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    #16
    It's pretty normal for non-fuel injected bikes to have to give it gas to keep it from stalling with the clutch out, you'll get used to the old school way quickly. I appreciate having a colourtune and I think for someone that is new to an older bike it can be very useful. You need to vacuum synch the carbs first before you do any fine adjusting with the fuel and air mixture screws. Sounds like you're really getting your bike maintenance done, congrats. Bike is looking great and that custom seat is really going to help keep you planted.
    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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      #17
      Looks good!

      I think you're missing the cam end covers.
      Jordan

      1977 Suzuki GS750 (My first bike)
      2000 Kawasaki ZRX1100
      1973 BMW R75/5

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        #18
        Originally posted by hannibal View Post
        Looks good!

        I think you're missing the cam end covers.
        You are correct! I have a silicone Real gasket on there, and the end covers chew it up. I'm not super happy with the real gasket, so I'll probably end up swapping it for a normal gasket and throwing the end covers back on.
        1979 GS1000
        K&N Pods
        Kerker 4-1
        112/17.5

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          #19
          Does your bike have the tach drive in the front of the head? I read that these bikes shouldn't use the thicker silicone gaskets.
          Jordan

          1977 Suzuki GS750 (My first bike)
          2000 Kawasaki ZRX1100
          1973 BMW R75/5

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            #20
            Yes, the tach drive is in the front of the head; however, the problem bikes are the ones where the tach drive is located in the front of the valve cover itself, rather than the front of the head, so I'm all set. The real problem with the gasket is that it doesn't seal very well and is a huge PITA to install because it's so flexible.
            1979 GS1000
            K&N Pods
            Kerker 4-1
            112/17.5

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              #21
              Gotcha. Thanks for setting me straight.
              Jordan

              1977 Suzuki GS750 (My first bike)
              2000 Kawasaki ZRX1100
              1973 BMW R75/5

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                #22
                Quick update: I noticed some circumferential cracking along the sidewall of the front tire. Picked up some new Bridgestone Spitfires and had them installed yesterday, along with new wheel bearings since I had the wheels off. Apparently several spokes were loose on both wheels, so I had them trued up. I also bought some new mirrors that are much closer to the OE Suzuki mirrors. Ended up setting me back a cool $400 in all.

                Wheels are back on, and I washed the chain, hubs, rims, and other choice dirty spots. I'm about done with the RealGasket and perpetual oil stains on the front left corner of the head. They just don't seal well.

                When I opened the petcock to go for a test ride, I heard what sounded like a lot of fluid being spilled on the floor. #4 carb was dumping fuel from the overflow drain. I gave the bowl a good smack and heard the float pop up, so I'll pull the bowl off and see if I can adjust the float slightly to keep it from sticking.
                1979 GS1000
                K&N Pods
                Kerker 4-1
                112/17.5

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                  #23
                  Just bend the tab that hits against the post and actuate the float up and fully down to see that the needle doesnt bind with the float itself. The tab stops the float from falling too far down..if it does the spring loaded pin on the needle reaches a point where it jams up.
                  MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
                  1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

                  NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


                  I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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                    #24
                    Thanks Chuck. It's working great now. Took a picture of the tab for posterity:


                    Pro tip: re-install the bowl drain plug before opening the petcock.
                    1979 GS1000
                    K&N Pods
                    Kerker 4-1
                    112/17.5

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                      #25
                      Who did you trust to do your wheels and tires?
                      Jordan

                      1977 Suzuki GS750 (My first bike)
                      2000 Kawasaki ZRX1100
                      1973 BMW R75/5

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                        #26
                        I took it to Performance Cycle in Denver. Pretty big shop, good reputation, reasonable prices. After watching some videos about how to do the tires and wheels myself, I decided to let somebody else handle it.
                        1979 GS1000
                        K&N Pods
                        Kerker 4-1
                        112/17.5

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                          #27
                          Yes thats the "drop stop tab" ..as I call it...LOL Very important to check them when you redo a set of carbs or have float hanging problems. That and see the gaskets arent rubbing on a float
                          MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
                          1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

                          NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


                          I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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                            #28
                            Rode about a hundred miles yesterday up in the mountains, and it was running great. I think I need to replace the battery and check the charging system. I put in a new stator, R&R, and coils when I bought the bike, and I went through the charging system then, but it's been five years. I also think I'll give the coil relay mod a shot.

                            I have to admit that I haven't vacuum-synced the carbs yet. Does anybody near the Denver area have a sync tool I could borrow for a day? If not, I'll probably try to build my own tool with bottles and whatnot.
                            1979 GS1000
                            K&N Pods
                            Kerker 4-1
                            112/17.5

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