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    Originally posted by Buffalo Bill View Post
    Had to redo all the fairing frame mounts.
    ..
    Something not purr-fect...?

    Had 850G for 14 years. Now have GK since 2005.
    GK at IndyMotoGP Suzuki Display... ... GK on GSResources Page ... ... Euro Trash Ego Machine .. ..3 mo'cykls.... update 2 mocykl


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      Originally posted by dorkburger View Post
      Nice.
      What needed to be done on the fairing mounts?
      They all broke lose Sunday during a 60 mile ride on bumpy country roads, seemed like all 3 inside of 15 minutes, the 4th and top bracket held.
      My welds were so bad…meh.
      Made steel brackets, drilled and tapped the frame for 5mm bolts, plus locktite.
      Just finished, took all day.
      "Only fe' collected the old way, has any value." from His Majesty O'Keefe (1954 film)
      1982 GS1100G- road bike, body, seat and suspension modded
      1990 GSX750F-(1127cc '92 GSXR engine) track bike, much re-engineered
      1987 Honda CBR600F Hurricane; hooligan bike, restored

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        Originally posted by Redman View Post
        Not really "wrenching" but text message troubleshooting with Justin Redmanson (some of you have meet him at Brown County).
        ....
        ....
        >>Later note: Justin informs me that his ride thru the desert was 111 - 117degF.

        More text message troubleshooting for Justin's Tiger 1050 resulted in him finding stator ohm check okay phase to phase, but phase to ground shows some continuity. But the volt test phase to phase was good. We had a discussion of how the phase to ground ohm test can be bad, but yet it still produce okay on the volt test (I have my theory.).
        Then determined that these are not functional test, just indications of the characteristic of the component. And then determined that should quit with the academic discussion.

        Then he found this

        Note: The poles on the left are on the top when installed.
        Last edited by Redman; 09-03-2018, 09:06 PM. Reason: (I have my theory.)

        Had 850G for 14 years. Now have GK since 2005.
        GK at IndyMotoGP Suzuki Display... ... GK on GSResources Page ... ... Euro Trash Ego Machine .. ..3 mo'cykls.... update 2 mocykl


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          Further breakdown of the swamp thing. I'm becoming impatient, plus I need the space..

          http://Breakdown.... by Glen Brenner, on Flickr
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          -85 1150 es - Plus size supermodel.
          -Rusty old scooter.
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            Replaced the oil pan on the GS1000 after stripping the drain bolt last oil change.

            Did some minor repair work on the Tuturo auto oiler on the VSTROM after some trail damage in Arkansas over the weekend.

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              What say you. GS1000S/GK .


              '79 GS1000S my daily ride in Aus

              '82 (x2) GS650ET in the shed

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                Getting prepared for some heavy duty touring with Mumma Bear .


                '79 GS1000S my daily ride in Aus

                '82 (x2) GS650ET in the shed

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                  Bit big from behind , but I don't get to see it from this angle often .


                  '79 GS1000S my daily ride in Aus

                  '82 (x2) GS650ET in the shed

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                    Lots of capacity in that luggage.

                    I am sure that you are aware of it but i would be a bit concerned with the blue head-pipes. After-market system?
                    2@ \'78 GS1000

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                      Hey Steve . They are after market pipes and they blued 12 years ago when I put them on.
                      Thanks for pointing it out though .

                      Cheers Simon .


                      '79 GS1000S my daily ride in Aus

                      '82 (x2) GS650ET in the shed

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                        Looks like a fun touring rig.
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                        When consulting the magic 8 ball for advice, one must first ask it "will your answers be accurate?"

                        Glen
                        -85 1150 es - Plus size supermodel.
                        -Rusty old scooter.
                        Other things I like to photograph.....instagram.com/gs_junkie
                        https://www.instagram.com/glen_brenner/
                        https://www.flickr.com/photos/152267...7713345317771/

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                          Tweaked the carbs on my 850L and did my second wheelie on it yesterday. Smoked the tires on her as well for the first time. WooooHooo.

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                          Gustov
                          80 GS 1100 LT, 83 1100 G "Scruffy"
                          81 GS 1000 G
                          79 GS 850 G
                          81 GS 850 L
                          83 GS 550 ES, 85 GS 550 ES
                          80 GS 550 L
                          86 450 Rebel, 70CL 70, Yamaha TTR125
                          2002 Honda 919
                          2004 Ural Gear up

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                            I tested Charmayne's electrics tonight finally (she was busy with school work and not feeling well) and found the stator is definitely dead.

                            Key off - 12.9VDC (took it off the battery charger 5 minutes prior after it had sat on it for 3 days)
                            Key on - 12.79VDC
                            Cranking - 11.5VDC
                            At Idle - 12.5VDC
                            At 4000rpm - 12.69VDC

                            As it wasn't charging I made sure everything was connected properly and then tested the different stator legs:

                            At 4000rpm all three stator wires were running at .25VAC each; asked if Steve could come by to verify my readings and he confirmed them. So yes, that's right, I'm getting less than a volt on each leg which is telling me the stator is pretty well shot if we go by Posplayer's information.

                            I'll be ordering a new stator for her in the next couple of days.
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                            1981 GS550T - My First
                            1981 GS550L - My Eldest Daughter's
                            2007 GSF1250SA Bandit - My touring bike

                            Sit tall in the saddle Hold your head up high
                            Keep your eyes fixed where the trail meets the sky and live like you ain't afraid to die
                            and don't be scared, just enjoy your ride - Chris Ledoux, "The Ride"

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                              Originally posted by simon kuether View Post


                              What say you. GS1000S/GK .
                              Very Nice Simon.

                              Nice mounting of that stuff. And I like that is pretty mch the GK paint pattern on the sidebags and trunk, but with the S color & accent stripe.

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                              Last edited by Redman; 09-22-2018, 07:43 PM.

                              Had 850G for 14 years. Now have GK since 2005.
                              GK at IndyMotoGP Suzuki Display... ... GK on GSResources Page ... ... Euro Trash Ego Machine .. ..3 mo'cykls.... update 2 mocykl


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                                Originally posted by simon kuether View Post

                                ......
                                Anybody else want to do similar?
                                (I have an extra complete set of GK rack/mount, bags and trunk. Heavy sun fade/cracking.)

                                Had 850G for 14 years. Now have GK since 2005.
                                GK at IndyMotoGP Suzuki Display... ... GK on GSResources Page ... ... Euro Trash Ego Machine .. ..3 mo'cykls.... update 2 mocykl


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