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    #16
    Very nice looking 850. Are those Canadian spec decals?
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    '80 GS850 GLT
    '80 GS1000 GT
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    How to get a "What's New" feed without the Vortex, and without permanently quitting the Vortex

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      #17
      The PO says the decals are "original Euro style from England".

      bccap, great tool suggestion. Probably one I wouldn't forget though.

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        #18
        I always carry one of those tubeless tire repair kits and whatever they put in those canisters to fill them. You'll be covering a lot of kilometers......
        Old age and treachery will beat youth and skill every time
        Originally Posted by Schweisshund I mean, sure, guns were used in some of these mass shootings, but not all of them
        1983 GS 750

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          #19
          The front tire will have a tube, not 100% sure on the rear, so the tire repair kit might half work. Garth, GREAT tool kit!!
          Rob
          1983 1100ES, 98' ST1100, 02' DR-Z400E and a few other 'bits and pieces'
          Are you on the GSR Google Earth Map yet? http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=170533

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            #20
            Electrical tape
            3' of #16 wire
            spare fuses
            1 dozen wire ties
            Spare headlight bulb
            All the robots copy robots.

            Komorebi-The light filtering through the trees.

            You are free to choose, but you are not free from the consequences of your choices.

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              #21
              I almost forgot to mention a super important tool, a tube of gasket maker. Something that is high heat, oil resistant. If it is useable quickly that's a bonus. After loosing a valve cover gasket in Montana a couple of years ago I never travel without one now. I use a product called "therightstuff", the black stuff. Did 4000kms after that blow out and it held perfectly.
              Rob
              1983 1100ES, 98' ST1100, 02' DR-Z400E and a few other 'bits and pieces'
              Are you on the GSR Google Earth Map yet? http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=170533

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                #22
                Great thanks earlfor and azr for the additions. I'll put together the final list of suggestions in one place and post.

                Have the sylvania. silverstar h4 spare bulb, got a headlamp flashlight and a small powerful led lantern for setting up camp in the dark. Need to find my "net" bungee, found that useful for wrapping the pile of gear I'm likely to have behind me (tent, sleeping bag, tarp and such).

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                  #23
                  I put my tent, sleeping bag and tarp into a wet bag I picked up at the local outdoor shop.



                  it can also come in handy to help support this

                  Rob
                  1983 1100ES, 98' ST1100, 02' DR-Z400E and a few other 'bits and pieces'
                  Are you on the GSR Google Earth Map yet? http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=170533

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                    #24
                    Originally posted by RobertGS1000 View Post

                    What am I missing?
                    Spare points and condensers. Feeler gauge for same. Possibly a 12 volt light bulb to check/set the timing with. (bulb is not critical)
                    De-stinking Penelope http://thegsresources.com/_forum/sho...d.php?t=179245

                    http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...35#post1625535

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                      #25
                      He's got a brand new electronic ignition from Dyna Dales got a point about a tester. I picked up a palm size Multimeter from Canadian tire that I take on my trips, haven't had a need for it yet but it's comforting to have.

                      Rob
                      1983 1100ES, 98' ST1100, 02' DR-Z400E and a few other 'bits and pieces'
                      Are you on the GSR Google Earth Map yet? http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=170533

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                        #26
                        Originally posted by azr View Post
                        He's got a brand new electronic ignition from Dyna
                        Well now, if that doesn't take the fun out of it...
                        De-stinking Penelope http://thegsresources.com/_forum/sho...d.php?t=179245

                        http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...35#post1625535

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                          #27
                          That '79 didn't come with a Halogen headlight. I would make sure about that too.
                          sigpic Too old, too many bikes, too many cars, too many things

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                            #28
                            Originally posted by azr View Post

                            Hmmm..... I was going to take the new tires over to the shop in my car and come back for the bike. Maybe not now.....
                            Old age and treachery will beat youth and skill every time
                            Originally Posted by Schweisshund I mean, sure, guns were used in some of these mass shootings, but not all of them
                            1983 GS 750

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                              #29
                              Originally posted by 850 Combat View Post
                              That '79 didn't come with a Halogen headlight. I would make sure about that too.
                              That's one of the few things that hasn't been upgraded yet. There is no H4 headlight in there yet. It's a very good point, don't plan on doing any night riding till you get an H4 in there
                              Rob
                              1983 1100ES, 98' ST1100, 02' DR-Z400E and a few other 'bits and pieces'
                              Are you on the GSR Google Earth Map yet? http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=170533

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                                #30
                                Ok thanks,

                                Have a new H4 so I'll put it in there if the PO hasn't done that already. I remember coming down out of the mountains into Vancouver at night, in hard rain with a big truck behind me and couldn't see squat with the headlight.

                                I"m convinced.

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