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  1. Admiral Beez

    Front brake switch

    I did the same thing with my GS650G. All good.
  2. Admiral Beez

    Pedal extensions for rearward pegs?

    I’ve been eying the new Suzuki GSX-S1000GX, but when I put my feet on the pegs my duck-footed construction forces my feet to point outwards, so that I cannot touch the brake or gear pedals. On my GS650G this is not a problem, as the standard peg location directly below the rider do not cause...
  3. Admiral Beez

    I saw your post on the R/R issues. On my 1982 GS650G I found I was running at over 16V but I...

    I saw your post on the R/R issues. On my 1982 GS650G I found I was running at over 16V but I didn't want to go down the path of the SH775 mod. I figured that these bikes have run for forty plus years on their original electrical system without me bodging something. I thus bought a replacement...
  4. Admiral Beez

    Suggestions for throttle stop (cruise control) that clamp onto the grip.

    Toronto to Petawawa, ON day one. Then cross into Quebec to ride the mountains, before back to Petawawa, then ride home day 3. It’s 20 + guys in total, about half on vintage machines.
  5. Admiral Beez

    Suggestions for throttle stop (cruise control) that clamp onto the grip.

    I’ve added this to my GS650G today. I’m taking a 2,000 km ride with some friends in June. I’ll post if this thing made any difference.
  6. Admiral Beez

    Mirror extensions

    I put these on my GS650G today. https://fortnine.ca/en/bikemaster-mirror-extensions​ I like the look. I’m waiting for my speedo and tach to arrive from the rebuilder before I can ride to check the mirrors.
  7. Admiral Beez

    1982 GS850GZ fuel sender unit

    Here’s your man. Did a fantastic job on my sending unit. Dan OHora <sendingunitguy@gmail.com>​
  8. Admiral Beez

    '83 850GL Maintenance and other repairs

    The ones with the external box don't interest me. My bars are already cluttered enough.
  9. Admiral Beez

    '83 850GL Maintenance and other repairs

    I'm thinking of adding heated grips to my GS650G. What brand/model did you buy?
  10. Admiral Beez

    Stater and Reg/Rect problems on 82 GS650Ez

    This is why I’m rarely here anymore. Anyone who goes against canon gets a knock. I anticipated a sarcastic dismissal, but I thought what the heck, I’d try to contribute by sharing my experience. Clearly my original r/r ran for four decades without melting its harness. The new one made to the...
  11. Admiral Beez

    Cleaning foam air filter?

    Thanks all. I'll break out the Dawn.
  12. Admiral Beez

    Cleaning foam air filter?

    Can I use dish soap or what else to clean and reinstall my foam air filter?
  13. Admiral Beez

    The one millionth tire pressure thread

    I’m running 28 front, 32 rear in my Bridgestone Battlax on my 1082 GS650G. This is what the manual calls for. I’m just back from a 1000 km club ride and it seems to give a good ride. Thoughts?
  14. Admiral Beez

    Oil consumption, time for a rebuild?

    I went for a 500 km ride last weekend and I have to say the oil consumption using heavier 15-50 synthetic was reduced. Here’s my plugs after the ride. The two inside plugs seems to run leaner, or cleaner. One of the outside plugs is sootier.
  15. Admiral Beez

    Sold my 1982 GS650g and missing it!

    What I like about my 1982 GS650G that’s seemingly impossible to get in new bikes today: shaft drive, sub-700cc, air cooled, over 70 hp (when new), fuel gauge (not a low fuel warning light), gear indicator, dual exhaust, upright position, and a centre stand. The only thing I’d change is to a...
  16. Admiral Beez

    Oil Stop Leak Additives?

    One of my mates rides a high milage older bike and said his oil burn vanished once he switched to synthetic and a heavier weight. It is a funny thing, no smoke, plugs are okay, no drips underneath, lots of power. Where's the oil going?
  17. Admiral Beez

    Oil Stop Leak Additives?

    My 1982 GS650G with 45,000 km on the clock burns about a litre of oil every 800 to 1,000 kms. There's no leaks and no visible smoke behind (so my riding mates say), and the plugs looks good, a little black, but grey on top, but the oil continues to burn. I've last week switched from 10w40...
  18. Admiral Beez

    Just when should you replace your tires?

    I?ve read that some H-D riders use car tires on their long distance machines. It must make for exciting cornering. https://www.hdforums.com/how-tos/a/harley-davidson-touring-converting-to-a-car-tire-on-the-rear-416176
  19. Admiral Beez

    r/r questions: how to find out if r/r is series or shunt?

    I get you, I do, and I admire and respect the evangelical zeal and technical merits of the SH-775 promoters. But I?m just not that interested. My original r/r and stator lasted over forty years and over 30,000 km. The new r/r from Rick?s is now on its second season and over 10,000 km now and...
  20. Admiral Beez

    Just when should you replace your tires?

    That?s 16,000 km, so about right by my standards as well.
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