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  1. adam83

    Shifter feels weak when going into 1st. Sometimes wont catch, other times it's fine.

    I took all the slack out of the adjustable double ended shift linkage, then I removed it took off the end of the shaft coming out of the transmission and re-clocked it so the pedal is in a higher position. This has helped some, no more grinding or rapid tapping noises from not fully engaging. It...
  2. adam83

    Fuel Gauge questions

    Got busy with school and was not able to take tank off yet. As of now, the gauge is working, but it only works correctly when the tank is full to half-full. I still need to take the tank off and take a look at the level
  3. adam83

    Shifter feels weak when going into 1st. Sometimes wont catch, other times it's fine.

    Trying to figure out what my issue is. The shifter sometimes feels weak when Im downshifting into first gear only, usually after things are warmed up. It just doesnt have the same resistance that it does when shifting into all other gears. Sometimes the gears dont mesh and you hear a rapid...
  4. adam83

    Fuel Gauge questions

  5. adam83

    Fuel Gauge questions

    Sorry for the delay. I got the wiring diagram, dont see any obvious VR. I suspect does have one though. My next step is to take the cluster off and see if there's corrosion and/or damage. I will also pull the gas tank and do the same to fuel level sensor, and see if it needs the repairs you...
  6. adam83

    Fuel Gauge questions

    I cant find the answer about what voltage the gauge is supposed to see. But magically the gauge started working again yesterday, who knows for how long though. Ive ordered a wiring diagram specific to 1983 so hopefully that will help me figure this out. Question now is, if my gauge is on the...
  7. adam83

    Fuel Gauge questions

    Thanks for the heads up Rich
  8. adam83

    Fuel Gauge questions

    Well, apparently my signature is not working anymore, Ill have to mess with it.. and now its working.
  9. adam83

    Fuel Gauge questions

    Just figured out how to edit my signature. My bike is an 83 Gs1100ed. My manual says 1980 on the front, but has my 83 in the group index/table of contents, so Im not 100% sure it's reliable.
  10. adam83

    Fuel Gauge questions

    The battery is fully charged, like around 12.6 V. When I got the 6.8 v at the wire ends, I assumed it was because battery voltage had been reduced by a voltage regulator for the gauges. At least thats what Im seeing when I look at my service manual. Are these gauges supposed get full battery...
  11. adam83

    Fuel Gauge questions

    My fuel gauge use to work up until recently. It now reads zero no matter how much gas in in the tank. I disconnected the 2 connectors for the 2 wires going to the sending unit. Then I tested the voltage between the 2 wires on the bike side and got 6.82 volts with the key on. I jumped those same...
  12. adam83

    Starter cranking slowly

    You may be experiencing what just happened to me. My battery test fine, electrical connections were solid, the case-to-battery ground cable was in great shape, and the positive leads from battery-to-starter were all in good shape too. So I removed the starter and looked inside, it was very...
  13. adam83

    Adjustment for heim joints in the shift pedal linkage? 1983 gs1100e

    Thanks for the pic and the information everyone. I will play around with it
  14. adam83

    Adjustment for heim joints in the shift pedal linkage? 1983 gs1100e

    Ok thats good to know. Is the clocking of the heim joint onto the splines of the shaft also just for pedal height adjustment, or does the joint have to attach to the shaft splines in specific position?
  15. adam83

    Adjustment for heim joints in the shift pedal linkage? 1983 gs1100e

    I replaced a heim joint on my 83 1100e. The one that connects to shaft coming out of trans. Is there a specific way to adjust these? How much slack should be in the linkage after adjustment?
  16. adam83

    GS1100E very slow cranking after warmed up

    No I realized there was foam in there. I saved 90% of it, but some of it was just too logged with black oil and grime to save.
  17. adam83

    GS1100E very slow cranking after warmed up

    Yes I got so into the cleaning I forgot to take pics throughout the entire process unfortunately. It was pretty dirty. What was even dirtier was the backside of the cover that the shift lever comes out of, that hides the chain drive sprocket. Spent a long time trying to get that cleaned up too.
  18. adam83

    GS1100E very slow cranking after warmed up

    I did not use the new bearing or bronze bushings that came in the kit, mine were in good shape.
  19. adam83

    GS1100E very slow cranking after warmed up

    I removed the starter and used the kit last night. The starter was all gunked up and the Commutator had buildup (brush and carbon residue?) and some corrosion. I cleaned everything with electronic cleaner spray, wiped away the buildup in the case and on the armature. The bearing sounded good but...
  20. adam83

    GS1100E very slow cranking after warmed up

    My charging voltage at 1000rpm is around 12.6 V, while at 1500rpm its around 14.1 V. When cranking after warmed up its around 9.5 V. My ground cable is literally brand new correct OEM suzuki cable, making great connection at engine case and battery. The starter has never been opened up since...
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