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  1. stru0121

    Hello (and thanks!) from Wisconsin

    Latest updates/progress: Got my valve clearances into spec, and compression is much better now - 105+ for cylinders 1, 2, and 4 (previously compression was around 90, 75, and 90 for those three cylinders). Surprisingly, cylinder 3 is still around 75-80 psi. Intake valve clearance was 0.06mm...
  2. stru0121

    Hello (and thanks!) from Wisconsin

    Appreciate all of your thoughts! A few updates and additional notes: - I performed the compression test with carbs removed, hence my suspicion of valves / gaskets / rings. - I tested valve clearance and some are within spec (minimum feeler is a snug fit), but others are too tight for the minimum...
  3. stru0121

    Hello (and thanks!) from Wisconsin

    Spencer here, located just outside Madison, WI. I recently bought a 1981 GS850G (25k miles). Sharing notes in case others see similar characteristics with new bikes. I'm a novice with motorcycle repair so bear with me if I misuse some terms/steps. Bought the bike "trusting a stranger" and based...
  4. stru0121

    Having some general issues, help?

    I'm a novice myself, but got an '81 GS850G last year and initially saw similar symptoms: idles nicely, but bogs out when driving on the road and noticeable amount of bluish smoke due to oil burning). You didn't mention compression - have you checked that? Easy process and good indicator of...
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