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  1. salty_monk

    Twinpot Brake upgrade on 78 Skunk

    Have messaged you back Mike. Roger there is a single brake mod thread (much smaller than this one). do you care if I copy your post over there or do you want to post it...
  2. salty_monk

    First Bike - GS650G - Rusty Crusty

    Maybe the stem seal is deformed & holding it up? Just a thought. The wire around the seal might have rusted whilst it was sitting. You can change those without removing the head so might be worth a try. Bent valves aren't very common on these if there is nothing else amiss...
  3. salty_monk

    Choke Plunger Repairs

    Yeah, nothing but good reviews wherever you go.... Some of us English blokes are alright you know! ;):p
  4. salty_monk

    1979 GS1000 idles fine but races when the throttle is twisted

    Most likely an air leak somewhere still... I've never have a sync have that much effect if they've been bench synced. :)
  5. salty_monk

    Leaking oil at head gasket

    Put spray adhesive on it & stick it to the valve cover. If you grease the other side you'll be able to re-use at your next valve check.... :)
  6. salty_monk

    First Bike - GS650G - Rusty Crusty

    Looks like oil/gunk that's gone solid around the top of the piston when it was left without moving for years.... I would try to run it before I opened it up personally. That lump could be what's holding up the piston. :)
  7. salty_monk

    1980 GS1000G Complete - almost road ready - needs carb work

    It looks like a GL that someone has taken away a bit of the "L" :rolleyes: What's Half an L is it an "i" :p The carbs will likely need jetting properly around the pods but did you change all the O rings and clean properly, splitting the rack etc? I thought the SixSigma kits were basically set up...
  8. salty_monk

    Front brake pad replacements

    In case you need a link to the mega thread.... https://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/forum/technical-forums/performance-tuning-mods/33111-twinpot-brake-upgrade-on-78-skunk?140253-Twinpot-Brake-upgrade-on-78-Skunk/= :)
  9. salty_monk

    Toyota Rav4 only come with hybrid engines in 2026

    There's a reason that there are so many Prius Taxi's these days.... 1/2 million mile capable without much maintenance. There are more repair shops & parts etc around now too (i.e. easy to get a 2nd hand/refurb battery replacement these days). I've driven a couple and no argument apart from...
  10. salty_monk

    Coffee withdrawals

    Decaf coffee doesn't legally have to have much less caffeine so you never know what you're getting. Also the caffeine is stripped using some pretty nasty chemicals so I always go "full fat" or nothing.... :)
  11. salty_monk

    Battery ground

    The ones from the loom are likely meant to pick up other parts on the chassis such as battery box etc but as a general rule as long as you have a ground path to everything and all black /white is connected to ground you will be ok. I think it's a weather thing... with the corrosion rates in our...
  12. salty_monk

    Battery ground

    Personally I always add a couple of extra ones in.... :)
  13. salty_monk

    Front brake pad replacements

    You can upgrade to the twinpots on that bike. That would be my next move if you think the pistons are shot. :cool:
  14. salty_monk

    First Bike - GS650G - Rusty Crusty

    Can’t you remove a plug and use a mirror or an endoscope to see what’s going on? Maybe the valve is already bent. … good luck
  15. salty_monk

    Tyre Valve

    I believe the fronts only became tubeless in 82. Some people convert (although you still don’t have a tyre retaining bump but it seems to work if you use the right stepped cutter to flatten the area around the hole).
  16. salty_monk

    Help Me Identify My Calipers and Pads?

    I think those forks are the 82 or 83 GL model. I think there’s rebound adjustment on the bottom of the fork legs. that would make sense as those brakes match… :)
  17. salty_monk

    Looking for plug wires for my Dynatek coils.

    I think I had to buy two sets to do that….
  18. salty_monk

    Unknown short, no power anywhere

    I had a weird one inside the speedo housing, bulb holders being shorted by the reflectors that had come loose…
  19. salty_monk

    R.I.P. Ozzy

    Man you lot are old….. :p :cool:
  20. salty_monk

    Watch out for lithium batteries!

    TTI own a lot of those anyway… all the same company. :rolleyes:
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