuck gasket - 1980 gs550e

    I've seen some guys use big hose clamps around a piece of split PVC pipe or even thin sheet metal. Curious what the consensus here is on this as well because I have an 850 that I'll be rebuilding at some point.
  16. mikerophone

    How to part the cylinder head from the cylinders - stuck gasket - 1980 gs550e

    Enjoying this thread - not to poke fun, but to learn from. We've nearly all been there, those last damned bolts will get you from time to time. Live and learn, have a nice cold one and laugh about it. Looks like you've nearly there now. Love how you include the aforementioned trusty hammer in...
  17. mikerophone

    Head gasket - which side up?

    Please do. Post some more pictures too if you can, I'll be following along.
  18. mikerophone

    engine stand

    Got my mounts finished, not pretty but will work just fine.
  19. mikerophone

    Head gasket - which side up?

    Excellent - glad to hear you have the manual. The Haynes should be a reference, at best. The shop manual is the right source. I'll be tackling the same job at some point hopefully this summer, I have so many projects going, we'll see how that goes. Best of luck and post come pics and updates as...
  20. mikerophone

    Drew's 850 L Restoration

    That's awesome - I have a laser cutter at work too! Cuts up to 1" thick acrylic (but not polycarbonate) although I have a lot more scrap PVC/Sintra on hand to use.The rubber mat is a good idea as well, I was just going to use some cut up inner tubes but the mat may work better I just think it...
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