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  1. zed1015

    Stupid Question

    Tighter wound end at the TOP.
  2. zed1015

    Clutch jammed while riding

    So heat expansion related. It's possible the lifter mech is worn ( as you summised in your first post) and only lifting the plates just enough to barely disengage when cold and as soon as the pushrod etc expands when warm any clearance you had disappears. I've had the same happen on a hydraulic...
  3. zed1015

    1980 GS 750 info needed

    How long is a piece of string. Lots of scope for tuning, Head gasflowing, bigger valves, dialled in cams, Performance cams, higher compression pistons, overbore or fit GS850 barrels. decent 4 -1 exhaust, Unrestricted intake,Bigger carbs etc etc etc. Without throwing money at it the gasflow ...
  4. zed1015

    Clutch jammed while riding

    When you adjust the clutch are you having to screw in the pushrod adjuster further and further to get the clutch to release. If this is the case it's possible that the center nut on the clutch basket is working loose. This would also explain the clutch release ramp mechanism going over center...
  5. zed1015

    1980 GS1100e Cam Timing

    Is the alignment difference the same amount as when you first posted the problem ? If it is then you are either your degreeing procedure is flawed or the marks don't align at true TDC. If the latter is the case then there could be several reasons. A few off the top of my head ... 1. The factory...
  6. zed1015

    velocity stack sealing

    I have a guess that the stacks were bought as a substitute for the carb to airbox boots.
  7. zed1015

    velocity stack sealing

    Velocity stacks are not comparable to Pod filters. Stacks are for tuning intake velocity to suit the power characteristics required using calculations based on RPM, swept volume and total air flow available where pods are for providing an increased amount of filtered air. As a simple guide short...
  8. zed1015

    No reference carb?

    As mentioned. no reference carb on VM's. Reset the adjusting screw under each carb top to mid way on the threads and sync.. Idle should be closer to 1000 rpm.
  9. zed1015

    1980 GS1100e Cam Timing

    Yes! The crank will rock through several degrees going over TDC ( and BDC ) and any vertical movement of the piston will be inperceptible to the dial gauge. This will be the root cause of the degree reading inconsistancy .. Reading crank rotation from the degree wheel in relation to a fixed...
  10. zed1015

    1980 GS1100e Cam Timing

    Using a dial indicator through the plug hole won't find true tdc because of the angular discrepancy. To find true TDC you should fit the piston stop. Rotate the engine clockwise slowly until it touches the piston and set the degree wheel at zero. Then rotate the engine anticlockwise until the...
  11. zed1015

    Isle of Man TT

    The IOM is a fantastic island. Have been at least 50 times for the TT, Grand Prix , Southern 100 and a couple off season trips.. Last few times up to 2019 i've been marshalling . Gutted i couldn't make it this year so the ITV4 coverage is the closest i'm getting but it can't replicate the...
  12. zed1015

    Back for more help *eye roll*

    It does have two choke plungers operated by a single pull bar which if not returning will soot up both plugs when the bike has warmed up. Also with it being both cylinders suffering the issue it's possibly an ignition issue , weak spark , ignition coil breaking down etc.
  13. zed1015

    Back for more help *eye roll*

    Sounds like wet fouling due to an over rich mixture. Could be too high fuel level ,float valves sticking , blocked pilot air bleed passage, blocked main air jet passage etc. You should also check that the choke plungers are seating fully when closed.
  14. zed1015

    Clutch arm seal specifications

    12 x 22 x 9mm is a common size. Plenty new on online or Ebay if you type in the size. The OEM Suzuki one is nothing special , just a normal garter seal with a premium price for the packaging.
  15. zed1015

    Rear Wheel Bearing Seals - GS550E (1980)

    Yes! and you can usually always find most seals and bearings much cheaper from bearing stockists rather than so called OEM which are either listed as NLA or 10 times the price because they come in the Suzuki ( or others ) packaging. Just try to stick with well know makes such as SKF, KOYO, NSK...
  16. zed1015

    Bogging down gsx250e after a mile always and stops

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  17. zed1015

    Bad Compression? How to fix?

    As already mentioned. If the engine starts easy and runs strong as you say then compression isn't your problem. Generally you need 90 psi for succesfull combustion to occur. With your figures the bike would barely run, if at all. You are chasing a fault that doesn't exist. If there's no other...
  18. zed1015

    GSX250E bogging down after a mile - dirty petrol ?

    As already mentioned. Charging problem or possibly bad electrical contacts in the associated wiring.
  19. zed1015

    GSX250E bogging down after a mile - dirty petrol ?

    Going by some of the previously supplied info it appears that you may have had several issues including undercharging. Your latest problem sounds like a drained battery with just enough juice to give the ign light a glimmer. You should have around 13.8 volts when revved so you need to check the...
  20. zed1015

    Bad Compression? How to fix?

    With your quoted PSI figures any engine would barely struggle to start, if at all so i suggest your compression test method if flawed. If the motor runs strong i wouldn't be concerned with comp figures as long as the difference between the highest and lowest cylinder isn't much more than 15psi...
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